Surfing the Web Safely

Surfing the Web Safely September 5, 2025 The internet can be a great thing when used safely. NPL has great resources to help you, your child, or family surf the web while avoiding traps and reducing personal exposure.…

Book-Based Movie Alert: Last Flag Flying

Book-Based Movie Alert: Last Flag Flying January 28, 2018 You may think you aren’t familiar with novelist and screenwriter Darryl Ponicsan, but Legends of Film host Bill Chamberlain is here to convince you otherwise…

Ghosts of Saltmarsh | Episode 6 - Daggernado

Thu, 09/04/2025 - 12:00 Ghosts of Saltmarsh | Episode 6 - Daggernado Overdue Adventures

Happy Birthday, A.A. Milne!

Happy Birthday, A.A. Milne! January 16, 2018 On January 18, 1882, the creator of Winnie-the-Pooh was born. By the age of two, he had taught himself how to read. …

The Bilingual Parent and Child

The Bilingual Parent and Child January 23, 2018 Many parents would like their children to speak more than one language. It’s going to take a more than a few videos or (even!) books for your child to become bilingual, however. For children—or anyone—to…

Time to LEGO!

Time to LEGO! January 12, 2018 Registration for the 8th Annual LEGO Competition is open! Calling all brick builders—kid, teen, and adult!  As we gear up for the big day, many of…

2nd Wednesday Book Club's next book is Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi

2nd Wednesday Book Club's next book is Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi January 10, 2018 Americans like to insist that we are living in a postracial, color-blind society. In fact, racist thought is alive and well; it has simply become…

Turning Over a New Leaf with Manga!

Turning Over a New Leaf with Manga! January 14, 2018 As a new year dawns, so do the opportunities to seek and find new connections! These manga series look into two vastly different ways of how sometimes relationships get complicated…

Thomas Patterson, author of "American Populist: Huey Long of Louisiana"

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 12:00 Thomas Patterson, author of "American Populist: Huey Long of Louisiana" Back in the Day Author and lawyer, Thomas Patterson In this episode of Back in the Day, Sarah chats with Chicago lawyer and…

When Deer are in Gray Coat in October, Expect a Severe Winter

When Deer are in Gray Coat in October, Expect a Severe Winter January 27, 2018 Who loves talking about the weather? Me! Did you know the early National Weather Service began under the U.S. Army’s Signal Service? Even cooler—Metro Archives holds several…

A Master Gardener's Story

A Master Gardener's Story February 1, 2018 NPL is thrilled to kick off the fifth year of Seed Exchange. Visit one of our fifteen seed exchange locations and borrow all sorts of seed varieties to grow in early spring, summer, or fall. While serving…

Opening Night

Opening Night January 25, 2018 A movie about a musical about one hit wonders with JC Chasez and Topher Grace? Yes please. I’ve been struggling with reading lately. We’re four weeks…

Rock 'n' Roll Running

Rock 'n' Roll Running April 26, 2018 Let's run! Let's rock! Yeah! This weekend is the annual St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon, so to celebrate, I have two movies to…

Remembering Ursula Le Guin

Remembering Ursula Le Guin January 24, 2018 Visionary science fiction and fantasy author Ursula K. Le Guin has passed away at the age of 88.  Visionary science fiction and fantasy…

Things I Should Have Known

Things I Should Have Known September 11, 2025 I consider myself a fairly well-read human being. I mean, working at the library, it’s kind of a job hazard. But every now and then I come across something that really opens up new…