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The Unwomanly Face of War
The Unwomanly Face of War
April 2, 2018
This oral history of Russian women soldiers offers a fresh take on World War II history.
Svetlana Alexievich worked for years tracking down and…
David Sedaris
David Sedaris
April 16, 2018
David Sedaris is set to visit Music City next week. Before he comes, here are a few of his essays and collections I consider "Required Reading."…
Best Cookbooks for Millennials
Best Cookbooks for Millennials
May 21, 2018
After a long day at work, it's very tempting to call up UberEats or swing by (insert your favorite restaurant) for take out. But trust me: there is nothing more satisfying than…
It's in the Dead Zone
It's in the Dead Zone
April 8, 2018
Johnny Smith wakes up from a coma to find everything around him changed, including himself.
[[nid:3878]]The Dead Zone is a supernatural thriller…
My Neighbor Totoro
My Neighbor Totoro
April 9, 2018
I’ve been wrong about a lot of things. The first time I used the internet I typed “X-Men” into a search engine and, finding the results unsatisfactory, said, “This will never catch on…
Punk's Not Read
Punk's Not Read
May 17, 2018
Punk rock is the voice of the silenced. It rises in troubling times, disquiets in times of peace. We take a look at some of Nashville Public Library's most punk rock books by pioneers who were there for…
2nd Wednesday Book Club's next book is Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
2nd Wednesday Book Club's next book is Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
April 11, 2018
The Daily Show host Trevor Noah tells stories from his unique childhood growing up biracial in South Africa…
April is our Diversity Celebration: Community of Many Faces
April is our Diversity Celebration: Community of Many Faces
April 9, 2018
Community of Many Faces is Nashville Public Library’s celebration of the rich diversity of our great city! All programs are free, fun, and educational for the whole family. Check…
Ghosts of Saltmarsh | Episode 7 - Just Rogue Stuff
Thu, 09/18/2025 - 12:00
Ghosts of Saltmarsh | Episode 7 - Just Rogue Stuff
Overdue Adventures
"Not a Man Who Talks, but a Man Who Acts"
"Not a Man Who Talks, but a Man Who Acts"
April 30, 2018
It’s been 50 years since the death of Martin Luther King Jr., yet his teachings and legacy continue to endure. In honor of his impact, here’s a look back at how his work shaped Nashville…
NPL’S MUSIC PROGRAMMING INCLUDES INSTRUMENTS TO BORROW—FOR FREE
NEWS_RELEASE_MUSIC_INSTRUMENTS_2025.pdf
Magazines in History
Magazines in History
April 20, 2018
Magazines, books and radio--reflections of their times...
We’ve seen radios answer a historical need when President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed…
NPL Mixtapes: Betty Davis Sampler
NPL Mixtapes: Betty Davis Sampler
May 20, 2018
An NPL curated playlist of songs from funk queen Betty Davis.
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Known for her raunchy lyrics, gnarly vocals, and…