I Love Nick Offerman

I Love Nick Offerman February 14, 2019 I love Nick Offerman. (It’s ok. My husband loves him, too.) Happy Valentine’s Day. Or bah humbug, if you will. I’ve never been the biggest fan…

Melanie Meents

Melanie Meents, Audiovisual Archivist

The October Country

The October Country September 24, 2018 “...that country where it is always turning late in the year. That country where the hills are fog and the rivers are mist; where noons go quickly, dusks and twilights linger, and midnights stay…

The 50th Anniversary of Nashville's First Hijacked Flight...and the Holidays

The 50th Anniversary of Nashville's First Hijacked Flight...and the Holidays December 22, 2018 50 years ago this month marks the anniversary of the first flight ever hijacked flying out of Nashville. Or if you'd prefer something cheerier, continue…

Hoopla Holiday Hangover

Hoopla Holiday Hangover January 6, 2019 Not ready to leave behind the holiday season? Binge until your heart’s content with these movies streaming on Hoopla. If you want to continue…

The Best Overlooked Movies of 2018

The Best Overlooked Movies of 2018 December 30, 2018 As we leave behind 2018, check out Legends of Film host Bill Chamberlain's picks for best overlooked movies of the year. A group…

Eat and Drink to Your Health in 2019

Eat and Drink to Your Health in 2019 January 7, 2019 The new year is finally here, along with the pressure to make huge resolutions that most likely won’t last. If you are choosing to focus on your health this year, check out some of these simple …

The Night Land

The Night Land January 13, 2019 A planet covered in darkness and filled with monsters can be a serious impediment to true love. In the distant future, Earth’s Sun has died and almost…

Overlooked Gems of 2018

Overlooked Gems of 2018 January 3, 2019 All three of these books were very well-reviewed, but sadly are not racking up the holds queues that they deserve! Please consider helping to remedy that situation…

Coding with Stories

Coding with Stories January 29, 2019 Using stories as the basis for coding games encourages children to explore early computer programming principles in a fun and interactive way.…

New Year, New Reading Goal

New Year, New Reading Goal January 21, 2019 A fresh new year means it is time to set a fresh new reading goal. Whether you are hoping to finally break 100 books read in a year, or you are hoping to finish at least one book this year, here are a few ways…

My Favorite Picture Books of 2018

My Favorite Picture Books of 2018 January 11, 2019 2018 was definitely a wonderful year for picture books! Some books were thoughtful, while others were hilarious. Altogether, they made for a good year…

Ben English

Ben English, Librarian

Banner Clippings: Cowpokes and Sing-alongs

Banner Clippings: Cowpokes and Sing-alongs January 12, 2019 One of our most-utilized resources here in Special Collections is the Nashville Banner clippings: articles about every aspect of Nashville life from the 1950s through the 1990s. In this post, I…

Parents* Are the Best Teachers

Parents* Are the Best Teachers January 15, 2019 Dear Parent, Yes, you there. Reading this blog post on the library’s website. You are your child’s best teacher, and you’re doing a great job! Go ahead; give yourself a pat on the back or a self-five…