Note for Readers

Note for Readers NPL’s blog and podcasts are tools for library employees and occasional guest contributors to share their perspectives on library resources. Often, contributors will draw on personal stories, personal views, or other…

ReadyRosie

An early education tool featuring hundreds of brief videos in English and Spanish that model learning activities for kids and caretakers.

Social Stories

Social Stories Nashville Public Library worked with Vanderbilt Kennedy Center's TRIAD (Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders) to develop Social Stories that will help families prepare for visits to the…

A Very Special Bloomsday

A Very Special Bloomsday June 9, 2020 It's a big year for me and the book Ulysses. We met in college during the spring of my senior year. My semester abroad was still fresh in my mind and my adoration for all things…

Watch now: Bill's Pandemic Movie Recommendations

Watch now: Bill's Pandemic Movie Recommendations June 9, 2020 Let's say you're in the mood for a science fiction movie... By the title of this film – A Boy and His Dog – you would probably think this movie is a…

Author Talks

NPL offers author talks through Salon@615 and other programs. 

Children's Events

View all events happening at NPL for children.

Mobile Printing Instructions

Mobile Printing Instructions Use your personal computer or mobile device to print to the library’s printers from anywhere. Simply submit documents for printing and come to the library to release and pick up your document. Please…

Vital Records

Vital Records

Pathway for New Americans

Free ESL and U.S. citizenship information at all library locations and select community centers…

Picture Books to Share in Both English and Spanish!

Picture Books to Share in Both English and Spanish! June 10, 2020 Did you know that many of your favorite picture books are also available in Spanish? Yes! No matter what language you feel most comfortable reading in, you can…

Data Axle Reference Solutions (ReferenceUSA)

Detailed contact information on any US businesses or residence. Contains searches for U.S. Businesses, New Movers / Homeowners database, and U.S. Healthcare. Formerly ReferenceUSA.

Kids in the Kitchen

Kids in the Kitchen June 10, 2020 Getting kids involved in the kitchen is a great summertime activity. Not only is it fun and family-friendly, it can boost children’s learning and self-esteem. When kids learn and succeed…

¡Libros ilustrados para compartir, en inglés y en español!

¡Libros ilustrados para compartir, en inglés y en español! June 11, 2020 ¿Sabias que muchos de tus libros ilustrados favoritos también estan disponibles en español? ¡Sí! No importa en que idioma se sienta más…

Pandemic Information You Can Trust

A Guide to COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) for Public Libraries