Winter Watch Party, Part Two

Winter Watch Party, Part Two January 3, 2021 Last January I recommended 9 cold weather-themed movies and TV shows. Here are 6 more to watch in…

How Some Wild Animals Became Tame Ones

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 12:00 How Some Wild Animals Became Tame Ones Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Brown Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main…

Mohammed with the Magic Finger

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 12:00 Mohammed with the Magic Finger Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Grey Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.…

Which was the Foolishest?

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 12:00 Which was the Foolishest? Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Brown Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  …

Beautiful Books by Author and Illustrator Jane Ray

Beautiful Books by Author and Illustrator Jane Ray December 28, 2021 When I first began working at the library, a friend suggested that I look into the works of author and illustrator Jane Ray. Born and educated in…

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Ready to Get the Jump on 2021? Our Children’s Department is Here for You All Year Long

Ready to Get the Jump on 2021? Our Children’s Department is Here for You All Year Long December 16, 2020 Free Online Programs For Homeschooling…

Coping this COVID Holiday

Coping this COVID Holiday December 18, 2020 A few years ago, I stumbled upon an online guide called "Simplify the Holidays." Emphasizing…

The Hoodie-Crow

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 12:00 The Hoodie-Crow Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Lilac Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  Today’s…

The White Doe

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 12:00 The White Doe Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Orange Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  Today’s…

The White Slipper

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 12:00 The White Slipper Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Orange Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  Today’s…

A Lost Paradise

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 12:00 A Lost Paradise Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Lilac Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  Today’s…

2020 Favorites for Kids

2020 Favorites for Kids December 22, 2020 It's no secret that librarians love books. We also love to share our favorite titles with each other. Now, imagine a Zoom meeting filled with Children's staff sharing their…

SBA's Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience with Tauheedah Mateen

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 12:00 SBA's Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience with Tauheedah Mateen Business as Usual In this episode, we’ll be joined by Tauheedah Mateen, a Public Affairs Specialist with the US Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster…

Vintage Picture Books (Christmas Edition)

Vintage Picture Books (Christmas Edition) December 23, 2020   There is such a wealth of iconic imagery associated with Christmas that it's little wonder the season can be a favorite topic for children's authors and…