NPL Offers a Different Take on a Different Year

NPL Offers a Different Take on a Different Year January 8, 2021 Library Staff Share Lessons Learned in 2020 to Forge Ahead in 2021…

Tell me Why!

Tell me Why! January 9, 2021 The question most asked by children is, arguably, "why?" Children aren't just looking for an answer, they want to know the "why" of the answer. Sometimes adults just give up and say, "…

Blues Reads to Kick off the New Year

Blues Reads to Kick off the New Year January 8, 2026 Did you have a blue Christmas? Or perhaps you’ve been feeling a little sad since the holidays are over and it’s back to the old grind. Well, if that’s the case, then maybe…

Ready for the Winter Olympics

Ready for the Winter Olympics January 22, 2026 The favorites: a novel…

A Perfect Picture Book for Random Acts of Kindness Week

A Perfect Picture Book for Random Acts of Kindness Week January 12, 2021 While this week may be Random Acts of Kindness Week, kindness can and should be practiced all year long. If you are looking for the perfect…

Two in a Sack

Wed, 02/10/2021 - 12:00 Two in a Sack Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Violet 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 Princess Bella-Flor

Wed, 02/24/2021 - 12:00 The Princess Bella-Flor 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.  …

Long, Broad, and Quickeye

Wed, 03/10/2021 - 12:00 Long, Broad, and Quickeye 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. Today’s…

The Biter Bit

Wed, 03/24/2021 - 12:00 The Biter Bit Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Green 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 story is…

January is National Hobby Month!

January is National Hobby Month! January 25, 2026 Looking to build a healthier you in 2026? Consider picking up a new hobby!Research has shown that hobby participation may encourage increased creativity, relaxation, self-…

Verzuz-The Good Beyond the Groove

Thu, 01/14/2021 - 12:00 Verzuz-The Good Beyond the Groove Truth B Told: Conversations About Culture and Power

The Dragon and his Grandmother

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 12:00 The Dragon and his Grandmother Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Yellow Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.…

How to Tell a True Princess

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 12:00 How to Tell a True Princess Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Yellow Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.…

"...But From Now On, We Will Present 'The Grand Ole Opry'..." Part III

"...But From Now On, We Will Present 'The Grand Ole Opry'..." Part III February 28, 2026 Part IIIOur first blog of the new year means we’re starting off right—have you got some tunes in the background?…

A French Puck

Wed, 04/07/2021 - 12:00 A French Puck 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…