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Banned Books Club: Maus

Banned Books Club: Maus February 15, 2026 Book Title: Maus: A Survivor's Tale (Volumes I & II)Author: Art SpiegelmanFirst Published: 1986 (Volume I) & 1991 (…

You Are The One

You Are The One February 14, 2021 The One By John Marrs…

Back in the Day: Jim Zapp - Nashville Stars Baseball Team

Sat, 02/13/2021 - 12:00 Back in the Day: Jim Zapp - Nashville Stars Baseball Team Back in the Day

Vivien Thomas was a Heart Hero

Vivien Thomas was a Heart Hero February 7, 2021 Vivien Thomas graduated from Nashville's Pearl High School in 1929. At the time, it was the only high school for African Americans in Middle Tennessee. His goal was to attend…

Conexión Américas with Martha Silva

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 12:00 Conexión Américas with Martha Silva Business as Usual In this episode, we’ll be joined by Marth Silva, Co-Executive Director of Conexión Américas.  Conexión Américas is a non-profit that aims to build a community and create…

Autism Awareness

Autism Awareness February 3, 2021 "Your son has autism," the doctor announced.  I was at once relieved and concerned.  He was nearly five years old and back then there didn't seem to be much hope for a positive…

Sunday Drives=Family Memories

Sunday Drives=Family Memories June 1, 2021 When I was six years old my parents took us all on our first vacation. Daddy drove us to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It was a cloudy morning and on the chilly side…

Sisterhood

Thu, 02/11/2021 - 12:00 Sisterhood Truth B Told: Conversations About Culture and Power

Book Review: Carnival Queen

Book Review: Carnival Queen February 17, 2026 Happy Carnival!Today marks the celebration of Carnival, and the final day of Mardi Gras! Carnival is observed in over 50 countries in a variety of ways that often include elaborate…

Rob Liefeld's Prophet

Rob Liefeld's Prophet February 10, 2021 In 1992, a group of super-popular artists at Marvel Comics left the cozy confines of the House of Ideas to strike out on their own. Image Comics was the result, and the comics…

Chillin' with Vanilla: Destiny Bland

Chillin' with Vanilla: Destiny Bland February 20, 2026 I, a young ice bear, have been on an adventure to learn more about the library, and…

Growing Herbs Successfully: Advice from a Local Gardener

Growing Herbs Successfully: Advice from a Local Gardener March 3, 2021 Are you ready to get growing again? The Nashville Public Library Seed Exchange is back after a brief winter hiatus, and we cordially…

Dracula Redux

Dracula Redux February 21, 2026 Luc Besson's new Dracula movie is incredible because it recontextualizes the love story in Dracula. Bram Stoker'…

Snowpiercer vol.1: The Escape

Snowpiercer vol.1: The Escape February 12, 2021 Snowpiercer takes the end of the world and puts it on a train. It’s a hell of an elevator pitch, akin to the famous “Die Hard on a bus” line that got people to…