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The Boy who Found Fear at Last

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 12:00 The Boy who Found Fear at Last Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Olive Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library. I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.…

The Envious Neighbor

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 12:00 The Envious Neighbor 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…

Fresh Spring Picture Books!

Fresh Spring Picture Books! March 24, 2026 Woo hoo! It's finally spring! There is an abundance of new spring-themed children's books blooming onto the scene that I'd love to share with you. Read on to discover some fabulously…

Fandom Fest Presents: The Women Who Shape Fandom

Fandom Fest Presents: The Women Who Shape Fandom March 23, 2021 Celebrate the Creators Who Helped Change the Face of Pop Culture As we enter the final stretch of Fandom Fest, the team at…

The Story of Big Klaus and Little Klaus

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 12:00 The Story of Big Klaus and Little Klaus 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…

The Girl-Fish

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 12:00 The Girl-Fish 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 History of Jack the Giant-Killer

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:00 The History of Jack the Giant-Killer Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Blue Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library. I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main…

The Daughter of Buk Ettemsuch

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 12:00 The Daughter of Buk Ettemsuch 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…

Pop Culture History

Pop Culture History April 1, 2021 Here is my favorite type of book: the kind where you have to keep stopping to Google things. I think of it as “interactive nonfiction.” If you’re ready to spend an afternoon reading,…

Shakespeare for Kids

Shakespeare for Kids August 16, 2021 What do the phrases: "vanish into thin air," "as luck would have it," "for goodness sake," "my own flesh and blood," "foul play," "to thine own self be true," "too much of a good thing," "…

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Brain Work

Brain Work March 26, 2026 Do you sometimes ever just look around and think, “What in the world is happening?” I know I do. With the advent of social media, news travels so fast and fads can take over the world with a click of…

Curbside Self-Care: "Gratitude"

Women's History Month, Part 2: Susan the Strong

Women's History Month, Part 2: Susan the Strong March 23, 2026 NPL's copy of the four-volume set "The History of Woman Suffrage," signed by Susan B. Anthony get…