Amanda Downs Answers the “What If?” Through Her Art

Amanda Downs Answers the “What If?” Through Her Art August 23, 2021 View Amanda and 59 Other Great Artists’ Works in Our Metro Arts Lending Library…

Kanopy

Feature films, documentaries, world cinema, tv series, plus children's videos from Scholastic, Sesame Street, and more. First-time users must register for an account. 

The March

The March August 28, 2021 It was a late halcyon summer morning in my part of the world when I rolled out of bed to enjoy the last full week before the start of school.  After breakfast my siblings and I settled in to play…

Blood Pressure Kits

Having high blood pressure (hypertension) increases your risk for heart disease and stroke. Hypertension usually has no symptoms, so you may not even realize your blood pressure is high. Taking your blood pressure daily from home is a proven way to monitor and control your blood pressure. Share…

"Life Loves On" - Part II

"Life Loves On" - Part II September 11, 2021 If you haven't read Part I in this series yet, I'd recommend you check it out first. But…

Read Like Bridgertons

Read Like Bridgertons September 9, 2021 A while ago, in my Netflix and Read post, I mentioned the magic that are The Bridgertons. At that point, I hadn’t read any of Julia Quinn’s popular books yet, because I had to…

Color Magic

Color Magic September 23, 2021 I love color in all forms. Crayons, paints, pencils, markers, glitter – you name it, I love it. I mentioned a…

Yoke: Mind, Body, and Spirit

Yoke: Mind, Body, and Spirit September 12, 2021 Yoke By Jessamyn…

It's the Great Pumpkin!

It's the Great Pumpkin! October 12, 2021 Early October may feel like late summer in Middle Tennessee, but the foliage will soon change to brilliant hues of red, orange, and yellow while pumpkins and gourds have…

Popcorn

Popcorn September 26, 2021 I can't remember not enjoying popcorn. Whether it was offered as a TV or movie snack, a celebratory food, or a special treat, we were always ready to enjoy our share of the straight-from-the-pan…

Want to Launch Your Own Business? Start at Our Library

Want to Launch Your Own Business? Start at Our Library September 16, 2021 NPL Means Business Gives You the Resources You Need to Grow Your Ideas…

Banned Books Week 2021

Banned Books Week 2021 September 20, 2021 It's Banned Books Week! Banned Books Week is American Library Association's annual celebration of the…

A Halloween Memory

A Halloween Memory October 18, 2021 I was four years old when two of my father's younger sisters took me and my little sister out to trick-or-treat. I don't remember that part of the day, perhaps because later, another event…

Sea Turtle Lady

Sea Turtle Lady December 14, 2021 "Don't you touch my turtle babies," warned the voice coming from a tiny camping trailer on the beach at Xcacel, Quintana Roo, Mexico. That was my introduction to the famous turtle lady, Ila…

Book Review: Bright Star by Yuyi Morales

Book Review: Bright Star by Yuyi Morales September 28, 2021 The publication of a new book by Yuyi Morales is always a cause for celebration—and for immediately placing a hold on one's library account. Published in September…