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Nashville Public Library—Serving Nashville, TN and the metropolitan area of Davidson County since 1904.
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We had another great turnout at the Repair Fair last Saturday! Do you have broken items at home in need of fixing? Hang on to ’em and keep an eye on our events calendar for the next Library Repair Fair! events.library.nashville.org/cal/main/sho...
November 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
When Shandi Demumbreum started at Pruitt branch in 2022, she was in her final round of chemo. She couldn’t have imagined her (successful) cancer journey would inspire one of the branch’s most popular programs. Read the full story on the NPL blog! library.nashville.gov/blog/2025/11...
November 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Discover compelling fiction, poetry, and true accounts of Native American history with the books on this list. catalog.library.nashville.org/MyAccount/My...
November 13, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Find the information you need to plan for your small business. Get accurate data on millions of businesses and consumers with Data Axle Reference Solutions. library.nashville.gov/research/dat...
November 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
See if your old home movies can stop collecting dust and go digital! We're accepting submissions to the Nashville Neighborhood History and Culture Home Movie Project. Apply now through October 23. library.nashville.org/audiovisual-...
October 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Get assistance with finding healthcare, housing, classes, and other vital services through Nashville Helps. Visit nashvillehelps.com/find-help to see what's available.
October 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
We're on a mission to digitize Nashville's home movies! Now through October 23, help share the stories of Nashville's communities through the Nashville Neighborhood History and Culture Home Movie Project. library.nashville.org/audiovisual-...
September 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Explore Nashville's past through NPL Digital Collections! Browse photos, postcards, maps, oral histories, and more. nashville.contentdm.oclc.org

📷 Norton Postcard Collection, NPL Special Collections
September 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
We’re kicking off a full year of free music classes, with a special bonus: participants can also check out an instrument to use during the class and take home between lessons! events.library.nashville.org/cal/main/set...
September 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Bring in your rooted clippings to exchange with other plant lovers at Hadley Park branch, and get advice from a Master Gardener during the swap. Join us from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM on September 27.
September 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
For the smartest way to spend nothing, sign up for your NPL card. library.nashville.org/get-card
September 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Research your roots with our online genealogy resources! library.nashville.org/research/dat...
September 11, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Check out our events and reading recommendations in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! library.nashville.org/events/hispa...
September 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
Ditch those streaming subscription fees and put your library card to work instead. Now’s the perfect time to get started. library.nashville.org/get-card
September 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Get access to more than 7,000 top newspapers and magazines with PressReader using your free NPL card! Read your favorites online or through the PressReader app. library.nashville.org/research/dat...
September 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Join us to hear from Paul Rappaport on September 11! Register for the event at nashvillepl.libcal.com/event/15161578.
August 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A new season of Then and Now kicks off on September 17. Join us at Meigs Middle Magnet School from 5:30-8:00 PM for The History of Black Nashville: Part III. RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
August 27, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Explore world literature from women of all experiences this August for Women in Translation Month. catalog.library.nashville.org/MyAccount/My...
August 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
It’s all about the story, the characters, and the dice.

Our new actual-play series “Overdue Adventures” pioneers the digital realm of NPL and brings library employees from between the shelves into the storytelling spotlight.

Watch episodes: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
July 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
One month in, one month to go for the Summer Reading Challenge! Haven't signed up yet? Get started here: library.nashville.org/events/summe...
July 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Discover stories from LGBTQ people – and their families, friends, and allies – with the Brooks Fund History Project Collection, newly launched at NPL. View excerpts from the collection: nashville.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/coll...
June 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Show your #Pride this month with books, movies, and events at the Library! See all the ways to celebrate: library.nashville.org/events/lgbtq...
June 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Summer Reading Challenge 2025 is here! Read, do activities, and earn prizes. Sign up: library.nashville.org/events/summe...
June 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Join us for an inspiring discussion about war reporting, the challenges and threats journalists face, and a quest to document the truth. On June 11, our Special Collections division welcomes Jane Ferguson to the Main Library in downtown Nashville. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/conversati...
May 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Join us for an evening with acclaimed author Ocean Vuong, in conversation with Ann Patchett, to celebrate Ocean's new book, The Emperor of Gladness. Get tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/author-eve...
May 12, 2025 at 9:16 PM