Programs

Salon at 615 presents notable and best selling writers for a series of readings, talks, and book signings.

Arts at Main is a series of free art exhibitions at the Main Library.

Bringing Books to Life! is a free preschool literacy program that trains teacher, models instructional techniques, family literacy workshops, provides story times, curriculum supplements and visits from the Puppet Truck.

The Nashville International Puppet Festival will transform the the library into a vibrant, family-friendly festival with dozens of international and domestic puppet performances, a downtown parade, live music, and outdoor street entertainment. June 21-23, 2013.

Nashville Reads, a city-wide read. 

Wishing Chair Productions at the library builds upon the enchantment of the 70 years of marionette tradition begun when Tom Tichenor staged an original marionette version of the classic Puss in Boots at the Nashville Public Library.

T.O.T.A.L. is a select group of high school students that advocates for the library in the Middle Tennessee community, designs programs for teens and represents the library at community events.

Courtyard Concert Series presents free musical performances by noted musicians at the Main Library.

Civil Rights Room Lunch Counter. Photo by Barbara Sammons

The library is the temple of learning, and learning has liberated more people than all the wars in history.

- Carl T Rowan