Spotlight On Nashville Public Library’s Collection
Last year, Nashville Public Library reached more neighbors than ever before, connecting people, stories, and ideas across our community. With more than 7 million books and materials borrowed and more than 5.3 million digital resources accessed, shelves and screens were busier than ever. The Library welcomed 48,000 new library cardholders, reaching a powerful milestone: 43% of Nashville citizens now hold a […]
For Whom the (Montgomery) Bell Towles
Becca Zeglovitch, Next Chapter Society Council Chair This year marked the 21st annual Nashville Public Library Literary Award Weekend. Events ran from November 14-15 and highlighted novelist Amor Towles. One major perk of Next Chapter Society membership is our invitation to volunteer throughout this weekend each year, and I am grateful to the foundation for […]
NAZA 15th Anniversary
For 15 years, the Nashville After Zone Alliance (NAZA) has transformed the lives of thousands of Nashville youth through out-of-school time learning. On Thursday, December 11, NAZA will celebrate its legacy at its 15th Anniversary at the Adventure Science Center and streaming live on YouTube. This milestone event will celebrate the accomplishments of NAZA over […]
Finding Peace in the Be Well Community Garden
The Be Well Community Garden at Edmondson Pike Library is more than a place to plant and grow; it’s a space where healing and connection take root. On planting day, students from Antioch High School joined library staff and volunteers to bring the garden to life. In conversations with them, it became clear how meaningful […]
How An Author’s Stories Become a Flower Arrangement
How An Author’s Stories Become a Flower Arrangement For more than two decades, the Nashville Public Library Foundation’s Literary Award Weekend has celebrated some of the most influential voices in literature while raising critical funds to power programming at NPL. At the heart of the celebration is the Literary Award Gala. The event comes to […]
NEXT CHAPTER SOCIETY LAUNCHES THE 2025 T-SHIRT FUNDRAISER
Proceeds support Nashville Public Library programs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 Contact: Kristi Graham, Director of Marketing and Communications kristi.graham@nplf.org • (615) 862-5787 Nashville, Tenn. – Next Chapter Society, the emerging leaders group of the Nashville Public Library Foundation (NPLF), is launching its 2025 t-shirt campaign to support the Foundation’s mission to fund, advocate, and […]
Building Skills and Community: NAZA’s Pilot Summer Program
This summer, the Nashville After Zone Alliance (NAZA), the Metro Development and Housing Authority (MDHA) and Aspiring Youth Enrichment Services (AYES), launched a new pilot summer program at Tony Sudekum Apartments. The summer program, offered by AYES, taught youth participants social skills, conflict resolution, reading comprehension, basic math, life skills more, and more. 42 young […]
Introducing Next Chapter Corner: How a T-Shirt Becomes a Tomato
Introducing Next Chapter Corner, a quarterly update on Next Chapter Society. In this first edition, you’ll hear from Becca Zeglovitch, council chair, on the value of connection and membership. Becca reflects on her own experience being part of this group of emerging leaders and what they are collectively able to achieve to better our community, […]
Meet the Carnegie Society 2025-2026 Co-Chair
The Carnegie Society brings together civic-minded leaders to invest in one of our most vital community resources, Nashville Public Library. Each year, co-chairs are selected for a one-year term to guide the group and offer ideas that strengthen its impact. This year, the Nashville Public Library Foundation is pleased to announce six individuals as co-chairs […]
Celebrating the 2025 Cyber Seniors Class
On Friday, July 18, fifteen Nashvillians, ages 50s to 70s, graduated from Nashville Public Library’s Digital Inclusion Cyber Seniors program at the Pruitt Branch. Cyber Seniors is designed to bridge the digital divide by equipping older adults with essential technology skills over a five-week course. Thanks to support from the West End Home Foundation and […]
NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION TO HONOR AMOR TOWLES AS 2025 LITERARY AWARD WINNER
Celebrations at the Public Lecture and Gala to be held on Nov. 15 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kristi Graham, Director of Communications and Marketing July 24, 2025 kristi.graham@nplf.org 615-862-5787 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville Public Library and the Nashville Public Library Foundation are proud to honor New York Times best-selling author, Amor Towles, as the 2025 Literary […]
Studio NPL Just Celebrated Its 10th Birthday!
Over the past decade, Studio NPL has offered Nashville’s teens a place to explore their creative passions. This tech-driven program provides daily, mentor-led workshops that build real-world skills in STEM, digital literacy, and career readiness. Thousands of teens have come through its doors, using Studio NPL’s resources to discover and pursue their interests. Whether it […]