The Junior League of Nashville Announces $1.5 Million Gift to Support Early Childhood Literacy in Collaboration with Nashville Public Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Anne Marie Helm Managing Director Junior League of Nashville amhelm@jlnashville.org NASHVILLE, TN — The Junior League of Nashville (JLN) is proud to announce a transformational gift of $1.5 million to the Nashville Public Library Foundation (NPLF) for Nashville Public Library’s Begin Bright initiative. This significant investment aims to advance early childhood […]
Spotlight on The Seed Exchange
In 2020, during the height of the pandemic, Christine Irizarry, a library associate at Green Hills, took over the Seed Exchange program at Nashville Public Library’s Green Hills Branch. With limited gardening experience but access to the library’s vast resources, Christine got to work. Every day, she hopped on her bike and pedaled to the […]
Limitless Libraries’ New Bookmobile Expands Access to Literacy for Nashville Students
In March 2025, Limitless Libraries will unveil its new bookmobile, a project three years in the making, developed with support from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and brought to life by Matthews Specialty Vehicles. This mobile library aims to expand access to educational opportunities for students in Davidson County, beginning with Metro Nashville Public Schools’ […]
Tenth Annual Picnic with the Library Announces Event Theme and Names Co-Chairs
Tickets available March 13 for the Nashville Public Library Foundation’s 2025 family-focused fundraiser NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The 10th annual Picnic with the Library event, hosted by the Nashville Public Library Foundation (NPLF), is set to take place on Sunday, April 27 at the Main Library Branch downtown. Co-chaired by Libba and Niel Alden, Lillian Blackshear Peay […]
Spotlight on The Civil Rights Room’s Resources
Spotlight on The Civil Rights Room Resources The Civil Rights Room at Nashville Public Library is a space dedicated to honoring the city’s role in the Civil Rights Movement, showcasing a collection of resources that tell the story of local activism in the fight against segregation and the struggle for equality during the 1950s and […]
Spotlight On Digital Inclusion: Harold McGee’s Story
Harold McGee’s Journey to Digital Empowerment with Cyber Seniors At 30, Harold McGee’s life changed dramatically after a brain aneurysm and stroke left him paralyzed and blind. “I had to learn how to live all over again—how to walk, talk, eat,” Harold recalls. Despite the slow process, he was determined to reclaim his independence. After […]
Honoring James McBride at the 2024 Literary Award Gala
Honoring James McBride at the 20th Literary Award Gala Nearly 400 guests gathered at the Main Library on Saturday, November 9, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Nashville Public Library Literary Award and honor acclaimed author James McBride. Co-chaired by Margaret Riley King and Casey King, Joelle and Brant Phillips, and Marie and Charles […]
Vote for us in NFocus Best Parties 2024 Readers’ Poll
NFocus has just launched its annual Readers Poll for the 2024 Best Parties contest, and we need your help to get recognized! To make sure your vote counts, you must vote in at least six categories. We’d be thrilled if you could support us by voting. We’ve also included some of our other favorites. Cast […]
Nashville Public Library Foundation and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Partner on Major New Early Literacy Initiative
Represents Historic Gift for the Library & Offers Hope for Transformational Model NASHVILLE, Tenn. – NASHVILLE (November 12, 2024) — The Nashville Public Library Foundation announced today the most significant gift in their 27-year history – a $4.5 million investment by The Dollywood Foundation, home of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to kickstart Nashville Public Library […]
Meet the Friends of Madison Branch Library
The Friends group of the Madison branch has grown to nearly 40 members strong. Most members show their support by donations supplies for Madison’s programs. Friends have supplied our winning prizes for our annual Two-Sentence Horror Story contest, our Bingo Nights, and they keep the library’s treasure box full of trinkets and toys for Madison’s […]
Friends Groups are Making a Difference at NPL Branches
Nashville’s Friends of the Library groups play a pivotal role in bringing Nashville Public Library’s mission to life. Our dedicated Friends work closely with their local branch staff helping to coordinate efforts, fundraise, and more to help the branch make a direct positive impact on the community. Each branch Friends of the Library group is […]
Next Chapter Society Welcomes New Committee Chairs and Kicks Off a Busy Year
This summer, Next Chapter Society (NCS) welcomed a new slate of committee chairs: My Weekends Are Booked Fundraising Campaign Supported by a dedicated group of committee members, they’ve already hit the ground running with the launch of their annual t-shirt fundraising campaign. Local designer Andrew Cook, owner of EZCO, generously volunteered his creative talents to […]