Nashville Said Thank You — And the Library Heard Every Word
NPLF Something special happened in Nashville this spring. Across the city, from the Southeast Branch to the Main Library downtown, library staff arrived to find gift baskets waiting for them on National Library Workers Day. Inside: treats, stickers, and something more lasting than either — a handcrafted book filled with handwritten notes from the people […]
A High Caliber Membership Event
Becca Zeglovitch, Next Chapter Society Council Chair This month, I’m excited to highlight our incredible recent membership event! On March 18th, Next Chapter Society members gathered at Caliber Coffee for drinks, treats, and a blind book swap. Caliber ran a $5 drink and a pastry special deal for NCS members, and we also provided some […]
Learn and Connect at NPL Branches Across the City
Nashville Public Library has always endeavored to extend beyond the walls of the library to serve the community. Despite the closure of Main, staff are dispersed throughout the system offering world-class, free programs and resources for all ages. From ACT prep and job support to wellness and the arts, there are still plenty of ways to learn and connect through the library. This month features several standout […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Award Honors Literary Titans
Look back at the titans honored through this Gala celebration and beloved public lecture.