Introducing String City Special Performer- Mary Gauthier

By NPLF The Nashville Public Library Foundation is proud to present Mary Gauthier as this year’s String City performer. Gauthier is a Grammy-nominated American folk singer-songwriter and author whose work masterfully explores the complexities of love, loss, resilience, and triumph.   Gauthier has always been an avid reader. “When I was a kid, my mama […]

String City is Back at the Library on March 1

Nashville Public Library Foundation Hosts String City with Special Guest, Mary Gauthier  By NPLF NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville Public Library Foundation (NPLF) is proud to host String City with special guest Mary Gauthier, a fundraiser for Nashville Public Library set for Friday, March 1. This one-night only event celebrates the legendary puppet show String City: Nashville’s […]

NCS Author Ambassador, Julian Vaca on his Creative Journey and the Importance of NPL

In anticipation of our September book club meetup, the Next Chapter Society took some time to chat with author of The Memory Index, Julian R. Vaca. Julian is our NCS Author Ambassador and an enthusiastic supporter of the Nashville Public Library System (and library systems in general, but you catch the drift!). We’re excited to […]

String City

Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry is a lively telling of the history of country music, with a Nashville emphasis. Partnering with Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Nashville Public Library’s Wishing Chair Productions created the show that uses marionettes, rod puppetry, shadow/animation puppetry, and more to portray country music’s legacy through songs and […]

The Next Chapter Society, A Powerful Force for NPLF

The Next Chapter Society, A Powerful Force for NPLF With a membership of nearly 90 members, and a 25-member Council comprised of some of the city’s most talented and dedicated emerging leaders, the Next Chapter Society is a powerful force for advancing the Foundation’s mission.   Over the past five years, NCS has transformed from a […]