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Restore Nashville Resources This page was last updated on February 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.With concerns over safety from the January winter storm dissipating, Mayor O'Connell...

Metro Nashville is offering support for those affected by Winter Storm Fern. Visit www.nashville.gov/departments/government/restore-nashville to find tips and resources for the whole community.

200 love letters found in a Nashville home tell the story of a couple's courtship during WWII A trove of more than 200 letters from World War II that were found in a Tennessee home offers an intimate picture of love during wartime.

In 2016, Metro Nashville Archives at NPL received an unexpected gift: more than 200 wartime love letters between Sergeant Raymond Whittaker and his sweetheart, a young woman named Jane Dean. Read more on the Whittaker Letters in the story below from the Associated Press.
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Book a Librarian for one-on-one help! We can assist with basic computer and device questions, job searching and resumes, homework help, proctoring, notary services, and more. Make an appointment: library.nashville.gov/services/boo...

Join us in celebrating Black history this month! Find recommended reading, special events, and more at library.nashville.gov/bhm

Many of our locations are open today! Visit library.nashville.org for the most up-to-date information.

Resources for Those Impacted by the January 2026 Winter Storm - Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce Nashville and Davidson County have declared a state of emergency in light of the recent winter storm. Our thoughts are with those who are experiencing power outages or damage to their homes and busine...

Severe winter weather has hit Nashville. If you’re dealing with outages, damage, or need shelter or cleanup help, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce has compiled resources available now: nashvillechamber.com/blog/resourc...

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Looking for some under-the-radar reading recs? We've got you covered with 10 titles you may have missed in 2025. library.nashville.gov/blog/2025/12...

After collecting more than 3,200 pounds of food during Metro Nashville’s 2025 citywide food drive—we’re keeping Second Harvest donation boxes open at library branches throughout January!
Learn more: www.secondharvestmidtn.org/get-involved...
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New year, new game? Our libraries offer a wide variety of fun activities beyond the books. Visit the Hermitage Branch Library to learn what all the #Mahjong craze is about!

Thanks for a great year, Nashville! We're excited to keep reading, learning, and building community with you in 2026!

December 2025’s biggest books | Libby Life: Blog, Podcast, Book Clubs & More. Discover all of December's best new book releases and read or listen to these highly anticipated new titles for free on the Libby app from your library.

Take one last look at December 2025's biggest books on Libby Life: 📚 https://bit.ly/4iA0JF3 #Bookish #LibraryLove #LibraryLife #CheckOutYourLibrary #LibbyApp #Booksky

Graphic titled “Upcoming Events.” - Tues 30: Cocoa and a Campfire at 9 AM at Beaman Park Nature Center. - Wed 31: Noon Year's Eve: Baby Rave at 11 AM at Green Hills Branch Library. - Wed 31: Noon Year's Eve Party at 11 AM at Edmondson Pike Branch Library. - Thurs 1: Free First Day Hikes at Tennessee State Parks. Visit tnstateparks.com for locations. - Sat 3: Quiet in the Library Open Mic at 2 PM at Madison Branch Library. Text at the bottom says a full list of events is available at Nashville.gov/event-list.

2026 is right around the corner! Say goodbye to 2025 with some of these fun events this week.

Stay up-to-date on the latest from The New York Times. Access is free with your Nashville Public Library card! library.nashville.gov/research/dat...

Ready to get in the spirit? Check out all the free holiday fun happening across NPL! bit.ly/485YZzT

We had another great turnout at the Repair Fair last Saturday! Do you have broken items at home in need of fixing? Hang on to ’em and keep an eye on our events calendar for the next Library Repair Fair! events.library.nashville.org/cal/main/sho...

Metro Nashville on Instagram: "From improving the learning environment for students to upgrading beloved third spaces, Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s proposed third capital spending plan keeps the administ... 3 likes, 0 comments - metronashville on November 21, 2025: "From improving the learning environment for students to upgrading beloved third spaces, Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s proposed third capital spe...

From improving the learning environment for students to upgrading beloved third spaces, Mayor Freddie O'Connell's proposed third capital spending plan keeps the administration's goal of building a Nashville that moves, works, and grows for everyone.

Check it out: www.instagram.com/p/DRVRiUVkh1...

When Shandi Demumbreum started at Pruitt branch in 2022, she was in her final round of chemo. She couldn’t have imagined her (successful) cancer journey would inspire one of the branch’s most popular programs. Read the full story on the NPL blog! library.nashville.gov/blog/2025/11...

Annual Impact Report 2025 - Nashville Public Library Foundation Nashville Public Library Foundation raised a record amount of support for the library, launched a major fundraising campaign for early literacy, and so much more. Read our latest annual report.

Find out all the ways NPL has made a difference in our communities over the past year in the latest Annual Report.
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Discover compelling fiction, poetry, and true accounts of Native American history with the books on this list. catalog.library.nashville.org/MyAccount/My...

2025 Literary Award Public Lecture Featuring Amor Towles - Nashville Public Library Foundation Join us for this free event featuring NPL Literary Award Winner, Amor Towles, in a special conversation with Jon Meacham.

Join us on November 15 as we honor acclaimed novelist Amor Towles, recipient of the 2025 Nashville Public Library Literary Award, in a special conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham. RSVP: nplf.org/events/publi...

Find the information you need to plan for your small business. Get accurate data on millions of businesses and consumers with Data Axle Reference Solutions. library.nashville.gov/research/dat...

Stream movies, shows, and documentaries through Kanopy. It's free with your NPL card! library.nashville.gov/research/dat...

A message from Mayor Freddie O’Connell and Nancy Keil Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN President & CEO on the launch of the Hunger Can’t Wait campaign, a response to the loss of SNAP benefits by thousands of Nashvillians due to the federal government shutdown. Visit Nashville.gov/food for more.

Graphic titled “Upcoming Events” listing Nashville Public Library and Metro Nashville Parks events. - Tuesday, Oct. 28: The Ukedelics in Concert, 5:30 PM at Green Hills Branch Library - Wednesday, Oct. 29: READing Paws, 3:45 PM at Hermitage Branch Library - Thursday, Oct. 30: Halloween Movie Marathon, 10:30 AM at North Branch Library - Friday, Oct. 31: Spook-tacular Forest Friends, 10 AM at Warner Park Nature Center - Friday, Oct. 31: Halloween Fashion Show, All Day at Goodlettsville Branch Library. Design features bold navy text on a light blue background.

Spooky season is in full swing! Check out what's happening across Nashville this Halloween week.

See if your old home movies can stop collecting dust and go digital! We're accepting submissions to the Nashville Neighborhood History and Culture Home Movie Project. Apply now through October 23. library.nashville.org/audiovisual-...

Any dictionary can be a pocket dictionary with big enough pants.

Get assistance with finding healthcare, housing, classes, and other vital services through Nashville Helps. Visit nashvillehelps.com/find-help to see what's available.

Graphic titled “Upcoming Events.” Lists Metro Nashville Public Library and Parks events happening this week: - Tuesday, Oct. 7: Southern Word at 3 PM – Watkins Park Branch Library - Wednesday, Oct. 8: Puppet Truck presents Goldilocks at 10 AM – North Branch Library - Friday, Oct. 10: Beaman’s Long Hollow Trees at 8:30 AM – Beaman Park Nature Center - Saturday, Oct. 11: Farm Day at Bells Bend Park at 9:30 AM – Bells Bend Outdoor Center - Saturday, Oct. 11: Daytime Slumber Party: Lisa Frankenstein at 1 PM – Edmondson Pike Branch Library Navy blue and white design with rounded boxes listing each event.

Another week, another chance to see what’s happening across Nashville.

At NPL's Pruitt Branch Library, Niechie Baker brings joy and purpose into girls' lives with her program Girlz Like Me. Read more from @ejturner02.bsky.social with @nashvillebanner.bsky.social at the story below.