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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.

31.10.2025 16:40 — 👍 9    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
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.
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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.

27.10.2025 21:29 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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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-...

20.10.2025 20:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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

15.10.2025 20:41 — 👍 2366    🔁 394    💬 91    📌 59
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Get assistance with finding healthcare, housing, classes, and other vital services through Nashville Helps. Visit nashvillehelps.com/find-help to see what's available.

13.10.2025 15:49 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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

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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.

06.10.2025 20:08 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

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.

02.10.2025 16:12 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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We're on a mission to digitize Nashville's home movies! Now through October 23, help share the stories of Nashville's communities through the Nashville Neighborhood History and Culture Home Movie Project. library.nashville.org/audiovisual-...

25.09.2025 16:50 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Explore Nashville's past through NPL Digital Collections! Browse photos, postcards, maps, oral histories, and more. nashville.contentdm.oclc.org

📷 Norton Postcard Collection, NPL Special Collections

23.09.2025 20:08 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A graphic titled “Upcoming Events” lists community activities. On Thursday the 25th, Chromatics – The Musical Improv Show takes place at 7 PM at the Centennial Performing Arts Studio, and the Fall Book Sale begins at 10 AM at the Green Hills Branch Library. On Friday the 26th, there is a Family Square Dance at 5 PM at the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center. On Saturday the 27th, the Live Beats Lab happens at 11 AM at the Hermitage Branch Library, followed by the Autumn Porch Jam at 1 PM at the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center. The design features a blue background with rounded rectangles highlighting each date and event.

A graphic titled “Upcoming Events” lists community activities. On Thursday the 25th, Chromatics – The Musical Improv Show takes place at 7 PM at the Centennial Performing Arts Studio, and the Fall Book Sale begins at 10 AM at the Green Hills Branch Library. On Friday the 26th, there is a Family Square Dance at 5 PM at the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center. On Saturday the 27th, the Live Beats Lab happens at 11 AM at the Hermitage Branch Library, followed by the Autumn Porch Jam at 1 PM at the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center. The design features a blue background with rounded rectangles highlighting each date and event.

Your weekly look at what’s on the calendar in Nashville. We hope to see you out at an event!

22.09.2025 20:46 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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We’re kicking off a full year of free music classes, with a special bonus: participants can also check out an instrument to use during the class and take home between lessons! events.library.nashville.org/cal/main/set...

19.09.2025 15:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Bring in your rooted clippings to exchange with other plant lovers at Hadley Park branch, and get advice from a Master Gardener during the swap. Join us from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM on September 27.

16.09.2025 16:59 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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For the smartest way to spend nothing, sign up for your NPL card. library.nashville.org/get-card

15.09.2025 18:15 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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How To Stream Practically Everything for Free With Your Library Card - City Cast Nashville Here's how to stream movies, music, and books for free using your Nashville Public Library card.

Nashville life hack: get your NPL card! Read more from City Cast Nashville at the link below and start streaming smarter this September—and the rest of the year, too!
nashville.citycast.fm/nashville-li...

14.09.2025 21:38 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Research your roots with our online genealogy resources! library.nashville.org/research/dat...

11.09.2025 19:06 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Check out our events and reading recommendations in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! library.nashville.org/events/hispa...

09.09.2025 20:10 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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September 2025's biggest books | Libby Life: Blog, Podcast, Book Clubs & More. Discover all the best new books coming out this September and read or listen to these anticipated new releases for free on the Libby app from your library.

🍂 ☕ 📚 Which titles are you adding to your fall TBR?

#Bookish #CheckOutYourLibrary #LibraryLove #Booksky #LibbyApp https://bit.ly/4lVWGmu

02.09.2025 18:55 — 👍 19    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0
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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
Ditch those streaming subscription fees and put your library card to work instead. Now’s the perfect time to get started. library.nashville.org/get-card

02.09.2025 15:13 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Get access to more than 7,000 top newspapers and magazines with PressReader using your free NPL card! Read your favorites online or through the PressReader app. library.nashville.org/research/dat...

01.09.2025 20:31 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Join us to hear from Paul Rappaport on September 11! Register for the event at nashvillepl.libcal.com/event/15161578.

29.08.2025 15:57 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A new season of Then and Now kicks off on September 17. Join us at Meigs Middle Magnet School from 5:30-8:00 PM for The History of Black Nashville: Part III. RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

27.08.2025 21:50 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Explore world literature from women of all experiences this August for Women in Translation Month. catalog.library.nashville.org/MyAccount/My...

13.08.2025 15:42 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Madison Branch Library is one of five @nowatnpl.bsky.social branches celebrating 25 years in 2025. The library continues to offer amazing events for kids and families including a special magic show. Happy Birthday!

05.08.2025 21:40 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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It’s all about the story, the characters, and the dice.

Our new actual-play series “Overdue Adventures” pioneers the digital realm of NPL and brings library employees from between the shelves into the storytelling spotlight.

Watch episodes: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

30.07.2025 20:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

We had a blast with Nashville Zoo at Richland Park's preschool story time!

25.07.2025 18:50 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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One month in, one month to go for the Summer Reading Challenge! Haven't signed up yet? Get started here: library.nashville.org/events/summe...

01.07.2025 19:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Discover stories from LGBTQ people – and their families, friends, and allies – with the Brooks Fund History Project Collection, newly launched at NPL. View excerpts from the collection: nashville.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/coll...

26.06.2025 20:35 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Show your #Pride this month with books, movies, and events at the Library! See all the ways to celebrate: library.nashville.org/events/lgbtq...

06.06.2025 19:11 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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From Vinyl Club to a greenway cleanup, check out some of this week’s events happening in Music City.

02.06.2025 21:14 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Summer Reading Challenge 2025 is here! Read, do activities, and earn prizes. Sign up: library.nashville.org/events/summe...

01.06.2025 15:58 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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