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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Stop by the Main Library October 6 to see Jess Nolan in concert from 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM. Bring your lunch — we'll bring the vibes. library.nashville.gov/events/courtyard-concerts-npl

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

NPL's own Elliott Robinson shares his soulful take on classic American sounds at our next Courtyard Concert. Join us 11:45 AM—1:00 PM at the Main Library! library.nashville.gov/events/courtyard-concerts

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It's Dolly Day in Nashville, and we're celebrating Dolly Parton's life and legacy with a special, one-day return of our beloved Dolly Parton's Imagination Library card. Pick yours up today at any Nashville Public Library location! #DollyDayNashville

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Card.

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Wear pink, spread kindness, and honor Dolly Parton's love for books and reading with your own Dolly Parton's Imagination Library card. We're bringing back this limited-edition design for one day only — visit any NPL location Friday, September 25 to pick one up! #DollyDayNashville

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 22/09/2026

IMPORTANT: You can use the word 'autumnal' today.

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Rock out with Pump Action at our next Courtyard Concert. Join us September 22 from 11:45 AM—1:00 PM at the Main Library. library.nashville.gov/events/courtyard-concerts-npl

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today is the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us in celebrating with special story times, book clubs, and reading recommendations for all ages. library.nashville.gov/events/hispanic-heritage-month

¡Celebremos el mes de la herencia Hispana con la biblioteca pública de Nashville!

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Thanks to recent historic investments by Mayor O'Connell and Metro Nashville, NPL has expanded the Board Game collection to 440 titles! library.nashville.gov/blog/2026/08...

Library staff member Chase poses with board games at the Main Library.

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Don't miss next week's Courtyard Concert featuring Esi, a local singer-songwriter with a neo-soul sound. Join us at the Main Library September 15 from 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM. library.nashville.gov/events/court...

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Metro Nashville @nashville.gov · 09/09/2026

Consider this your sign to finally figure out what that button does.📱 @nowatnpl.bsky.social is helping seniors get more out of their devices, with real-time help and practical tips. Tech 101 is offered monthly and open to all seniors. Find an upcoming class at library.nashville.gov/events.

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It's Courtyard Concerts season in downtown Nashville! Stop by the Main Library next Tuesday at 11:45 AM for the jazz stylings of Alex Murphy Trio. library.nashville.gov/events/court...

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Say it with us: Libraries Are For Everyone! Our newest card design is now available at a library near you. Sign up for your first NPL card or replace your old one, and take our citywide Libraries Are For Everyone survey while you're at it. library.nashville.gov/get-card

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We’re looking for library experts. Turns out, that’s you! This September, take the Libraries Are For Everyone Survey online or at any NPL location. PLUS: Get the new Libraries Are For Everyone library card, which debuts September 1. #NPLsurvey library.nashville.gov/customer-exp...

Illustration of book with text on top reading "Libraries Are For Everyone," surrounded by four hands. Text to the right reads "Take the Libraries Are For Everyone survey at Nashville Public Library. Your Library. Your Voice. Survey runs through September 2026."

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Nashville R&B artist shelldhn kicks off our 2026 Courtyard Concerts season September 1! Enjoy free live music at the Main Library from 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM. Bring your lunch — we'll bring the vibes. library.nashville.gov/events/court...

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Courtyard Concerts are back this fall at the Main Library! Join us beginning September 1 for free weekly lunchtime concerts with local musicians. Bring your lunch — we'll bring the vibes. library.nashville.gov/events/courtyard-concerts-npl

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Don't miss Quiet in the Library Open Mic's first anniversary party—free and open to all! Come for the cake and stay for the live music. Join us from 2:00—4:00 PM at the Main Library on August 1. library.nashville.gov/blog/2026/07...

Photo of man with hand in shushing gesture, surrounded by illustrations of stars, music notes, and cake. Text beside him reads, "Quiet in the Library Open Mic: 1 Year Loud."

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

A Nashville SC library card + the Summer Reading Challenge = the best combo since cleats and a soccer ball. This special card will last them a lifetime, but it’s only available in June while supplies last! library.nashville.gov/NSC

Child standing between bookshelves at Nashville Public Library, holding Nashville Soccer Club library card.

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Stumped on what to read next this summer? Library Concierge is the answer to your indecision! library.nashville.gov/blog/2026/06...

Photo of book and paper coffee cup on a green table in a downtown Nashville park.

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Metro Nashville @nashville.gov · 11/06/2026

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Join Mayor O’Connell in the @nowatnpl.bsky.social Summer Reading Challenge! What’s on your summer reading list? Drop it in the comments. 👀📚

Graphic promoting the Nashville Public Library Summer Reading Challenge. A blue-and-white gingham background frames a navy-blue panel with gold accents. Text reads: “Join the Mayor in the library’s Summer Reading Challenge.” Under “The Fun,” a bulleted list says: Read, Complete activities, Earn prizes, and Collect trading cards, alongside illustrations of an open book and trading cards. The lower section, titled “Mayor’s Current Reads,” features a cartoon illustration of Mayor Freddie O’Connell and images of two books: Rusty Brown by Chris Ware and The Power Broker by Robert Caro. Decorative stars and doodles appear throughout the design.

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Summer Reading Challenge 2026 is in full swing! Read, do activities, and earn prizes. Sign up today! library.nashville.gov/events/summer-reading

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Something legendary just dropped at your library. Introducing the limited-edition Nashville SC library card, available in June only, while supplies last. Get yours now — plus a commemorative lanyard and poster — at any Nashville Public Library location. library.nashville.gov/nsc

Nashville Soccer Club mascot Tempo reads a book at Nashville Public Library. Image of NSC library card in left of photo.

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

us: *quietly partners with Nashville SC to make the coolest library card in the country* 👀 library.nashville.gov/nsc #ReadForNashville #NashvillePublicLibrary #NashvilleSC

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Limited-Edition NSC Library Card

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

FAQ we're already answering: ✅ Is it really free? Yes. ✅ Does it work like a regular library card? 100%. ✅ Can I get one? If you're in Davidson County or our service area, YES. The Nashville SC x NPL card drops today with our Summer Reading Challenge. 📖⚽ library.nashville.gov/nsc

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Limited-Edition NSC Library Card

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Nashville, it’s here. 👀⚽📚 Introducing the special-edition Nashville SC library card — available to ALL of Davidson County starting today. Free. Real. Yours. 🔗 Sign up → library.nashville.gov/nsc

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Party like a librarian on June 13! Join us from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM to celebrate the Main Library's 25 year anniversary and recent reopening. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/party-like...

Illustration of Nashville Public Library's Main Library.

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Save the date and party like a librarian on June 13! Sign up to stay in the loop: signup.e2ma.net/signup/21000...

Illustration of Nashville Public Library's Main Library. Text at top reads "Celebrating 25 Years"

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Curious about Seed Exchange? We're here to help! Learn how to get started: library.nashville.gov/blog/2026/04...

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Happy National Library Week! Celebrate all the ways that the library helps our community find joy. library.nashville.gov

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

After discovering his birth mother — and a potential health risk — NPL volunteer David Williams is building a lifeline for his newfound kin … and himself. library.nashville.gov/blog/2026/04/paying-it-forward-and-back-again

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 27/03/2026

The next chapter starts soon! The @nowatnpl.bsky.social Main Library reopens Monday, March 30, and today we celebrated that moment. We can’t wait to see you at the library!

Mayor Freddie O'Connell walks with Nashville Public Library leadership.

A large "Welcome Back" banner hangs over a balloon arch at the Main Library.

Mayor O'Connell stands at a lectern with Nashville Public Library employees.

Mayor Freddie O'Connell stands in the Votes for Women Room at the Main Library.

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Metro Nashville @nashville.gov · 17/03/2026

You're bound to love this one! 📚 Hear from Katy at @nowatnpl.bsky.social as she talks about her favorite books. Share your favorite in the comments!

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Rescue your memories from the attic! Visit Donelson Branch Library's new Memory Lab — a free self-service digitization studio where anyone can convert slides, photos, negatives, and VHS tapes into high-resolution files. Make an appointment: nashvillepl.libcal.com/reserve/memory-lab

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Here's your dose of horror for Friday the 13th — tune in to the latest episode of "The Spark." Host Matt talks video games and horror with cultural critic @thejenna.bsky.social. library.nashville.gov/podcasts/spa...

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Celebrate Women's History Month with special events, books, and movies for all ages! library.nashville.org/womens-history-month

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

The beloved Main Library in downtown Nashville will reopen Monday, March 30, during normal weekday operating hours of 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Visit library.nashville.gov for more information. We look forward to seeing and serving you at the Main Library!

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Please visit library.nashville.gov for more information. We look forward to seeing you and serving you at the Main Library!

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

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.

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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...

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

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. apnews.com/article/wwii...

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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.

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

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...

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

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

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Metro Nashville @nashville.gov · 26/01/2026

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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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...

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

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...

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

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... @nashville.gov

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Metro Nashville @nashville.gov · 06/01/2026

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!

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

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

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Metro Nashville @nashville.gov · 29/12/2025

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

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.

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

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...

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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

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

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