Nashville Public Library

10/22/2026

Join the NPL team and help keep our outdoor spaces looking their best! We have a job opening for a Senior Maintenance and Repair Worker, focusing on grounds and landscaping. Apply now through October 26. https://bit.ly/3UdVp2h

10/21/2026

Help shape the future of Hermitage Branch Library! Nashville Public Library invites community members to share their ideas, feedback, and priorities for the upcoming branch renovation─the first major renovation since Hermitage branch opened more than two decades ago. This is your opportunity to tell us what you love about your library and what you’d like to see in its future.

Two public input sessions will be held at the Hermitage Community Center, directly across from the library:

Wednesday, October 28 | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Thursday, October 29 | 4:30–6:00 PM
Your voice matters! Join us for either session and help us envision the next chapter.

10/20/2026

North Branch Library is closed Wednesday, October 21 for maintenance.

10/20/2026

Today at the Main Library we unveiled a new historical marker for beloved Nashville puppeteer Tom Tichenor, founder of Nashville Public Library's Wishing Chair Productions puppet troupe. Learn more about Tichenor's legacy and how his work continues to delight audiences in Nashville and beyond at library.nashville.gov/wishing-chair-productions/history

10/16/2026

Enjoy some spooky fun at the Library this month! https://events.library.nashville.org/cal/main/listEvents.do?b=de&listMode=true&setappvar=bwQuery(halloween)

10/15/2026

Join Mayor Freddie O'Connell, Nashville Public Library, and the Metro Historical Commission to pay tribute to the legendary North Branch Library at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 23.

Immediately following the mayor’s weekly media roundtable at North branch, we’ll unveil a new historical marker in honor of this beloved library location—and its service to the community for more than 100 years as one of the city’s two remaining Carnegie libraries.

10/15/2026

Karissa Hampton, Director of Education and Training at Urban Green Lab, chats with Bailey and Corey on the latest "Business As Usual" podcast episode. Visit our website to tune in! https://library.nashville.gov/podcasts/business-usual/urban-green-lab-karissa-hampton

10/13/2026

The Library's Seed Exchange made Best of Nashville! Big thanks to Nashville Scene and their readers and writers for the recognition!

The Nashville Public Library's Seed Exchange wins the Nashville Scene's 2026 Best Way to Start a Garden in Nashville, for its free seeds program and workshops and advice from the Master Gardeners of Davidson County.

10/12/2026

Open For Business!

The NPL Conference Center at the Main Library in downtown Nashville is reopening soon.

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting and Open House on Friday, October 30 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Pop by and see our newly renovated spaces!

Meet the Conference Center team and engage with some of our most popular NPL programs throughout the day:

11:30 AM (Large Conference Room): Children’s Author Talk for Music City Museums written by Rachel Rodriguez and Kayley Nell Walker, hosted by the Main Library Children’s Department

12:00 PM (Auditorium): A puppet show presented by Wishing Chair Productions

1:00 PM (Large Conference Room): An acoustic performance by Julia Cannon

Light refreshments provided. No RSVP necessary.

NPL will begin accepting new Conference Center reservation requests on Monday, November 2. Until our booking site is officially set up, please email [email protected] for all reservation requests.

At Nashville Public Library, we are committed to making our facilities, programs, and services accessible to all people. If you need ADA accommodations for this event, please visit https://library.nashville.gov/services/ada-accommodations

10/10/2026

Our final Courtyard Concert of the year is October 13! Walker Burroughs peforms live beginning at 11:45 AM. Stop by and enjoy some bluegrass and folk that's full of stories at the Main Library next week.