Events for July 25 - August 1, 2010
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Sunday
Jul 25 |
Shaped Poetry: A Suite of 30 Typographic Prints by Arion Press
Location: Art Gallery Shaped Poetry, edited by Glenn Todd, is a suite of 30 typographic prints, each on a different handmade paper in a wide range of typefaces and in a variety of colors. |
Portals and Boxes by Robin Venable
Location: Case 2 Robin places figures in ornate patterns from another time. Layers of tracing paper and acrylic paint create a visual archaeology that calls the viewer deep into her work. |
Eyewitness to the News: A Chronicle of Our Times-Photos from the Nashville Banner Newspaper
Location: Courtyard Gallery The Nashville Banner "Staff" photographers recorded the daily news of the city and beyond. This exhibit showcases a sampling of their contributions to Nashville's chronicle of news and history from the 1930s – 1990s. |
A Few of Our Favorite Things: Paintings by the Benham Avenue Group
Location: Gallery The Benham Avenue Group consists of four women who have been painting together since 2001. This exhibit showcases a selection of their works. |
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Monday
Jul 26 |
Nightlight Storytime with Miss Lana
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Location: Children's Room Second and last Monday of every month |
Preschool Storytime
10:30 am Location: Meeting Room For group reservations and scheduling, please call 862-5870. |
Preschool Storytime
10:30 am Location: Children's Room Age 3 and up. Group or school visits, please contact us at 862-5869 to place a reservation. |
Shaped Poetry: A Suite of 30 Typographic Prints by Arion Press
Location: Art Gallery Shaped Poetry, edited by Glenn Todd, is a suite of 30 typographic prints, each on a different handmade paper in a wide range of typefaces and in a variety of colors. |
Portals and Boxes by Robin Venable
Location: Case 2 Robin places figures in ornate patterns from another time. Layers of tracing paper and acrylic paint create a visual archaeology that calls the viewer deep into her work. |
Eyewitness to the News: A Chronicle of Our Times-Photos from the Nashville Banner Newspaper
Location: Courtyard Gallery The Nashville Banner "Staff" photographers recorded the daily news of the city and beyond. This exhibit showcases a sampling of their contributions to Nashville's chronicle of news and history from the 1930s – 1990s. |
A Few of Our Favorite Things: Paintings by the Benham Avenue Group
Location: Gallery The Benham Avenue Group consists of four women who have been painting together since 2001. This exhibit showcases a selection of their works. |
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Tuesday
Jul 27 |
Walk-in Storytime for the Community
10:30 am Location: Meeting Room Walk-in Storytime welcomes children of all ages. Every Tuesday and Thursday |
Preschool Storytime
10:30 am Location: Meeting Room Preschool Storytimes on Thursdays by appointment. Call 862-5856. |
Starlight Storytime
6:30 pm Location: Meeting Room Children are welcome to wear their pajamas and bring stuffed toys to this weekly storytime. |
Shaped Poetry: A Suite of 30 Typographic Prints by Arion Press
Location: Art Gallery Shaped Poetry, edited by Glenn Todd, is a suite of 30 typographic prints, each on a different handmade paper in a wide range of typefaces and in a variety of colors. |
All Aboard! Nashville Railroads: Past, Present and Future
The exhibit will feature artifacts, documents, and photographs centered on trains and train service in and around Nashville from the middle 1800s to the present. |
Portals and Boxes by Robin Venable
Location: Case 2 Robin places figures in ornate patterns from another time. Layers of tracing paper and acrylic paint create a visual archaeology that calls the viewer deep into her work. |
Community Storytimes
9:30 am 10:30 am & 11:30 am Location: Children's Theater Storytime is a weekly "must" for children of all ages. You won't want to miss the Professor, Library Pete, and Mary Mary as they sing, juggle, and read lots of wonderful books for your family. |
Eyewitness to the News: A Chronicle of Our Times-Photos from the Nashville Banner Newspaper
Location: Courtyard Gallery The Nashville Banner "Staff" photographers recorded the daily news of the city and beyond. This exhibit showcases a sampling of their contributions to Nashville's chronicle of news and history from the 1930s – 1990s. |
A Few of Our Favorite Things: Paintings by the Benham Avenue Group
Location: Gallery The Benham Avenue Group consists of four women who have been painting together since 2001. This exhibit showcases a selection of their works. |
Good Morning Storytime
10:30 am - 11:00 am Location: Meeting Room Good Morning Storytime offers singing, dancing, and, of course, great stories along with a little bit of coloring. |
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Wednesday
Jul 28 |
Toddler & Preschool Storytime
10:30 am Location: Meeting Room For group reservations and scheduling, please call 862-5866. |
Preschool Storytime
10:30 am Location: Meeting Room Short stories, songs, rhymes & sometimes a craft activity. |
Preschool Storytime
10:00 am and 11:00 am Location: Children's Room Great stories, fingerplays, and activities. |
Preschool Storytime
10:30 am Location: Children's Room For group reservations and scheduling, please call 862-5868. |
Preschool Storytime
10:30 am Location: Meeting Room Call 862-5862 to make reservations for groups of 10 or more. |
Toddlertime!
10:00 am Location: Children's Room Ages 12 months - 24 months. Group or school visits, please contact us at 862-5869 to place a reservation. |
Wii @ Main
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: Teen Center Challenge your friends every Wednesday and Friday afternoon with Wii. |
Anime & Manga Club
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Location: Meeting Room Gallacon lives on in this club for otaku teens. Join us to talk about manga and watch anime. |
Storytime with Ms. Tori
10:00 am & 11:00 am Location: Children's Room For group reservations and scheduling, please call 880-3957. |
Bellevue Story Time
10:00 am and 11:00 am Location: Story Room 10:00 am (Lapsit Storyhour-ages 3 & under) 11:00 am (Preschool Storyhour-ages 3-5) |
Shaped Poetry: A Suite of 30 Typographic Prints by Arion Press
Location: Art Gallery Shaped Poetry, edited by Glenn Todd, is a suite of 30 typographic prints, each on a different handmade paper in a wide range of typefaces and in a variety of colors. |
All Aboard! Nashville Railroads: Past, Present and Future
The exhibit will feature artifacts, documents, and photographs centered on trains and train service in and around Nashville from the middle 1800s to the present. |
SCORE Counseling
10:00 am Location: Program Room, 3rd Floor SCORE Counseling is a national not-for-profit association which provides free and confidential small business mentoring. Call 862‑5800 to schedule a free session with an experienced SCORE counselor. |
Portals and Boxes by Robin Venable
Location: Case 2 Robin places figures in ornate patterns from another time. Layers of tracing paper and acrylic paint create a visual archaeology that calls the viewer deep into her work. |
Community Storytimes
9:30 am 10:30 am & 11:30 am Location: Children's Theater Storytime is a weekly "must" for children of all ages. You won't want to miss the Professor, Library Pete, and Mary Mary as they sing, juggle, and read lots of wonderful books for your family. |
Eyewitness to the News: A Chronicle of Our Times-Photos from the Nashville Banner Newspaper
Location: Courtyard Gallery The Nashville Banner "Staff" photographers recorded the daily news of the city and beyond. This exhibit showcases a sampling of their contributions to Nashville's chronicle of news and history from the 1930s – 1990s. |
A Few of Our Favorite Things: Paintings by the Benham Avenue Group
Location: Gallery The Benham Avenue Group consists of four women who have been painting together since 2001. This exhibit showcases a selection of their works. |
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Thursday
Jul 29 |
Walk-in Storytime for the Community
10:30 am Location: Meeting Room Walk-in Storytime welcomes children of all ages. Every Tuesday and Thursday |
Shakespeare Reading Group
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Location: Meeting Room Each month the Shakespeare Reading Group meets for a lively discussion of one of the Bard’s masterpieces. This group meets the last Thursday of each month. |
After School Book Club
5:00 pm Location: Story Room A weekly book club designed for school age children and held after school. Call the library at 862-5856 for more details. |
Shaped Poetry: A Suite of 30 Typographic Prints by Arion Press
Location: Art Gallery Shaped Poetry, edited by Glenn Todd, is a suite of 30 typographic prints, each on a different handmade paper in a wide range of typefaces and in a variety of colors. |
All Aboard! Nashville Railroads: Past, Present and Future
The exhibit will feature artifacts, documents, and photographs centered on trains and train service in and around Nashville from the middle 1800s to the present. |
Portals and Boxes by Robin Venable
Location: Case 2 Robin places figures in ornate patterns from another time. Layers of tracing paper and acrylic paint create a visual archaeology that calls the viewer deep into her work. |
Eyewitness to the News: A Chronicle of Our Times-Photos from the Nashville Banner Newspaper
Location: Courtyard Gallery The Nashville Banner "Staff" photographers recorded the daily news of the city and beyond. This exhibit showcases a sampling of their contributions to Nashville's chronicle of news and history from the 1930s – 1990s. |
A Few of Our Favorite Things: Paintings by the Benham Avenue Group
Location: Gallery The Benham Avenue Group consists of four women who have been painting together since 2001. This exhibit showcases a selection of their works. |
Craft Time
10:30 am Location: Meeting Room Children and their grown-up helpers are invited to participate in a quick, simple craft project, lasting approximately 15 to 20 minutes. |
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Friday
Jul 30 |
Wii @ Main
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: Teen Center Challenge your friends every Wednesday and Friday afternoon with Wii. |
Shaped Poetry: A Suite of 30 Typographic Prints by Arion Press
Location: Art Gallery Shaped Poetry, edited by Glenn Todd, is a suite of 30 typographic prints, each on a different handmade paper in a wide range of typefaces and in a variety of colors. |
All Aboard! Nashville Railroads: Past, Present and Future
The exhibit will feature artifacts, documents, and photographs centered on trains and train service in and around Nashville from the middle 1800s to the present. |
Portals and Boxes by Robin Venable
Location: Case 2 Robin places figures in ornate patterns from another time. Layers of tracing paper and acrylic paint create a visual archaeology that calls the viewer deep into her work. |
Tall Tale Circus
10:30 am, 11:30 am Location: Children's Theater Come see Pecos Bill, Calamity Jane, John Henry and a surprise guest– live and in person, in this musical extravaganza for the whole family! |
Eyewitness to the News: A Chronicle of Our Times-Photos from the Nashville Banner Newspaper
Location: Courtyard Gallery The Nashville Banner "Staff" photographers recorded the daily news of the city and beyond. This exhibit showcases a sampling of their contributions to Nashville's chronicle of news and history from the 1930s – 1990s. |
A Few of Our Favorite Things: Paintings by the Benham Avenue Group
Location: Gallery The Benham Avenue Group consists of four women who have been painting together since 2001. This exhibit showcases a selection of their works. |
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Saturday
Jul 31 |
Shaped Poetry: A Suite of 30 Typographic Prints by Arion Press
Location: Art Gallery Shaped Poetry, edited by Glenn Todd, is a suite of 30 typographic prints, each on a different handmade paper in a wide range of typefaces and in a variety of colors. |
Portals and Boxes by Robin Venable
Location: Case 2 Robin places figures in ornate patterns from another time. Layers of tracing paper and acrylic paint create a visual archaeology that calls the viewer deep into her work. |
Tall Tale Circus
10:30 am, 11:30 am Location: Children's Theater Come see Pecos Bill, Calamity Jane, John Henry and a surprise guest– live and in person, in this musical extravaganza for the whole family! |
Eyewitness to the News: A Chronicle of Our Times-Photos from the Nashville Banner Newspaper
Location: Courtyard Gallery The Nashville Banner "Staff" photographers recorded the daily news of the city and beyond. This exhibit showcases a sampling of their contributions to Nashville's chronicle of news and history from the 1930s – 1990s. |
A Few of Our Favorite Things: Paintings by the Benham Avenue Group
Location: Gallery The Benham Avenue Group consists of four women who have been painting together since 2001. This exhibit showcases a selection of their works. |
Back To School Book Sale!
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: Meeting Room, Lower Level Shop a large selection of children and adult materials as well as a limited amount of CD's. Come early for best selections, or late for “make me a deal” specials. |
Borders Benefit Days
Borders regular store hours Location: Borders stores in the Nashville area (West End, Brentwood, and Cool Springs) and at Borders.com Friends of Nashville Public Library is holding a Benefit Days event with Borders. All our supporters have to do is shop Borders’ vast selection. The more supporters shop, the more our organization earns. |
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Sunday
Aug 1 |
Shaped Poetry: A Suite of 30 Typographic Prints by Arion Press
Location: Art Gallery Shaped Poetry, edited by Glenn Todd, is a suite of 30 typographic prints, each on a different handmade paper in a wide range of typefaces and in a variety of colors. |
Eyewitness to the News: A Chronicle of Our Times-Photos from the Nashville Banner Newspaper
Location: Courtyard Gallery The Nashville Banner "Staff" photographers recorded the daily news of the city and beyond. This exhibit showcases a sampling of their contributions to Nashville's chronicle of news and history from the 1930s – 1990s. |
Borders Benefit Days
Borders regular store hours Location: Borders stores in the Nashville area (West End, Brentwood, and Cool Springs) and at Borders.com Friends of Nashville Public Library is holding a Benefit Days event with Borders. All our supporters have to do is shop Borders’ vast selection. The more supporters shop, the more our organization earns. |
My Eye on Tennessee Photography by Paul Beavers
Location: Display Cases Paul Beavers is an avid photographer. This exhibit showcases his photos of Nashville. |
New Orleans, Before and After Katrina: Photography by Robert Lenter
Location: Gallery Robert’s family, along with many in New Orleans, were affected by hurricane Katrina. With his photography, he attempts to display life’s humanistic situations, blended with God’s natural wonder. |
Books, Dolls and the Wizard of Oz: An Exhibit by Shirley Jaeger
Location: Display Cases Shirley has collected dolls since 1988. The theme for this display: The Wizard of Oz. |
