Events for March 7 - 14, 2010
Sunday
Mar 7
Art Makes Place
Location: Art Gallery

 
Main
All Ages, Family

 
Visions & Voices: The Civil Rights Movement in Nashville & Tennessee, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Nashville Sit-in Movement
Location: Courtyard Gallery

An exhibit of photographs from the Nashville Banner Archives and quotes from the Civil Rights Oral History Project of the Nashville Public Library.
 
Main
All Ages

 
March Mixed-Media
Location: Cases 1 and 2; Gallery

MARCH MIXED-MEDIA from Nashville School of the Arts showcases various techniques and the talents of students in Art I, Art II, Ceramics and AP Studio Art. Curators: Deann'a Fiorita and Laurie Poole of NSA's Visual Arts Department
 
Green Hills
All Ages, Family

Monday
Mar 8
Nightlight Storytime with Miss Lana
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Children's Room

Second and last Monday of every month
 
Green Hills
All Ages

 
Preschool Storytime
10:00 am
Location: Meeting Room

Mondays and Wednesdays
 
North
Preschoolers

 
Toddler Time
10:30 am
Location: Meeting Room

An opportunity to introduce young ones to the library. Ages 18 months-36 months
 
 
Community Storytime for Young Children
10:30 am
Location: Meeting Room

Ages 2 through 6
 
Donelson
Preschoolers

 
Storytime with Miss Terri
10:30 am
Location: Children's Room

 
Green Hills
Preschoolers

 
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.
 
Old Hickory
Preschoolers

 
Preschool Storytime
10:30 am
Location: Meeting Room

For group reservations and scheduling, please call 862-5870.
 
Richland Park
Preschoolers

 
Baby and Me Story Time
10:30 am
Location: Storytime Room

Birth through 24 months
 
Madison
Preschoolers

 
Homework Tutoring
3:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Teen Room

 
Madison
Teens

 
Visions & Voices: The Civil Rights Movement in Nashville & Tennessee, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Nashville Sit-in Movement
Location: Courtyard Gallery

An exhibit of photographs from the Nashville Banner Archives and quotes from the Civil Rights Oral History Project of the Nashville Public Library.
 
Main
All Ages

 
March Mixed-Media
Location: Cases 1 and 2; Gallery

MARCH MIXED-MEDIA from Nashville School of the Arts showcases various techniques and the talents of students in Art I, Art II, Ceramics and AP Studio Art. Curators: Deann'a Fiorita and Laurie Poole of NSA's Visual Arts Department
 
Green Hills
All Ages, Family

Tuesday
Mar 9
Teen Snack Attack
2:30 pm

Every Tuesday
 
 
Preschool Storytime
10:30 am
Location: Meeting Room

Preschool Storytimes on Thursdays by appointment. Call 862-5856.
 
Bordeaux
Preschoolers

 
Sounds of Storytelling
10:30 am
Location: Children's Room

Music with Audrey and Suzanne makes everything better!
 
Green Hills
Preschoolers

 
Community Storytimes
9:30 am 10:30 am & 11:30 am
Location: Children's Theater

Group Storytime by Reservation-Call 862-5785 for information and to make reservations.
 
Main
All Ages

 
Walk-in Storytime for the Community
10:30 am
Location: Meeting Room

Walk-in Storytime welcomes children of all ages. Every Tuesday and Thursday
 
Watkins Park
All Ages

 
Starlight Storytime
6:30 pm
Location: Meeting Room

Children are welcome to wear their pajamas and bring stuffed toys to this weekly storytime.
 
Bordeaux
Preschoolers, Family

 
Teen Book Club
3:30 pm

 
East
Teens

 
Art Makes Place
Location: Art Gallery

 
Main
All Ages, Family

 
Homework Tutoring
3:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Teen Room

 
Madison
Teens

 
Visions & Voices: The Civil Rights Movement in Nashville & Tennessee, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Nashville Sit-in Movement
Location: Courtyard Gallery

An exhibit of photographs from the Nashville Banner Archives and quotes from the Civil Rights Oral History Project of the Nashville Public Library.
 
Main
All Ages

 
Great Books Discussion Group
4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Location: 3rd Floor Program Room

Every Tuesday
 
Main
Adults

 
March Mixed-Media
Location: Cases 1 and 2; Gallery

MARCH MIXED-MEDIA from Nashville School of the Arts showcases various techniques and the talents of students in Art I, Art II, Ceramics and AP Studio Art. Curators: Deann'a Fiorita and Laurie Poole of NSA's Visual Arts Department
 
Green Hills
All Ages, Family

 
EP Teen Book Club
4:30 pm
Location: Meeting Room

 
 
Scenes from Circle Players' To Kill A Mockingbird
10:00 am
Location: Auditorium

Circle Players, present scenes from their current stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s classic story, To Kill a Mockingbird, followed by discussion of themes from the book. Seating is limited and reservations are suggested; please call 615-332-7529 by March 1.
 
Main
Adults, Teens, School Age

 
Book Signing with Bill Traughber
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Location: Conference Room

"Nashville Sports History: Stories from the Stands" is packed with over a century of sports in the Music City compiled by local award-winning sportswriter Bill Traughber. Book signing to follow discussion
 
Wednesday
Mar 10
Preschool Storytime
10:00 am
Location: Meeting Room

Mondays and Wednesdays
 
North
Preschoolers

 
Community Storytimes
9:30 am 10:30 am & 11:30 am
Location: Children's Theater

Group Storytime by Reservation-Call 862-5785 for information and to make reservations.
 
Main
All Ages

 
ABC and 1-2-3s with Miss Lana
10:30 am
Location: Children's Room

 
Green Hills
Preschoolers

 
Toddler & Preschool Storytime
10:30 am
Location: Meeting Room

For group reservations and scheduling, please call 862-5866.
 
Inglewood
Preschoolers

 
Preschool Storytime
10:30 am
Location: Meeting Room

Short stories, songs, rhymes & sometimes a craft activity.
 
Pruitt
Preschoolers

 
Preschool Storytime
10:00 am and 11:00 am
Location: Children's Room

Great stories, fingerplays, and activities.
 
Hermitage
Preschoolers

 
Preschool Storytime
10:30 am
Location: Children's Room

For group reservations and scheduling, please call 862-5868.
 
Madison
Preschoolers

 
Preschool Storytime
10:30 am
Location: Meeting Room

Call 862-5862 to make reservations for groups of 10 or more.
 
Goodlettsville
Preschoolers

 
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.
 
 
Art Makes Place
Location: Art Gallery

 
Main
All Ages, Family

 
Wii @ Main
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Teen Center

Challenge your friends every Wednesday and Friday afternoon with Wii.
 
Main
Teens

 
After School Snack Attack
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Meeting Room

Join us on Wednesdays to relax after a hard day at school, and we’ll provide the snacks!
 
Southeast
Teens

 
Homework Tutoring
3:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Teen Room

 
Madison
Teens

 
Visions & Voices: The Civil Rights Movement in Nashville & Tennessee, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Nashville Sit-in Movement
Location: Courtyard Gallery

An exhibit of photographs from the Nashville Banner Archives and quotes from the Civil Rights Oral History Project of the Nashville Public Library.
 
Main
All Ages

 
2nd Wednesday Book Club
12:00 pm
Location: 3rd Floor Program Room

Join us for lively exchange about thought provoking contemporary and classic titles.
 
Main
Adults

 
March Mixed-Media
Location: Cases 1 and 2; Gallery

MARCH MIXED-MEDIA from Nashville School of the Arts showcases various techniques and the talents of students in Art I, Art II, Ceramics and AP Studio Art. Curators: Deann'a Fiorita and Laurie Poole of NSA's Visual Arts Department
 
Green Hills
All Ages, Family

 
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)
 
Bellevue
Preschoolers

Thursday
Mar 11
Walk-in Storytime for the Community
10:30 am
Location: Meeting Room

Walk-in Storytime welcomes children of all ages. Every Tuesday and Thursday
 
Watkins Park
All Ages

 
Weekly Readers with Ms. Cassondra
4:30 pm
Location: Meeting Room

Grades K-4
 
Edmondson Pike
School Age

 
C U Thursday Book Club
4:00 pm
Location: Meeting Room

A weekly book club designed for school age children and held after school. Call the library at 862-5856 for more details.
 
Bordeaux
School Age

 
Art Makes Place
Location: Art Gallery

 
Main
All Ages, Family

 
Intro to PC - Part 1 Basics
10:30 - 11:30 am
Location: 2nd Floor Classroom

Take a tour of the personal computer. Learn basic computer terms.
 
Main
Adults

 
Intro to PC - Part 2: Mouse
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: 2nd floor Classroom

Learn to point & click, drag & drop, and surf the web with the mouse.
 
Main
Adults

 
Kid Zone
4:00 pm
Location: Meeting Room

Cool crafts, great games, special guests and more. Something different every week! For more information call 862-5868.
 
Madison
School Age

 
Homework Tutoring
3:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Teen Room

 
Madison
Teens

 
Visions & Voices: The Civil Rights Movement in Nashville & Tennessee, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Nashville Sit-in Movement
Location: Courtyard Gallery

An exhibit of photographs from the Nashville Banner Archives and quotes from the Civil Rights Oral History Project of the Nashville Public Library.
 
Main
All Ages

 
March Mixed-Media
Location: Cases 1 and 2; Gallery

MARCH MIXED-MEDIA from Nashville School of the Arts showcases various techniques and the talents of students in Art I, Art II, Ceramics and AP Studio Art. Curators: Deann'a Fiorita and Laurie Poole of NSA's Visual Arts Department
 
Green Hills
All Ages, Family

 
Grant Funding Sources for Nonprofit Organizations
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Programming Room, 3rd floor

Find out how the Foundation Center resources at the library can help your nonprofit organization.
 
Main
Adults

 
Game Time
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Meeting Room

Play simple board games with T.O.T.A.L. Team
 
Edgehill
Teens

Friday
Mar 12
Art Makes Place
Location: Art Gallery

 
Main
All Ages, Family

 
Wii @ Main
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Teen Center

Challenge your friends every Wednesday and Friday afternoon with Wii.
 
Main
Teens

 
Great American Ideas
Every Friday
12:10 - 12:50 pm
Location: 3rd Floor Program Room

 
Main
Adults

 
Visions & Voices: The Civil Rights Movement in Nashville & Tennessee, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Nashville Sit-in Movement
Location: Courtyard Gallery

An exhibit of photographs from the Nashville Banner Archives and quotes from the Civil Rights Oral History Project of the Nashville Public Library.
 
Main
All Ages

 
March Mixed-Media
Location: Cases 1 and 2; Gallery

MARCH MIXED-MEDIA from Nashville School of the Arts showcases various techniques and the talents of students in Art I, Art II, Ceramics and AP Studio Art. Curators: Deann'a Fiorita and Laurie Poole of NSA's Visual Arts Department
 
Green Hills
All Ages, Family

Saturday
Mar 13
Teen Book Club
12:00 - 1:00 pm

Every Saturday
 
Pruitt
Teens

 
Art Makes Place
Location: Art Gallery

 
Main
All Ages, Family

 
2nd Saturday Book Sale
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Location: Lower Level

 
Donelson
All Ages

 
Visions & Voices: The Civil Rights Movement in Nashville & Tennessee, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Nashville Sit-in Movement
Location: Courtyard Gallery

An exhibit of photographs from the Nashville Banner Archives and quotes from the Civil Rights Oral History Project of the Nashville Public Library.
 
Main
All Ages

 
Book'em and the Nashville Public Library present Bilingual Story Time
11:00 am
Location: Story Room

Join us for a morning of interactive literacy including Spanish/English stories, activities, and songs. Venga a disfrutar con nosotros de una mañana familiar, con cuentos en español e ingles, actividades, y canciones.
 
Edmondson Pike
All Ages, Family

 
March Mixed-Media
Location: Cases 1 and 2; Gallery

MARCH MIXED-MEDIA from Nashville School of the Arts showcases various techniques and the talents of students in Art I, Art II, Ceramics and AP Studio Art. Curators: Deann'a Fiorita and Laurie Poole of NSA's Visual Arts Department
 
Green Hills
All Ages, Family

 
Movies @ Main present The Desperate Hours
2:00 pm
Location: Auditorium

Join your Movies @ Main hosts for the gritty thriller The Desperate Hours, directed by William Wyler.
 
Main
Adults

 
Harp Recital with Clara Warford
12:00 pm

Young harpist Clara Warford will performs a recital of traditional music at this all-ages event.
 
Main
All Ages

 
Nashville Opera On Tour present The Three Little Pigs
10:30 am
Location: First Floor Auditorium

Join Despina, Cherubino and Don Giovanni as they try to build their homes and avoid being eaten by Wolfgang Bigbad.
 
Main
Family

 
Motive for Metaphor: Creative Writing Workshop
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: West Reading Room, 3rd Floor

There are a limited number of spots and pre-registration and writing sample is required. For more info contact Bryan Jones 862-5853 or bryan.n.jones@nashville.gov
 
Main
Adults

 
WNBA and Richland Park Library Book Discussion Group
10:00 am
Location: Meeting Room

2nd Saturday of odd numbered months--September 2009 through May 2010
 
Sunday
Mar 14
Art Makes Place
Location: Art Gallery

 
Main
All Ages, Family

 
Visions & Voices: The Civil Rights Movement in Nashville & Tennessee, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Nashville Sit-in Movement
Location: Courtyard Gallery

An exhibit of photographs from the Nashville Banner Archives and quotes from the Civil Rights Oral History Project of the Nashville Public Library.
 
Main
All Ages

 
March Mixed-Media
Location: Cases 1 and 2; Gallery

MARCH MIXED-MEDIA from Nashville School of the Arts showcases various techniques and the talents of students in Art I, Art II, Ceramics and AP Studio Art. Curators: Deann'a Fiorita and Laurie Poole of NSA's Visual Arts Department
 
Green Hills
All Ages, Family