Feb 21 2012

Renowned interior designer Albert Hadley’s work graces library

Feb. 17, 2012  Tennessean

When you enter The Zen of Seeing: Selections From the Albert Hadley Interior Design Collection, you may be underwhelmed by the number of sketches visible. Despair not: Along with the many volumes of decorating books in display cases, there are plenty of the legendary designer’s sketches to see — on paper or on screen.

The Zen of Seeing is on view in the Nashville Public Library’s first-floor art gallery through June 3.

Nine framed sketches on the gallery’s rear wall include several that were made while Hadley was a student. These show an already impressive eye for the elegant yet comfortable interiors Hadley would come to be known for as well as a fluid drawing style turning design renderings into sophisticated little pictures.

Some are full of movement, especially the ink drawings seen in a five-minute slideshow of sketches on tracing paper, yellow legal pad, etc. Shown on a wall-mounted screen, this parade of images includes notes from grateful clients and inscriptions in books documenting Hadley’s career and design philosophy.

The Tennessee native moved to New York in 1947 after serving in World War II. He became the younger half of the influential design team of Parish-Hadley with “Sister” Parish; their first gig was the Kennedy White House. Later, Hadley designed the vice presidential residence of the Gores.

Hadley retired in 2010.

The library is at 615 Church St. Hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 2-5 p.m. Sundays. There is no admission fee.

For more information, call 615-862-5800 or go to www.library.nashville.org.

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20120219/ENTERTAINMENT05/302190024/Renowned-interior-designer-Albert-Hadley-s-work-graces-library

—By MiChelle Jones, For The Tennessean

Feb 17 2012

What’s Nashville Reading? Hottest Books at Nashville Public Library

Posted by Jim Ridley on Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 7:00 AM

Nashville Scene

 

Ever tried to place a reserve, or “hold,” on a current best seller at the library, only to join a longer line than the one outside Pancake Pantry on Saturdays? We called Renuka Christoph at the Nashville Public Libraryand asked, “Which books have the most holds on them?” 

She sent over a spreadsheet that breaks down by circulation, circulation rate, etc. — but for our practical purposes we’ll rank them strictly by number of holds. Want to guess as to whether local readers opt more for mystery or romance? Fiction or nonfiction? Literature or beach reading? Men or women authors? Check the stats below — if nothing else, you might get a rough estimate when you’ll lay your hands on that new Clive Cussler.

(Special thanks to Melissa Myers for her help compiling the data.)

1. Janet Evanovich, Smokin’ Seventeen: A Stephanie Plum Novel 104
2. James Patterson, Now You See Her 95
3. Ann Patchett, State of Wonder 85
4. David Baldacci, The Sixth Man 80
5. James Patterson, 10th Anniversary 72
6. Tina Fey, Bossypants 68
7. Iris Johansen, Quinn 54
8. Mary Higgins Clark, I’ll Walk Alone 53
9. Jeffery Deaver, Carte Blanche: 007 49
10. John Sandford, Buried Prey 48
11. Charlaine Harris, Dead Reckoning 47
12. Catherine Coulter, Split Second 46
13. Barbara Delinsky, Escape 46
14. Julie Garwood, The Ideal Man 45
15. Jodi Picoult, Sing You Home 44
16. Rick Riordan, The Throne of Fire 44
17. Jaycee Lee Dugard, A Stolen Life: A Memoir 43
18. Judith A. Jance, Betrayal of Trust 42
19. Lisa Scottoline, Save Me 41
20. Danielle Steel, Happy Birthday 41
21. Lisa Gardner, Love You More 40
22. Debbie Macomber, A Turn in the Road 37
23. Stuart Woods, Bel-Air Dead: A Stone Barrington Novel 35
24. Erik Larson, In the Garden of Beasts 34
25. Clive Cussler, The Kingdom 34

 http://www.nashvillescene.com/countrylife/archives/2012/02/17/whats-nashville-reading-hottest-books-at-nashville-public-library

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Feb 16 2012

Libraries Use Assistive Technology to Help Patrons with Low Vision

Reading Made Easier with AT

February 2, 2012– Low vision can impact someone’s ability to cook, take medications, get around safely and read. Assistive Technology (AT) can help people with vision disabilities and libraries are at the forefront of using AT to help their patrons with disabilities participate fully.

Sandy Cohen, ADA Coordinator for the Nashville Public Library (NPL) comments, “NPL offers a wide range of accommodations–from a variety of hand-held magnification devices to computer software programs.” In addition to providing accommodations, Cohen recommends NPL’s large print collection that is up-to-date with new releases. Of course, the library also provides audio books free of charge.

With the ever increasing popularity of e-readers, library patrons can also check out their favorite books and read them directly on their e-reader. “All of the e-readers have adjustable print size, so that makes it even more convenient for people with vision disabilities to adjust the print on their e-reader to the most appropriate size for them,” explains Cohen.”

“It is great that libraries are using AT to help people with disabilities,” said Juli Gallup, AT Advocate at Disability Law & Advocacy Center of Tennessee (DLAC). “DLAC continuously works with the AT centers across the state to increase knowledge of AT among people with disabilities and how to use it in their daily life.”

Last year, 460 people attended the joint trainings and benefited from this partnership, including veterans, persons with traumatic brain injury, and people who have autism. DLAC continues to work with the AT centers to increase awareness of AT. “There is still a notion that all AT is high-tech,” Gallup shares, ”but as the libraries show a lot of it is low-tech. Also, the same piece of AT can be used at home, school, and work for a variety of purposes including leisure.”

Even with the increasing popularity and awareness of some forms of AT, many people need assistance to learn to use AT correctly. NPL has responded to this need by encouraging patrons to contact the library if they have any questions. “We are here to help all patrons access everything the library has to offer. The library even offers classes on how to use e-reader devices!” remarks Cohen.

Libraries across the state offer similar accommodations for persons with a visual disability. For a complete listing of accommodations you can request please visit your local libary’s website or call your local branch.

http://dlactn.org/news-events/61-latest-news/99-news-at-low-vision.html

Feb 10 2012

Press Release: Mat Kearney Promotes Nashville Public Library

Mat Kearney Promotes Nashville Public Library in New Campaign

Discover NPL Campaign Shows Library’s Relevance with ebook Downloads

For Immediate Release:

Contact: Renuka Christoph

615-862-5755

renuka.christoph@nashville.gov

2/6/2012

Nashville, TENN.- Singer-songwriter Mat Kearney loves to read and shares the message in a new public service announcement entitled Discover NPL, a Nashville Public Library campaign promoting ebook downloads. Kearney, whose song “Ships In The Night” is in the intro to the new NBC show Awake, shares his passion and support for the library, where books are only half the story. 

“The library continues to change with the times and remain a relevant resource for all people of all ages,” stated Nashville Public Library spokesperson Renuka Christoph. “The Discover NPL campaign is designed to convey the importance and value of the library to millennials.”

Downloads, which also include audio and music, are convenient and free. All that is required is a membership card. In addition, Nashville Public Library offers hands on gadget training on how to download at each of its 21 branches.

To view the Discover NPL psa with Mat Kearney, click below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FsX1jq4edI&list=UUxI-m-of7ohyCQgsVf1Q74Q&index=1&feature=plcp

 

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Feb 10 2012

Press Release: Nashville Public Library’s Food for Fines Exceeds Goal

Nashville Public Library’s Food for Fines Exceeds Goal

Proceeds Went to Second Harvest Food Bank

 

  2/1/2012

Nashville, TENN.­-Nashville Public Library Food for Fines raised 50,397 pounds for Second Harvest’s Emergency Food Box Program, beating last year’s total and exceeding this year’s goal. Each $1 in overdue fines was waived for each canned good brought in by patrons. All donations collected from each of the branches went to the Second Harvest Food Bank. The amount will provide over 39,300 meals to the hungry.

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Renuka Christoph

Public Information Officer

Nashville Public Library

615 Church Street

Nashvillle, Tennessee 37219

615-862-5755

Feb 10 2012

PRESS RELEASE: Nashville Public Library Offers a Solution for the Winter Blues Tomorrow Night

Nashville Public Library Offers a Solution for the Winter Blues Tomorrow Night

Night at the Library Presents “A Twisted Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste” with Rubes cartoonist Leigh Rubin

 

The physical benefits of laughter are known to stimulate the brain, the nervous system, the respiratory system, the hormonal system, and the body’s muscles. In addition, it lowers blood pressure, lightens depression, strengthens the immune system and reduces stress.

Laughter is also a pain reliever, as it triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural pain killers, which provide a temporary distraction from the pain. Source: http://www.humor-laughter.com/importanceoflaughter.html

Cartoonist Leigh “Rubes” Rubin will present “A Twisted Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste” on Jan. 31 at 7:00 p.m. at Nashville Public Library. The humorous evening will consist of a journey into the land of comedy with Leigh Rubin, cartoonist and sit down comic. Also lined up for the evening is music by Andrew Rubin, son of the cartoonist, who will play on his cow guitar. Rubin has appeared in more than 400 newspapers worldwide, poking fun at everyday situations and human nature. He also has written several award-winning books, including The Wild Life of Cats and The Wild Life of Dogs. A reception will be held at 6:15 prior to the show.

 

To schedule an interview with cartoonist Leigh “Rubes” Rubin, please contact Renuka Christoph at renuka.christoph@nashville.gov or 615-862-5755.

 

Renuka Christoph

Public Information Officer

Nashville Public Library

615 Church Street

Nashvillle, Tennessee 37219

615-862-5755

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Feb 10 2012

PRESS RELEASE: Nashville Public Library Hosts The Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra

Nashville Public Library Hosts The Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville Public Library will host the Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. The community orchestra, with over 70 members, will be free and open to the public.

Under the baton of Music Director Christopher Norton, the Nashville Philharmonic’s music repertoire will include C.M. von Weber’s Overture to Oberon, C. Gounod’s Petite Symphonie for Wind Nonet, G.F. Handel’s Royal Fireworks and P. Grainger’s Irish Tune from County Derry.    

Featured performer is John Mock who will incorporate storytelling and photographs of the sea with his original instrumental compositions on the guitar, concertina and tin whistle. Mock’s own photography will be  projected onto a screen behind him. A native of Connecticut’s eastern shore, Mock’s work has taken him around the world. He has worked with the Dixie Chicks, James Taylor, Nanci Griffith, Maura O’Connell, Sylvia, Kathy Mattea and Mark O’Connor. His orchestral arrangements have been performed by orchestras throughout America and abroad, including the London Symphony, the National Symphony and the symphonies of Atlanta and Nashville.

For further information, call 615.383.1800 or visit www.nashvillephilharmonic.org.
 

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Renuka Christoph

Public Information Officer

Nashville Public Library

615 Church Street

Nashvillle, Tennessee 37219

615-862-5755

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