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Honoring Reverend Vivian and Representative Lewis

July 19, 2020

LibraryCommunications MarCom

The world knew Reverend C.T. Vivian and U.S. Rep John Lewis as giants. But, before they were icons, they were young men beginning a journey in Nashville.

We celebrate and remember what Reverend C.T. Vivian and U.S. Rep. John Lewis did for Nashville and for Nashville Public Library.

Podcast

Family Folktales: The Six Hungry Beasts

July 15, 2020

A man dies while trying to keep wild animals from stealing his chickens, and the animals band together to take his body for their dinner. But what will the six hungry beasts do when their food starts to run out?

Rev. Becca Steven, Founder and President of Thistle Farms

Nashville Voices: Becca Stevens Believes that Love Conquers All

July 15, 2020

Ed Brown

Founder and President of Thistle Farms Devotes her Life to Healing Women

Summer AstroReads

July 15, 2020

Liz Coleman

Looking for your next great read? It might be in the stars!

Books for Big Feelings

July 10, 2020

Amber Williams

Check out some great books for helping preschoolers understand and cope with strong emotions.

image of hands and text that says National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Racism and Mental Health

July 7, 2020

The toxic stress that Black, indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) experience from racism is known to cause chronic mental and physical health problems. National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month brings attention to this issue.