Between 2008 and 2016, the Nashville International Puppet Festival brought to Nashville puppeteers from all over the world. Performances showcased the wide variety of puppetry arts, from marionettes, shadow puppets, hand puppets, Punch and Judy shows, and more.
The Main Library's Grand Reading Room and Nonfiction Section seating area (3rd floor) are closed May 15–22 for refurbishment.