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Nashville Public Library - Main Library

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The Nashville Public Library is known for its artwork, public programs and special events. In 1998, prior to the passage of the city's percent for public art ordinance, the Nashville Public Library chose to allocate $600,000 of its construction budget to public art. Artists were selected through national and local calls for artists by a collaborative process involving the Library, Architect Robert A.M. Stern, a project manager, an art design review committee, and the Metro Nashville Arts Commission. As a result, Nashville's Main Library includes integrated public artworks, posters created by local artists, and photographs by local photographers, all of which enhance the library user's experience of this beautiful modern classical building.

Please note: Beginning July 1, 2009, the Main LIbrary will be closed on Mondays.

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    Nashville Public Library - Main Library

    615 Church Street
    Nashville, TN 37219

    Phone: (615)862-5800   |   Fax: (615)880-2610   |   Email   |   Official Website

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  • • Current Events

      05/25/12- 06/16/12

      The Frog Prince by Wishing Chair Productions Nashville Public Library - Main Library The Frog Prince by Wishing Chair Productions Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Main Library May 25-June 16, 2012 The classic tale of a princess, a frog and a golden ball is told in this fun musical production featuring the fabulous Tichenor Marionettes! In the Children’s Theater. Running time: 30 minutes

      02/08/12- 06/03/12

      The Zen of Seeing: Selections from the Albert Hadley Design Collection Nashville Public Library - Main Library The Zen of Seeing: Selections from the Albert Hadley Design Collection Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Main Library February 8-June 3, 2012 The late Albert Hadley, a native of Nashville, is an interior designer whose projects have included the Kennedy White House, Gracie Mansion,& Al Gore's Vice-Presidential residence. Come view and explore what helped inform his unique vision.

  • • Upcoming Events

      06/02/12	Shakespeare Allowed: The Comedy of Errors Nashville Public Library - Main Library Shakespeare Allowed: The Comedy of Errors Presented by The Nashville Shakespeare Festival at Nashville Public Library - Main Library June 2, 2012 The Nashville Shakespeare Festival invites you to read Shakespeare's play, The Comedy of Errors out loud in a reading circle at Nashville's Downtown Library. There will be 16 chairs in a circle, and whoever wants to read out loud can choose one of the 16. There will be additional seating available for anyone who wants to read along silently. The play should not take longer than 3 hours to...
      06/05/12	Jeff Shaara -Salon @615 Nashville Public Library - Main Library Jeff Shaara -Salon @615 Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Main Library June 5, 2012 Son of Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Shaara, writer of historical fiction, twelve novels, eight of which were New York Times Best Sellers.
      06/14/12	Richard Ford -Salon @615 Nashville Public Library - Main Library Richard Ford -Salon @615 Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Main Library June 14, 2012 Author of seven novels, and four short story collections. Compared to John Updike, William Faulkner, and Ernest Hemingway.
      07/14/12	Shakespeare Allowed: The Taming of the Shrew Nashville Public Library - Main Library Shakespeare Allowed: The Taming of the Shrew Presented by The Nashville Shakespeare Festival at Nashville Public Library - Main Library July 14, 2012 The Nashville Shakespeare Festival invites you to read Shakespeare's play, The Taming of the Shrew out loud in a reading circle at Nashville's Downtown Library. There will be 16 chairs in a circle, and whoever wants to read out loud can choose one of the 16. There will be additional seating available for anyone who wants to read along silently. The play should not take longer than 3 hours...
      07/24/12	Chris Cleave -Salon @615 Nashville Public Library - Main Library Chris Cleave -Salon @615 Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Main Library July 24, 2012 Son of Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Shaara, writer of historical fiction, twelve novels, eight of which were New York Times Best Sellers.
      10/27/12	2012 Literary Award Public Lecture Nashville Public Library - Main Library 2012 Literary Award Public Lecture Presented by Nashville Public Library Foundation at Nashville Public Library - Main Library October 27, 2012 The Nashville Public Library Literary Award Public Lecture presents a talk by the 2012 Literary Award honoree, free to the public at Main Library.
      10/27/12	Nashville Public Library Literary Award Gala Nashville Public Library - Main Library Nashville Public Library Literary Award Gala Presented by Nashville Public Library Foundation at Nashville Public Library - Main Library October 27, 2012 Each year the Nashville Public Library Literary Award brings an outstanding individual to Nashville to honor his or her achievements, to benefit the library and to promote books, literacy and reading.

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    05/25/12- 06/16/12

    The Frog Prince by Wishing Chair Productions Nashville Public Library - Main Library The Frog Prince by Wishing Chair Productions Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Main Library May 25-June 16, 2012 The classic tale of a princess, a frog and a golden ball is told in this fun musical production featuring the fabulous Tichenor Marionettes! In the Children’s Theater. Running time: 30 minutes

    02/08/12- 06/03/12

    The Zen of Seeing: Selections from the Albert Hadley Design Collection Nashville Public Library - Main Library The Zen of Seeing: Selections from the Albert Hadley Design Collection Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Main Library February 8-June 3, 2012 The late Albert Hadley, a native of Nashville, is an interior designer whose projects have included the Kennedy White House, Gracie Mansion,& Al Gore's Vice-Presidential residence. Come view and explore what helped inform his unique vision.

  • Upcoming Events

    06/02/12	Shakespeare Allowed: The Comedy of Errors Nashville Public Library - Main Library Shakespeare Allowed: The Comedy of Errors Presented by The Nashville Shakespeare Festival at Nashville Public Library - Main Library June 2, 2012 The Nashville Shakespeare Festival invites you to read Shakespeare's play, The Comedy of Errors out loud in a reading circle at Nashville's Downtown Library. There will be 16 chairs in a circle, and whoever wants to read out loud can choose one of the 16. There will be additional seating available for anyone who wants to read along silently. The play should not take longer than 3 hours to...
    06/05/12	Jeff Shaara -Salon @615 Nashville Public Library - Main Library Jeff Shaara -Salon @615 Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Main Library June 5, 2012 Son of Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Shaara, writer of historical fiction, twelve novels, eight of which were New York Times Best Sellers.
    06/14/12	Richard Ford -Salon @615 Nashville Public Library - Main Library Richard Ford -Salon @615 Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Main Library June 14, 2012 Author of seven novels, and four short story collections. Compared to John Updike, William Faulkner, and Ernest Hemingway.
    07/14/12	Shakespeare Allowed: The Taming of the Shrew Nashville Public Library - Main Library Shakespeare Allowed: The Taming of the Shrew Presented by The Nashville Shakespeare Festival at Nashville Public Library - Main Library July 14, 2012 The Nashville Shakespeare Festival invites you to read Shakespeare's play, The Taming of the Shrew out loud in a reading circle at Nashville's Downtown Library. There will be 16 chairs in a circle, and whoever wants to read out loud can choose one of the 16. There will be additional seating available for anyone who wants to read along silently. The play should not take longer than 3 hours...
    07/24/12	Chris Cleave -Salon @615 Nashville Public Library - Main Library Chris Cleave -Salon @615 Presented by Nashville Public Library at Nashville Public Library - Main Library July 24, 2012 Son of Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Shaara, writer of historical fiction, twelve novels, eight of which were New York Times Best Sellers.
    10/27/12	2012 Literary Award Public Lecture Nashville Public Library - Main Library 2012 Literary Award Public Lecture Presented by Nashville Public Library Foundation at Nashville Public Library - Main Library October 27, 2012 The Nashville Public Library Literary Award Public Lecture presents a talk by the 2012 Literary Award honoree, free to the public at Main Library.
    10/27/12	Nashville Public Library Literary Award Gala Nashville Public Library - Main Library Nashville Public Library Literary Award Gala Presented by Nashville Public Library Foundation at Nashville Public Library - Main Library October 27, 2012 Each year the Nashville Public Library Literary Award brings an outstanding individual to Nashville to honor his or her achievements, to benefit the library and to promote books, literacy and reading.

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  • Past Events

    05/24/12	Andrea Wolf -Salon @615 Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/19/12	Share A Book Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/17/12	Future Break Reception and Night at the Library Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/16/12	Salon @6:15: Ron Rash Author Talk & Book Signing Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/13/12	Afternoon with Sissy Spacek -Salon @615 Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/12/12	BEYOND SUPERHEROES: Graphic Novels Teen Series Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/11/12- 05/25/12	Computer Classes & Job Search Labs Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/08/12- 05/15/12	"Disc Jockey 101" for Young Adults Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/05/12	Shakespeare Allowed: Titus Andronicus Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/04/12- 05/12/12	Tall Tale Circus Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/03/12	Opera @ Nashville Downtown Library- An Enchanted Evening Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    04/29/12	Trevecca Madrigalians Courtyard Concert Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    04/28/12	Hell & Back Again Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    04/18/12	Salon@615: Adriana Trigiani: author talk, book signing, sale Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    04/15/12	Reading and Workshop with Willie Perdomo Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    04/14/12	LEGO Competition! Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    04/11/12	Night at the Library: Mountain Film On Tour Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    04/11/12- 04/27/12	Free Computer Classes Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    04/09/12- 04/11/12	Dolly’s Imagination Playhouse presents Otis Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    04/07/12	Shakespeare Allowed: Richard III Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    04/07/12	Scottish Heritage Festival Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    04/01/12	Trevecca Master Chorale 14th Annual Spring Concert Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    03/24/12	WellFEST 2012 Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    03/24/12	Spring Picnic & Pairings Wine Tour Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    03/21/12	Steven J. Tepper at Nashville Public Library Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    03/21/12	“Words Can Hurt You: Why people fight over art and culture and what it means for our communities and democracy.” Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    03/17/12	Sid the Serpent Who Wanted to Sing Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    03/17/12	St. Patrick's Day Wine & Casino Tour Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    03/16/12	Salon@615: T.C. Boyle Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    03/13/12	Avenue Bank’s Ron Samuels honored with second annual Dean Institute Leadership and Integrity Award Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    03/09/12- 03/31/12	Marionette Show: W.Shakespeare's The Tempest Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    03/03/12	Shakespeare Allowed: Henry VI Part III Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    02/26/12	Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    02/18/12	Beyond The Truth: Brown Tales of Innocence and Experience Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    02/18/12	Beyond The Truth: Brown Tales of Innocence and Experience Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    02/04/12	Shakespeare Allowed: Henry VI Part II Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    01/31/12	A Twisted Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste | A Night with Leigh Rubin Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    01/31/12- 03/25/12	Traditions: Tennessee Lives and Legacies Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    01/26/12	Erin Morgenstern Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    01/19/12	Nevermore | An evening with Edgar Allan Poe Starring Jeffrey Combs Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    01/15/12	Robert K. Massie Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    01/07/12	Shakespeare Allowed: Henry VI Part I Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    12/03/11	Shakespeare Allowed: The Two Noble Kinsmen Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    11/26/11	Community Cinema- Women, War, & Peace: We Still Live Here Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    11/20/11	Virtuoso Showcase Classical Guitar Concert featuring Otto Tolonen Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    11/12/11	Nashville Public Library Literary Award Public Lecture Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    11/12/11	2011 Nashville Public Library Literary Award Gala Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    11/11/11- 12/17/11	A Children's Calendar Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    10/11/11	Concerts in the Courtyard - Sara Sant'Ambrogio Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    10/08/11	"We Are One"-- Chinese dances from various regions in China Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    10/04/11	Concerts in the Courtyard - Jason D. Williams Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    10/02/11	Virtuoso Showcase Classical Guitar Concert featuring Johannes Möller Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    10/01/11	Shakespeare Allowed: Henry VIII Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    09/30/11- 10/29/11	Ellingtown Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    09/28/11	Salon @ 615 series Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    09/27/11	Concerts in the Courtyard - The WannaBeatles Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    09/24/11	Nashville Ballet: Anne Frank Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    09/24/11	Bruce Amato- Magician Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    09/20/11	Concerts in the Courtyard - Bearfoot Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    09/17/11	Women, War & Peace: Peave Unveiled Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    09/13/11	Concerts in the Courtyard - Riders In The Sky (America's Favorite Cowboys) Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    09/06/11	Concerts in the Courtyard - Serenatta Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    09/03/11	Shakespeare Allowed: Cymbeline Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    08/30/11	Concerts in the Courtyard - Maura O'Connell Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    08/23/11	Concerts in the Courtyard - Annie Sellick and The Hot Club of Nashville Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    08/16/11	Concerts in the Courtyard - The 3 Tenors of Take 6 Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    08/13/11	Cremona Strings Ensemble Too 2011 Summer Concert Series Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    08/10/11	Salon @ 615: Will Kaufman Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    08/06/11	Shakespeare Allowed: The Tempest Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    07/31/11	Salon @ 615: Maggie Stiefvater Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    07/16/11	Salon @ 615: Michael Sims Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    07/09/11	Shakespeare Allowed: The Winter's Tale Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    07/09/11	Man In The Wilderness Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    07/07/11	Salon @ 615: Author Meg Cabot Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    07/05/11	Salon @ 615: Author Adam Ross Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    07/01/11	Salon @ 615: Author Roy Blount, Jr. Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    06/30/11	Community Outreach: Musical Petting Zoo at Nashville Public Library, Main Branch Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    06/28/11	Salon @ 615: Author Ann Patchett Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    06/25/11	Annie Sellick Live Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    06/18/11	Opening Reception for Threads of a Story: History Inspiring Art Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    06/18/11- 10/09/11	Threads of a Story: History Inspiring Art | Freedom Riders by Charlotta Janssen Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    06/16/11	Scientists Around the World with Mr. Bond “The Science Guy” Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    06/11/11	Community Cinema Screening: Two Spirits Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    06/09/11	"The Bloom" Live Sand Art by Brian D. Parker Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    06/04/11	Shakespeare Allowed: Antony & Cleopatra Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    06/02/11- 12/31/11	Envisioning A Great Library Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/27/11- 05/29/11	Nashville's Downtown Puppet Festival Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/21/11	The Care and Keeping of Your Book Collection Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/20/11- 05/21/11	The World of Mother Goose Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/15/11	Musical Performance by Ian Saylor Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/14/11	The World on a Plate: Adult Workshop by Annie Freeman Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/14/11	The World on a Plate: Adult Workshop by Annie Freeman Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/14/11	The World on a Plate: Adult Workshop by Annie Freeman Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/13/11- 05/14/11	The World of Mother Goose Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/10/11	Salon @ 615: Author Erik Larson Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/08/11	Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra Spring Concert Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/07/11	Shakespeare Allowed: Troilus & Cressida Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/07/11	Kid Flix: Tangled Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/06/11- 05/07/11	The World of Mother Goose Nashville Public Library - Main Library
    05/04/11	Storytime! Nashville Public Library - Main Library

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