Nashville Public Library

The Nashville Public Library is a leader in efforts to continually improve and enrich its city. The library connects with the Nashville community through outreach and public programming that is educational and fun. The 264,958 active cardholders accurately mirror (based upon voluntary demographics gathering) the community’s diversity. For at-risk children, the library uses its vast collection of marionettes to present the program Bringing Books to Life at local Head Start centers. Children are treated to a marionette-performed story time, and teachers and parents witness how information is retained when there is engagement and visual stimulation.