Looking for a fun Story Time or Craft Time for your little one—particularly one that’s near you? Nashville Moms Blog is proud to partner with the Nashville Public Library to promote literacy among Nashville’s babies, children, and families. We believe that the library is a wonderful place to be, so we’re bringing you this list of the coming week’s activities at your local library branches!
Monday Story Times
Family Story Time (preschoolers and school-aged kids)
Monday, September 8 at 10 a.m.
Old Hickory branch library, 1010 Jones St.
Baby and Me Story Time (birth to 24 months)
Monday, September 8 at 10:30 a.m.
Madison branch library, 610 Gallatin Pike
Preschool Story Time (2-6 years)
Monday, September 8 at 10:30 a.m.
Richland Park branch library, 4711 Charlotte Ave.
Story Time with Miss Terri (birth to 3 years)
Monday, September 8 at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m.
Green Hills branch library, 3701 Benham Ave.
Toddler Time (18 months to 3 years)
Monday, September 8 at 10:30 a.m.
Goodlettsville branch library, 205 Rivergate Parkway
This program is 15 minutes of stories, songs, and finger play and 15 minutes of socialization play.
Wonder Baby (birth to 24 months)
Monday, September 8 at 10:30 a.m.
Inglewood branch library, 4312 Gallatin Road
Preschool Story Time
Monday, September 8 at 10:30 a.m.
Donelson branch library, 2315 Lebanon Road
Story Stretchers and Shakers (4 years and older)
Monday, September 8 at 1:30 p.m.
Main Library, 615 Church St.
Join Ms. Shain and Ms. Lindsay for a free story time with a dance and stretching twist!
Mother Goose Moments (birth to 24 months)
Monday, September 8 at 10 a.m.
Bellevue branch library, 650 Colice Jeanne Road
Join Miss Donna for free rhymes, songs, finger plays, ABCs, 123s, stories and more.
Tuesday Story Times
Family Story Time (all ages)
Tuesday, September 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Southeast branch library, 2325 Hickory Highlands Drive
Baby and Me (24 months and younger)
Tuesday, September 9 at 1 p.m.
Hermitage branch library, 3700 James Kay Lane
Preschool Story Time (ages 3-4)
Tuesday, September 9 at 11:15 a.m.
Pruitt branch library, 117 Charles E. Davis Blvd.
Free stories, rhymes, songs and more!
Starlight Story Time (all ages)
Tuesday, September 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Hermitage branch library, 3700 James Kay Lane
Sounds of Storytelling (birth to 4 years)
Tuesday, September 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Green Hills branch library, 3701 Benham Ave.
Music, storytelling, and movement.
Story Time with The Professor, Library Pete, and Mary Mary (all ages)
Tuesday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 10 at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Main Library, 615 Church St.
Join NPL for the most popular story time in town!
Twilight Story Hour (preschoolers and school-aged kids)
Tuesday, September 9 at 6 p.m.
Bordeaux branch library, 4000 Clarksville Pike
Family evening of stories and crafts.
Wednesday Story Times
Preschool Story Time (6 years and younger)
Wednesday, September 10 at 10 and 11 a.m.
Hermitage branch library, 3700 James Kay Lane
Children’s Story Time (preschoolers and school-aged children)
Wednesday, September 10 at 10:30 a.m.
Thompson Lane branch library, 380 Thompson Lane
Reading, movement, music, singing, crafts and puppets.
Preschool Story Time ( 3-5 years)
Wednesday, September 10 at 10:30 a.m.
Madison branch library, 610 Gallatin Pike
Preschool Story Time (3-5 years)
Wednesday, September 3 and September 10 at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Goodlettsville branch library, 205 Rivergate Parkway
Preschool Story Time
Wednesday, September 3 and Wednesday, September 10 at 10 and 11 a.m.
Edmondson Pike branch library, 5501 Edmondson Pike
Story Time with Miss Donna and Bear (toddlers and school-age children)
Wednesday, September 10 at 10 and 11 a.m.
Bellevue branch library, 650 Colice Jeanne Road
Singing, rhymes, stories and more!
School Age Story Time (kindergarten to 4 years)
Thursday, September 11 at 4:30 p.m.
Edmondson Pike branch library, 5501 Edmondson Pike
Thursday Story Times
Babies and Books (babies birth to 3 years)
Thursday, September 4 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
Main Library, 615 Church St.
Babies and their caregivers can enjoy tickle rhymes and wiggle songs as they learn language, sounds, books, and other literacy skills. Space is limited to 15 families, so come early!
Nursery Rhyme Story Time (toddlers and preschoolers)
Thursday, September 4 at 10:30 a.m.
Bordeaux branch library, 4000 Clarksville Pike
Nursery rhymes help build successful readers!
FREE CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES at NPL
Bean Leaf Craft (school-aged kids)
Tuesday, September 9 at 4 p.m.
Edgehill branch library, 1409 12th Ave. South
Make a free craft with beans, leaves, and your imagination!
Stories and Crafts with Miss Lana (3 to 5 years)
Wednesday, September 10 at 10:30 a.m.
Green Hills branch library, 3701 Benham Ave.
KidZone (school-aged kids)
Thursday, September 11 at 4 p.m.
Madison branch library, 610 Gallatin Pike
Crafts, snacks, and activities!
Arts After Dark (all ages)
Thursday, September 11 at 6 p.m.
Old Hickory branch library, 1010 Jones St.
Free craft time with crayons, glue sticks, and glitter.
Sing-Along and Craft Time (toddlers, preschoolers)
Saturday, September 13
Main Library, 615 Church St.
Join Ms. Jane for a free sing-a-long and craft!
PUPPET SHOWS at NPL
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (6 years and older)
Friday, September 5; Saturday, September 6; Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13 at 10:30 a.m.
Main Library, 615 Church St.
NPL’s professional puppet troupe, Wishing Chair Productions, performs.
