Tennessee Libraries
70
Online Library News Across the State
Follow
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association onto Tennessee Libraries
Scoop.it!

Nashville library forgives fines for canned food

Nashville library forgives fines for canned food | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Got an overdue library book, but anxious about the fines? The Nashville Public Library is currently forgiving overdue fines if patrons bring in food for the hungry.
No comment yet.
Your new post is loading...
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

TASL 2013 Conference

TASL 2013 Conference | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it
No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

The Big Bug Hunt: U.S. Pest Supports Sumner County Library Program - Watch List News

The Big Bug Hunt: U.S. Pest Supports Sumner County Library Program - Watch List News | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it

During the program kids and their families where introduced to several examples of interesting pinned bugs and were also given the opportunity to engage in some educational activities.

No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

Evelyn Martin Ellingson - obit

Evelyn Martin Ellingson  - obit | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it

"...  As one of the original charter members of the church, she helped build a thriving church community and served as librarian and historian for many years. As historian, she chronicled the 25th, 35th, and 50th anniversaries of the church, and later went on to write the history of Christian Women’s Fellowship at FCC. ..."

No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

Library's Executive Director Elected To International Leadership Board - 06/19/2013 - Chattanoogan.com

Library's Executive Director Elected To International Leadership Board - 06/19/2013 - Chattanoogan.com | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it

"Chattanooga Public Library’s Executive Director Corinne Hill, has been elected by The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) to serve in a position on the Governing Board’s Standing Committee for the upcoming 2013-2017 term..."

 
No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Scholastic Book Fair - Clarksville, TN Online

Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Scholastic Book Fair - Clarksville, TN Online | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair that’s happening now through Friday, June 21st. The Scholastic Book Fair is going in the atrium of the Library.
No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

Langston Hughes Library // Tennessee

Langston Hughes Library // Tennessee | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it
Tennessee Library Association's insight:

Picture of...

No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

Tennessee librarians partner to expand access to legal resources

Tennessee librarians partner to expand access to legal resources | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it
Public librarians from the nine northwest Tennessee counties recently met for a workshop at the Tennessee State Library and Archives Obion River Regional Library Center at Martin to learn more about reliable legal resources available to Tennesseans...
No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

Shakespeare on the Square to feature 'Richard III' and 'Twelfth Night'

Shakespeare on the Square to feature 'Richard III' and 'Twelfth Night' | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it
The Tennessee Stage Company has announced its 2013 edition of Shakespeare on the Square, featuring productions of 'Richard III' and 'Twelfth Night.'
Tennessee Library Association's insight:

"...:30 p.m. Monday, July 29, Blount County Public Library"

No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

Long Ago, Far Away

Long Ago, Far Away | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it
This history project I'm working on for my old neighborhood has become quite a large consumer of time. There are a so many things to try to include and mention. The two movies that had scenes filme...
No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

Robertson County Chamber of Commerce - Raise Your Hand Tennessee

Robertson County Chamber of Commerce - Raise Your Hand Tennessee | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it
United Way of robertson County and Gorham-MacBane Library invite you to a day of storytelling and fun filled activities to celebrate reading, mentoring and
No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

Leiper's Fork: Learn how to raise your own chickens

Leiper's Fork: Learn how to raise your own chickens | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it

"Kids attending the summer program at Leiper’s Fork Public Library are in for a special treat when Anthony Lena, the “Balloon Kid,” pays a visit..."


down towards the end of the column.

No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

Peter Cooper On Music: Nashville Library troupe pulling country’s strings | Tune In Music City | The Tennessean

Peter Cooper On Music: Nashville Library troupe pulling country’s strings | Tune In Music City | The Tennessean | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it

"... Why puppets? Well, it turns out that in addition to being known for music and Goo Goo Clusters, Nashville has become quite a puppet town. Maybe the best puppet town in America. And it turns out the prime reason for that is Wishing Chair Productions, the Nashville Library’s puppet troupe, led by a remarkably talented visionary named Brian Hull. ..."

No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

Fun and games at library's summer reading kickoff | dailypostathenian.co

Fun and games at library's summer reading kickoff | dailypostathenian.co | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it
No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

Artist's pulp painting process grew from paper making

Artist's pulp painting process grew from paper making | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it
Contemporary artist Chery Cratty discovered pulp painting after years of making paper from plant pulp fiber.
No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

The Big Bug Hunt: U.S. Pest Supports Sumner County Library Program

The Big Bug Hunt: U.S. Pest Supports Sumner County Library Program | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it
The termite and pest protection experts at U.S. Pest offered up some fun and educational activities for the children at the Gallatin Library this past week.
No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

Downtown Pursuit At Low Speed Ends In Multiple Charges - The Greeneville Sun

BY KEN LITTLE - STAFF WRITER - A man who led Greeneville police officers on a low-speed pursuit Tuesday morning through the downtown area is charged with driving under the influence, aggravated assault and a variety of other offenses.
No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

Nashville Predators, city announces new hockey, community center at former mall

Nashville Predators, city announces new hockey, community center at former mall | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it

"Mayor Karl Dean and Predators officials said on Monday that the facility will also include an expanded branch library..."

No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

Elk Valley Times - A Summer Book Sale will

Elk Valley Times - A Summer Book Sale will | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it

"be hosted by the Friends of the Library from 8 a.m. until 12 noon on Saturday, June 22, in the basement of the Fayetteville/Lincoln County Public Library..."

No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

Nashville Predators, city announces new hockey, community center at former mall

Nashville Predators, city announces new hockey, community center at former mall | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it

"... Mayor Karl Dean and Predators officials said on Monday that the facility will also include an expanded branch library, new regional community center and park at the site of the former Hickory Hollow mall, now known as the Global Mall at the Crossings. ..."

No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

Brenda Baker: There will always be a need for help on NWTNTODAY.COM

Brenda Baker: There will always be a need for help on NWTNTODAY.COM | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it

"Brenda Baker of Obion has left her legacy all over this area — from writing her name in the cement on the pillars of the Obion County Public Library..."

No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

Oak Ridge receives $200,000 grant for LED lights

Oak Ridge receives $200,000 grant for LED lights | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it

"...  He said work would start in the Central Services Complex, move on to the Municipal Building and include parts of the Civic Center and library. ..."

No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

City of Niota, Tenn., shut down

City of Niota, Tenn., shut down | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it

"...Because the TML no longer will supply general liability insurance, Niota has shut down its police department, parks department, street department and library. ..."

 
No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

Shelbyville Times-Gazette: Not always quiet at the library

Shelbyville Times-Gazette: Not always quiet at the library | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it

"Things are really booming at the Argie Cooper Public Library -- literally and figuratively -- as the summer reading program is well under way..."

No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

Booksmart: The Books from Birth Blog

Booksmart: The Books from Birth Blog | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it

"... Now known as the Imagination Library/Books from Birth partnership, United Way of Metropolitan Nashville is assuming operations from Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, which has run the program since its inception...."

No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

Blount County Friends of the Library Annual Meeting

Blount County Friends of the Library Annual Meeting | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it

Speaker: Jennie Ivey - Civil War historian, comedienne
free refreshments

public welcome

 

No comment yet.
Scooped by Tennessee Library Association
Scoop.it!

Call in the dogs: Knox County will hunt for bed bugs in its libraries

Call in the dogs: Knox County will hunt for bed bugs in its libraries | Tennessee Libraries | Scoop.it
Bedbugs in the Knox County libraries? Not anymore, officials say. And they want to keep it that way.
No comment yet.