Nashville Public Library, Public library in Downtown Nashville, United States
The Nashville Public Library occupies a 300,000-square-foot building on Church Street, featuring meeting spaces, research materials, and digital collections for visitors.
Andrew Carnegie donated $100,000 in 1901 to construct the first free public library building in Nashville, which opened its doors in 1904.
The Civil Rights Room within the Special Collections Division preserves documents and oral histories documenting Nashville's role in the Civil Rights Movement.
The library system maintains 20 branches across Davidson County, providing access to books, digital resources, and educational programs for all residents.
The library initiated Limitless Libraries in 2010, connecting public school students directly to the library's extensive collection of materials and resources.
Location: Nashville
Inception: 1901
Website: https://library.nashville.org
GPS coordinates: 36.16210,-86.78170
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:05
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