Nashville Public Library

Main Carnegie Library opened in 1904. In 1965, the New Main Public Library opened on Eighth and Union. This library was designated as Ben West Library in 1977. On June 9, 2001 the new 300,000 sq. ft. Main Library building designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects opened to the public.

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    (615) 862-5800

  • Website

    library.nashville.org

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    Library

Address

615 Church St (btw 6th & 7th Ave) Nashville , TN 37219 United States

Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes

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Danny Proctor

One of Nashville's true treasures. Although it's less than a decade old, it feels like someplace historical. Stunning architecture and helpful staff . Check out the Nashville Room! Awesome exhibits too

Christine McKenna

gorgeous, huge library ! great kids section (whole 2nd floor) + theater w/ lots of kids events ! puppet shows are amazing... beautiful outdoor courtyard ... coffee shop on main level.

Roderick Belin

The most beautiful building (inside) in Nashville. Eat lunch in the courtyard . Stop buying magazines and use the periodicals room. The chairs are made for reading/study. Civil Rights room = powerful

Kristy Hairston

Great library . If you're looking for a great storytime for your kids during the week, this is the place. They have an awesome storytime on Tuesday's and Wednesday's. Check the link below for more info Read more

Kate Starr

Not only does this library make reading fun, they offer free lunchtime concerts , music petting zoo (thanks Nashville Symphony), art exhibitions , and Pulitzer Prize winner author talks.

Corey

Very nice library . The art exhibits change, so come back occasionally for different things.

Christina

Awesome spacious library , but hold your breath while you walk past the bathrooms ; they stink!

Elizabeth Byers

Storytime is fantastic and free, parking is free under 1 1/2 hrs, and they have a great courtyard to read in. Spend a day here!

Matt B

PLEASE check out the Civil Rights exhibit upstairs, including the diner circle, large photographs and video room. Brilliant.

Nelson Eddy

May be the only public art or cast doors to depict possums , catfish and a snake. Only in Tennessee. This artist is also responsible for Musica and the Athena statue at Nashville's Parthenon.

Chris Weston

Check out the renovation of the second floor children's area completed 11/2015!

JR

Check out the archives

Andra Brewer

Great lunch ace spot. Sit in the courtyard ! There is even live music in the fall!

Independent Lens | PBS

Did you know that ITVS Community Cinema offers free films every month in the Nashville Public Library? Click Read More to check out the listings. We hope to see you there! Read more

P D

The staff is friendly and very knowledgable .

Ray Sadler

Take your lunch to the courtyard and read a book . You can even catch live music there.

Tim Reynolds

Great place to get work done - free WiFi

Karyn Johnson

Best library eva! Cool art , always something going on & books ! Lots & lots of books !

Stephanie

If your not a book person at least come in and marvel how beautiful the architecture it

Terrance E

The WIFI is awesome. No complaints here. Except for the sketch hobos.

Tomi

A Wealth of knowledge is an understatement, and the customer service before closing hours is pretty good as well .

Julia Corrigan

Great and FREE programs for kids.

Nancy VanReece

See puppets from around the world, including my homeland, Germany! Jun 21-23.2013 #PuppetFest. <aclass="entity url"rel="nofollow" href="http://ow.ly/i3FKZ"target="_blank" data-sig="m7Xy8bgiDAsLT5PyPImmFC8f4Aw=" onmousedown="fourSq.ui.OutgoingLink.mousedown($(this), event)" data-source="tip-text">ow.ly/i3FKZ</a>

Lance Yelvington

There were books . It was awesome! ????

Nichole Levitsky

Park inside the parking garage ! $4 all day. Much cheaper than most downtown spots

Nicki H

The East Reading Room is the best place to study without being disturbed.

Anne Burns

Geart library . Great concerts in the Courtyard .

Skai Correa

It’s has everything

David Williams

make sure to check the grand reading room on the top floor. Read more

Carolyn T

Great display of historical Scots items in the lobby!!

Samara Anderson

If you have kids make sure to stop by for one of their popular puppet shows !

Serhii Lutsko

A big one and a free

SkyTribE

Let the music heal your soul

Doug Davis

Good place to relax and research

leanna jackson

storytime at the main branch is WONDERFUL.

Nicki H

Needs more private study rooms .

Ronald Sagayno

dinner :))

Karyn Johnson

They wifi is awful. I waste more time trying to get in than actually accomplishing something.

Dea P

Put on a puppet show in the Children's Department.

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