This community is so lucky to have the Hendersonville public library! It's a lovely building with…read morefriendly staff and lots of events for patrons. Our family mainly utilizes the children's section, which is large with a variety of activities for kids beyond books and periodicals. They have a few coloring and craft stations set up, as well as computers. The sensory room is our favorite! It's separate from the rest of the children's area to allow for quiet play or reading. It's a great spot for babies and toddlers to play! There's also fenced in courtyard with a few kids' playhouses and plenty of seating to enjoy time outside in nice weather.

Very poor hours, not a practical place to go to, or to take your kids on the weekends. The weekends…read moreshould be the most available time, especially for the kids.

A great library especially the children's section. They make it magical for the kids.read more

The staff at the Brentwood, Tennessee library are incredibly rude and unhelpful. They clearly don't…read morecare about patrons and only seem interested in getting through their day. I was trying to get a library card as a homeless person, and the staff treated me like I was doing something wrong just for asking. They judged me for being from another county, gave me the runaround, and finally told me a price without clearly explaining it. The computer system is terrible. Step away to use the bathroom, and your session logs out automatically, even for temporary guest accounts. You have to start over from scratch, and asking for extra time is unnecessarily difficult. I wasn't being difficult--I just wanted to access resources and get a library card. The building and resources are fine, but the staff completely ruin the experience. They only care about appearances and checking boxes. Avoid this library if you want to be treated with respect.

Our library is absolutely amazing. Their story time is amazing. The staff is amazing and they…read morereally want to work with people to make sure they get what they need. This has only been made more clear since covid happened. They have given out crafts and books and offered storytime and activities on zoom and from cars. They have saved my kids so much boredom during this whole mess. I don't know what I'd do without them. Thank you library and don't stop being amazing!!!

This is so much more than "a place with a lot of great books," as the 10 year old family bookworm…read moredescribes it. We are visiting Bowling Green for just two days and already feel the reach and importance of the public library. Saturday morning we were at the SoKY IceRink seasonally opened at the Farmers Market. Your library card will earn you a $2 discount. Story hour sponsored by the library is also offered at the IceRink twice a week. Saturday evening we celebrated the Winter Solstice at the Capitol Arts Center at the 2nd Annual Music for the Solstice: a Celtic Celebration. This impressive concert with poetry readings and vocalist sprinkled in was sponsored by the Warren County Public Library. Thanks! I can only imagine what else this library offers the community. Today's front page newspaper headline was about the Main Library Renovation plans. Sounds like even better things are in store for that place with a lot of great books.

I needed to return a children's book and was driving past this branch. I figured I would just step…read morein for a minute, grab another book and be on my way - branch libraries are small, right? We stayed almost an hour. While there are more play amenities at the downtown Main Library, the book selection is as good or better for children. The books are generally in better shape, as were toys to keep the kids occupied while you browse or check out. Overall, it was less crowded, cleaner and quieter. If you're on this side of town, stop in and stay a while.

Avoid the lines on Nov 8th and vote early!…read more I went in around 10:30am and back in my car in 15 mins. Where to go in the library to vote is clearly marked. No one was in line when I walked to the voting area. The booths weren't as private as I would have liked but the screens were easy to read and the process was understandable.

This may not be the newest looking library but I hadn't been in years and was pleasantly surprised…read morethat some money has gone into updating the place. Based on my trip years ago I probably would've given this place a 2. The staff was nice when it came to renewing our library card. We were able to easily look up some titles that were were interested in and locate them on the shelves. We were pleased that they did in fact have both of the newer titles that we were looking for. My only suggestion that is within the staffs control to change is investing in some mild scented air fresheners (maybe a vanilla or coffee scent) because the place smells old.

Clean and organized! The staff is very friendly and it is overall just a great environment. Their…read morewebsite is super helpful as well.

I was honestly disappointed that with all of the money that has been coming into mt. Juliet lately…read moremuch of it has not seemed to made it into the library. The place seems clean enough despite being outdated. Has a bit of the old smell that could be fixed with some air fresheners. Really my biggest qualm about the place is that it is so empty. There are huge areas of unused space which could be filled with books or other media. I had not been to this branch in years and was actually surprised to find out that the lebanon branch has become the better location. Honestly I think I'd only come back to this branch if a title was not available at the other location. Mt. Juliet you really need to step up your game.

Terrible reading selection. Good luck getting anything slightly interesting or new. Very…read moredisappointed.

This is such a spacious place! Plus, they have a cafe where snacking is permitted. The staff is…read morealways helpful and friendly. The children's area and teen areas are isolated which help with noise control and no area is ever overcrowded. I bring my children at least once per week during the summer. We love it here!

The Nashville Public Library is a great example of why I love public libraries: it's not just…read morebooks, it's a resource for the community. This library, located in downtown Nashville, has lots of resources for people, including my favorite: a "Library of Things" where people can check out useful objects, such as musical instruments, tools, baking pans, weights, pedometers, sewing machines, binoculars, etc. In the teen area, there is a huge maker space with instruments, a loom for weaving, fabric and yarn for creating things, a podcast room, tools and all kinds of things that teens can use to be creative. The children's area of the library has a big play structure that looks like a ship, as well as a rock climbing wall (I know!), sensory toys, and little nooks with areas set up for play. There's a whole section on the third floor with charging stations and places for adults to hang out. My magazine-loving self loved that they had an archive of old magazines bound into books. I found decades-old copies of Seventeen and Vogue. The whole library itself is beautiful, with marble floors and lots of windows. It was super quiet when I visited. What a beautiful and useful space for the community.

I recently visited the Downtown Nashville Public Library to explore the Civil Rights Room and Votes…read morefor Women exhibit on the second floor in Special Collections. The building impressed me with its beautiful architecture--spacious with perfect lighting throughout. The helpful front desk librarian directed me to Special Collections, accessible via elevator or the stunning winding staircase leading to the circular second-floor rotunda. The Civil Rights Room (established 2002, renovated summer 2024) houses thousands of books documenting the movement--from biographies of leaders to Nashville's specific contributions. The collection spans academic works, personal accounts, photographic histories, and legal analyses. The room's centerpiece is a circular table with the actual rules students followed during lunch counter sit-ins etched into its surface. A separate small viewing room offers videos about the movement, and the librarian on duty provided me resources to take home. The Votes for Women Room (established spring 2020, modeled after the Civil Rights Room) commemorates the 19th Amendment's centennial. This visually striking space with bold colors showcases women from diverse backgrounds who fought for suffrage from the 1800s onward. The room was funded by numerous benefactors committed to preserving this important history. Interactive displays, videos, and a comprehensive timeline eloquently present women's long struggle for equality. Notable figures include the determined Ida B. Wells alongside contemporary voices like Tarana Burke, known for establishing the "Me Too Movement." This room clearly connects past struggles to present day challenges. Pro Tips: * Parking: Use the garage (3rd and 4th floor). First 60 minutes free on weekdays, 90 minutes on weekends. Bring your parking ticket to the front desk for validation. * Taking Uber/Lyft is a convenient alternative to downtown parking. * Check the website for hours, parking details, and upcoming special exhibits. * The children's section is outstanding and interactive--perfect for families! * On-site restaurant plus numerous nearby restaurants and coffee shops. * Hotels: Many are available downtown for tourists. * Other nearby attractions: TN State Capitol, Tennessee State Museum, Farmers' Market, Bicentennial Mall, Nashville Symphony, Ryman Auditorium, National Museum of African American Music, Country Music Hall of Fame. As Coretta Scott King said, "Struggle is a never-ending process. Freedom is never really won; you earn it and win it in every generation." These exhibits aren't just history--they're powerful reminders of ongoing struggles. We should not take anything for granted! While Nashville is famous for music, don't miss this special place that connects us to important American History. It will be an experience for you and your family to appreciate the struggles of the past and connect with an important part of American History.

Since moving to NE Nashville, and recently signing up for a library card, we have visited the…read moreMadison Library on a few occasions for books, as well as for a voting place. Staff is always friendly, helpful and welcoming. The building is old, but what library isn't...that adds to the character of libraries! Selection of books is solid, process to check them out and return is seamless and easy. Love the seating around the building, as grabbing something to read, flipping the pages and enjoying the quiet is a rarity, but nice when possible. Overall, glad to have this library location in the neighborhood!

I love any libraries, and this is just as good as any other. That booky aroma and nice seating. I…read morespend most of my free time here. Normally I'll just sit inside the library if I have enough time. If not, I'd check one out. Nice environment for pretty much anything.