Nashville Public Library Foundation raised a record amount of support for the library, launched a major fundraising campaign for early literacy, and so much more. Nashville Public Library and the Foundation illustrate what a thriving public private partnership means for Nashville. Read our latest annual report.
Nashville Public Library Foundation is proud to announce the most significant gift in our 27-year history – a $4.5 million investment by The Dollywood Foundation, home of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, to kickstart Nashville Public Library (NPL)’s groundbreaking, new early literacy program called Begin Bright.
The Nashville Public Library Foundation has raised more than $81 million to expand Nashville Public Library’s community impact, which includes providing a vast collection of diverse resources and delivering award-winning programming on a massive scale, free of charge.
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Literacy changes lives. Through NPL's expansive collection and award-winning programming, children can develop strong foundations, build literacy skills, and expand their imaginations.
All people deserve the resources and tools to live informed, choice-filled lives. NPL programming helps patrons learn critical skills, receive support, and reach their goals.
Nashville Public library thrives as a vibrant and dynamic center with open and equal access - a place where civic discourse is strengthened, human connections are formed, and all are welcome.
In the library of the 21st century, books are only half the story. Today’s community library is an agile information hub for personal empowerment, continuously adapting to meet the needs of its patrons and the rapidly changing circumstances of our society. Government funding pays for staff, books, and buildings, but the programs that make Nashville Public Library a community jewel require more support than is available in public funds. The Nashville Public Library Foundation provides that bridge.
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