Nashville Says THANKS for NPL!

Take Action for Libraries Day is a national day for library advocates to rally for libraries—sharing their library stories with elected officials to convey the critical role libraries play in their lives, communities, and in our country. Nashville Public Library Foundation engaged our community in the act of saying “THANK YOU” to our local elected officials for funding NPL!

Over 700 library-lovers showed their support for Nashville Public Library, during our 2024 Take Action for Libraries Day Thank-a-Thon. On April 16, Library Ambassadors presented each member of city council with an envelope full of cards and hearts written by members across our city.

Impacts

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Give Thanks for Our Library

Why is saying thank you important?

More than 90% of Nashville Public Library’s budget is funded by public dollars. In 2023, Metro Council invested $44 million dollars to keep our Main Library and 20 branches well-staffed, well-stocked, and well-maintained.

Last month, Metro Council committed $15.75 million dollars (a $9.4 million-dollar increase over 2023!) in capital funding for long-overdue maintenance across our library system, two branch renovations, and planning for two new branches.

See What Our Neighbors Are Saying About Nashville Public Library

"Thank you for the incredible story times and puppet shows! My children have grown up loving to read because of NPL!"

" Thank you for giving me access to the internet and free printing. Without the library, I couldn’t have found a job."

“Thank you for giving me a safe, fun place to hang out after school. I love seeing books with people who look like me. The library is place for everyone!.”

Tell Us Why You Love NPL!

Send a virtual postcard to your council member by submitting a message through our form. Send a digital message HERE.