Ariel Lawhon with McIvers Grant Public Library – Virtual Program
Facebook Event TNARIEL LAWHON is a critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction. Her books have been translated into numerous languages and have been Library Reads, One Book One County, Indie Next, Costco, and Book of the Month Club selections. She lives in the rolling hills outside Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband, four sons, and a Learn More...
Salon@615 with Yuyi Morales
YouTube Event TNBorn in Xalapa, Mexico, where she currently resides, Yuyi Morales lived for many years in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she still maintains close relations with booksellers and librarians. Professional storyteller, dancer, choreographer, puppeteer, and artist, she has won the prestigious Pura Belpré Award for Illustration five times, for Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale Learn More...
Salon@615 Meg Medina In Conversation with RJ Palacio
Facebook Event TNMeg Medina is the 2019 Newbery Medalist for Merci Suárez Changes Gears. About this sequel, she says, “I’m so excited to bring my readers into the world of the Suárez family and Seaward Pines once again. . . . New friends, new teachers, and new self-doubts. It’s been a thrill to write about all the zany things that Learn More...
TN History Day
TNTennessee Historical Society (Statewide) Tennessee History Day is an annual competition for students in grades 6-12 that engages educators and students to improve the teaching and learning of history in public, private, and home schools.
In Conversation: Sharon Cameron and Ruta Sepetys
Facebook Event TNThis event is co-hosted by Kingsport Public Library and Elizabethton Public Library as part of our TSLA partner series. Sharon Cameron is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel "The Light in Hidden Places," which was a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick. Her debut novel The Dark Unwinding was awarded the Society of Children's Book Learn More...
Sarah Penner presented in partnership with TSLA & Putnam County Library
Online Workshop TNDescription:Sarah Penner is the debut author of The Lost Apothecary, to be translated in eleven languages worldwide. She works full-time in finance and is a member of the Historical Novel Society and the Women's Fiction Writers Association. She and her husband live in St. Petersburg, Florida, with their miniature dachshund, Zoe. To learn more, visit Learn More...
The Antikythera Mechanism
TNThe Parthenon presents an exhibition about an ancient mechanism recovered from the ocean floor which was used in navigation and astronomy, and includes a variety of public programs. Use the following link to explore the exhibit digitally or view recording of the symposia: The Antikythera Mechanism Digital Exhibit
Young Writers’ Workshop – 2021 Online Edition
Online Workshop TNHumanities Tennessee offers two iterations of a seven-day, residential writing workshop for youth in high school. The Tennessee Young Writers’ Workshop and the Appalachian Young Writers’ Workshop provide students an opportunity to explore their writing passion and hone their craft among peers and under the encouragement of professional, published writers. This year (2021) the workshop will go virtual Learn More...
Virtual Tour: The Antikythera Mechanism
Online TNVirtual highlights of the Parthenon's new exhibit, The Antikythera Mechanism, on Centennial Park Conservancy's Facebook page.
Underwater Archaeological Discoveries
Online TNThe Parthenon presents a free symposia with Dr. Steven L. Tuck, Miami University, via Zoom. Dr. Tuck’s talk will focus on some important underwater archaeological finds at two Roman sites-- Sperlonga and Punta Epitaffio, two Roman villas of Julio-Claudian emperors in Italy. RSVP In conjunction with the exhibition The Antikythera Mechanism, June 4-Sep 26, Learn More...
Morton Cabin Opening Reception
Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TNOn Saturday, June 19, Nashville Zoo will officially open our new history feature, the Morton Family Exhibit. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the cabin located just behind the Zoo’s Grassmere Historic Home. June 19th, also known as "Juneteenth", commemorates the official end of slavery in the United States. The Zoo Learn More...