Nashville Public Library – Edmondson Pike Branch

I like this place, because it’s convenient from my home, but it’s hardly ever very quiet. There’s always tons of kids here. That’s my only complaint.

Used to come here a whole lot before I moved away. Need to go visit soon. The location is perfect. Absolutely quiet inside. It is the only venue on the west side of Edmonson Pike in the area. The parking, well, everything is user friendly. Time for a visit.

I love libraries and this library is very nice. I like how it is laid out. It is long and narrow and has tons of natural lighting from the many windows along one main wall. It is open and airy.
There are plenty of places to sit and relax, read a book, bring your laptop to work, or listen to movies in a head set. There are individual rooms and plenty of public computers for available use.
Of course, the library is FREE.
Enjoy the great space and the great location.

Great location. Very clean and recently updated. Internet is fast and the quiet study rooms are actually… quiet. Helpful staff and close to home.
Tip: hidden behind the building you will find a park for kids (ages 3 – 10).

I love to frequent this location. They have a playground out back for ages 5 – 12. The employees have always been nice and very patient with our questions. I live closer to the Thompson branch but I’d rather drive a little farther to get a larger variety of books.

I love this library! The staff is very friendly and they are always willing to help. They keep new books in stock and work with you to get them to the branch if they are not on file. It’s always pretty quiet and wifi is simple to connect to. It also has a fair number of self checkout lanes and I can appreciate that.

Good library with fast wireless connection. I would prefer it be open a little later and provide more outlets by the window seats however!

Friendly staff!

I love libraries because they save me money that I can then spend on food. I go through a book every week to two weeks depending on size. Thus, I need lots of great books. The Nashville library keeps me stocked. If this branch does not have the title that I need (yes, need), I can request the book online. The transfers don’t take long.
This particular branch is very nice. The space is very open. There are floor to ceiling windows on the side of the building facing Edmondson Pike. Along those windows are a number of tables and seating areas. The opposite side of the library has a number of study rooms. Within the stacks are groups of public use computers. There are computers at the end of the stacks for looking up call numbers. These are great because they are never that far away and are usually unoccupied. If you do request a hold on a book, they hold the books on the stacks to the right of the entrance. Outside, the library boosts a book drop, playground, and plentiful parking.
Overall, I love how user friendly NPL is. This particular branch is well planned. Check out is a breeze because there are multiple self check-​out stations through out the library. There are tons of study spots and many ways to find a new book. I love calling Edmondson Pike, my branch.

I just moved here and I was looking to check out the library in town, and so I jetted off to this branch. I was looking for a specific DVD and I looked at their online catalog before I left. It’s a pretty popular DVD, but it didn’t come up in their online search, so I thought maybe the online catalog wasn’t extensive. So I went anyways, and was pretty disappointed with the selection. I mean, Nashville’s a pretty decent size town, and I kinda expected the library to match that. So I gave it two stars because it says, «I’ve experienced better» and I have.
But, I did like how they have a playground behind the library! That’s a great idea!

I love the location. Enough parking and outside play area. The staff are very helpful. This is my favorite. Even when I need something from the others, I have it brought here.

I finally became a card-​carrying NPL member… took me long enough.
Only having visited the Green Hills Branch for a meeting, I found this branch to be quite lovely.
The location is great and easy to access, with a good amount of parking avail. An area behind the building hosts a gated playground, which I believe is only open during this branch’s operating hours.
Inside, there are several kiosks for checking materials in, alongside two desks that allow for human interaction too. The building is spacious, with an airy feel to the architecture (which feels like a mini version of the downtown Seattle Public Library).
Plenty of seating lines the perimeter of the library, including meeting space and private study rooms. WiFi is readily available (full bars!), in addition to many computers available for public internet use.
A fan of NPR’s «Putumayo’s World Music Hour», I was pleased to find a fairly large collection of the «Putumayo Presents» CD’s, which I promptly checked out for my listening enjoyment.
Be sure to take advantage of the online services, which includes a catalog of all items available at each branch. If you find an item you’d like to check out in another branch, just submit a request. NPL will coordinate bringing that item to your branch for you, so you don’t have to drive across town to check it out. Now that’s service!

One of the best libraries in town. Great location and environment. Very good collection of books and other resources. Nice programs are organized from time to time. Great for kids too. Free wifi and children play area outside.

Unfortunately you don’t find enough kids at libraries these days. Despite that fact, this branch of the public library still has many programs, events and story hours planned throughout the year.
The building itself has a very open and inviting feel, and the space flows from one are to the next. Wireless Internet is freely available here as well, so you don’t have an excuse for going to the Starbucks down the street!