Library Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

Library Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Library Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing provides resources on all things related to hearing loss, deafness and interpreting for people living in TN

Library Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing provides thousands of references related to deafness, hearing loss, American Sign Language, interpreting, tactile signing, cued speech, baby sign language and the list goes on and on. We are able to ship our materials (for free) throughout the state of Tennessee straight to your door. We have DVDs, CDs, books, games, puzzles, and flashcards. Interpreters can use our resources to prepare for certain topics, improve their skills, prepare for certification tests and earn CEUs through many of our resources. We also have many resources for deaf educators from preschool age through post-secondary school. For people wanting to learn ASL, we have resources that will work for people of all ages- baby to senior citizens. We also have assistive listening devices and related equipment that people can check out for trips, special events or as a "try before you buy" situation. We are available to help with special projects, tutoring, literacy issues, etc. so stop on by if you need some help! Our website has our catalog, a Directory of Services which lists all the services provided for deaf people throughout the state, hundreds of helpful links related to education, signing, parent resources, etc., and we also have a Calendar of Events which lists every event we know about that is happening in the entire state of Tennessee related to the interpreting, deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing communities.

03/03/2026

The independent restoration company leading the reopening process at the Main Library has taken a significant step toward setting a reopen date, which is now tentatively scheduled for Monday, March 30, resuming normal weekday operating hours of 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
This date is still tentative, pending a final Fire Marshal and Metro Codes inspection required before Library staff can reoccupy the building.
Please check library.nashville.gov for more information.
We look forward to seeing you and serving you at the Main Library!

02/27/2026

Sign of the Week!

Today we’re learning how to sign “Rabbit” in ASL, taught by one of the amazing folks at Bridges for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 👋✨

Video Description: Woman in glasses, red headscarf and shirt, and light-colored cardigan raises two fingers like bunny ears while signing “rabbit” in ASL, with a large brown rabbit in the background. The text reads “Rabbit” in white letters on a black background, and NPL and LSDHH logos appear in the top right corner.

How to Sign “Rabbit” in ASL:
Use a “U” handshape (index and middle fingers extended together) with your palm facing outward near the top of your head. Bend the two fingers twice to represent a rabbit’s ears twitching.

Join us for our Library Lunch & Learn Monthly Webinar featuring Dr. Carol Padden!🗓 Wednesday, March 18, 2026⏰ 12:00 PM –...
02/26/2026

Join us for our Library Lunch & Learn Monthly Webinar featuring Dr. Carol Padden!

🗓 Wednesday, March 18, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Central Time)
💻 Online via Zoom

Topic: 🌍 Sign Languages of the World

Explore the diversity, history, and global impact of sign languages, including ASL in the United States and beyond. Learn how sign languages shape communities and cultures around the world.

🔗 To sign up for this FREE workshop and receive the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CavPGVhjSg6rMSJQwM6RWg
✅ ASL interpreters and live captions will be provided. This virtual workshop is FREE and it is for EVERYONE!

We are so grateful to our amazing exhibitors who helped make Feel the Music featuring Mandy Harvey such a meaningful and...
02/24/2026

We are so grateful to our amazing exhibitors who helped make Feel the Music featuring Mandy Harvey such a meaningful and inclusive experience. 💙🎶

Your time, resources, and commitment to accessibility made a real difference for our community.

Thank you to all who joined us and shared valuable information, services, and support with our guests. Because of you, this event was more than a concert — it was a space for connection, learning, and empowerment.

We truly appreciate you! 🙏✨

Our hearts are full of gratitude! 💙Feel the Music featuring Mandy Harvey would not be possible without the incredible su...
02/23/2026

Our hearts are full of gratitude! 💙

Feel the Music featuring Mandy Harvey would not be possible without the incredible support of our community partners.

Thank you to:

Bridges for Deaf and Hard of Hearing – for providing interpreting services

Cochlear Americas – for providing refreshments.

Partners Interpreting – for providing CART (live captioning) services.

Nashville Public Library Foundation (NPLF) – for sponsoring this event.

Because of you, this event was fully accessible and welcoming to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and hearing community members alike.

This is what inclusion looks like.
This is what community feels like.
This is how we Feel the Music. 🎶✨

02/19/2026

🎭😂 Three wigs. Three personalities. One BIG event!

We’re excited to share this fun video to help spread the word about Feel the Music featuring Mandy Harvey!

📅 February 21, 2026
📍 McGavock High School
⏰ 8:45 AM – 3:00 PM
👥 Limited to 500 attendees
🎟️ Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1v-zJmxKPA0M6iSeVHENyioQKxXRREV4PeTXDevWWL3Q/viewform?pli=1&fbclid=IwY2xjawQEdAFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJGVzhZV0NGVU1QOHdHVEU1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHr-MdrK8O7Uz0_AAWLr4rVkaoJ1BZk_DrXIkYJDQZ-R2wTHHX69TtVnL3QCz_aem_nic4EzyfCBTlAhuqZ_3pNA&edit_requested=true

Join us for an inspiring day of music, accessibility, and community. ASL interpreters and captions will be provided

Nashville Public Library Nashville Talking Library

Mandy Harvey is coming to Nashville on Saturday, February 21, 2026, for a special event at McGavock High School, hosted ...
02/18/2026

Mandy Harvey is coming to Nashville on Saturday, February 21, 2026, for a special event at McGavock High School, hosted by the Nashville Public Library, Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (LSDHH), and the Nashville Talking Library!

🎟️ Registration is required
Seating is limited to 500 attendees, so be sure to sign up!

Here's the Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1v-zJmxKPA0M6iSeVHENyioQKxXRREV4PeTXDevWWL3Q/viewform?pli=1&fbclid=IwY2xjawQDGdxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJjOWJkdHZMY1hUZHJYSEN5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoeUkzf3gyvf47-mdAKCrZZ_t_YgDaYsJYfkz8CW0AL_sPORtwl_R9RpyIbV_aem_TevCMuluTdihr5LALYsxXg&edit_requested=true

Nashville Public Library Nashville Talking Library

Mandy Harvey is coming to Nashville on Saturday, February 21, 2026, for a special event at McGavock High School, hosted ...
02/17/2026

Mandy Harvey is coming to Nashville on Saturday, February 21, 2026, for a special event at McGavock High School, hosted by the Nashville Public Library, Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (LSDHH), and the Nashville Talking Library!
🎟️ Registration is required
Seating is limited to 500 attendees, so be sure to sign up!
Here's the Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1v-zJmxKPA0M6iSeVHENyioQKxXRREV4PeTXDevWWL3Q/viewform?pli=1&fbclid=IwY2xjawPKHQpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFYWEtHbVRrTWl6SElia0xPc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhC7LbI8IiuXmd8hX1Y4xpNOtA7STKinO52DaazlsTAbHqv5Riqdu7SWuQ73_aem_1EEGkytDrm9pSQLQUzb7Vg&pli=1&edit_requested=true

Nashville Public Library Nashville Talking Library

02/14/2026

Sign of the Week!

Today we’re learning the ASL signs for “Happy Valentine's Day", taught by one of the amazing folks at the Bridges for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 👋✨

Video Description: A woman wearing a red long-sleeve shirt signs “Happy Valentine’s Day” in ASL while standing in front of a red, pink, and cream striped background. Above her, dark pink text reads “Happy Valentine’s Day.” The Nashville Public Library and Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (LSDHH) logos appear in the top right corner.

How to Sign “Happy Valentine's Day” in ASL:

How to sign “HAPPY”:
Use a dominant flat hand and lightly bounce it upward against your chest twice, while using a happy facial expression.

How to sign “Valentine”
Use both middle fingers to form a heart shape on your chest.

How to sign "Day"
Dominant upright "1" handshape (index finger) is held up in neutral space while the dominant elbow rests on the non-dominant palm-down hand. The dominant hand moves toward the non-dominant arm while the dominant elbow stays on the non-dominant hand.

We’re excited to welcome Wishing Chair Productions, Nashville Public Library’s long-running puppet and marionette progra...
02/13/2026

We’re excited to welcome Wishing Chair Productions, Nashville Public Library’s long-running puppet and marionette program that has delighted audiences for generations.

Through imaginative, story-based performances with handcrafted marionettes, Wishing Chair Productions brings classic tales and original stories to life while promoting literacy, creativity, and the joy of storytelling.

At the event, attendees will enjoy a special marionette performance that celebrates storytelling, creativity, and community for all ages.

🎶 Mandy Harvey will be in Nashville on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at McGavock High School, for this special event hosted by the Nashville Public Library, Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (LSDHH), and the Nashville Talking Library.

🎟️ Registration is required.
Seating is limited to 500 attendees, so be sure to sign up early! Registration link is in the comments!

We’re grateful to have Wishing Chair Productions join us for this special day of music, storytelling, and inclusion! 💙🎭

Nashville Public Library Nashville Talking Library

Mandy Harvey is coming to Nashville on Saturday, February 21, 2026, for a special event at McGavock High School, hosted ...
02/11/2026

Mandy Harvey is coming to Nashville on Saturday, February 21, 2026, for a special event at McGavock High School, hosted by the Nashville Public Library, Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (LSDHH), and the Nashville Talking Library!

🎟️ Registration is required
Seating is limited to 500 attendees, so be sure to sign up!

Here's the Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1v-zJmxKPA0M6iSeVHENyioQKxXRREV4PeTXDevWWL3Q/viewform?pli=1&fbclid=IwY2xjawP53A5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQYUVpZHFiMTVJZHdSRGlkc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuCRai7TksHnJFt5ZpZBQRIKjXaJMsi_r3tCz1Cs-wmvhLUMwkeMYIPrQTfN_aem_TMKgihKsQFoN6VJy5FwHRg&edit_requested=true

Nashville Public Library Nashville Talking Library

⏰ Reminder: Library Lunch & Learn is Tomorrow! ⏰📚 Library Lunch and Learn Monthly Webinar🗓 Wednesday, February 11, 2026⏰...
02/10/2026

⏰ Reminder: Library Lunch & Learn is Tomorrow! ⏰

📚 Library Lunch and Learn Monthly Webinar
🗓 Wednesday, February 11, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Central Time)
💻 Online via Zoom

🔗 To sign up for this FREE workshop and receive the Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/84y4v_TSSDmA91pA6JvnAQ?fbclid=IwY2xjawP4hsJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4eFBiY2tCUUtPWDR6eTF0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoBIPa41GtBW_hE_iUh4upfn6IFUd6_wXLy1PcG8sd4D4UorytsjN9ksDYZo_aem_U1a9RHQEZgdFHOuTZmJhdA #/registration

Join Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (LSDHH) for our February Library Lunch & Learn featuring TN LEAD-K volunteers! This grassroots advocacy group will share an update on the Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) Bill and discuss their recent work.

Come learn more about their efforts and how they support Deaf children and families.

✅ ASL interpreters and live captions will be provided.

Nashville Public Library Nashville Talking Library

Address

615 Church Street
Nashville, TN
37219

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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