May 2012 Highlights--Nashville Public Library System  www.library.nashville.org Salon@615 and Night at the Library events occur at the Main Library, 615 Church St. Advance registration available at ticketsnashville.com for a $2.50 convenience fee

New York Times Best Selling and award-winning author   Andrea Wulf May 24, 6:15 p.m., Main Library, 615 Church St. Chasing Venus is a thrilling adventure story, a tale of personal tragedy and obsession, and an inspiring account of Enlightenment science and man’s quest to understand the universe. Andrea Wulf was born in India, moved to Germany as a child and currently resides in Britain.

click for showtimes Tall Tale Circus  Main Library, 615 Church Street Come see Pecos Bill, Calamity Jane, John Henry and Johnny Appleseed in this musical extravaganza for the whole family. You may even see a big blue ox…if you’re lucky! Presented by Wishing Chair Productions in the Children’s Theater. Running time: 35 minutes.

The World of Mother Goose Celebrate the rhymes and rhythms of Mother Goose by Wishing Chair Productions. See The Puppet Truck at TACA link Click on picture at right for performance locations dates & times. Main Library, 615 Church Street  Join us on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for Storytime, a "must" for kids of all ages.  You won't want to miss the Professor, Library Pete, and Mary Mary as they sing, juggle, and read lots of wonderful books for your family. Tommy Dog, Cedric the Dragon, J.J. the Lamb, Spanish Fox, Jimmy Giraffe...who knows who might show up? 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 a.m. Children's Theater Running time: 30 minutes The Frog Prince Main Library, 615 Church Street  The classic tale of a princess, a frog and a golden ball is told in this fun musical production featuring the fabulous Tichenor Marionettes! Children’s Theater.  Fri's & Sat's, May 25 – June 30, 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. All Ages ♦

Go4Life Senior Fitness May 31, 2:00 p.m., Madison Branch, 610 Gallatin Pike South Join Kathleen Phillips, a Fifty Forward Silver Sneakers instructor, who leads this informative and fun fitness program geared toward older adults.  All participants will receive printed materials on exercise, physical activities and nutrition.  Door prizes of exercise DVDs will be awarded.

May Movie Madness:  Toy Story Goodlettsville Branch, 205 Rivergate Parkway  Come along with Woody, Buzz and the gang on their crazy misadventures. There is a lot of fun and excitement in this three part series. Toy Story - May 12, 2:00 p.m. Toy Story 2 - May 19, 2:00 p.m. Toy Story 3 - May 26, 2:00 p.m.

Books & Author Talks May 26, 2:00 p.m., Edmondson Pike Branch, 5501 Edmondson Pike Acclaimed author Gary Slaughter will discuss Cottonwood Summer '45 which is the fifth installment in his Cottonwood series, chronicling small town life on the home front during World War II. There will be a question and answer session, after which Gary will be available to sign books.

May 24, 6:30 p.m., Goodlettsville Branch, 205 Rivergate Parkway Annelle Huggins has compiled her grandfather's  articles into a book entitled Billy the Goat's Tales of Two Towns by L.D.R.   Her grandfather, Luther David Ralph wrote more than 800 columns  over 27 years  for the Goodlettsville Gazette depicting life in rural Sumner County between the towns of Goodlettsville and Shackle Island.

Going Green: Solar 101 Workshop May 24, 6:00 p.m., Green Hills Branch, 3701 Benham Ave. Learn the basics of solar, how it works, solar equipment, roof and shade requirements and the reasons why Nashvillians are installing solar on their homes and businesses.

Sale! Books, Materials & DVD Sale Blowout !! Click on picture at left for a link to our list of sales.

Save the date:  General Colin Powell May 30 General Colin Powell will speak at Massey Performing Arts Center at Belmont University. General Admission tickets are free. More details to come at www.library.nashville.org.   Tennessee History First Tuesdays at The Archives: