Joy Porter

Joy is a librarian at the Main Library. A native Nashvillian, she’s excited to be working for her hometown public library. When not at the library, she loves reading genre fiction, watching tennis, or searching for the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe.

Latest Blog Posts

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Fall Book Recommendations

October 20, 2024

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Looking for some books to add to your fall TBR list?

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Yes, Chef!

July 31, 2024

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They say if you can’t handle the heat, get out of the… well, you know.

June is National Camping Month!

May 31, 2024

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How do you describe a happy camper? Con-TENT.

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Native Plant Gardening with NPL

April 18, 2024

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Celebrate Earth Day in style with native gardening!

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New Year’s Resolutions (for the Rest of Us)

February 18, 2024

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Having trouble following through with your New Year’s Resolution? You’re among friends here.

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I Spy

January 7, 2024

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I spy with my little eye...

Body Liberation Books for the New Year

November 16, 2023

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All bodies are good bodies.

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Bewitching Romance Reads

September 21, 2023

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Looking for some witchy romance novel recommendations?

Play Ball!

July 29, 2023

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Cheer on your favorite baseball team while checking out these NPL baseball resources.