Nashville Public Library - Green Hills Branch

Address

3701 Benham Ave
Nashville, TN 37215

(615) 862-5863

http://www.library.nashville.org/

AKA:

NPL, Green Hills Library

Description:

Twenty-one branch libraries throughout Davidson County provide a full range of library service in local or regional settings. Functions include reference service, children's service, interlibrary loans, reader's advisory assistance and public programming. Each branch maintains a book collection offering a full range of nonfiction, popular reading and study materials for all ages. Many provide audio books as well as popular videos. Most branches also furnish copy machines, and tax forms. Online catalog terminals and public PCs, available at every location, provide access to the systemwide collection and the internet. Please contact your nearest branch to check availability of specific materials or services.

Hours:

Green Hills branch hours: Mon - Thu 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Fri 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Intake Process:

Library cards are free for all residents of Davidson County. For a full access card, present your ID and proof of address at any Nashville Public Library location. For access to online materials only, individuals 13 years and over can register online.
Nonresidents: if you live outside Davidson County, you can receive a free library card to check out physical items only or you can pay a $10 yearly fee to obtain access to online resources in addition.

To get a card, present your ID and proof of address at any Nashville Public Library location. Accepted Forms of ID: Driver's License or Learner's Permit, School ID (if under 18), Military ID, Passport, ID Only with Date of Birth
Accepted Proofs of Address: Mail postmarked within the last month, Pay stub dated within the last month, Utility bill dated within the last month, Voter registration card, Current lease/Deed agreement

Program Fees:

Most library services are free. Call for details about fees.

Eligibility:

Anyone may obtain a library card. Call for information about other services offered.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

January 30, 2024

Wishlist:

The library accepts: Materials in good condition (no torn, yellowed, water-damaged, or marked!€on pages; no broken bindings or stained covers.), Books, Music CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, Audiobooks on CD and mp3, and Seeds for the Seed Exchange (Please review the Seed Protocol for information on seed donations).

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers over the age of 13 are welcome to serve as librarian's assistants, digital inclusion assistants, computer assistants, and talking library assistants. All adults will have their backgrounds checked prior to volunteering, and the library reserves the right to refuse volunteers.

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

3701 Benham Ave
Nashville, TN 37215

Contacts

Heidi Berg

Primary Contact

Branch Manager

(615) 862-5863

Georgia Varble

Conference Center Event Contact

(615) 862-5727

Interlibrary Loan Office

(615) 862-5780

Jamil Sameen

Adult Literacy Coordinator

(615) 880-2264

jamil.sameen@nashville.gov

Niq Tognoni

Teen Summer Camp Contact

(615) 862-5800

niq.tognoni@nashville.gov

Terri Luke

Library Director

(615) 862-5760

Volunteer Services

Phone Numbers

Main

(615) 862-5863

Legal Status:

Nonprofit (Incorporated)

Description

The library offers education programs for preschoolers through adults. Visit the library website to check education program availability at any branch.

Hours

Green Hills branch hours: Mon - Thu 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Fri 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Eligibility

Eligibility depends on the education program selected.

Fees

Most library programs are free. Call for details.

Intake Procedure

Visit the library website or call the branch for more information.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Tennessee
    • Cheatham County
      • Davidson County
        • Robertson County
          • Rutherford County
            • Sumner County
              • Williamson County
                • Wilson County

                Contact

                Name:
                Heidi Berg
                Title:
                Branch Manager
                Phone:
                615-862-5863

                Telephone Numbers

                Number:
                615-862-5863
                Name:
                Main
                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (HH-0500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                Description

                The library accepts: Materials in good condition (no torn, yellowed, water-damaged, or marked‐on pages; no broken bindings or stained covers.), Books, Music CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, Audiobooks on CD and mp3, and Seeds for the Seed Exchange (Please review the Seed Protocol for information on seed donations).

                Hours

                Green Hills branch hours: Mon - Thu 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Fri 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

                Eligibility

                Anyone may donate materials to the library.

                Fees

                No fees.

                Intake Procedure

                May drop off up to one box of materials at any branch. Call the library in advance to arrange larger donations.

                Geography Served

                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                • Tennessee
                  • Cheatham County
                    • Davidson County
                      • Robertson County
                        • Rutherford County
                          • Sumner County
                            • Williamson County
                              • Wilson County

                              Contact

                              Name:
                              Heidi Berg
                              Title:
                              Branch Manager
                              Phone:
                              615-862-5863

                              Telephone Numbers

                              Number:
                              615-862-5863
                              Name:
                              Main
                              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TI-1800.4500-100) and related services within the Service Tree.

                              Description

                              The library offers education programs for preschoolers through adults. Visit the library website to check education program availability at any branch.

                              Hours

                              Green Hills branch hours: Mon - Thu 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Fri 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

                              Eligibility

                              Eligibility depends on the education program selected.

                              Fees

                              Most library programs are free. Call for details.

                              Intake Procedure

                              Visit the library website or call the branch for more information.

                              Geography Served

                                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                              • Tennessee
                                • Cheatham County
                                  • Davidson County
                                    • Robertson County
                                      • Rutherford County
                                        • Sumner County
                                          • Williamson County
                                            • Wilson County

                                            Contact

                                            Name:
                                            Heidi Berg
                                            Title:
                                            Branch Manager
                                            Phone:
                                            615-862-5863

                                            Telephone Numbers

                                            Number:
                                            615-862-5863
                                            Name:
                                            Main
                                            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PL-7400.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                            Description

                                            The library offers education programs for preschoolers through adults. Visit the library website to check education program availability at any branch.

                                            Hours

                                            Green Hills branch hours: Mon - Thu 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Fri 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

                                            Eligibility

                                            Eligibility depends on the education program selected.

                                            Fees

                                            Most library programs are free. Call for details.

                                            Intake Procedure

                                            Visit the library website or call the branch for more information.

                                            Geography Served

                                              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                            • Tennessee
                                              • Cheatham County
                                                • Davidson County
                                                  • Robertson County
                                                    • Rutherford County
                                                      • Sumner County
                                                        • Williamson County
                                                          • Wilson County

                                                          Contact

                                                          Name:
                                                          Heidi Berg
                                                          Title:
                                                          Branch Manager
                                                          Phone:
                                                          615-862-5863

                                                          Telephone Numbers

                                                          Number:
                                                          615-862-5863
                                                          Name:
                                                          Main
                                                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (HH) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                          Description

                                                          Provides shelter from cold weather during the day. Only available during business hours.

                                                          Hours

                                                          Green Hills branch hours: Mon - Thu 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Fri 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

                                                          Eligibility

                                                          Anyone.

                                                          Fees

                                                          No fees.

                                                          Intake Procedure

                                                          Walk in.

                                                          Geography Served

                                                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                          • Tennessee
                                                            • Davidson County

                                                            Contact

                                                            Name:
                                                            Heidi Berg
                                                            Title:
                                                            Branch Manager
                                                            Phone:
                                                            615-862-5863

                                                            Telephone Numbers

                                                            Number:
                                                            615-862-5863
                                                            Name:
                                                            Main
                                                            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-1800.8500-185) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                            Description

                                                            Librarians and volunteers, as available, assist children and teens with homework assignments.

                                                            Hours

                                                            Green Hills branch hours: Mon - Thu 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Fri 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

                                                            Eligibility

                                                            Children and teens who need assistance with homework.

                                                            Fees

                                                            No fee.

                                                            Intake Procedure

                                                            Walk in to any library branch.

                                                            Geography Served

                                                              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                            • Tennessee
                                                              • Cheatham County
                                                                • Davidson County
                                                                  • Robertson County
                                                                    • Rutherford County
                                                                      • Sumner County
                                                                        • Williamson County
                                                                          • Wilson County

                                                                          Contact

                                                                          Name:
                                                                          Heidi Berg
                                                                          Title:
                                                                          Branch Manager
                                                                          Phone:
                                                                          615-862-5863

                                                                          Telephone Numbers

                                                                          Number:
                                                                          615-862-5863
                                                                          Name:
                                                                          Main
                                                                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (HL-8700.3000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                          Description

                                                                          There is a limit of 5 requests per Library Card at any one time. Items that are owned by the Nashville Public Library cannot be requested on Interlibrary Loan (including reference materials, government documents, books, magazines). Audiovisual items (DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, etc.) are not available through Interlibrary Loan.

                                                                          Hours

                                                                          Interlibrary loan office: Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

                                                                          Eligibility

                                                                          You must have a Nashville Public Library Card in good standing to request Interlibrary Loan material.

                                                                          Fees

                                                                          No fee.

                                                                          Intake Procedure

                                                                          Complete the online form to request an interlibrary loan: https://nashville.illiad.oclc.org/illiad/

                                                                          Geography Served

                                                                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                          • Tennessee
                                                                            • Cheatham County
                                                                              • Davidson County
                                                                                • Robertson County
                                                                                  • Rutherford County
                                                                                    • Sumner County
                                                                                      • Williamson County
                                                                                        • Wilson County

                                                                                        Contact

                                                                                        Name:
                                                                                        Interlibrary Loan Office
                                                                                        Phone:
                                                                                        615-862-5780

                                                                                        Telephone Numbers

                                                                                        Number:
                                                                                        615-862-5863
                                                                                        Name:
                                                                                        Main
                                                                                        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-4500.3500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                        Description

                                                                                        Volunteers over the age of 13 are welcome to serve as librarian's assistants, digital inclusion assistants, computer assistants, and talking library assistants. All adults will have their backgrounds checked prior to volunteering, and the library reserves the right to refuse volunteers.

                                                                                        Hours

                                                                                        Hours vary depending upon need and the library's operating schedule. Call for details.

                                                                                        Eligibility

                                                                                        People 13 and above. Must be willing to volunteer weekly for at least six months.

                                                                                        Fees

                                                                                        No fees.

                                                                                        Intake Procedure

                                                                                        Complete the online application and review volunteer needs online. Call or email volunteer services for more information.

                                                                                        Geography Served

                                                                                          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                        • Tennessee
                                                                                          • Cheatham County
                                                                                            • Davidson County
                                                                                              • Robertson County
                                                                                                • Rutherford County
                                                                                                  • Sumner County
                                                                                                    • Williamson County
                                                                                                      • Wilson County

                                                                                                      Contact

                                                                                                      Name:
                                                                                                      Volunteer Services
                                                                                                      Phone:
                                                                                                      615-869-5769
                                                                                                      Email:
                                                                                                      library.volunteerservices@nashville.gov

                                                                                                      Telephone Numbers

                                                                                                      Number:
                                                                                                      615-862-5863
                                                                                                      Name:
                                                                                                      Main
                                                                                                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PX-2000.4500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                      Description

                                                                                                      Twenty-one branch libraries throughout Davidson County provide a full range of library service in local or regional settings. Functions include reference service, children's service, interlibrary loans, reader's advisory assistance and public programming. Each branch maintains a book collection offering a full range of nonfiction, popular reading and study materials for all ages. Many provide audio books as well as popular videos. Most branches also furnish copy machines and tax forms. Online catalog terminals and public PCs, available at every location, provide access to the systemwide collection and the internet. Please contact your nearest branch to check availability of specific materials or services.

                                                                                                      Hours

                                                                                                      Green Hills branch hours: Mon - Thu 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Fri 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

                                                                                                      Required Documents

                                                                                                      Accepted Forms of ID: Driver's License or Learner's Permit, School ID (if under 18), Military ID, Passport, ID Only with Date of Birth Accepted Proofs of Address: Mail postmarked within the last month, Pay stub dated within the last month, Utility bill dated within the last month, Voter registration card, Current lease/Deed agreement

                                                                                                      Eligibility

                                                                                                      Anyone may access the library.

                                                                                                      Fees

                                                                                                      Most library services are free. Call for details about fees.

                                                                                                      Intake Procedure

                                                                                                      Library cards are free for all residents of Davidson County. For a full access card, present your ID and proof of address at any Nashville Public Library location. For access to online materials only, individuals 13 years and over can register online. Nonresidents: if you live outside Davidson County, you can receive a free library card to check out physical items only or you can pay a $10 yearly fee to obtain access to online resources in addition. To get a card, present your ID and proof of address at any Nashville Public Library location.

                                                                                                      Geography Served

                                                                                                        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                      • Tennessee
                                                                                                        • Cheatham County
                                                                                                          • Davidson County
                                                                                                            • Robertson County
                                                                                                              • Rutherford County
                                                                                                                • Sumner County
                                                                                                                  • Williamson County
                                                                                                                    • Wilson County

                                                                                                                    Contact

                                                                                                                    Name:
                                                                                                                    Heidi Berg
                                                                                                                    Title:
                                                                                                                    Branch Manager
                                                                                                                    Phone:
                                                                                                                    615-862-5863

                                                                                                                    Telephone Numbers

                                                                                                                    Number:
                                                                                                                    615-862-5863
                                                                                                                    Name:
                                                                                                                    Main
                                                                                                                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-4400.6500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                                    Description

                                                                                                                    Join Studio NPL for summer coding, game development, and film camps. Camps have limited space and may not be available at all branches.

                                                                                                                    Hours

                                                                                                                    Hours vary depending upon camp selected.

                                                                                                                    Eligibility

                                                                                                                    Ages 12 - 18.

                                                                                                                    Fees

                                                                                                                    Call or email for more information.

                                                                                                                    Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                    Call or email the summer camp contact.

                                                                                                                    Geography Served

                                                                                                                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                                    • Tennessee
                                                                                                                      • Cheatham County
                                                                                                                        • Davidson County
                                                                                                                          • Robertson County
                                                                                                                            • Rutherford County
                                                                                                                              • Sumner County
                                                                                                                                • Williamson County
                                                                                                                                  • Wilson County

                                                                                                                                  Contact

                                                                                                                                  Name:
                                                                                                                                  Niq Tognoni
                                                                                                                                  Title:
                                                                                                                                  Teen Summer Camp Contact
                                                                                                                                  Phone:
                                                                                                                                  615-862-5800
                                                                                                                                  Email:
                                                                                                                                  niq.tognoni@nashville.gov

                                                                                                                                  Telephone Numbers

                                                                                                                                  Number:
                                                                                                                                  615-862-5863
                                                                                                                                  Name:
                                                                                                                                  Main
                                                                                                                                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PL-6400.1500-820) and related services within the Service Tree.

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