Multiple Locations
610 Gallatin Pike South, Madison, TN 37115, USA
Studio NPL at the Nashville Public Library is a technology-driven learning environment for teens ages 12-18. Daily workshops focus on building 21st-century skills in STEM, digital literacy, and career readiness. Whether you want to be an engineer, filmmaker, artist, musician, or inventor, Studio NPL is the place for teens to discover and develop their passions.
This Summer, Studio NPL invites you to join us for one of our FREE intensives to learn new skills and explore new passions!
Southern Word Summer Studio
A week of writing, music production, and performance workshops allow teens to create, revise, and polish their work for performance and recording. The series culminates in a showcase for family and friends. Lunch not provided.
• Dates: June 23 - June 27; time TBD
• Location: Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219
• For more information and to register: info@southernword.org
Studio NPL: Cotton and Content
Join us for an interdisciplinary textile arts workshop! Over this week, tweens/teens ages 11-18 will learn about natural dye, sewing, assemblage and embellishment, basic bookbinding, and interactive tech. The week culminates in a final handbound fiber book capturing each student's unique story. Lunch not provided.
• Dates: Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27; 12:00-4:00 PM
• Location: Madison Branch Library, 610 Gallatin Pike S, Madison, TN 37115
• Sign Up: bit.ly/CottonContent2025
• More Information: megan.kelley@nashville.gov
Monster Medical
Join us for Monster Medical, a week-long collaborative storytelling RPG where teens play as newly graduated medics tasked with healing the monsters of a fantasy world. Teens will create maps, potions, equipment, media, and costumes using Studio NPL’s makerspace, including 3D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines, and a recording studio. Lunch not provided.
• Dates: Monday, July 28 - Friday, August 1; 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Location: Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219
• Sign Up: https://bit.ly/monmed3
• More Information: mariano.hayes@nashville.gov
Project Planter: Rooted in Design
This program guides participants through the 3D design process, from prototype to final product. Participants will design a flowerpot, 3D-print a mold, and cast a succulent planter. Lunch not provided.
• Ages: 12-18
• Dates: Saturdays, June 7, 14, 21, and 28; time TBD.
• Location: Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219 (Final Saturday at Shelby Bottoms, 1900 Davidson St, Nashville, TN 37206)
• More Information: mariano.hayes@nashville.gov
Studio NPL is supported by Nashville Public Library and the Nashville Public Library Foundation. Discover more about Studio NPL's free, daily programs and how to get involved at library.nashville.org/studionpl.
