After months of assessment, work and waiting, the Nashville Public Library is reopening the Main Library branch downtown.

The library, which closed in June 2025 after a fire in the parking garage forced the building’s closure, reopened on Monday, March 30.

All public areas of the main library — except for the Conference Center area — are open to patrons. Not only can you visit the library, but you can check out materials, sign up for library cards, browse the collection and use the library’s computers.

In addition, Wishing Chair Productions Tuesday puppet show storytimes are back in April!

What About Parking?

The Nashville Downtown Partnership encourages all to use the garage at 147 4th Avenue North.

For more information visit NPL’s website or follow the main library’s Facebook page.