Madison Branch Library

🏢 Nashville Public Library — Nashville, Tennessee

Madison Branch Library

Built on the grounds of the old Taylor Stratton School, the Madison Branch carries a children's-literature theme all the way into its design, right down to a nod to Narnia.

📞 (615) 862-5868🌐 library.nashville.gov

🕑 Library Hours

Monday 10 AM – 8 PM
Tuesday 10 AM – 8 PM
Wednesday 10 AM – 8 PM
Thursday 10 AM – 8 PM
Friday 10 AM – 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday 2 PM – 5 PM

Hours may vary on holidays.

📍 Location & Contact

Address: 610 Gallatin Pike South, Nashville, TN 37115

Phone: (615) 862-5868

Website: library.nashville.gov

📖 About Madison Branch Library

The Madison Branch Library opened August 5, 2000, on the site of the former Taylor Stratton School on Gallatin Pike, replacing a location that had served the Madison community since 1977. Architect Gobbell Hays Partners designed the building around a theme drawn from children's literature, with details inspired by "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" that signal the branch's investment in young readers. Beyond its youth focus, Madison offers group study rooms and hands-on resources including a laptop vending machine, a Studio NPL creative space, and a seed exchange. The result is a neighborhood library that pairs a storybook identity with practical, modern tools for the whole community.

⭐ What makes this branch special

  • Design theme inspired by "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe"
  • Studio NPL creative space plus group study rooms
  • A self-service laptop vending machine
  • A community seed exchange

📱 Free with a Nashville Public Library Card

Any Tennessee resident can get an NPL card free and unlock:

📚 Libby / OverDriveeBooks & audiobooks free with your NPL card.
🎧 hooplaMovies, music, comics & more, no waitlist.
🎞 KanopyStream films & documentaries free.
💡 Tennessee Electronic LibraryTennessee's free statewide research databases.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the Madison Branch have a Narnia theme?

Architect Gobbell Hays Partners designed the 2000 building around a children's-literature theme inspired by "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," reflecting the branch's focus on young readers.

What was on the site before the Madison library?

The current building sits on the grounds of the former Taylor Stratton School on Gallatin Pike. It opened August 5, 2000, replacing a Madison library that had operated since 1977.

What special resources does the Madison Branch offer?

Madison provides group study rooms, a Studio NPL creative space, a laptop vending machine, and a community seed exchange.

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