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Wishing Chair Productions, the library’s award-winning puppet troupe, creates world-class shows that delight children and adults alike. Join us for original full-scale literature-based puppet productions and interactive weekly story times.

Upcoming Story Times at the Branches

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Starry Night Story Time with Ms. Dee

Starry Night Story Time with Ms. Dee

September 16, 2025 5:00 PM
Bordeaux
Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story Time

September 17, 2025 10:30 AM
Inglewood
Starry Night Story Time with Ms. Dee

Starry Night Story Time with Ms. Dee

September 23, 2025 5:00 PM
Bordeaux

Upcoming Puppet Shows

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Puppet Truck presents: Tomas and the Library Lady

Puppet Truck presents: Tomas and the Library Lady

September 16, 2025 10:30 AM
Southeast
Puppet Truck presents: Tomas and the Library Lady

Puppet Truck presents: Tomas and the Library Lady

September 20, 2025 10:30 AM
Old Hickory
Puppet Truck presents: Tomas and the Library Lady

Puppet Truck presents: Tomas and the Library Lady

October 2, 2025 10:30 AM
Inglewood

Upcoming Puppet Shows in Downtown Nashville

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String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry

String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry

December 6, 2025 10:00 AM
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry

String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry

December 6, 2025 11:30 AM
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Stream Wishing Chair on NPL Universe TV

Find live and recorded puppet shows and story times on Nashville Public Library's YouTube channel.

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Volunteer with Wishing Chair

Wishing Chair Productions has volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Volunteers will welcome visitors, count audience members, and gently, but firmly, help us enforce the theatre rules. 

Visit Volunteer Services to view opportunities and apply to volunteer

 

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