What is the impact that AI and other robots are having on our human existence and trust? With the frenzy around AI right now, come join a free conversation that does a deep dive into the impact that AI and other robots are having on our human existence. Experts ranging from tech, psych, national security, and community organizers form a moderated panel followed by group discussion. “Beyond the Divide: Living Life with Robots”: Panel & Conversation is the sixth program in the series Beyond the Divide, presented by Millions of Conversations and hosted by Nashville Public Library Special Collections. It includes guided open public discussions facilitated by trained MoC facilitators after the panel discussions.
“Beyond the Divide: Living Life with Robots” will be at the Nashville Public Library (NPL) Bordeaux Branch (BX), located at 4000 Clarksville Pike, Nashville, TN 37218, on Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm; doors open for the event at 5:30pm and the program begins at 6:00pm. This free, in person event is designed for ages 16+ Parking is always free at BX. Reserve a seat online in advance, at: eventbrite.com/e/living-life-with-robots-panel-conversation-tickets-1986826468451.
Beyond the Divide is an eight – part series presented by Millions of Conversations (MoC) that brings together Nashville to build trust, share meaningful conversations, and unite around common values for a shared future. Through film screenings and community panel discussions, the series is designed as an experience bringing together Middle Tennesseans to engage in deep, intentional conversations that reinforce that there is more that unites us in communities across the U.S. than divides us.
The series continues June 11, 2026, with a Panel Discussion on “Humans Over Hate,” designed to confront hate – related acts in our community while fostering greater tolerance and understanding between disparate groups of people. While the overwhelming number of hate – related incidents that occur every day do not rise to the level of criminality they are, nonetheless, personally painful, socially divisive, and may lead to hate crimes.Co – Host: Metro Human Relations Commission. Location is TBA.
And the series concludes August 20, 2026, with a Film Screening of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Filmmaker Morgan Neville examines the life and legacy of Fred Rogers, the beloved host of the popular children’s television show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. The film runs 1 hour, 34 minutes. Guided table conversations will be led by trained MoC facilitators after screening. Location is TBA.
NPL BX Branch Hours are Monday – Thursday, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm; Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Sunday 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. BX Branch Manager is Erin Piper; the phone number there is (615) 862-5856.
BX Branch Amenities include Accessibility, Bike Racks, Black & White and or Color Photocopier, Book Return Drive-Thru and Outdoor, Fax Machine, Free Parking, Group Study Rooms, Laptop Vending Machine, Meeting Rooms, Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal, Printing, Public Art, Public Computers, Seed Exchange, Studio NPL, Tech Help, and Free Wi-Fi.
Ongoing programs for the community include Anime Club, Chair Yoga, Family Story Time, the B.E.3.K: Sci-fi Short Book Club, BX Book Club, Adult Happy Hour, Starry Night Story Time, Crafternoon, Toddler Art, Adventure Clube, Legal Aid Clinic, Throwdown Thursday, Creation Station, Friday Flicks, Quilty Pleasures, Gardening Workshop, Art & Wellness, Lapsit Story Time, Homeschool Friends & Teens, Getting Started with Voice, and others.
