Special Needs

David Y. Williams, Nashville Talking Library Volunteer
After Library volunteer Dave Williams reconnected with his birth mother, he discovered more than just his roots — he learned of a family history of vision loss. Now, the longtime Nashville Public Library volunteer is "paying it forward" as a reader for the Nashville Talking Library.
Shandi overseeing haircut program at Pruitt Branch Library
When Shandi started at Pruitt Branch Library in May of 2022, she was in her final round of chemo. She couldn’t have imagined her cancer journey would be the impetus for what is now one of the branch’s most popular programs.
Puzzle piece with red, yellow, blue, and green puzzle pieces inside
The CDC reported that 1 in 54 children were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2016.  The diagnosis can seem daunting but knowledge is power.  Nashville Public Library has the resources to provide knowledge and understanding for parents, friends, siblings and others.