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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.
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.