# Read to a Therapy Dog with Nashville Therapy Pets at Madison Library

> Event for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 12 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Where: Nashville Public Library — Madison Branch, 610 Gallatin Pike South, Madison, TN 37115
- Ages: Grades K-5
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Nashville Public Library
- Official page: https://events.library.nashville.org/cal/event/eventView.do?calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&guid=CAL-8a3e8e4b-9f75f100-019f-8bfd7f18-000051c0demobedework@mysite.edu&recurrenceId=20261112T220000Z
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Kids in grades K–5 can pet and read to Cash, a large, friendly therapy dog from Nashville Therapy Pets; good for shy or reluctant readers.

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