*For neurodiverse and special needs children and their families only: Sensory-Friendly Browsing Time at the Main Library!
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*For neurodiverse and special needs children and their families only: Sensory-Friendly Browsing Time at the Main Library!

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*For neurodiverse and special needs children and their families only Join us before the Main Library opens for a sensory-friendly browsing experience! This event will provide a comfortable and accepting environment for neurodiverse children ages 0-5th grade with sensory-processing differences, ASD, ID or other developmental differences, and their families. There will also be a 12:15 pm drop-in storytime in the Children's Program Room in which noises and lights will be kept low. For neurodiverse children ages 0-5th grade and their families or caregiver. Registration is required. Please register your family under one name. Registration opens on Sunday, October 25.

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