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Sensory Friendly Storytime

Sensory friendly storytime is designed for children ages 12 and under who prefer smaller groups due to sensory processing disorders. Registration is required.

Sensory friendly storytime is designed for children ages 12 and under who prefer smaller groups due to sensory processing disorders, including those on the Autism spectrum, with ADHD, and other special needs. Storytime is followed by social playtime with educational toys and an opportunity for parents to socialize. Participants are encouraged to bring their own noise reduction earmuffs and weighted items. Siblings are welcome. Registration is required.

Questions about this program? Contact the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library at 240-773-9420

Looking for something to do until storytime? Take a look at these resources for kids using your library card. 

TumbleBooks - books that read themselves 

Kanopy Kids- videos and animated books

BookFlix - animated stories

Explora Educators, Explora Primary School - education resources

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten - sign up online today, and print out your child's reading log and your list of Early Literacy Moments

Don't have a card right now?  No worries!  Find out how to Get a Library Card.

Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.

Accommodation Requests

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

cm 1.1 01/03/2023

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