April 12, 2016
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For families living with autism or other special needs. Explore the library at your own pace during this time set aside just for your family. Build with LEGO bricks or read with a therapy animal. Literacy and community resources for families living … Continue reading
November 25, 2015
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We’re so proud of the growing Sensitive Storytime™ movement in our community. Thanks to our amazing partner libraries – Stillwater Library, Hennepin County Library, Carver County Library, and MELSA. Two years ago, CEA received a grant from the MN Department of Education. … Continue reading
November 19, 2015
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Maple Grove Library is opening its doors early on Sunday, November 22, for families living with autism. Join us for fun activities, reading games and connections to tons of local resources! Explore the library at your own pace during this … Continue reading
September 24, 2015
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The Chanhassen and Waconia libraries are hosting Sensitive Storytimes™ in October and November. These storytimes are designed for children ages 10 and under who have a hard time in large groups, who have autism or struggle with sensory issues. Preschool-level … Continue reading
July 29, 2015
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Inspire a love for reading and enjoy all the benefits literacy brings by attending these welcoming sessions that make storytime more accessible for your child. If you’re looking for a smaller group setting, this is a perfect fit. We’ll talk briefly … Continue reading
June 29, 2015
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On Sunday, June 9, Maple Grove had its first Sensitive Family Time™ event. The event was designed to bring families who are living with a child on the autism spectrum into the library “after hours.” In this case it was … Continue reading
January 7, 2015
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Over the past twenty years libraries have been transformed. Once quiet, intimidating spaces where children could be seen but never heard, libraries now let the vibrant life in their book collections spill off the shelves and into their family-friendly spaces. Story times … Continue reading
