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Sensory Story Time
2026-06-01 16:00:00 2026-06-01 17:00:00 America/New_York Sensory Story Time An interactive story time for kids of all abilities, especially those with sensory needs. Registration required. (Ages 2-8) James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Monday, June 01
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-01 16:00:00 2026-06-01 17:00:00 America/New_York Sensory Story Time An interactive story time for kids of all abilities, especially those with sensory needs. Registration required. (Ages 2-8) James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

An interactive story time for kids of all abilities, especially those with sensory needs. Registration required. (Ages 2-8)

Do you find story time too loud, bright, or crowded? Then sensory story time is for you! Join Ms. Naomi for a relaxing and engaging story time full of songs, stories, and adventure followed by sensory playtime. Bring whatever you need to feel comfortable. Registration is required to limit the number of participants. Ages 2-8.

¿Encuentra los cuentacuentos demasiado ruidosos y llenos de gente? Entonces el cuentacuentos sensorial es para usted! Acompañe a Ms. Naomi por un cuentacuentos relajante e interesante lleno de canciones, cuentos, y aventura, seguido por recreo sensorial. Lleve lo que necesita para sentirse cómodo. Hay que inscribirse con anticipación para limitar el número de participantes. Edades 2-8.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Children |

TAGS: | Story Time | sensory | children | #StoryTime |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky
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We're closed Friday May 15 due to Staff Development Day
Mon, May 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 15 Closed
(Staff Development Day)
Sat, May 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 17 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: A11, A12
  • DASH Bus: 33

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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