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Sensory Story Time
2023-06-07 14:00:00 2023-06-07 15:00:00 America/New_York Sensory Story Time Designed for kids with intellectual and physical disabilities, & sensory processing disorders. Join us for a half hour of Sensory Story Time, followed by a half hour of free play. Ages 3-12. James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Wednesday, June 07
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Designed for kids with intellectual and physical disabilities, & sensory processing disorders. Join us for a half hour of Sensory Story Time, followed by a half hour of free play. Ages 3-12.

Welcome to Sensory Story Time, a story time designed for children with intellectual and physical disabilities in mind, specifically geared towards children with sensory processing disorders. The program is open for children ages 2 to 12 years and is aimed at a preschool reading level. Children are invited to attend with a parent. Siblings and therapists are welcome. 

 Please call the Children's Desk and ask for Katie with any questions at 703-746-1783.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Family | Children |

TAGS: | Sensory Story Time | sensory friendly |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky
Hours
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Mon, Aug 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 16 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

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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