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Adaptive Storytime

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Join us for a storytime designed for children with autism, sensory processing sensitivities or disabilities.

Free

Sensory-Friendly Morning

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Lincoln Park Zoo is offering Sensory-Friendly Morning hours for guests with disabilities, chronic illness, or Deaf to experience the zoo grounds and animal buildings in a comfortable and inclusive environment....

Free

Event Series Supported Storytime

Supported Storytime

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Supported Storytime is for children with disabilities who need sensory, visual, or communication support. Supported Storytime provides an alternative Storytime format for children whose traditional Storytimes have not been successful....

Free

Low-Sensory Mornings

Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Explore the Museum in a less crowded and more sensory-friendly environment before the Museum opens to the general public. Low-Sensory Mornings provide exclusive early access to MSI from 8:30 to...

$6.50 – $11
Event Series Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Sensory-Friendly Storytime

95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United States

Enjoy a quieter, slower-paced storytime geared towards children with sensory issues who may be overwhelmed in a traditional storytime setting. Books and activities will be designed for children with sensory...

Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont, IL, United States

This inclusive storytime is especially welcoming for children with sensory processing challenges and for families who are looking for a more adaptive storytime experience. We’ll explore interactive stories, rhymes, and...

Free
Event Series Wonder Works for Everyone

Wonder Works for Everyone

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

During Wonder Works for Everyone play sessions, the museum opens an hour hourly for an accessible and inclusive environment. Each Wonder Works for Everyone session requires pre-registration for a limited...

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