CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library is proud to announce upcoming sensory friendly programming for children on the autism spectrum. The library holds a Sensory Storytime on the first Saturday of every month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Upcoming dates include February 4, March 4, April 1, and May 6.
Sensory Storytimes are geared for children who have a hard time in large groups, are on the autism spectrum, or are sensitive to sensory overload. Preschool-level books, songs, and movements are used during these story times.
Registration for sensory story times are required. For more information about sensory story times, and to register for the program, contact Jennifer Henry at Jennifer@clarksville.org.
In addition to sensory story times, the library will hold sensory friendly movie showings in the large meeting room from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on March 26 and May 28.
On March 26, “Shaun the Sheep Movie” will be shown. On May 28, “The Secret Life of Pets” will be shown.
Sensory friendly movie showings are designed for children on the autism spectrum and their families. Gentle lighting and sound provide a less intense movie experience. Audience members will be free to move around, talk, sing, and enjoy the movie as they see fit.
The adjacent story time room will be open for those who may need to take a break from the movie. Parents may bring their snacks and blankets for comfortable seating. The library will provide free popcorn and bottled water. There is no registration required for this program.
More information can be found at www.clarksville.org or on the library’s Facebook page. For more information about sensory programs at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library, or to register for the Sensory Storytime program, contact Jennifer Henry at Jennifer@clarksville.org.