The Prince George Public Library (PGPL) is bringing back a program they introduced last winter in providing a unique educational experience for kids with certain sensitivities.
For six days through this month (November) and December, the Library will host two groups of kids for three classes each, enduring a 30-minute storytime, visiting and interacting with other people and conducting activities that are set to engage the five senses.
Sensory Storytimes are specifically designed for children from birth to nine (9) years old who classify themselves on the autism spectrum, those experiencing grief or loss, those who have shyness or those that have had any adverse childhood experience.
Classes are completely free of charge, according to the PGPL.
The biweekly schedules are as follows:
GROUP ONE
- Nov. 8, Nov. 22 and Dec. 6
- Program takes place each day from 4 to 5 p.m.
GROUP TWO
- Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 13
- Program takes place each day from 4 to 5 p.m.
In 2018, the classes took place at the Bob Harkins Branch, but this year, the program will be located at the Nechako Branch off Highway 97 in the Hart.
Conveniently, if you can’t make the upcoming classes, the Library has set up sensory bins at both of its locations in Prince George that a family can borrow, which includes a wiggle cushion, bean bag cushion, weighted lap pad, fidget objects, ear defenders and sunglasses.
These bins are available at all PGPL children’s programs and can be borrowed while in the library.
For more information, you can visit the Prince George Public Library website.
