Sensory Friendly Storytime (ages 2-5) | Mandarin Branch Library | Jacksonville, FL

Your child enjoys stories, music, and movement in a small, welcoming environment. That’s why our program, designed for children ages 2-5 with sensory sensitivities, combines traditional storytime components with supportive elements. We’ve also limited attendance to enhance the experience.
Here is the list of this month’s books:

February 24 – March 1
Theme: Jungle

Featured Books: Do Crocs Kiss? by Salina Yoon and The Wheels on the Bus by Jane Cabrera

March 3 – 8

Theme: Community Helpers

Featured Books: Firefighter Flo! by Andrea Zimmerman and Crane Jane! by Andrea Zimmerman

March 10 – 15

Theme: Day and Night

Featured Books: Wow! Said the Owl by Tim Hopgood and Touch the Brightest Star by Christie Matheson

March 17 – 22

Theme: Spring

Featured Books: Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson and Hooray for Hoppy by Tim Hopgood

March 24 – 29

Theme: Body

Featured Books: Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes by Skye Silver and From Head to Toe by Eric Carle

March 31 – April 5

Theme: Garden

Featured Books: Plant the Tiny Seed by Christie Matheson and Here are the Seeds by JaNay Brown-Wood

Registration is required for this event, and must be completed two hours prior to the start time. A library card is required for registration. If you do not have a card, click here to obtain a card. Please add the name of each participant in the program when completing registration.

Attendance is limited. Please arrive early to check in. Check in starts 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. When the program begins, unfilled registered spots will be made available to customers at a first come, first served basis.

This program is intended for youth participants and their families. Large groups or organizations should send program requests to [email protected] two days prior to the program. All requests may not be accommodated.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email [email protected].