What is See Beyond the Spectrum:
Autism Inclusion
See Beyond the Spectrum initiative, aims to help create a more accepting and accessible library for people on the spectrum and their families. We will offer a variety of services for the community that will focus on sensory-friendly programming and activities, educating library staff and the community, and expanding the library’s collection.
All programs are funded by the Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).
Available Resources
The library has a wide variety of resources available for individuals who are on the autism spectrum, are neurodivergent, or have other special needs and their families. We offer a variety of resources, such as monthly sensory-friendly browsing hours, a caregiver support group, sensory items for both inside and outside the library, informational books for all ages, interactive adaptive books, a sensory-friendly program, and much more.