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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).

Upcoming & Past Events

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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.

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Monthly Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour

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Monthly Caregiver Support Group

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Sensory Items & Sensory To - Go Bags

Contact

Tel: 978-297-0300​     Fax: 978-297-7144    

bealsmemoriallibrary@gmail.com

Address

50 Pleasant Street, Winchendon, MA 01475 

Hours of Operation 

Monday - Thursday: 1:00-8:00pm

Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm

Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm *

Sunday: CLOSED 

* Closed Saturdays Memorial Day - Labor Day 

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