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Hello Jessica,
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That sounds like a wonderful initiative!
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I’ve attached some ideas, including a breakdown of sensory-friendly activities by age group and recommended materials. Looking forward to hearing how your program goes.
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On 01/29/2025 2:56 PM EST Jessica Oswald via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
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<p class="MsoNormal">We are looking to bring back a Sensory Hour Program, and I have no idea where to start! Our library had this program previously but it was more geared toward baby/toddler age, and I would like to expand the ages on that to include older neurodivergent children/young teens. Just wondering how this has worked for anyone, what sensory items you have, and how you market it?</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I will take any and all advice.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you!</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; color: #9e0000; mso-ligatures: none;">Jessica L. Oswald</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Children and Teen Services Librarian</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Alma Public Library</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">500 E. Superior St., Alma, MI 48801</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; color: #9e0000; mso-ligatures: none;">Phone:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> 989-463-3966 ex. 9580</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; color: #9e0000; mso-ligatures: none;">Website:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> <a href="http://www.youseemore.com/alma/default.asp"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Alma Public Library</span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; color: #9e0000; mso-ligatures: none;">Email:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> <a href="mailto:joswald@myalma.org"><span style="color: #0563c1;">joswald@myalma.org</span></a></span></p></td>
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