Serving All Youth
Inclusive Services for Children and Teens
At the Los Angeles Public Library, all children and teens are welcome, including those with and without disabilities, their parents, caregivers, and educators.
We are focused on creating safe and welcoming spaces for everyone, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Library Locations With Youth Empowering Sensory Spaces
Sensory-friendly spaces have been specifically designed to minimize overwhelming sensory input to better accommodate the needs of neurodivergent youth and their caregivers. Everyone is welcome to use our sensory-friendly spaces!
Arroyo Seco Branch Library
Features: Sensory-friendly seating (children’s area), quiet nook (children’s area), sensory kits, noise-canceling headphones
Canoga Park Branch Library
Features: Sensory-friendly seating (children’s and teen areas), sensory kits, noise-canceling headphones
Central Library - Teen'Scape
Features: Sensory-friendly seating and lighting, sensory fidgets, noise-canceling headphones
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library - Sensory Room
Features: Sensory room, sensory-friendly seating and lighting (children’s and teen areas), sensory kits, noise-canceling headphones
Hyde Park Branch Library
Features: Sensory-friendly seating and lighting, sensory fidgets, noise-canceling headphones
Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library
Features: Sensory-friendly seating and lighting, sound-dampening panels, sensory fidgets, noise-canceling headphones
Venice Branch Library
Features: Sensory-friendly seating (children’s and teen areas), quiet nook (children’s area), sensory kits, noise-canceling headphones, reader pens
Wilshire Branch Library
Features: Sensory-friendly seating and lighting, sound-dampening panels, sensory tools
Borrow a Sensory Kit
Sensory kits are designed to assist anyone with special sensory processing needs. Each kit supports a different facet of sensory processing and includes an insert with a description of each item. Borrow a kit for in-library use at the locations listed in the link.
Sensory-Friendly Events
Find a sensory-friendly event near you!
Booklists
This project was supported in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. This program is also made possible with support from the Library Foundation of Los Angeles.