Serving All Youth
Resources for Neurodiverse Kids, Teens, and Their Families
At the Los Angeles Public Library, every mind is welcome, and every story is worth telling. This is a place where all kinds of thinkers, dreamers, and creators belong. Whether you love to dive deep into stories, explore new ideas, or find a quiet spot to recharge, we’ve got something just for you. Discover books that celebrate neurodiversity, resources that support your journey, and a community that sees your brilliance.
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
Coming soon!
Library Locations With Sensory Kits
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 following locations:
- Angeles Mesa Branch Library
- Arroyo Seco Branch Library
- Canoga Park Branch Library
- Central Library - Children's Department
- Chatsworth Branch Library
- Chinatown Branch Library
- Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library
- Eagle Rock Branch Library
- Echo Park Branch Library
- El Sereno Branch Library
- Encino-Tarzana Branch Library
- Fairfax Branch Library
- Felipe de Neve Branch Library
- Granada Hills Branch Library
- Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
- Hollywood Regional Branch Library
- Hyde Park Branch Library
- John Muir Branch Library
- Junipero Serra Branch Library
- Lake View Terrace Branch Library
- Lincoln Heights Branch Library
- Malabar Branch Library
- Mar Vista Branch Library
- Mark Twain Branch Library
- Memorial Branch Library
- Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library
- Northridge Branch Library
- Pacoima Branch Library
- Palisades Branch Library
- Palms-Rancho Park Branch Library
- Playa Vista Branch Library
- R.L. Stevenson Branch Library
- Robertson Branch Library
- San Pedro Regional Branch Library
- Studio City Branch Library
- Sun Valley Branch Library
- Sunalnd-Tujunga Branch Library
- Valley Plaza Branch Library
- Van Nuys Branch Library
- Venice Branch Library
- Vermont Square Branch Library
- Vernon Branch Library
- Watts Branch Library
- Westchester Branch Library
- West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library
- Wilshire Branch Library
- Woodland Hills Branch Library
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.