Inclusive Services at BPL provides unique programs for children and teens with and without disabilities. Fostering an inclusive environment, we open our doors to children and teens with and without disabilities their peers, parents, caregivers, and educators. Scroll down to see upcoming programs!
April is Autism Acceptance Month. Check out our lists of picture books, fiction and non-fiction books for school-aged children, fiction and non-fiction books for teens, and adult non-fiction. We also have a list of memoirs by autistic people, for a range of ages.
Upcoming Events
Anime Crew: Shoujo
Designed for neurodivergent femme-identifying youth ages 9-12, Anime Crew: Shoujo is open to anyone interested in learning more about shoujo anime, a type of anime. Explore various types of old and new shoujo anime and their heroines! Learn how to design characters and storyboards & create…
Arts and Crafts with KEEN
Join an adaptive arts and crafts session sponsored by KEEN!
Youth with disabilities and volunteers come together for individualized projects. Projects can range from coloring by numbers, friendship bracelets, and pom-pom, feather, or sticker masterpieces… whatever materials are…
Read and Play
Hear stories, make friends and play at our inclusive story time. For children birth to age 5 with and without disabilities.
ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.
Anime Crew: Shoujo
Designed for neurodivergent femme-identifying youth ages 9-12, Anime Crew is open to anyone interested in learning more about shoujo anime, a type of anime.
• Explore various types of old and new shoujo anime and their heroines! Learn how to design characters and…
After School Stories
Come and hear stories, sing songs, and make something fun! For children 6-12 years old with and without disabilities. Group size limited to 12. A parent or caregiver must accompany children. ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.
When I'm Gone, Then What?: Future Planning Workshop for Parents of People with Disabilities
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a crystal ball to see what your adult child’s future will look like once you are no longer here?
Sadly, that isn’t possible, so we must plan, research, link with organizations that can help, and deal with the stress in a positive and proactive way. This…
Toddler Time
This is a program for walking toddlers. Lapsit storytime for infants who are not yet walking should attend Babies and Books on Thursdays!
Join us for storytime! We will be singing songs, learning rhymes, and reading books together.
*Tickets are required and will be…
Read and Play
Hear stories, make friends and play at our inclusive story time. For children birth to age 5 with and without disabilities.
ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.
After School Stories
Come and hear stories, sing songs, make something fun, and work in the garden! For children 6-12 years old with and without disabilities. Group size limited to 12. A parent or caregiver must accompany children. ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.
Read and Play
Hear stories, make friends and play at our inclusive story time. For children birth to age 5 with and without disabilities.
ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.
Staff Picks
- Women's History Month
- Picture Books for DD Awareness Month
- School-Age Books for DD Awareness Month
- YA Books for DD Awareness Month
