The Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club that welcomes adolescents and adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities to read, learn, make friends & have fun. Anyone 16 & over can participate, no matter their reading level. Winter/Spring Session begins February 4 and runs through May 13. Meets weekly in-person at the library from 4:00-5:00 pm. This session will be reading from Tom Fish & Jillian Ober's 'Something's Brewing: short stories & plays for everyone'. Multiple meeting dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 2026.

Join us for a multisensory book and storytelling session for neurodivergent children & children with intellectual disabilities who learn best through sensory play. Each fun original story has an educational component and an inclusive message. The storytelling sessions are interactive, with sensory props and storyboards used to engage the young audience with gentle sounds, scent, touch, and sight accompanying the story. The multi-sensory books are enjoyed by children of all abilities, so siblings and friends are welcome too! This program is presented by ReadAbility, a nonprofit organization run by DMV area high school students. For ages 3 and up. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children during this program. Registration is required. Please only register once per family group.

Sensory-Friendly Day invites families to experience Connecticut Science Center in a calmer, more comfortable environment. Through thoughtful environmental adjustments and a supportive atmosphere, we aim to reduce sensory barriers and create space for exploration, comfort, and choice. Features include reduced sound levels, adjusted lighting, quiet spaces for rest, flexible exploration, and supportive staff. Open to individuals with sensory sensitivities, neurodivergent visitors, families seeking a calmer experience, and anyone who prefers a quieter way to explore. Some exhibits may be adjusted or temporarily closed to reduce sound or lighting effects.

Special sensory-friendly science programming for visitors with sensory processing needs

Special sensory-friendly science programming for visitors with sensory processing needs