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Getting ready for the Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Palm Beach County Library System.

A calm, judgement-free browsing hour for disability and neurodiversity families of all ages, at 15 Palm Beach County Library System branches. Every date, branch and time is on the cards below.

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Sensory supports. A calm browsing hour at 15 library branches.

Hours

Each branch keeps its own hours. All locations are closed on Veterans Day, Thanksgiving (Thu Nov 26 2026), the Family Holiday (Fri Nov 27 2026), the Winter Holiday (Thu Dec 24 2026), Christmas (Fri Dec 25 2026) and New Year's Day (Fri Jan 1 2027). They close early at 5 pm on Wed Nov 25 2026 and on New Year's Eve (Thu Dec 31 2026).

The hour moves between 15 branches; each date card gives the branch and its address. Main Library: 3650 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33406.

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Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Hagen Ranch Road Branch, 9 to 10:30 am. Hagen Ranch Road Branch, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 894-7500.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Glades Road Branch, 10 to 11 am. Glades Road Branch, 20701 95th Avenue South, Boca Raton, FL 33434. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 482-4554.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Lantana Road Branch, 11 am to 12 pm. Lantana Road Branch, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth, FL 33462. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. From 11 to 11:45 am the same hour has SFBH: Quiet Coloring in the branch's Meeting Room: coloring and quiet company in a sensory-friendly environment, materials provided or bring your own. The library lists it for adults and teens, and it needs registration. The branch's regular Sunday hours start at 12 pm, but this hour starts at 11 am: call the branch before you go. Branch phone: (561) 304-4500.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the West Boca Branch, 3 to 4 pm. West Boca Branch, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton, FL 33498. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. The same hour has a Decorative Fall Magnets craft (fall images with magnets and small wooden clothes pins), designed with support for members with disabilities; all are welcome. Branch phone: (561) 470-1600.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Clarence E. Anthony Branch, 9 to 10 am. Clarence E. Anthony Branch, 375 SW 2nd Avenue, South Bay, FL 33493. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 992-8393.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Jupiter Branch, 9 to 10 am. Jupiter Branch, 705 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 744-2301.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Loula V. York Branch - Pahokee, 9 to 10 am. Loula V. York Branch - Pahokee, 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee, FL 33476. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 924-5928.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Belle Glade Branch, 9 to 10 am. Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 996-3453.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Gardens Branch, 10 to 11 am. Gardens Branch, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 626-6133.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the West Boynton Branch, 10 to 11 am. West Boynton Branch, 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33437. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 734-5556.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Main Library, 12 to 1 pm. Main Library, 3650 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 233-2600.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Tequesta Branch, 10 to 11 am. Tequesta Branch, 461 Old Dixie Highway North, Tequesta, FL 33469. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 746-5970.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Hagen Ranch Road Branch, 9 to 10:30 am. Hagen Ranch Road Branch, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 894-7500.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Glades Road Branch, 10 to 11 am. Glades Road Branch, 20701 95th Avenue South, Boca Raton, FL 33434. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 482-4554.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Wellington Branch, 11 am to 12 pm. Wellington Branch, 1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington, FL 33414. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Sensory Friendly Playtime runs during the hour: inclusive play with sensory-sensitivity focused activities, games and crafts. The branch's regular Sunday hours start at 12 pm, but this hour starts at 11 am: call the branch before you go. Branch phone: (561) 790-6070.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Canyon Branch, 12 to 1 pm. Canyon Branch, 8915 Senator Joe Abruzzo Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33472. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 903-3700.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Okeechobee Boulevard Branch, 12 to 1 pm. Okeechobee Boulevard Branch, 5689 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33417. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 233-1880.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the West Boca Branch, 3 to 4 pm. West Boca Branch, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton, FL 33498. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. The same hour has Holiday Bingo, with traditional and alternative BINGO games (registration for the bingo opens 12 am Dec 2 2026, 20 seats). Branch phone: (561) 470-1600.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Lantana Road Branch, 11 am to 12 pm. Lantana Road Branch, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth, FL 33462. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. From 11 to 11:45 am the same hour has SFBH: Ornament Making in the branch's Meeting Room: make two simple ornaments, one to keep and one for the community trees in the lobby. The library lists it for adults; registration opens 12 am Dec 6 2026, 12 seats. The branch's regular Sunday hours start at 12 pm, but this hour starts at 11 am: call the branch before you go. Branch phone: (561) 304-4500.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Clarence E. Anthony Branch, 9 to 10 am. Clarence E. Anthony Branch, 375 SW 2nd Avenue, South Bay, FL 33493. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 992-8393.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Jupiter Branch, 9 to 10 am. Jupiter Branch, 705 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 744-2301.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Loula V. York Branch - Pahokee, 9 to 10 am. Loula V. York Branch - Pahokee, 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee, FL 33476. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 924-5928.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Belle Glade Branch, 9 to 10 am. Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 996-3453.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Gardens Branch, 10 to 11 am. Gardens Branch, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 626-6133.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Main Library, 12 to 1 pm. Main Library, 3650 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 233-2600.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the West Boynton Branch, 10 to 11 am. West Boynton Branch, 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33437. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 734-5556.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Hagen Ranch Road Branch, 9 to 10:30 am. Hagen Ranch Road Branch, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 894-7500.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Glades Road Branch, 10 to 11 am. Glades Road Branch, 20701 95th Avenue South, Boca Raton, FL 33434. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 482-4554.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Wellington Branch, 11 am to 12 pm. Wellington Branch, 1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington, FL 33414. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Sensory Friendly Playtime runs during the hour: inclusive play with sensory-sensitivity focused activities, games and crafts. The branch's regular Sunday hours start at 12 pm, but this hour starts at 11 am: call the branch before you go. Branch phone: (561) 790-6070.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Canyon Branch, 12 to 1 pm. Canyon Branch, 8915 Senator Joe Abruzzo Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33472. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 903-3700.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Tequesta Branch, 10 to 11 am. Tequesta Branch, 461 Old Dixie Highway North, Tequesta, FL 33469. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 746-5970.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Lantana Road Branch, 11 am to 12 pm. Lantana Road Branch, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth, FL 33462. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. The branch's regular Sunday hours start at 12 pm, but this hour starts at 11 am: call the branch before you go. Branch phone: (561) 304-4500.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Clarence E. Anthony Branch, 9 to 10 am. Clarence E. Anthony Branch, 375 SW 2nd Avenue, South Bay, FL 33493. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 992-8393.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Jupiter Branch, 9 to 10 am. Jupiter Branch, 705 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 744-2301.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Loula V. York Branch - Pahokee, 9 to 10 am. Loula V. York Branch - Pahokee, 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee, FL 33476. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 924-5928.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Belle Glade Branch, 9 to 10 am. Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 996-3453.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Gardens Branch, 10 to 11 am. Gardens Branch, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 626-6133.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the West Boynton Branch, 10 to 11 am. West Boynton Branch, 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33437. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 734-5556.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Tequesta Branch, 10 to 11 am. Tequesta Branch, 461 Old Dixie Highway North, Tequesta, FL 33469. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 746-5970.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Hagen Ranch Road Branch, 9 to 10:30 am. Hagen Ranch Road Branch, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 894-7500.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Glades Road Branch, 10 to 11 am. Glades Road Branch, 20701 95th Avenue South, Boca Raton, FL 33434. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 482-4554.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Wellington Branch, 11 am to 12 pm. Wellington Branch, 1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington, FL 33414. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. The branch's regular Sunday hours start at 12 pm, but this hour starts at 11 am: call the branch before you go. Branch phone: (561) 790-6070.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Canyon Branch, 12 to 1 pm. Canyon Branch, 8915 Senator Joe Abruzzo Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33472. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 903-3700.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Lantana Road Branch, 11 am to 12 pm. Lantana Road Branch, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth, FL 33462. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. The branch's regular Sunday hours start at 12 pm, but this hour starts at 11 am: call the branch before you go. Branch phone: (561) 304-4500.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Clarence E. Anthony Branch, 9 to 10 am. Clarence E. Anthony Branch, 375 SW 2nd Avenue, South Bay, FL 33493. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 992-8393.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Jupiter Branch, 9 to 10 am. Jupiter Branch, 705 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 744-2301.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Loula V. York Branch - Pahokee, 9 to 10 am. Loula V. York Branch - Pahokee, 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee, FL 33476. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 924-5928.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Belle Glade Branch, 9 to 10 am. Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 996-3453.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Gardens Branch, 10 to 11 am. Gardens Branch, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 626-6133.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the West Boynton Branch, 10 to 11 am. West Boynton Branch, 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33437. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 734-5556.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Tequesta Branch, 10 to 11 am. Tequesta Branch, 461 Old Dixie Highway North, Tequesta, FL 33469. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 746-5970.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Hagen Ranch Road Branch, 9 to 10:30 am. Hagen Ranch Road Branch, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 894-7500.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Glades Road Branch, 10 to 11 am. Glades Road Branch, 20701 95th Avenue South, Boca Raton, FL 33434. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 482-4554.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Wellington Branch, 11 am to 12 pm. Wellington Branch, 1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington, FL 33414. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. The branch's regular Sunday hours start at 12 pm, but this hour starts at 11 am: call the branch before you go. Branch phone: (561) 790-6070.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Canyon Branch, 12 to 1 pm. Canyon Branch, 8915 Senator Joe Abruzzo Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33472. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 903-3700.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Lantana Road Branch, 11 am to 12 pm. Lantana Road Branch, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth, FL 33462. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. The branch's regular Sunday hours start at 12 pm, but this hour starts at 11 am: call the branch before you go. Branch phone: (561) 304-4500.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Clarence E. Anthony Branch, 9 to 10 am. Clarence E. Anthony Branch, 375 SW 2nd Avenue, South Bay, FL 33493. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 992-8393.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Jupiter Branch, 9 to 10 am. Jupiter Branch, 705 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 744-2301.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Loula V. York Branch - Pahokee, 9 to 10 am. Loula V. York Branch - Pahokee, 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee, FL 33476. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 924-5928.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Belle Glade Branch, 9 to 10 am. Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 996-3453.Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour at the Gardens Branch, 10 to 11 am. Gardens Branch, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. For people with sensory sensitivities, of all ages: use the library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment. Branch phone: (561) 626-6133.

The browsing hour, in the library's words

“The library is designating an hour at locations throughout the County to provide an opportunity for disability & neurodiversity families to browse the Library in a calm, judgement-free environment.”

“Opportunities include using the computer, getting a Library card and receiving assistance from staff to find exactly what you're looking for!”

“People with sensory sensitivities can enjoy the use of the Library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment.” pbclibrary.bibliocommons.com (event listing)

  • The library invites individuals of all ages and abilities to the hour.
  • Questions about activities and services for people with disabilities go to dn-advocates@pbclibrary.org.
  • Some dates add something in the same hour: a fall magnet craft and Holiday Bingo at West Boca, Sensory Friendly Playtime at Wellington, and Quiet Coloring and Ornament Making at Lantana Road. The bingo, the coloring and the ornaments have their own registration. The date cards say which.
  • The library also runs other sensory programs, such as sensory storytimes and playtimes, on its events calendar; search the calendar for “sensory”.

In their own words: pbclibrary.org. Checked Wed, Nov 11, 2026. Something wrong or out of date? Tell us · How we check

Three things to know

  1. A calm, judgement-free browsing hour at 15 branches across Palm Beach County, on the dates below.
  2. Use a computer, get a library card or get help from staff to find what you want.
  3. For individuals of all ages and abilities.

Visual schedule

Library Browsing Hour

  • Drive to the library
  • Park the car
  • Go in the library
  • Read a book
  • Walk to the car
  • All done
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Ask before you go

  • what changes during the hour, such as lights, sound or announcements
Call 561-233-2600
More about Palm Beach County Library System
  • Branch phones: Belle Glade Branch (561) 996-3453; Canyon Branch (561) 903-3700; Clarence E. Anthony Branch (561) 992-8393; Gardens Branch (561) 626-6133; Glades Road Branch (561) 482-4554; Hagen Ranch Road Branch (561) 894-7500; Jupiter Branch (561) 744-2301; Lantana Road Branch (561) 304-4500; Loula V. York Branch - Pahokee (561) 924-5928; Main Library (561) 233-2600; Okeechobee Boulevard Branch (561) 233-1880; Tequesta Branch (561) 746-5970; Wellington Branch (561) 790-6070; West Boca Branch (561) 470-1600; West Boynton Branch (561) 734-5556.
  • Every branch's address and weekly hours are on the library's locations page.
Email
dn-advocates@pbclibrary.org Disability and neurodiversity questions

Source: pbclibrary.org

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