Getting ready forSensory Backpacks at Glendale Public Library.
Sensory Backpacks for neurodivergent people and anyone who may feel overwhelmed or stressed by their surroundings: ask for one if you or your child is feeling overwhelmed, use it in the library, and return it before you leave.
Sensory supports. Sensory Backpacks to use in the library.
Hours
All locations: Monday 10 am to 8 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 10 am to 4 pm, Thursday 10 am to 8 pm, Friday 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 1 to 5 pm. Closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 2026; Thursday, December 24, 2026; Friday, December 25, 2026; Friday, January 1, 2027; and Monday, January 18, 2027.
Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85308. Heroes Regional Park Library, 6075 N. 83rd Ave., Glendale, AZ 85303. Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St., Glendale, AZ 85302. Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301 (the building is closed for repairs; its events for all ages are at the nearby Civic Center Annex, 5752 W. Glenn Dr.).
“Sensory Backpacks are designed for neurodivergent people and anyone who may feel overwhelmed or stressed by their surroundings.”
“If you or your child is feeling overwhelmed, please ask for a Sensory Backpack.”
“Sensory Backpacks are for in-library use only, and must be returned before leaving the building.”
To see what's inside, open the library's Sensory Backpacks flyer, linked as an image of the contents on the Activity Backpacks & Kits page.
Velma Teague Library: “While the Velma Teague Library building is closed for repairs, our great events for all ages are still taking place at the nearby Civic Center Annex (5752 W. Glenn Dr.), right in the heart of downtown.” Due to HVAC repairs, use the west side Annex entrance.
