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Getting ready for Sensory Friendly Storytime at Anoka County Library.

A Friday morning storytime at Northtown Library in Blaine for children birth to kindergarten, with books, songs and sensory activities, plus a sensory kit with kid and adult noise-cancelling headphones at every Anoka County library.

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Sensory supports. Sensory Friendly Storytime and sensory kits.

Hours

Northtown Library: Monday and Thursday, 11 am to 7 pm; Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 am to 6 pm; Friday and Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday, noon to 4 pm. Storytime is 10:15 to 11 am on the Fridays below.

711 County Rd. 10 NE, Blaine, MN 55434

Sensory Friendly Storytime at Northtown Library (Anoka County Library), 10:15 am to 11 am. Interactive books, singing and music, with some sensory activities, for children birth to kindergarten. Northtown Meeting Room.Sensory Friendly Storytime at Northtown Library (Anoka County Library), 10:15 am to 11 am. Interactive books, singing and music, with some sensory activities, for children birth to kindergarten. Northtown Meeting Room.Sensory Friendly Storytime at Northtown Library (Anoka County Library), 10:15 am to 11 am. Interactive books, singing and music, with some sensory activities, for children birth to kindergarten. Northtown Meeting Room.Sensory Friendly Storytime at Northtown Library (Anoka County Library), 10:15 am to 11 am. Interactive books, singing and music, with some sensory activities, for children birth to kindergarten. Northtown Meeting Room.

Sensory help, in the library's words

“Sensory Friendly Storytime features interactive books, singing, and music and will incorporate some sensory activities.”

“This program welcomes children of all abilities to create an inclusive environment.”

“Each Anoka County library has a sensory kit available for use.” anokacountymn.gov

  • The sensory kit has adult and kid noise-cancelling headphones, fidget spinners, a visual timer, a seat cushion with a pump, communication cards and liquid tile. Ask at the service desk.
  • For storytimes after Dec 18, check the library's events calendar after mid-December.
  • Need another accommodation? Call Northtown at least two weeks before the storytime.

In their own words: anokacounty.libcal.com. Checked Mon, Nov 2, 2026. Something changed? Tell us

Three things to know

  1. Sensory Friendly Storytime on Friday mornings at Northtown Library, for children birth to kindergarten.
  2. A sensory kit with kid and adult noise-cancelling headphones at every Anoka County library.
  3. Talk with the presenter beforehand about anything your kid needs.

Visual schedule

Library Storytime

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

  • whether storytime costs anything or needs a sign-up
  • what changes in light or sound during storytime
  • a quiet room
  • whether the sensory kit can go home with you
  • parking
  • holiday closures
Call 763-324-1510
More about Anoka County Library, Northtown Library
  • Hearing loop devices can be used during programs at Northtown.
  • Wheelchairs are available at Northtown.
  • Questions: Northtown Library, 763-324-1510. Accessibility questions: 763-324-1531.
Call
763-324-1510 Northtown Library763-324-1531 Accessibility questions

Source: anokacounty.libcal.com