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Getting ready for SNAP Storytime at Arlington Public Library's Southeast Branch Library.

A non-traditional sensory storytime for neurodivergent kids ages 2 to 5 and their families, with dim lights, a calm environment, a visual schedule, stories, songs and sensory toys if needed. Registration is required and limited to 10 families.

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Sensory supports. SNAP Storytime, dim lights, visual schedule.

Hours

Library: Monday to Thursday 10 am to 8 pm, Friday and Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, closed Sunday. SNAP Storytime: Tuesdays, 9:30 to 10:00 am, on the dates below; register ahead.

900 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, TX 76018

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SNAP Storytime at Arlington Public Library's Southeast Branch Library, 9:30 to 10:00 am. For ages 2 to 5, physically and developmentally, in the Southeast Branch Community Room: dim lights, a calm environment, a visual schedule, a story and singing. Registration required, limited to 10 families.SNAP Storytime at Arlington Public Library's Southeast Branch Library, 9:30 to 10:00 am. For ages 2 to 5, physically and developmentally, in the Southeast Branch Community Room: dim lights, a calm environment, a visual schedule, a story and singing. Registration required, limited to 10 families. Registration opens at 9:30 am on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.SNAP Dance Party at Arlington Public Library's Southeast Branch Library, 3:30 to 4:15 pm. A sensory-friendly dance and movement program with dimmed lighting, reduced noise and smaller groups, in the Southeast Branch Community Room. Designed for ages 3 to 6, physically and developmentally, but all ages are welcome. Registration required, limited to 10 families.SNAP Storytime at Arlington Public Library's Southeast Branch Library, 9:30 to 10:00 am. For ages 2 to 5, physically and developmentally, in the Southeast Branch Community Room: dim lights, a calm environment, a visual schedule, a story and singing. Registration required, limited to 10 families. Registration opens at 9:30 am on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.SNAP Storytime at Arlington Public Library's Southeast Branch Library, 9:30 to 10:00 am. For ages 2 to 5, physically and developmentally, in the Southeast Branch Community Room: dim lights, a calm environment, a visual schedule, a story and singing. Registration required, limited to 10 families. Registration opens at 9:30 am on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.

Sensory help, in the library's words

“This program includes a structured storytime with a visual schedule, including reading a story and singing, along with various activities, such as art crafts with guided instructions.”

“Sensory toys and calm activities will be provided if needed.”

“Families are also welcome to browse through selected books at their own pace.”

  • It's scheduled 9:30 to 10:00 am and described as a 30 to 45 minute program.
  • The Kindness Room at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library (100 S. Center St.) is a sensory friendly quiet reading space, with a couch and floor cushions, a color changing light table, sensory toys and window decals for privacy.
  • SNAP stands for Supporting Neurodivergent Access to Programming. The library also runs SNAP Sensory Art for ages 5 to 10, with advanced registration required.

In their own words: arlingtontx.libcal.com. Checked Wed, Nov 4, 2026. Something wrong or out of date? Tell us · How we check

Three things to know

  1. Tuesdays, 9:30 to 10:00 am, in the Southeast Branch Community Room.
  2. Dim lights, a calm environment, a visual schedule, stories and songs, and sensory toys if needed.
  3. Registration required, limited to 10 families; each date below says when its registration opens.

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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More about Southeast Branch Library
  • Questions: call (817) 459-6900 or email LIBYouthServices@arlingtontx.gov.
  • All Arlington Public Library branches have free public parking with ADA parking.
  • George W. Hawkes Downtown Library hours: Monday to Thursday 9 am to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday 9 am to 6 pm, Sunday 2 to 6 pm. Downtown parking includes back-in ADA parking along Center Street, the first level of the 101 Center Street parking garage, the west lot of City Hall at Abram Street and Pecan Street, the Front Street lot, two-hour spaces on Main Street and street parking.
  • Library locations have modified hours on November 26 and 27, December 24 and 25, 2026, and January 1, 2027.
Email
LIBYouthServices@arlingtontx.gov SNAP questions

Source: arlingtontx.libcal.com