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Getting ready for a sensory-friendly Santa visit at Douglas County Libraries.

A holiday story, an activity and a sensory-friendly visit with Santa at two Douglas County library branches in December, made for neurodiverse kids and their families, with smaller crowds and a slower pace. Register ahead with a short form.

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Sensory supports. Sensory-friendly Santa, register first.

Hours

Two December visits, one at each branch; see the dates below. Register first with the library's form.

Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 S Ridgeline Blvd, Littleton 80129, and Castle Rock Library, 100 S Wilcox St, Castle Rock 80104

Sensory-friendly Santa at Highlands Ranch Library, 4:00 to 6:00 pm. A holiday story, an activity and a sensory-friendly visit with Santa, in Kids Corner at Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 S Ridgeline Blvd, Littleton. Register first with the library's form.Sensory-friendly Santa at Castle Rock Library, 4:30 to 5:30 pm. In Kids Corner at Castle Rock Library, 100 S Wilcox St, Castle Rock. Register first with the library's form.

What's different, in the library's words

“Enjoy a holiday story, fun activity, and a special sensory-friendly visit with Santa.”

“The event is designed for neurodiverse children and their families who may benefit from a quieter, more relaxed holiday experience with smaller crowds and a slower pace.”

  • The library's online form asks for your name, email and phone, plus the names and ages of the children coming; a library card number is optional. It has a box for questions, a good place to mention anything your kid needs.
  • Highlands Ranch Library also has the Healthy Critters Vet Clinic play area for kids, if your kid wants to play before or after.

In their own words: go.dcl.org. Checked Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Something changed? Tell us

Three things to know

  1. Made for neurodiverse kids and their families, with smaller crowds and a slower pace.
  2. Each visit has a holiday story and an activity before Santa, in the branch's Kids Corner.
  3. Register first with the library's form.

Visual schedule

Library Santa Visit

  • Drive to the library
  • Park the car
  • Holiday story
  • Visit Santa
  • Bathroom
  • Walk to the car
  • Go home
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Ask before you go

  • a price
  • how long the Santa part is, or how many families come at once
  • whether there are photos
  • what the activity is
  • the lights and music in the room
  • a quiet room for breaks
  • whether you come at a set time or any time during the visit hours
Call 303-791-7323
More about Douglas County Libraries: sensory-friendly Santa (Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock)
  • Highlands Ranch Library: 9292 S Ridgeline Blvd, Littleton 80129.
  • Castle Rock Library: 100 S Wilcox St, Castle Rock 80104.

Source: go.dcl.org