Resources @ KCLS
- Titles for Families of Children with Special NeedsSearch the KCLS catalog for books, movies and other resources available to families of children with special needs.
- Story TimesFind a story time in your local library. Type "Special Needs" in the keyword box.
- Tell Me A StoryA story time companion for parents and caregivers.
- Health and Medicine DatabasesArticles, reviews and advice on medicine and health from books, magazines, newspapers, and reference sources.
- Library Accessibility & ResourcesDiscover the collections and services your library has to assist those with special needs.
- Ask a LibrarianCan't find what you need? Ask a librarian!
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Story Times for Families of Children with Special Needs:
* Once Upon a Saturday
North Bend Library
115 E. 4th, North Bend, WA 98045
(425) 888-0554
Saturdays, 10 am: February 18, March 17, April 14 and May 12
(Library opens at 9:30 am for participating families.)
Please join us for stories, songs and activities designed for children with special needs and their families. This program targets developmental ages 3 to 6, although children of all ages and abilities are welcome with an adult caregiver.
* Move and Groove Story Time for Toddlers
4804 Tolt Avenue, Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 333-4398
Wednesdays, 10:30 am
For any age, but especially geared toward toddlers and special needs children who need to move. Explore the world with books, songs, sign language and the alphabet all while enjoying lots of creative movement and music! Perfect for any child who can't sit still. A parent, grandparent or adult must attend and participate with the children.
* Super Saturdays: Story Time for Children with Special Needs
21844 SE 248TH Street, Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 432-4620
Saturdays, 9:30am: February 11, March 10, April 7 & May 5, 2012
Please join us once a month for stories, music and activities designed for children with special needs and their families. This program targets develomental ages 3 to 6, although children of all ages are welcome with an adult. The side door of the library will open at 9:20am for participating families. Please call and ask for a Children's Librarian if you have question, 425.432.4620.
* Fantastic Fridays: Story Time for Children with Special Needs
308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-2459
Fridays, 10:00am: February 24, March 30
Please join us monthly for stories, music and activities designed for children with special needs and their families.This program targets ages 3 to 6 and children of that developmental age. Please call Patricia if you have any questions or comments about this Story Time, 425.822.2459.
(Type "special needs" into the keyword box.)
Agencies & Websites That Can Help
- Early Intervention / Birth to Three ProgramsFind an early intervention program in your area.
- Thrive By Five: Early Learning and Children with Special Needs On this Learning for Life episode, we talk with Dr. Bette Hyde, director of the state Department of Early Learning, about the supports available to children with special needs.
- Foundation for Early LearningThe Early Learning Public Library Partnership strengthens the ability of public libraries to fully participate in the advancement of early learning in Washington State.

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