We have exciting news to share! Tilton Library is proud to be chosen to be part of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities.
The competitive award comes with a $10,000 grant that will help us create a new sensory room for neurodivergent youth in our community, as part of the library expansion project.
July 2025 Update: Over the past few months we’ve met with community members, students, and professionals. These conversations focused on creating an accessible space for neurodivergent youth. Almost everyone we spoke with agreed that a calming sensory room in a public library would be very beneficial to the community. Using their input we are finalizing a purchase order for sensory equipment. When that is finished, the updated plans and interim report will be submitted for approval. Then the equipment will be purchased, shipped to the new library building, and installed in the sensory room. Stay tuned for pictures!
August 2025 Update: Sensory Equipment has been ordered from Fun & Function!
January 2026 Update: The Sensory Room is complete! The room is part of the new children’s room and open to the public during the library’s open hours. It can be used by children of all ages and their caregivers.
Posted Guidelines
1) Up to 5 people total can be in the Sensory Room at one time, or one family
2) It cannot be reserved ahead of time
3) Patrons can use the room for 30 minutes, longer if no one is waiting
4) Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times
5) We ask that you keep all sensory items in the room and clean up before you leave
6) We encourage you to leave food or drinks outside the space
7) The room can not be used for professional therapy