Comfort Counts: Creating Sensory-Friendly Libraries

Course Details

April 1, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

1 Hour Lightning Learning

1 Credit Hour

This course is recommended for any library personnel who wants to build more accessible spaces.

$49

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Create library spaces that are more welcoming, comfortable, and accessible.

Live Session via Zoom:
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 12:00–1:00 PM ET

(Can’t attend live? Recording sent out after the live session.)

Libraries serve communities with a wide range of sensory needs. This one-hour, online lightning learning introduces the foundations of sensory-friendly library design. You will explore small, meaningful changes that can make a big difference for patrons of all ages, including neurodivergent individuals and those with sensory sensitivities.

You will leave this one-hour lightning session with practical ideas for creating more sensory-friendly library environments and a stronger understanding of how accessibility supports everyone.

Live. One Hour. $49.

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Please note: this is a non-refundable ticket purchase.

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Group pricing starts at just 3 learners.

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Course Details

This is an online, 1-hour lightning learning and will include live, expert sessions with facilitated Q&A. You’ll earn one hour of PD credit and a Library Journal certificate of completion.

THIS WILL BE A 1-HOUR LIVE SESSION AND WILL INCLUDE

Guest speaker presentations by leaders in their field. (All sessions are recorded for on-demand access for six months after the course ends.)
Facilitated discussions: Audience participation in Q&A and discussion with guest speakers.

ON-DEMAND ACCESS

You will have access to the recording and additional resources for 6 months after the course ends.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Complete the course and earn 1 professional development credit hour. We provide a certificate that is emailed to you.

ACCESSIBILITY

All guest speaker sessions feature auto captioning and are made available on demand after the initial broadcast. Please email course-support@libraryjournal.com upon registration if you require any special accommodations, and we will make our best efforts to facilitate them.