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Sensitive Santa

For children with sensory or other special needs

2024-12-12 16:30:00 2024-12-12 18:30:00 America/New_York Sensitive Santa Sharon Forks Library - Sharon Forks Meeting Room

Thursday, December 12
4:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-12 16:30:00 2024-12-12 18:30:00 America/New_York Sensitive Santa Sharon Forks Library - Sharon Forks Meeting Room

Sharon Forks Library

Sharon Forks Meeting Room

What is Sensitive Santa?
These special Santa visits are designed specifically for children with sensory or other special needs and their families. We understand how challenging it can be for a child with sensory or other special needs to wait in line, feel overwhelmed with noises, sounds, and smells, and then be rushed to sit on the lap of a person they don’t know very well. The library's Sensitive Santa program offers an alternative to long lines, bright lights, and noisy environments. This program is unique in that it is specifically geared toward children with sensory sensitivities and accommodates children who may need more time with their Santa visit.

To reserve time with Santa:
Families will sign up for a 15-minute Santa session. Register for this program through the website, and Sharon Forks Library staff will contact you via the email provided to schedule your session.

What to expect:

  • Dimmed lights
  • Lowered voices
  • No lines!
  • Children are welcome to bring snacks.
  • We will provide an area for activities and coloring until it’s time to see Santa.
  • One-on-one time with Santa. No rushing, no interruptions.
  • Children will be scheduled for 15-minute sessions. Due to the space and time constraints, we ask that families only take one 15-minute session.
  • The 15-minute session gives the child time to get familiar with Santa and warm up to the idea of sitting on his lap or talking to him, rather than being rushed through the visit. 
  • Santa and his elves will be sensitive about touch and sound with your child, but [;ease let us know if you need a longer time or any special considerations.


A Gentle Reminder:
This program is for children with sensory sensitivities (such as autism) or special needs and their families. Spacing is extremely limited.
Thank you in advance for your consideration!

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