Sensory Calming Room
Our sensory calming room offers a quiet respite removed from the rest of the library. With open access during public hours, this room is available whenever you need a space to take a breath. It features calming equipment and furniture to create a quiet environment for a variety of sensory needs.
Special features at Sensory Calming Room
Music iPad with stereo speaker
SNAP projector with projection wheels
Aromatherapy diffuser and oil scents
Bubble wall
Various weighted lap pads and stuffed animals
Armchair
Giant bean bag
Softplay Cozy Cave
Bubble mirror
Fiber optic cable wall sconce
Handheld massager
Various textured fidgets
More about the Sensory Calming Room
Policy
Please be sure to check out our sensory room policy for library rules and procedures.
The Sensory Calming Room was purchased and supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the federal Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (IMLS grant number LS-00-19-0034-19).
Manager
Sarah Alverson
Email: salverson@dconc.gov
Sarah is the Community Engagement Administrator for Durham County Library, with a background as a Children’s Librarian at Stanford L. Warren Library. Sarah graduated from North Carolina Central University in 2008 with a master’s degree in library science and began work at Durham County Library in 2012.
Pronouns: she/her