Funding provided by the Canada Post Community Foundation
Milton Public Library (MPL) has received a grant from the Canada Post Community Foundation to expand its programming and services for neurodiverse children.
The funding will allow MPL to offer more sensory-friendly story times across all three branches and to introduce a dedicated sensory-friendly drop-in space at the Main Library. Both initiatives are designed to create welcoming, inclusive spaces where children of all abilities can play, learn, and connect.
“Milton is one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most diverse communities, and this support helps us better serve families in our town,” said Sarah Douglas-Murray, CEO and Chief Librarian of MPL. “We’ve heard directly from families that more programs are needed for children with sensory sensitivities, and this project is a meaningful step toward filling that gap.”
Unlike traditional story times, sensory-friendly sessions provide an interactive and engaging experience for children with autism or sensory processing challenges, allowing movement, hands-on activities, and access to calming materials. The new sensory drop-in space will offer a stress-free environment that encourages relaxation and wellbeing.
These initiatives align with MPL’s community-led approach to programming, highlighted in its draft Master Plan, which emphasizes building partnerships and responding to the evolving needs of the community.
