OLA Events

Did you miss out on a popular in-person presentation at OLA Super Conference 2026? In the Super Conference Callback series, OLA invites a curated selection of presenters to replicate or reimagine their in-person conference session in the form of a webinar as part of its summer programming. We hope that the sessions provided will improve accessibility for those who were unable to attend or for whom in-person conference is not a good fit. Tune in live to a virtual session on its scheduled date, or sign up for on-demand access (available until August 31st, 2026)! View all offerings of this program here.

In this session:

With increasing awareness of neurodiversity, public libraries are intentionally designing library programs and services to support a wide range of sensory needs. In this session you will learn about some of the tools, principles, and approaches the Edmonton Public Library has implemented to make the library more accessible and welcoming for families with neurodivergent children. You will also have the opportunity to share ideas with colleagues and learn what other libraries have tried and what has worked (or hasn’t). Whether you have been running a Sensory Storytime for many years or are just starting to think about how you can support a particular family, join us as we share practical suggestions you can explore or implement to make visiting the library a more positive experience for all. Although the focus will be on young children, many of the ideas discussed can be applied to services for other ages.