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At the Library Social Story, Parts 1-2

Overview

These social stories were created to describe the various aspects of the library to individuals with autism.

Part 1: What is the Library?

A red library building.

We are going to the library.

A boy crouching down and looking at a bookshelf.

The library is a place where I can look at, read, or borrow books.

A book placing a book inside a bin that is labeled

This is also where I return books I borrowed. It is important to return books so that other people can use them.

A magazine, music notes, and two kids watching something on a TV.

They also have magazines, videos, and music.

A calendar with a date circled. There is a red closed sign on that date.

My library may be closed on holidays and at other times.

A man talking on the phone with his other hand out.

I can call my library to find out if they are open.

A boy sitting at a desk and looking at a computer screen.

There are many things to do at the library. I can use the computer.

A girl pointing at her watch and saying

When I use the library’s computer, it is on a timer. When my time runs out, I may need to let someone else use it.

A smartphone and an iPad.

I can also bring my phone, iPad, or other devices to the library to use there.

Two children sitting on the ground and reading books. There is a bookshelf behind them.

There may be a children’s room at my library.

Two boys playing a board game together. There is a shelf behind them.

Sometimes, there are games and toys that I can play with in the children's room.

Two boys playing with a toy car, while another boy puts a book back on a shelf behind them.

I may have to share games and toys and let someone else use them.

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Part 2: Finding What I Need at the Library

Three people sitting at a table at a library.

At the library, people are reading and working quietly.

A woman with her finger on her lips to quiet someone down.

I will try to be quiet when I talk at the library.

A woman asking a librarian,

I can ask the librarian if I can use a quiet space if I need a break.

A woman holding a list of rules and pointing to them with a stick.

The library has rules. I can ask library staff if I am unsure about the rules.

A girl checking out books at a library. The librarian is saying,

Sometimes I might not be allowed to do things I want to do, such as borrow too many books or videos.

A man standing near a bookshelf at a library.

There are many books at the library. I may need help finding what I want.

A woman wearing a hijab is typing on the computer.

To find a book, I can type its name on the computer. The computer will tell me where to find the book.

A person putting two books back onto a shelf.

I can also look for books on the bookshelves.

A woman asking a librarian,

I can ask library staff for help finding a book.

A computer with the words

Sometimes I can find books by author or subject.

A librarian saying,

The book I want may not be available at the library.

A girl asking,

I can ask library staff when it will be back at the library so I can borrow it another time.

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Part 1 What is the Library pdf Download file: Part 1
Part 2 Finding What I Need at the Library pdf Download file: Part 2

This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.