Events
Artists and Autism: Shake the World Art Exhibit Kickoff
When: Tuesday, April 2, from 6-7 p.m.
Where: Leon County Main Library
Audience: All ages
Join us for the opening of our fourth annual Autism Acceptance Month art exhibit, Artists and Autism: Shake the World. Enjoy local art, meet with the artists, and snack on light refreshments.
Autism Acceptance Month Resource Fair
When: Saturday, April 20, from 1-3 p.m.
Where: Leon County Main Library
Audience: All ages
Residents are invited to connect with organizations that provide services and resources for neurodiverse individuals during the third annual Autism Acceptance Month Resource Fair.
Sensory Story Time and Stay & Play
When: Every Friday from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Leon County Main Library
Audience: Youth and adults
Enjoy an inclusive and interactive story time filled with songs, stories, and fun! Stay & Play will include a special sensory craft in celebration of National Autism Acceptance Month.
Exhibits
Artists and Autism: Shake the World Exhibit
When: April 1-30
Where: Leon County Main Library and Virtual
Audience: All ages
The Artists and Autism: Shake the World exhibit features artwork celebrating autism and neurodiversity by talented local artists. This exhibit is hosted in partnership with the FSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) and Arts4All Florida. The exhibit features both a virtual exhibit on the library’s website and an in-person exhibit on the 2nd floor of the Leon County Main Library.
Resources
Neurodiversity adult fiction
Neurodiversity adult non-fiction
Neurodiversity young adult fiction
Neurodiversity junior fiction
Neurodiversity junior non-fiction
Easy books
Attention deficit disorder (ADD)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Autism
Dyslexia
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Youth graphic novels
Graphic novels for adults
Streaming on Kanopy
Checkout DVDs
Partners