# Adaptive Experiences for Teens and Adults (Sensory) — Steele Creek Library > Program for families in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area (NC / SC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Tuesdays November 10 and December 8, 2026, 2:30–3:30pm - Dates: Tue, Nov 10; Tue, Dec 8 - Where: Steele Creek Library, 13620 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28273 - Ages: Teens (12–18) and adults, with caregivers - Price: Check official pricing - For kids with sensory or other needs: Sensory-friendly and Adaptive. Adaptive sensory program for teens and adults with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration/processing disorders, neurodiversity and other developmental disabilities; caregivers highly recommended; registration required (valid email, at least 1 day before; cap 8, waitlist); accommodation requests one week ahead at (704) 416-6800 or lfullwood@cmlibrary.org. - Schedule: Tuesdays November 10 and December 8, 2026, 2:30–3:30pm - Organizer: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library - Official page: https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6933348576261f28005da3cb - Last checked: Tue, Oct 27 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/adaptive-experiences-for-teens-and-adults-sensory-steele-creek-library--listing-bc78a8e749d72c0083d18114 ## About A monthly sensory program at the Steele Creek Library for teens and adults with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration or processing disorders, neurodiversity and other developmental disabilities. Library staff lead an interactive hour of books, music and other activities indoors in a library meeting room, and the group is small: the listing caps registrations at eight. The library strongly recommends that each participant's caregiver comes along. Sessions in this window are Tuesday afternoons, November 10 and December 8, 2026, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Register with a valid email address at least one day before; registrants get a reminder email on the day, and a waitlist opens when the session fills. Other accommodations can be requested a week ahead by phone or email. ## Similar picks in Charlotte - [Sensory Storytime and Sensory Room — Steele Creek Library](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/sensory-storytime-and-sensory-room-steele-creek-library--listing-a4b3d2972f95a460f8fd1c73) — Fridays November 20 and December 18, 2026, 10:30–11:30am (doors 10:25am) · Steele Creek Library · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 27. Steele Creek Library pairs a sensory storytime with time in its sensory room. 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