# Sensory Playtime for Neurodivergent Kids 5 and Under — Oakley Library > Event for families in the San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Sat, Nov 28 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM - Where: Contra Costa County Library – Oakley Library, 1050 Neroly Road, Oakley, CA 94561 - Ages: Designed for neurodivergent children 5 and under; all ages and abilities welcome - Price: Check official pricing - For kids with sensory or other needs: Adaptive. Sensory-friendly session designed for neurodivergent children 5 and under: sensory play stations and a calm reading area for breaks. Registration required for children only (cap 10, opens a month ahead, waitlist when full). - Organizer: Contra Costa County Library – Oakley Library (funded by Friends of the Oakley Library) - Official page: https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/693b45f81e64afd01e4e9b15 - 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/san-francisco/activities/sensory-playtime-for-neurodivergent-kids-5-and-under-oakley-library--listing-2cef45352aafb00832b7edb1 ## About Oakley Library holds a monthly Sensory Playtime on Saturday mornings designed for neurodivergent children aged five and under, though children of all ages and abilities are welcome to join. For an hour, children move between sensory stations set up with toys, bins, mats and other hands-on materials, then make a sensory craft to take home. A calm reading area is set aside for anyone who needs a break from the noise and excitement. The remaining sessions this season are on November 28 and December 26, both from 10 to 11 AM; the October 31 session is already full. Spaces are limited to ten children, so families register each child in advance through the library's events page (adults do not need to register), with a waitlist when it fills. 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