{"id":398,"date":"2016-05-13T11:28:13","date_gmt":"2016-05-13T10:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/monaghan.ie\/library\/?p=398"},"modified":"2017-03-02T15:12:26","modified_gmt":"2017-03-02T15:12:26","slug":"autism-friendly-initiative-monaghan-county-libraries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monaghan.ie\/library\/autism-friendly-initiative-monaghan-county-libraries\/","title":{"rendered":"Autism Friendly Initiative @ Monaghan County Libraries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-399 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/monaghan.ie\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2016\/12\/AutismFriendly.png\" alt=\"autismfriendly\" width=\"200\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monaghan.ie\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2016\/12\/AutismFriendly.png 200w, https:\/\/monaghan.ie\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2016\/12\/AutismFriendly-160x192.png 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Monaghan County Library Services aim to provide access to all members of our Community. However, we realise that the hustle and bustle of the modern library is not a comfortable environment for everybody, in fact it can be a little overwhelming for people with autism or sensory issues.<\/p>\n<p>All of our Branch Libraries are now offering the opportunity to avail of a quiet, private visit. We can ensure bright lights are switched off and background noise is kept to a minimum.<\/p>\n<p>People with sensory issues &amp; Families that include a Child who has Autism are welcome to book a private visit before the Library opens to the Public. Visits must be booked in advance and times will be subject to individual Branch Library opening hours.<\/p>\n<p>Please can contact your local branch Library to arrange a visit:<\/p>\n<p>Ballybay Library: <a href=\"mailto:ballybaylibrary@monaghancoco.ie\">ballybaylibrary@monaghancoco.ie<\/a> or phone 042 9741256<\/p>\n<p>Castleblayney Library: <a href=\"mailto:castleblayneylibrary@monaghancoco.ie\">castleblayneylibrary@monaghancoco.ie<\/a> or phone 042 9740281<\/p>\n<p>Carrickmacross Library: <a href=\"mailto:carrickmacrosslibrary@monaghancoco.ie\">carrickmacrosslibrary@monaghancoco.ie<\/a> or phone 042 9661148<\/p>\n<p>Clones Library: <a href=\"mailto:cloneslibrary@monaghancoco.ie\">cloneslibrary@monaghancoco.ie<\/a> or Phone 047 74712<\/p>\n<p>Monaghan Library: <a href=\"mailto:monaghanlibrary@monaghancoco.ie\">monaghanlibrary@monaghancoco.ie<\/a> or Phone 047 81830<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Monaghan County Library Services aim to provide access to all members of our Community. 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