The Osceola Library System understands the sensory sensitivities of their guests, and is excited to offer a comfortable space that provides relief from the sights and sounds of the library.
The grand opening of its new Sensory Room at the Veterans Memorial St. Cloud Library (810 13th St.) will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. The Osceola Library system will hold sensory events at all branches on Saturday as well.
Modeled using Kulture-City’s recommendations and designed for visitors on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing disorder, the Sensory Room is an enclosed room with a variety of tactile manipulatives, seating, and calming lights. The items in the room are sensory friendly for patrons preferring less stimuli.
This private, quiet room at the St. Cloud Library provides toys and tools including bubble tanks, a marble wall, textured art and sensory lights to support those needing a more calming atmosphere to enjoy library services.
The Sensory Room is just big enough for one family to use at a time and will always remain closed until it is needed. The Sensory Room can be checked out for a half an hour at a time from any library staff. The Sensory Room is open to all ages and all library users. Appointments can be made at the Service Desk starting Saturday (April 2). For more information go to www.osceolalibrary.org/new-sensory-room, which includes a link to its Sensory Inclusion page.
It’s finally time! This weekend is The Rotary Club of St. Cloud’s 39th Annual Spring Fling will take place at St. Cloud’s Lakefront the first weekend of April with activities beginning Friday with a movie and popcorn at 7:45 p.m. at the Lakefront. Bring a blanket and chair. Food and beverage vendors will be available from 5-10 p.m.
Saturday is a full day of activities, such as the Spring Fling Bass Tournament and the Truck/Car/SxS/ATV/Golf Cart Show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crafters will have booths from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and food and beverage vendors will have stations all day. A Barbeque competition, from 12-2 p.m. will be at the Lakefront, and an amateur beer brewing competition will be from 5-7 p.m.
The weekend wraps up with a No Limit Texas Hold’em poker tournament in the St. Cloud Marina building atop Crabby Bills. Registration begins at 5 p.m. and “shuffle up and deal” is at 6. Buy in donation is $60 per player with, add-ons and final table raffle. Snacks and drinks will be available.
The event is cosponsored by the Osceola News-Gazette and other local companies.
And then, on to Easter! The Moonlight Adult Egg Hunt will be on April 8 from 7-10 p.m. at the Ranch at St. Cloud (5452 Jones Rd.). For this City of St. Cloud event, bring a flashlight and wear comfortable shoes. This event is for adults 21 and up. The fee is $15 per person, pre-registration is required by Friday, April 1. The Egg Hunt will include candy filled eggs and prizes. A D.J. and dancing, food and drinks for purchase will add to a fun evening. To register for the Egg Hunt, go to https://webtrac.stcloud.org. For more information, call 407-957-7243.
Harmony’s Spring Market and Easter EGGstravaganza will be on April 10 from 2-5 p.m. at Harmony Town Square (3500 Harmony Square Dr.). Vendor booths are still available for $20 for space only (vendors must supply their own tables and chairs). To sign-up to be a vendor, email harmonyactivitydirector@ gmail.com. For subject put “Spring Market”.
St. Cloud Main Street’s Breakfast with the Pros will be on Tuesday, April 12 at 8 a.m. at Loading GastroBrunch (1023 New York Ave.). The speaker will be St. Cloud City Manager Bill Sturgeon. To register go to https://bit.ly/3DeT9el.
If you have any St. Cloud news or information that you would like to share, call Lisa Goldmacher at 407-319-9700 or email lcgoldmacher@yahoo.com.
