{"id":9915,"date":"2020-02-06T16:40:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-06T16:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westmeathculture.ie\/?p=9915"},"modified":"2023-02-24T16:42:49","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T16:42:49","slug":"sensory-spaces-and-magic-tables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westmeathculture.ie\/news\/library-news\/sensory-spaces-and-magic-tables\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensory spaces and Magic Tables"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sensory Spaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Westmeath Libraries are delighted to make available our new Sensory Spaces in Athlone and Mullingar libraries. These spaces are available for use by children and adults of all ages and abilities. A mobile sensory unit is also available for booking in Castlepollard Library. If you would like to visit and use our Sensory Spaces please contact your local library.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Athlone Library - 090 6442157 or email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:athlib@westmeathcoco.ie?subject=SensorySpaces\">athlib@westmeathcoco.ie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Castlepollard Library - 044 9332199 or email&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:cpdlib@westmeathcoco.ie?subject=SensorySpaces\">cpdlib@westmeathcoco.ie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mullingar Library - 044 9332161 or email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mgarliblib@westmeathcoco.ie?subject=SensorySpaces\">mgarlib@westmeathcoco.ie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please read our&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westmeathcoco.ie\/en\/media\/Policy%20on%20use%20of%20Sensory%20rooms.pdf\">Policy on use of Sensory Spaces<\/a>&nbsp;before visiting. We also have some short videos available that we recommend you watch before visiting to get to know what is in the Sensory Space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=k0c3HAAVumw\">What is a sensory room?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rXEVIEHaWV0\">Using the Sensory Room - Parental Supervisor Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AabvZDvX8R4\">The Sensory Room is for Me<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magic Tables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Magic tables are available in Castlepollard, Mullingar and Athlone. This equipment is also bookable. This equipment provides support for people with cognitive impairment such as dementia, it can also be used by a wide range of children and adults for fun, for improving motor control and improving eye hand coordination. To book please <a href=\"https:\/\/westmeathculture.ie\/library\/find-your-library\/\">contact your local library<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Athlone Library - 090 6442157 or email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:athlib@westmeathcoco.ie?subject=SensorySpaces\">athlib@westmeathcoco.ie<\/a><br>Mullingar Library - 044 9332161 or email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mgarlib@westmeathcoco.ie?subject=SensorySpaces\">mgarlib@westmeathcoco.ie<br><\/a>Castlepollard Library - 044 9332199 or email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:cpdlib@westmeathcoco.ie?subject=SensorySpaces\">cpdlib@westmeathcoco.ie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Supported by DRCD and Westmeath County Council<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sensory Spaces Westmeath Libraries are delighted to make available our new Sensory Spaces in Athlone and Mullingar libraries. These spaces are available for use by children and adults of all ages and abilities. A mobile sensory unit is also available for booking in Castlepollard Library. 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