Matrix Parent Network & Resource Center

Matrix Library


Come check out this wonderful North Bay resource!

Among the agency’s many resources is the Matrix library. Specializing in materials of interest to families and professionals involved with children and youth with disabilities, the library includes a broad selection of over 1500 books, journals and audio-visual materials. Except for reference materials, all books and other materials are available to check out. Extensive article and agency files are also available on- site.

The public is encouraged to use and visit the library, typically open Monday through Friday, 9:00AM to 5:00PM. Please call ahead (415.884.3535) to check on library availability as the library is occasionally used as a training location. The library is located at 94 Galli Drive, Suite C, Novato.

Book and Audio-Visual Categories
Agency Files- A list of the agencies or professionals that have provided Matrix with their brochures or information.
Article Files - A detailed list of the articles we have on file pertaining to education and special needs children.
New to the Library A regularly updated list announcing recent additions to the library.

Matrix library topic areas include:

• Child Development: General and Special Needs.
• Early Intervention and Pre-School Special Education.
• Parenting/Families: General, Foster/Kin Care/Adoption, Special Needs.
• Special Education and General Education: Assessment, IDEA/IEP, 504, No Child Left Behind, Legal Rights.
• Teaching and Instruction/Strategies.
• Transition to Adulthood.
• Specific Disabilities: Developmental Disabilities; Visual and Hearing Impairments; Speech/Language/Communication Disabilities; Emotional Difficulties/Mental Illness; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Learning Disabilities; AD/HD; Behavior Disorders; Cerebral Palsy; Seizure Disorders -- and many others.
• Medical, Health, Legal, Financial Planning.
• Social and Life Skills: Disability Awareness, Access, At-risk Situations, Multiculturalism, Social Skills, Bullying, Recreation.
• Advocacy and Communication Skills.

We also have books for children and teens and a Spanish language section -- all of these are available for check out!