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Events for the Family

PBS Western Reserve takes pride in being a part of our greater northeast Ohio community. We hope to see you at the next event!

Family Book Day

Saturday, April 11, from Noon – 3 PM
 

Family Book Day

Warren Trumbull County Public Library - Main Branch
444 Mahoning Ave NW Warren, OH 44483

Warren Trumbull County Public Library is bugging out for books at Family Book Day! The FREE event will feature a variety of activities for kids of all ages, including an Incredible Unforgettable Bug Lab Experience, a puppet show, activities with partners, and a visit with some popular bug-themed characters. Plus, everyone ages 0 – 18 can receive one FREE new book to keep!

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Monday, April 13, at 10:30 AM
 

Sink or Float

Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library
3512 Darrow Road, Stow OH 44224

Children explore the concepts of sinking and floating through an engaging read aloud, hands-on experiments, and game. This multimedia experience, part of Sesame Street Little Discoverers is designed to ignite young learners’ curiosity about STEM concepts.

Tuesday’s for Toddlers

Join us every second Tuesday of the month at 11 AM at the Eastwood Mall Aquarium located at 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road in Niles.

Tuesday, April 14, at 11 AM
 

Birds!

On April 14th, let’s learn about what birds do, look and sound like through sing alongs, playful learning and a read aloud with help from Elinor Wonders Why.
*No mascot appearance

Wild Kratts

Tuesday, April 21, at 4:30 PM
 

Creature Powers Coding

Leetonia Public Library
181 Walnut Street, Leetonia OH 44431

Activate Creature Powers! Inspired by the WILD KRATTS, in this program children will be challenged to create projects that explore different animals, and their unique behaviors and traits using the PBS KIDS coding and programming app, ScratchJr.

Ramp and Roll with PBS KIDS

Tuesday, April 28, at 5:30 PM
 

Ramp and Roll

Stark Library — Perry Sippo Branch
5710 12th St. NW, Canton OH 44708

Children will discover the science of motion by investigating how objects roll, slide, or stay put on different surfaces. They will experiment with ramps to explore how slope affects movement and collaborate to build and test their own ramp creations. Through hands-on exploration and media, children will observe, share, and think like scientists. 

Tidy Teeth with Daniel Tiger

Thursday, April 30, at noon
 

Tidy Teeth

Portage County District Library — Randolph Branch
1639 Ohio 44, Randolph OH 44265

Children learn the importance of brushing their teeth and developing healthy habits with help from the PBS KIDS show DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD. Children will engage in a read aloud, hands on activities and interactive digital game.

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Wednesday, May 6, at 10 AM
 

Playtime with Work it Out Wombats!

Stark Library — Lake Community Branch
565 Market Ave. SW, Uniontown OH 44685

Play games and engage in hands-on activities at the Work it Out Wombats! themed stations. Kids will earn their Wombuddy Badge as a reward for their efforts and participation! Recommended for ages 3-5.

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Wednesday, May 6, at 11 AM
 

Playtime with Work it Out Wombats!

Stark Library — Lake Community Branch
565 Market Ave. SW, Uniontown OH 44685

Play games and engage in hands-on activities at the Work it Out Wombats! themed stations. Kids will earn their Wombuddy Badge as a reward for their efforts and participation! Recommended for ages 3-5.

Circuit Breakers: Explore the Power of Microchips

Thursday, May 7, at 4 PM
 

Circuit Breakers

Columbiana Public Library
332 N Middle St, Columbiana OH 44408

Discover the science behind microchips and energy transfer! Learn how microchips are made, simulate chemical etching with a fun experiment, and build a working circuit using everyday items to see energy in action.

Tuesday’s for Toddlers

Join us every second Tuesday of the month at 11 AM at the Eastwood Mall Aquarium located at 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road in Niles.

Tuesday, May 12, at 11 AM
 

Dinosaurs!

On May 12th, join us as we talk about dinosaurs and fossils through playful learning, songs and crafts with help from our friends on Dinosaur Train. Recommended for ages 1-5.
*No mascot appearance

Optical Illusion

Tuesday, May 19, at 5:30 PM
 

Optical Illusions

Stark Main Library 
1020 Market Ave N, Canton, OH 44702

Get ready to bend your brain and trick your eyes! In this fun and interactive session, children will explore amazing optical illusions and uncover the science behind how and why they work. Then, we'll get creative and make a few illusions of our own to take home. Recommended for ages 8-12.

In Tune: Everyday Music

Saturday, May 23, at 10 AM
 

In Tune: Everyday Music

Stark County Library — Jackson Community Branch 
7487 Fulton Dr. NW, Massilon, OH 44646

Through our locally produced Kindergarten - 3rd grade music series, children will explore the world of music in a fun and engaging way. Musical concepts are brought to life through demonstrations, hands-on experiments and interactive activities. Students will discover how sound is created through vibrations and focus on wind and string instruments. Recommended for ages 5-8.

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Monday, June 8, at 11 AM
 

Sink or Float

East Palestine Public Library
309 N Market St, East Palestine, OH 44413

Children explore the concepts of sinking and floating through an engaging read aloud, hands-on experiments, and game. This multimedia experience, part of Sesame Street Little Discoverers is designed to ignite young learners’ curiosity about STEM concepts. Recommended for ages 3-5. 

Optical Illusion

Monday, June 8, at 1 PM
 

Optical Illusions

East Palestine Public Library
309 N Market St, East Palestine, OH 44413

Get ready to bend your brain and trick your eyes! In this fun and interactive session, children will explore amazing optical illusions and uncover the science behind how and why they work. Then, we'll get creative and make a few illusions of our own to take home. Recommended for ages 8-12.