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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!

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Saturday, Jan. 31, at 10 AM
 

Playtime with Work It Out Wombats

Stark County Plain Branch Library  
1803 Schneider Street NE, Canton, OH 44721

Children play games and engage in hands-on activities at the Work It Out Wombats! Themed stations, where they'll try to tackle challenges that encourage problem-solving, teamwork, and creative play. As they complete each activity, they'll earn their Wombuddy Badge as a reward for their efforts and participation!

Wild Kratts

Saturday, Jan. 31, at 11:30 AM
 

Creature Powers Coding

Stark County Plain Branch Library  
1803 Schneider Street NE, Canton, OH 44721

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.

Community Helpers

Saturday, Feb. 7, at 1 PM
 

Community Helpers

Salem Public Library 
821 E State St, Salem, OH 44460

Little learners will discover who community helpers are and the important jobs they do! They'll explore how they, too, are valuable members of their community, building teamwork, respect and big-hearted skills like pride, responsibility, and empathy.

Ozobots

Saturday, Feb. 7, at 2:30 PM
 

Ozobots

Salem Public Library 
821 E State St, Salem, OH 44460

Future Coders assemble! In this program, children will work together to learn what coding is, how it works, and create their own codes for Ozobots! Through the engineering design process, they will work hands-on with the robots to uncover different codes and how to use them for problem solving. 

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, Feb. 10, at 11 AM
 

Valentine’s Day!

Join us February 10th as we learn about Valentine's Day and friendship, with hands-on activities, read-aloud, and crafts with help from Pinkalicious and Peterrific.
*No mascot appearance

Tidy Teeth with Daniel Tiger

Thursday, Feb. 19, at 11:30 AM
 

Tidy Teeth

Aurora Memorial Library 
115 East Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202

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.

Be My Neighbor Day!

Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 AM to 2 PM
 

Be My Neighbor Day

House Three Thirty
532 W Market St, Akron, OH 44303

This family event celebrates kindness and what it means to be a caring neighbor through fun activities, and there will be photo opportunities with Daniel Tiger! We hope to see you!

Tidy Teeth with Daniel Tiger

Tuesday, March 3, at 10 AM
 

Tidy Teeth

Columbiana Public Library 
332 North Middle Street Columbiana, Ohio 44408

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.

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, March 10, at 11 AM
 

Flowers!

Join us March 10th to find out how flowers sprout and what they need to grow, through a read aloud and hands-on activities with help from our friends from Sesame Street.
*No mascot appearance

Seismic Shake-up

Thursday, March 12, at 5 PM
 

Seismic Shakeup

Creston Branch — Wayne County Public Library 
116 S. Main Street, Creston, Ohio 44217

Explore the science of earthquakes and design your own structure using simple materials, then test it on a shake table that simulates real earthquake vibrations. This hands-on STEM activity encourages you to use creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork to strengthen your model and survive the challenge!

Seismic Shake-up

Monday, March 23, at 1 PM
 

Seismic Shakeup

Cuyahoga Falls Public Library 
2015 3rd St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

Explore the science of earthquakes and design your own structure using simple materials, then test it on a shake table that simulates real earthquake vibrations. This hands-on STEM activity encourages you to use creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork to strengthen your model and survive the challenge!

Registration opens Monday, March 9, 2026

Family on device

Tuesday, March 31, at 5 PM
 

AI Literacy for Families

Creston Branch — Wayne County Public Library 
116 S. Main Street, Creston, Ohio 44217

This interactive program is designed for families to explore the world of artificial intelligence together. Through video clips and hands-on activities, families are supported in having honest, curiosity-driven conversations about AI. This program encourages playful exploration, creativity, and reflection while promoting the responsible, ethical and equitable use of AI among learners. 

Wild Kratts

Friday, Apr. 3, at 1 PM
 

Creature Powers Coding

Aurora Memorial Library 
115 East Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202

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.

Circuit Breakers: Explore the Power of Microchips

Friday, Apr. 3, at 2:30 PM
 

Circuit Breakers

Aurora Memorial Library 
115 East Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202

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.