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Families are invited to celebrate Día del Niño at Be My Neighbor Day at Central Library

04/18/2024
Families are invited to celebrate Día del Niño at Be My Neighbor Day at Central Library
Be My Neighbor Day invites families to come together and explore ways to be caring to our neighbors and our community.
Be My Neighbor Day invites families to come together and explore ways to be caring to our neighbors and our community..

The Indianapolis Public Library and WFYI Public Media are excited to celebrate Día del Niño at Be My Neighbor Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Library.

Inspired by one of public television's most beloved programs, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Be My Neighbor Day invites families to come together and explore ways to be caring to our neighbors and our community. Dia del Niño, a day dedicated to children, families, and literacy, offers an ideal opportunity to bring our community together to celebrate kindness and learning. Children and caregivers can experience activities that encourage literacy through reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing together.

Activities include an opportunity for children to meet Daniel Tiger, a concert with 123 Andrés, animal meet and greets, storytimes in English and Spanish, games, art, and free books and giveaways for every child.

"WFYI and The Library host this day to celebrate the act of being neighborly, ,” said WFYI Vice President of Community Engagement Gail Thomas Strong. “We are delighted to partner with the library to provide a fun opportunity for families to connect, focusing on lifelong learning and the diverse ways we can all contribute to our communities as compassionate, kind neighbors."

Guests are encouraged to bring new lip balm to donate to children at Riley Children’s Hospital. A special sensory-friendly experience is offered from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

"We are thrilled to be partnering with WFYI for another year to celebrate learning and community building,” said Shael Weidenbach, area resource manager of youth services at The Library. “Día del Niño provides an opportunity for us to promote literacy and honor home languages and culture."

This event is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. This event is in partnership with WFYI and is supported by PNC Grow Up Great and Fred Rogers Productions. The event is free and open to the public.

About Indianapolis Public Library

For more than 150 years, the Indianapolis Public Library has continuously adapted and expanded to serve the evolving needs of our city and its residents. The Indianapolis Public Library strives to be indispensable to our growing number of patrons and stands as a vital public resource to our community. The Indianapolis Public Library has more than 260,000 cardholders and a total annual circulation of 6,930,303 at our 25 branch locations and bookmobile. More information at indypl.org

About WFYI Public Media

Since 1970, WFYI Public Media has served Central Indiana as a trusted friend. Its nonprofit public radio and TV stations, digital content and community engagement activities provide trusted journalism, inspiring stories and lifelong learning to Hoosiers of all ages and walks of life. WFYI broadcasts original content, as well as PBS and NPR programs, on three television channels, five radio services – including WBAA – and online. Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Media (MIPM) is the parent organization of WFYI Public Media. Learn more at wfyi.org and follow WFYI online on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

Now in its 10th year on PBS KIDS, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, the first original show from Fred Rogers Productions since Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, brings the children’s television pioneer’s legacy to life for a whole new generation of young viewers. Every episode of the well-loved series showcases two distinct stories starring 4-year-old Daniel Tiger and his friends, who invite viewers to join them as they explore the colorful Neighborhood of Make-Believe. Irresistible musical strategies reinforce the unique theme of each show; preschoolers and parents can sing along and incorporate them into their daily lives. Executive producers are Angela C. Santomero, Chief Creative Officer at 9 Story Media Group; Ellen Doherty, Chief Creative Officer of Fred Rogers Productions; and Vince Commisso, President & CEO, 9 Story Media Group.