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Lilac Festival & Street Fair
Join us on Saturday, May 9 for the Lilac Festival and Street Fair on Clinton Street in Downtown Defiance, Ohio! The festival runs from 10 am to 4 pm. Stop by WBGU's table between 10 am and 2 pm for crafts, giveaways and to learn more about free INFOhio Resources. INFOhio is Ohio's PreK-12 Digital Library. Learn more at infohio.org.
Wayne Public Library's Community Event - July 23, 2025
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Two girls create magic scratch bookmarks at WBGU's table at the Wayne Public Library Community Event on July 23, 2025.
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Two smiling girls display the magic scratch bookmarks they created at the Wayne Public Library Community Event on July 23, 2025.
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A smiling school aged girl displays that books that she has chosen and is taking home at WBGU's table at the Wayne Public Library Community Event on July 23, 2025. The girls mother is standing to her right and smiling at her. There are several different children's book titles displayed on the blue table cloth. The setting in a park in Wayne on a summer evening.
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A family of four pose for a photo with WBGU's mascot, Ruby the Red-Eyed Tree Frog. They are posing outside in the Wayne Community park next to WBGU's event table.
Findlay Summer Connect Event at the Findlay YMCA East Branch - July 15
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Family of three hold PBS KIDS and WBGU-PBS signs in front of WBGU's table at the Findlay Summer Connect Event at the Findlay YMCA East Branch.
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Father and son display the book, nature kit and PBS KIDS stickers that they received from WBGU-PBS at the Findlay Summer Connect Event at the Findlay YMCA East Branch.
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A smiling mother and toddler aged son display Sesame Street books and a PBS KIDS nature kit that they received from WBGU-PBS at the Findlay Summer Connect Event at the Findlay YMCA East Branch.
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A smiling mother and father, wearing sunglasses and holding drinks stand behind their preschool aged daughter who is holding a PBS KIDS Work It Out Wombats sign. They are standing to the left of a bean bag toss board with a painting of WBGU's mascot -- Ruby the Red-Eyed Tree Frog on it.
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A grinning young toddler sits on the ground holding a purple bean bag near a wooden bean bag board that is painted to look like WBGU's mascot Ruby the Red Eyed Tree Frog with an open mouth.
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A smiling school aged boy gives a thumbs up and holds an I Love WBGU-PBS sign in front of WBGU's blue display table in the parking lot of the Findlay YMCA East Branch.
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A smiling school aged girl holds a yellow I Love WBGU-PBS sign in front of WBGU's light blue display table in the parking lot of the Findlay YMCA East Branch.
Color Your Feelings Program at the Wood County District Public Library - June 30, 2025
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Kids had the opportunity to pose with Daniel Tiger, explore their emotions, and create a fun emotional spinner game.
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Kids had the opportunity to pose with Daniel Tiger, explore their emotions, and create a fun emotional spinner game.
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Kids had the opportunity to pose with Daniel Tiger, explore their emotions, and create a fun emotional spinner game.
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Kids had the opportunity to pose with Daniel Tiger, explore their emotions, and create a fun emotional spinner game.
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Kids had the opportunity to pose with Daniel Tiger, explore their emotions, and create a fun emotional spinner game.
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Kids had the opportunity to pose with Daniel Tiger, explore their emotions, and create a fun emotional spinner game.
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Kids had the opportunity to pose with Daniel Tiger, explore their emotions, and create a fun emotional spinner game.
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Kids had the opportunity to pose with Daniel Tiger, explore their emotions, and create a fun emotional spinner game.
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Outdoor Family Playtime at Wooster Green - June 26, 2025
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We loved connecting with families at Outdoor Family Playtime at Wooster Green last week! We handed out free books, nature kits, and led exciting scavenger hunt activities for everyone to enjoy.
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We loved connecting with families at Outdoor Family Playtime at Wooster Green last week! We handed out free books, nature kits, and led exciting scavenger hunt activities for everyone to enjoy.
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We loved connecting with families at Outdoor Family Playtime at Wooster Green last week! We handed out free books, nature kits, and led exciting scavenger hunt activities for everyone to enjoy.
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We loved connecting with families at Outdoor Family Playtime at Wooster Green last week! We handed out free books, nature kits, and led exciting scavenger hunt activities for everyone to enjoy.
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We loved connecting with families at Outdoor Family Playtime at Wooster Green last week! We handed out free books, nature kits, and led exciting scavenger hunt activities for everyone to enjoy.
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We loved connecting with families at Outdoor Family Playtime at Wooster Green last week! We handed out free books, nature kits, and led exciting scavenger hunt activities for everyone to enjoy.
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We loved connecting with families at Outdoor Family Playtime at Wooster Green last week! We handed out free books, nature kits, and led exciting scavenger hunt activities for everyone to enjoy.
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We loved connecting with families at Outdoor Family Playtime at Wooster Green last week! We handed out free books, nature kits, and led exciting scavenger hunt activities for everyone to enjoy.
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We loved connecting with families at Outdoor Family Playtime at Wooster Green last week! We handed out free books, nature kits, and led exciting scavenger hunt activities for everyone to enjoy.
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We loved connecting with families at Outdoor Family Playtime at Wooster Green last week! We handed out free books, nature kits, and led exciting scavenger hunt activities for everyone to enjoy.
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We loved connecting with families at Outdoor Family Playtime at Wooster Green last week! We handed out free books, nature kits, and led exciting scavenger hunt activities for everyone to enjoy.
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We loved connecting with families at Outdoor Family Playtime at Wooster Green last week! We handed out free books, nature kits, and led exciting scavenger hunt activities for everyone to enjoy.
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We loved connecting with families at Outdoor Family Playtime at Wooster Green last week! We handed out free books, nature kits, and led exciting scavenger hunt activities for everyone to enjoy.
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We loved connecting with families at Outdoor Family Playtime at Wooster Green last week! We handed out free books, nature kits, and led exciting scavenger hunt activities for everyone to enjoy.
Color Your Feelings Program in Fostoria - June 5, 2025
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Children at the Kaubisch Public Library in Fostoria, Ohio, participated in an educational program inspired by the beloved PBS KIDS show Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. This social-emotional activity invites children to connect colors with feelings, learn calming strategies, and build empathy through fun, hands-on activities. They also got to meet Ruby the Frog!
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Children at the Kaubisch Public Library in Fostoria, Ohio, participated in an educational program inspired by the beloved PBS KIDS show Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. This social-emotional activity invites children to connect colors with feelings, learn calming strategies, and build empathy through fun, hands-on activities. They also got to meet Ruby the Frog!
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Children at the Kaubisch Public Library in Fostoria, Ohio, participated in an educational program inspired by the beloved PBS KIDS show Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. This social-emotional activity invites children to connect colors with feelings, learn calming strategies, and build empathy through fun, hands-on activities. They also got to meet Ruby the Frog!
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Children at the Kaubisch Public Library in Fostoria, Ohio, participated in an educational program inspired by the beloved PBS KIDS show Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. This social-emotional activity invites children to connect colors with feelings, learn calming strategies, and build empathy through fun, hands-on activities. They also got to meet Ruby the Frog!
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Children at the Kaubisch Public Library in Fostoria, Ohio, participated in an educational program inspired by the beloved PBS KIDS show Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. This social-emotional activity invites children to connect colors with feelings, learn calming strategies, and build empathy through fun, hands-on activities. They also got to meet Ruby the Frog!
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Children at the Kaubisch Public Library in Fostoria, Ohio, participated in an educational program inspired by the beloved PBS KIDS show Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. This social-emotional activity invites children to connect colors with feelings, learn calming strategies, and build empathy through fun, hands-on activities. They also got to meet Ruby the Frog!
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Children at the Kaubisch Public Library in Fostoria, Ohio, participated in an educational program inspired by the beloved PBS KIDS show Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. This social-emotional activity invites children to connect colors with feelings, learn calming strategies, and build empathy through fun, hands-on activities. They also got to meet Ruby the Frog!
Lilac Festival & Street Fair - May 10, 2025
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WBGU-PBS and Ruby the Frog headed down to the Defiance Lilac Festival to have fun in the sun with all her friends.
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WBGU-PBS and Ruby the Frog headed down to the Defiance Lilac Festival to have fun in the sun with all her friends.
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WBGU-PBS and Ruby the Frog headed down to the Defiance Lilac Festival to have fun in the sun with all her friends.
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WBGU-PBS and Ruby the Frog headed down to the Defiance Lilac Festival to have fun in the sun with all her friends.
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WBGU-PBS and Ruby the Frog headed down to the Defiance Lilac Festival to have fun in the sun with all her friends.
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WBGU-PBS and Ruby the Frog headed down to the Defiance Lilac Festival to have fun in the sun with all her friends.
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WBGU-PBS and Ruby the Frog headed down to the Defiance Lilac Festival to have fun in the sun with all her friends.
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WBGU-PBS and Ruby the Frog headed down to the Defiance Lilac Festival to have fun in the sun with all her friends.
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WBGU-PBS and Ruby the Frog headed down to the Defiance Lilac Festival to have fun in the sun with all her friends.
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WBGU-PBS and Ruby the Frog headed down to the Defiance Lilac Festival to have fun in the sun with all her friends.
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WBGU-PBS and Ruby the Frog headed down to the Defiance Lilac Festival to have fun in the sun with all her friends.
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WBGU-PBS and Ruby the Frog headed down to the Defiance Lilac Festival to have fun in the sun with all her friends.
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WBGU-PBS and Ruby the Frog headed down to the Defiance Lilac Festival to have fun in the sun with all her friends.
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WBGU-PBS and Ruby the Frog headed down to the Defiance Lilac Festival to have fun in the sun with all her friends.
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WBGU-PBS and Ruby the Frog headed down to the Defiance Lilac Festival to have fun in the sun with all her friends.
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WBGU-PBS and Ruby the Frog headed down to the Defiance Lilac Festival to have fun in the sun with all her friends.
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WBGU-PBS and Ruby the Frog headed down to the Defiance Lilac Festival to have fun in the sun with all her friends.
Community Tree Lighting - November 22, 2024
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Ruby and friends celebrating the Holiday season at the Wood County District Public Library.
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Ruby and friends celebrating the Holiday season at the Wood County District Public Library.
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Ruby and friends celebrating the Holiday season at the Wood County District Public Library.
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Ruby and friends celebrating the Holiday season at the Wood County District Public Library.
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Ruby and friends celebrating the Holiday season at the Wood County District Public Library.
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Ruby and friends celebrating the Holiday season at the Wood County District Public Library.
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Ruby and friends celebrating the Holiday season at the Wood County District Public Library.
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Ruby and friends celebrating the Holiday season at the Wood County District Public Library.
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Ruby and friends celebrating the Holiday season at the Wood County District Public Library.
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Ruby and friends celebrating the Holiday season at the Wood County District Public Library.
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Ruby and friends celebrating the Holiday season at the Wood County District Public Library.
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Ruby and friends celebrating the Holiday season at the Wood County District Public Library.
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Ruby and friends celebrating the Holiday season at the Wood County District Public Library.
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Ruby and friends celebrating the Holiday season at the Wood County District Public Library.
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Ruby and friends celebrating the Holiday season at the Wood County District Public Library.
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Ruby and friends celebrating the Holiday season at the Wood County District Public Library.
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Ruby and friends celebrating the Holiday season at the Wood County District Public Library.
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Ruby and friends celebrating the Holiday season at the Wood County District Public Library.
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Ruby and friends celebrating the Holiday season at the Wood County District Public Library.
Carl the Collector Event - November 7, 2024
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Mustache mayhem and collection box crafts at the "Carl the Collector" screening at Findlay-Hancock Public Library.
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Mustache mayhem and collection box crafts at the "Carl the Collector" screening at Findlay-Hancock Public Library.
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Mustache mayhem and collection box crafts at the "Carl the Collector" screening at Findlay-Hancock Public Library.
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Mustache mayhem and collection box crafts at the "Carl the Collector" screening at Findlay-Hancock Public Library.
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Mustache mayhem and collection box crafts at the "Carl the Collector" screening at Findlay-Hancock Public Library.
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Mustache mayhem and collection box crafts at the "Carl the Collector" screening at Findlay-Hancock Public Library.
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Mustache mayhem and collection box crafts at the "Carl the Collector" screening at Findlay-Hancock Public Library.
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Mustache mayhem and collection box crafts at the "Carl the Collector" screening at Findlay-Hancock Public Library.
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Mustache mayhem and collection box crafts at the "Carl the Collector" screening at Findlay-Hancock Public Library.
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Mustache mayhem and collection box crafts at the "Carl the Collector" screening at Findlay-Hancock Public Library.