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April 8, 2008

PBS characters attend Austin’s Dia De Los Niños

WHAT:
Día de los niños / Día de los libros
(Day of the Child / Festival of Books)

WHO:
Seven PBS characters from Maya & Miguel, Clifford the Big Red Dog and SuperWhy will be at this event to help encourage children to read.

WHEN:
Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE:
7500 Blessing Avenue, St. John Branch Library at Pickle Elementary School

ABOUT THE EVENT:
More than a dozen community organizations have come together for Dia de los Niños to help encourage childhood literacy and a love of reading at this free annual event. There will also be storytellers, dancers, music, face painting, books and much more. For more information on participating organizations and sponsors, go to www.main.org/ninos/

About KLRU

KLRU-TV, Austin PBS, reflects, celebrates and inspires Central Texas through creative excellence,
community engagement and lifelong learning. Although primarily a television station providing locally produced and quality national programming, KLRU is also a non-profit organization helping to build a stronger community through educational workshops, community outreach projects and public events. Get more information about KLRU at klru.org.

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