KLRU's Ready To Learn service provides workshops, books and materials to teachers and parents through schools, libraries and other organizations. This partnership encourages early literacy and a love of reading. Since 1995, 8,000 families have participated in KLRU's Ready To Learn workshops.


Mary Alice Appleman
Assistant Director for Educational Services
KLRU-TV, Austin PBS
512.475.9051 // email maappleman@klru.org
Saturday, May 26, 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, Noon-1 p.m. The annual N...
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Discover even more unique art from the nation’s emerging artists as your PBS station celebrates th...
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Austin City Limits will be taping a performance by tUnE-yArDs on Tuesday, May 29, at 8 pm at ACL Liv...
Be sure to tune in this Saturday to see two of the music industry’s hardest-working bands: The Ave...
Most music aficionados categorize themselves as lyrics versus music types. Both are essential to cre...
When it comes to describing tUnE-yArDs, words often fail. The brainchild of songwriter/musician Merr...
Are you a current member of KLRU and want to connect with viewers who share your commitment to the...
We are having a great week of celebrating and hope you can join us for our capstone event on Sunday ...
On February 13, Chris Isaak brought the house down at ACL Live at the Moody Theater with his Beyond...
For 50 years now, KLRU has inspired Austin with television programs, community projects and educatio...
Saturday, May 26, 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, Noon-1 p.m. The annual N...
Check out three new episodes of ARTHUR! MUFFY’S CLASSY CLASSICS CLUB/BEST ENEMIES Wednesday, M...
Sing along to the “Dinosaurs A to Z” song! Monday, May 14, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, May 1...
The 3rd Annual WordGirl Definition Competition is fast approaching! Inspired by the educational obje...
Please join KLRU’s Overheard with Evan Smith for an interview with Robert Caro DATE: May 23 TI...
May CharityBash Hosted by KLRU Next Thursday, May 17th Rattle Inn, 610 Nueces 7-10pm $10 Purchase ti...
We had a great time at the KLRU Birthday Party! We’re so glad so many of our fans came out to ...
Arts In Context taping of Bill Carter and the Blame DATE: Friday, May 18th TIME: 8 pm (doors open at...
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