
Storytime in the Commons
Storytime in the Commons presents PBS KIDS characters and kid-friendly themes that focus on learning and character building.
View a listing of Nine PBS related events below. Please check back as new events are added regularly. For more information on events in the Public Media Commons, please visit PublicMediaCommons.org.
This Spring, join Nine PBS and St. Louis Public Library as we meet a new friend—Carl the Collector! See an excerpt from this exciting new PBS KIDS favorite, and join other PBS KIDS characters as we hear stories and participate in activities that celebrate what makes each person special. Learn more about Carl and his friends here! This event will be sensory-friendly and take place indoors. Space is limited.
This event will be sensory-friendly with consultation from our friends at Easterseals Midwest and St. Louis ARC. ASL interpreting will be available by DEAF Inc. Activities provided by Nine PBS, St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis Public Library, and others.
Register for free here!
Saturday, April 12, 2025
9:30–11:00 am
Nine PBS
3655 Olive Street
Bayer Studio
Did you know St. Louis is home to the largest Earth Day Festival in the country? Join Nine PBS in Forest Park to celebrate our planet and learn more about our new local recycling series: What Do I Do with This?, focused on raising awareness about the environmental impact of improperly disposing household waste. Visit earthday-365.org for more information.
April 26-27, 2025
11:00 am-5:00 pm
Muny Grounds in Forest Park
Join us in May for a lively discussion and an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the production of our popular Donnybrook public affairs program. You will get a chance to mingle with the cast and take advantage of food and drink pre- and post-receptions. Tickets.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 5:30 pm, at the Sheldon Concert Hall
Get premium seating to global superstar Hauser’s second solo North American tour this June. He brings irresistible charisma to a new wave of cello music to fans everywhere. Link to our cart and search for Hauser in the thank-you gifts.
Thursday, June 12, 8 pm, at Saint Louis Music Park
In June, Nine PBS and St. Louis Public Library explore the fascinating world of science and nature. The fun includes a preview of Weather Hunters, a new animated STEM series, and a special chance to meet Nature Cat and Elinor from the PBS KIDS series, Nature Cat and Elinor Wonders Why!
ASL interpretation will be available.
Free Registration Details Coming Soon.
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 9:30 am
9:30–11:00 am
Public Media Commons
At Be My Neighbor Day, kids will learn about being a caring neighbor, meet neighborhood helpers from the St. Louis Public Library and St. Louis Fire Department, and have the opportunity to get their picture taken with Daniel Tiger and Miss Elaina from the PBS KIDS series, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood.
Be My Neighbor Day is supported by PNC Grow Up Great® with additional support from Fred Rogers Productions, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s Ready to Learn.
Free Registration Details Coming Soon.
Saturday, September 6, 2025
9:30–11:00 am
Public Media Commons
Storytime in the Commons presents PBS KIDS characters and kid-friendly themes that focus on learning and character building.
Visit the 9,000-square-foot open-air media environment between Nine PBS and St. Louis Public Radio.
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