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The Indianapolis Public Library is excited to partner with WFYI Public Media to celebrate Día del Niño at Be My Neighbor Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Library.
This free family event inspired by the PBS KIDS program Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood will be rich with activities geared towards early literacy learning and celebrating what it means to be a caring neighbor. Children and families will read, write, sing, talk, and play together. They will also have an opportunity to meet and take their photo with special guest, Daniel Tiger.
“The goal of the partnership between WFYI and the Library is to nurture learning environments and continue to serve families in the process,” said WFYI Vice President of Community Engagement Gail Thomas Strong. “We are excited to provide a day to the community for learning and growing as neighbors.”
The day will be filled with activities for young children, including a sensory hour from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., singing and dancing with Grammy-winning duo 123 Andrés at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., opportunities to send letters to first responders, English and Spanish story times, temporary tattoos and free books. Families are encouraged to bring new lip balm to donate to the children at Riley Hospital. Parking for this event will be available in the library parking garage on Pennsylvania Street along with street parking near Central Library. “Día del Niño at Be My Neighbor Day is a wonderful partnership between the Library and WFYI, honoring children and building literacy skills,” said Shael Weidenbach, area resource manager of youth services at The Library. “We are thrilled to welcome Spanish-speaking families and to be able to offer activities in their home language.”
This community celebration is made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund through a grant 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 Library is thankful for our community partner, Child Care Answers. Learn more about Día del Niño at Be My Neighbor Day here.
About The 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 visitors and stands as a vital public resource to our community. The Indianapolis Public Library has more than 280,000 cardholders and a total annual circulation of 8,737,602 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 seventh season 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, creator of the series; Ellen Doherty, Chief Creative Officer of Fred Rogers Productions; and Vince Commisso, President & CEO, 9 Story Media Group.
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