Is your child ready to learn?
Join our Learning Neighborhood!

About Ready to Learn (RTL)

The Ready To Learn project is all about getting children excited to learn. Organizations in your community, like the library, Community Action, and the school district, have partnered with your local PBS station, PBS Wisconsin, to bring exciting educational programming to your neighborhood!

Programs will help your child build vital skills to succeed in school and life, including everyday literacy, critical thinking, and collaboration — and will introduce them to career options in fun, hands-on ways.

Learn about upcoming events below. You and your whole family are welcome to attend. There are often free books and free meals at our family events. Let’s learn together!

Upcoming Events

Family Fun: Learn & Grow Together | Family and Community Learning Workshop Series
Even Start (717 Hackett Street, Beloit), November 18, December 9, 2022; January 27, February 17, March 17, April 14, April 28, May 19, June 2, 2023; from 4:00-6:00pm
Join us each month for an evening of playful learning as a family! This program is designed for children 3-5 and their families. All family members are invited! Free books and dinner provided. Interested? Email Mouna Algahaithi at mouna.algahaithi@pbswisconsin.org.

Past Events

Family Fun: “Learning Neighborhood BBQ”
Riverside Park, August 1, 2022 from 11:30-1:00pm

Family Fun: “Neighborhood Clean-Up Days and Community Carnival”
Summit Park, August 13, 2022 from 9am-2:00pm

Family Fun: “Neighborhood Clean-Up Days and Community Carnival”
Summit Park, August 20, 2022 from 9am-2:00pm

Educator Professional Development: A Teachers’ Guide to Family Engagement: Playful Learning and Resources with PBS (4K)
Beloit Memorial High School, August 23, 2022 from 9:45-11:45am

Educator Professional Development: Introducing Early Learners to a World of Work with PBS Kids (K-3rd grade)
Beloit Memorial High School, August 24, 2022 from12:30-2:00pm

Family Fun: “When I Grow Up Storytime: Police Chief”
Beloit Public Library, September 3, 2022 from 11:00am-12:00pm

Family Fun: “World of Possibilities” Early Childhood Career Fair
Merrill Elementary, October 6, 2022 from 4:30-6:30pm

Family Fun: Scratch Jr. Family and Community Learning Workshop Series
Merrill Community Center, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022 from 5-7pm
Join this fun, family program to learn about the world of coding through creative play! Free books and dinner provided.

Family Fun: “When I Grow Up Storytime: Opera Singer”
Beloit Public Library, November 5, 2022 from 11:00am-12:00pm