Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

AANHPI Heritage Month is celebrated in May to honor Asian American contributions, including early immigration in 1843 and Chinese workers completing the transcontinental railroad in 1869.

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Empowering Educators, Elevating Voices

The 2025 Multilingual Education Conference proved to be more than just an event—it was a celebration of the educators, parents, and learners.

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Help Protect WQPT PBS

Federal funding for WQPT PBS is at serious risk, threatening the vital services we provide to over 800,000 local viewers. Help protect your local public media.

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We're Looking for Students

High school seniors and college students get hands-on experience in the fields of event planning, education, marketing—while having lots of fun through our WQPT PBS Ambassador Program.

PBS is #1 in Public Trust

For 22 years, PBS has consistently ranked as America's most trusted institution. 74% of Americans say it is important for the country to have a strong public television system. View the PDF

Autism Acceptance Month

Media has the power to positively shape children’s understanding and views about autism. PBS KIDS offers many options to expose children to people that look and act differently from themselves. Read more

Italy Informational Meeting

Are you thinking about joining us in Italy this fall? Join us for an informational Zoom call and get all the details about this fantastic trip.
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Summer of Adventure

Join us summer as we visit libraries and events throughout the region. Featuring a variety of awesome activities kids and families will surely enjoy. Where learning and fun come together—that's WQPT PBS! Explore our events

Celebrate Women's History

This March, we salute women who have changed our lives with featurettes, programs and documentaries about and by women, their achievements, their artistry, and their struggles.
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WQPT PBS Now Available on Amazon Prime

In a landmark partnership between PBS and Amazon, WQPT PBS' live broadcast is now available to stream through Prime Video.
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We Need Your Help.

Public Media is under attack. Congress will soon be voting on a recission package that would eliminate WQPT PBS' federal funding.
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Multilingual Education Conference

Join educators, caregivers, and others on Saturday, April 26 as we explore diverse approaches to supporting multilingual learners from early childhood to adulthood.
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Celebrate Community, Learning & WQPT PBS

Join us as we celebrate the power of public broadcasting and the station's profound impact on residents throughout the region.
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Our Latest Documentary

From communal living to innovation, discover the journey of the Amana Colonies—faith, resilience, and a thriving Iowa destination.
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Wine Tasting with Rick Steves

Join the renowned world traveler for a flight of Italian wine! Rick and a sommelier will guide you through a selection of exceptional wines.
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Celebrate Day of the Dead

Celebrate Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead)‚ ia a vibrant celebration honoring loved ones with altars, marigolds, and offerings, blending life and death.
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NEW PBS KIDS Series

Coming in November, Carl the Collector is PBS KIDS’ first series centering on an Autistic main character.
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Ideas for Halloween

Find lots of simple costume ideas, DIY decorations, pumpkin carving templates, crafts, recipes, and more to do together with your child!
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Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month

Explore our curated selection of documentaries and programs to help celebrate the diversity of Hispanic and Latina/e/o/x cultures.
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Learn to Paint like Bob Ross

Join us and celebrate Bob Ross’ birthday by creating your own masterpiece with happy clouds and classic landscapes. (Perfect for all skill levels.)
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Screening & Panel Discussion

Join us on Thursday, September 12, for a screening and panel on suicide prevention, featuring stories of young people facing depression. Attend in-person or online.
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Adventure Awaits

Join us and host Terry Wilson for a trip of a lifetime, as we journey to beautiful Italy in October 2025.
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