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Tues April 29 at 6:00pm at the allen county public library

Indie Lens Pop Up Screening Event -- Free For All: The Public Library

On Tues. April 29th join us for a free special event in partnership with Allen County Public Library: An Indie Lens Pop Up screening of the Independent Lens documentary, "Free for All: The Public Library." This free screening will be followed by a panel discussion led by library experts to talk about our local library and some of the topics discussed in the documentary. "Free for All: The Public Library" tells the story of how public libraries have shaped America and continue to be a haven for learning for citizens everywhere.  This free event at the main branch of the Allen County Public Library, at 900 Library Plaza in downtown Fort Wayne, happens Tues. April 29th at 6:00pm. 

You can RSVP for this special event by contacting our Membership department via email: membership@wfwa.org, or by calling (260) 484-8839 during normal business hours (8:30am-5:00pm) Monday through Friday.

 

Saturday, May 3: FREE Screening

FREE Screening Event: "My Garden of a Thousand Bees" from Nature

Join PBS Fort Wayne on Saturday May 3 at 10:00am for a special screening of the acclaimed documentary from Nature, "My Garden of a Thousand Bees." The screening begins at 10:00am, and afterwards, attendees will be able to select seeds and seedlings to be able to plant pollinator gardens of their own. 
This screening event is free, but space will be limited. To RSVP your place at PBS Fort Wayne on May 3, click on the RSVP button below or by calling our Membership Department at (260) 484-8839, Mondays through Fridays between 8:30am and 5:00pm.

About My Garden of a Thousand Bees:
Taking refuge from the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn set out to record all the bees he could find in his tiny urban garden in Bristol, England, filming them with one-of-a kind lenses he forged on his kitchen table. Filming more than 60 species of bees, from Britain’s largest bumblebees to scissor bees, which are the size of a mosquito, Dohrn observes how differences in behavior set different species apart from each other. 

Eventually, he gets so close to the bees, he can identify individuals just by looking at them. Intrigued by the intelligence of one particular wood-carving leafcutter bee, Dohrn dubs her “Nicky” and sees life at her level as she leaves a lasting legacy in the garden.

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SUNDAY, August 17: Where Curious Minds gather Speaker Series

Steven Raichlen • SUN August 17, 2025 • 4:00pm • McMillen Family Pavilion, Franke Park

Don’t miss an afternoon with noted PBS food expert Steven Raichlen, author and host of multiple PBS programs including "Steven Raichlen’s Project Fire," "Project Smoke," "Primal Grill" and "Barbecue University." Steven has authored 32 books including "The Barbecue Bible," "How to Grill Vegetables" and "The Brisket Chronicles." The winner of five James Beard Awards and three IACP Julia Child Awards, Steven will bring his latest book, "Project Griddle: The Versatile Art of Grilling on a Flattop," to his PBS Fort Wayne fans. 

When: August 17 @ 4pm
Where: The McMillen Family Pavilion, Franke Park
Admission: Tickets Required

Tickets are $60.00 per person for PBS Fort Wayne members and $75.00 for non-members. Reserve your place by clicking on the button below or by calling our Membership Department at (260) 484-8839, Mondays through Fridays between 8:30am and 5:00pm. 

Thanks to Phillips Financial and NIPSCO for their financial support of this event.

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Tues oct 21 • 4:30pm: Where Curious minds Gather Speaker series

Mallory Mbalia: An Educator’s Event with Fred Rogers Productions • TUES Oct 21 at 4:30pm • Don Wolf Conference Center at Do It Best, Electric Works Campus

Mallory Mbalia is the Director of Learning and Education for the award-winning Fred Rogers Productions. Mallory uses her wealth of experience and knowledge to connect content to the classroom and to parents and caregivers. She creates and delivers on the educational initiatives for educators, parents and caregivers, and children of all ages, to realize their educational goals.

When: October 21  •  4:30pm
Where: Don Wolf Conference Center at Do It Best, Electric Works Campus
Admission: Free, Reservations Required

This event for area educators is free but reservations are required. Click on the button below to reserve your place.

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THURS Nov. 13 • Where Curious Minds gather Speaker Series

Lisa Desjardins • THURS Nov. 13 • Time TBD • McMillen Family Pavilion, Franke Park

Lisa Desjardins is an award-winning PBS News correspondent covering the U.S. Capitol. She travels the country reporting on how the decisions made in Washington affect people where they live and work. Following her reporting on the Capitol on January 6th, Lisa was the recipient of a Peabody Award, the Radio and Television Correspondents’ Association Joan S. Barone Award, and the National Press Foundation’s Everett McKinley Dirksen Award for Distinguished Reporting of Congress.

When: November 13  •  TBD
Where: The McMillen Family Pavilion, Franke Park
Admission: Tickets Required, details forthcoming

This event is scheduled for November 13, but the time of it has yet to be determined. Once the final details are developed, including ticketing, they will be posted here.

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