The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced today its upcoming closure. For decades it has helped support 1,500 locally managed public television and radio stations nationwide.
At the KIXE public television station in Redding, there’s a third-Thursday-of-the month magic. It’s called KIXE Storytime, and children who show up with their parents, grandparents or other caregivers hear a story, take part in a related craft-making activity and enjoy a snack.
Because it’s free of charge, it’s available to families whose activities may be limited by their financial resources. It’s not the kind of program that you might immediately associate with a television station – but, well, this is the “public” in public TV.