El Progreso Memorial Library 2026 Spring Break Kick-Off HIGHLGHTS

In this special Spring Break broadcast, host Robert Miguel goes live from the El Progreso Memorial Library in Uvalde as the community kicks off a week of nature-themed activities and family learning. The episode features conversations with Library Director Tammie Sinclar about the goals behind Spring Break programming, a fun visit from Allie, a nine-year-old student attending the event, Sarah Coles from Texas Children in Nature with info about the Library Explorer Adventure Pack (LEAP) backpacks, insights from Kristi Gerdes of Visit Uvalde County, Kassi Scheffer-Geeslin from Texas Wildlife Association on youth education and hands-on learning. Guests also include Rachel Sarlls from the Texas A&M Forest Service discussing urban forestry and tree preservation, Rolando from Education Service Center, Region 20 sharing how educators across South Texas are supported, and Melissa Galván from KLRN Public Television highlighting PBS Kids outreach programs that bring beloved characters like Zeke from Work It Out Wombats! to local families. Together, these interviews capture the excitement of Spring Break at the library and show how community partnerships help inspire curiosity, learning, and fun for kids and families in Uvalde.