On June 18, WCNY will welcome Bob the Builder to the WCNY courtyard as part of its Live@WCNY event series! Bob is the beloved PBS Kids character known for using science, technology, engineering and math skills to solve problems and get things done with a positive attitude.

The free public event will be held from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the WCNY Broadcast and Education Center, located at 415 W. Fayette St. in Syracuse.

Bob will be meeting fans at 11 to 11:30 a.m., 12 noon to 12:30 p.m., and 1 to 1:30 p.m. The event includes:

• Bob the Builder giveaway items
• Bob the Builder television episodes broadcast on the courtyard’s “big screen”
• Activity stations hosted by several family-friendly organizations including the Children’s

  Consortium, Greening USA, Little Lukes, OCCRA, Onondaga County Public Library, Partners in

  Learning-MANOS, and the Salvation Army Education Centers

• The chance to register your preschooler to receive a free Imagination Library book in the mail

  every month

• In honor of Father’s Day, Dads will receive a free book to read to their children to encourage

  learning throughout the summer

  Rain location: Bob will receive guests in the WCNY studios.

  “Bob the Builder” airs weekdays at 11:30 a.m. on WCNY and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. on WCNY. Bob the Builder © 2016 Hit Entertainment Limited and Keith Chapman.