• First PLAYTIME! This Friday (Friday, Feb 14th)

  February 11, 2014 · by Sam Phillips

  Playtime is a series of free, interactive, media-production workshops and stations for all ages, hosted by Apollo Outreach at The Oberlin Public Library. The first session brought hands-on media-making to the community in a welcoming, drop-in format.

• Welcome to the NEW Apollo Outreach

  November 8, 2013

  Apollo Outreach launched an updated version of its website, reflecting the program's growing partnership with Oberlin College's Cinema Studies Program and its expanding slate of media-literacy workshops and residencies across Lorain County.

Reaching out is part of how this initiative stays connected to the neighborhoods it serves. The team welcomes questions, ideas, and collaboration requests from residents, educators, and local organizations who share an interest in media literacy and creative learning. Visitors are encouraged to share a bit about their background, the kind of programming they hope to see, or any partnership possibilities they have in mind, so that responses can be thoughtful and useful. Every message helps shape a more inclusive conversation around storytelling and the arts in the surrounding communities.

The initiative is rooted in the belief that media-making is a shared practice, not a closed craft. Through workshops, residencies, and drop-in sessions held at libraries and community spaces, young people and adults alike explore film, animation, printmaking, and other hands-on forms of expression. Volunteer mentors, visiting faculty, and industry professionals help facilitate these experiences, offering guidance while leaving room for each participant to develop their own voice. The work is collaborative by design, reflecting a commitment to building confidence, communication skills, and creative leadership across diverse backgrounds.

Beyond its core workshops, the program continues to grow in response to the evolving needs of the region. Partnerships with college programs, public libraries, and local volunteers have expanded opportunities for youth and adults to engage with storytelling as a way to observe, interpret, and reimagine everyday life. From community gardens and food stories to short films and animation projects, each effort reflects an understanding that creativity can be a force for connection and change. Supporters and curious newcomers alike are invited to follow along, get involved, and help shape what comes next.