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Quick Art

All Day
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Stop in anytime throughout the day.  Suggested for ages 8 and up.

July 14: Ping-Ping Ball Lanterns

July 31: Stitch Books

August 7: Hanging Yarn Decor

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Stop in anytime throughout the day.  Suggested for ages 8 and up.

July 14: Ping-Ping Ball Lanterns

July 31: Stitch Books

August 7: Hanging Yarn Decor

This event is in the "Youth (Ages Birth-17)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

A new scavenger hunt every 2-3 weeks.

June 1: Wizarding World
June 16: Bugs & Insects

July 1: Disney
July 14: Video Game Characters

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Challenges, Summer Reading
Event Details:

A new scavenger hunt every 2-3 weeks.

June 1: Wizarding World
June 16: Bugs & Insects

July 1: Disney
July 14: Video Game Characters

This event is in the "Youth (Ages Birth-17)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

A new scavenger hunt every 2-3 weeks.

June 1: Wizarding World
June 16: Bugs & Insects

July 1: Disney
July 14: Video Game Characters

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Challenges, Summer Reading
Event Details:

A new scavenger hunt every 2-3 weeks.

June 1: Wizarding World
June 16: Bugs & Insects

July 1: Disney
July 14: Video Game Characters

This event is in the "Youth (Ages Birth-17)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Children's Friday Films

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
Movie, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

A bowl of popcorn while watching a new movie on our big screen:

Aug 1:  "The Day The Earth Blew Up"

Aug 8:  "The Legend of Ochi"

Aug 15: "How To Train Your Dragon"

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Movie, Summer Reading
Event Details:

A bowl of popcorn while watching a new movie on our big screen:

Aug 1:  "The Day The Earth Blew Up"

Aug 8:  "The Legend of Ochi"

Aug 15: "How To Train Your Dragon"

This event is in the "Youth (Ages Birth-17)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

A new scavenger hunt every 2-3 weeks.

June 1: Wizarding World
June 16: Bugs & Insects

July 1: Disney
July 14: Video Game Characters

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Challenges, Summer Reading
Event Details:

A new scavenger hunt every 2-3 weeks.

June 1: Wizarding World
June 16: Bugs & Insects

July 1: Disney
July 14: Video Game Characters

This event is in the "Youth (Ages Birth-17)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

S.T.E.A.M. Day

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Enjoy S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. activities that show how awesome things can be created, tested, and used. These activities are suggested for ages 8 and up.

 

July 12: Baking Soda Volcanoes

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. activities that show how awesome things can be created, tested, and used. These activities are suggested for ages 8 and up.

 

July 12: Baking Soda Volcanoes

This event is in the "Youth (Ages Birth-17)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Mini Mondays

All Day
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

The Mini-Series events are back for the summer! Each month, learn how to create tiny figurines with everyday materials.

July 16: Chenille Stems

July 21: Shrinky Dinks

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

The Mini-Series events are back for the summer! Each month, learn how to create tiny figurines with everyday materials.

July 16: Chenille Stems

July 21: Shrinky Dinks

This event is in the "Youth (Ages Birth-17)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

A new scavenger hunt every 2-3 weeks.

June 1: Wizarding World
June 16: Bugs & Insects

July 1: Disney
July 14: Video Game Characters

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Challenges, Summer Reading
Event Details:

A new scavenger hunt every 2-3 weeks.

June 1: Wizarding World
June 16: Bugs & Insects

July 1: Disney
July 14: Video Game Characters

This event is in the "Youth (Ages Birth-17)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Creativity Tuesdays

All Day
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Drop in anytime for a fun and creative activity every week! You can also pick up a craft bag to do at home. It's available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Drop in anytime for a fun and creative activity every week! You can also pick up a craft bag to do at home. It's available while supplies last.

This event is in the "Youth (Ages Birth-17)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

A new scavenger hunt every 2-3 weeks.

June 1: Wizarding World
June 16: Bugs & Insects

July 1: Disney
July 14: Video Game Characters

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Challenges, Summer Reading
Event Details:

A new scavenger hunt every 2-3 weeks.

June 1: Wizarding World
June 16: Bugs & Insects

July 1: Disney
July 14: Video Game Characters

This event is in the "Adults 50+" group

Older & Wiser Wilkinsburg: Seniors Day

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Library Auditorium at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults 50+

All adults age 50+ are invited to spend the second Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for entertaining programming, including “light” exercise, varying activities including crafts and games, an interactive speaker and everyone’s favori

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Library Auditorium
Age Group: Adults 50+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food, Lectures
Event Details:

All adults age 50+ are invited to spend the second Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for entertaining programming, including “light” exercise, varying activities including crafts and games, an interactive speaker and everyone’s favori

This event is in the "Youth (Ages Birth-17)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

A new scavenger hunt every 2-3 weeks.

June 1: Wizarding World
June 16: Bugs & Insects

July 1: Disney
July 14: Video Game Characters

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Challenges, Summer Reading
Event Details:

A new scavenger hunt every 2-3 weeks.

June 1: Wizarding World
June 16: Bugs & Insects

July 1: Disney
July 14: Video Game Characters

This event is in the "Youth (Ages Birth-17)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Queen's Gambit Chess Night

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of every month this summer. Learn how to play chess or challenge an opponent in our monthly hour-long chess session. Chess sets will be provided.

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Other, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of every month this summer. Learn how to play chess or challenge an opponent in our monthly hour-long chess session. Chess sets will be provided.

This event is in the "Youth (Ages Birth-17)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

A new scavenger hunt every 2-3 weeks.

June 1: Wizarding World
June 16: Bugs & Insects

July 1: Disney
July 14: Video Game Characters

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Challenges, Summer Reading
Event Details:

A new scavenger hunt every 2-3 weeks.

June 1: Wizarding World
June 16: Bugs & Insects

July 1: Disney
July 14: Video Game Characters

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 50+" group

Eastridge Tech Hour

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eastridge Branch at Eastridge Branch
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Adults 50+

Bring questions about your phone, tablet, eReader, or computer, and we will do our best to answer them! 

Library Branch: Eastridge Branch
Room: Eastridge Branch
Age Group: Adults, Adults 50+
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Bring questions about your phone, tablet, eReader, or computer, and we will do our best to answer them! 

This event is in the "Youth (Ages Birth-17)" group

ENDS: Summer Reading Challenge

All Day
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17)

If you registered for the Wilkinsburg Public Library 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, this is the last day to redeem any raffle tickets. 

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17)
Program Type: Challenges, Summer Reading
Event Details:

If you registered for the Wilkinsburg Public Library 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, this is the last day to redeem any raffle tickets. 

This event is in the "Youth (Ages Birth-17)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

A new scavenger hunt every 2-3 weeks.

June 1: Wizarding World
June 16: Bugs & Insects

July 1: Disney
July 14: Video Game Characters

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Challenges, Summer Reading
Event Details:

A new scavenger hunt every 2-3 weeks.

June 1: Wizarding World
June 16: Bugs & Insects

July 1: Disney
July 14: Video Game Characters

This event is in the "Youth (Ages Birth-17)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Children's Friday Films

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
Movie, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

A bowl of popcorn while watching a new movie on our big screen:

Aug 1:  "The Day The Earth Blew Up"

Aug 8:  "The Legend of Ochi"

Aug 15: "How To Train Your Dragon"

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Movie, Summer Reading
Event Details:

A bowl of popcorn while watching a new movie on our big screen:

Aug 1:  "The Day The Earth Blew Up"

Aug 8:  "The Legend of Ochi"

Aug 15: "How To Train Your Dragon"

This event is in the "Youth (Ages Birth-17)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

A new scavenger hunt every 2-3 weeks.

June 1: Wizarding World
June 16: Bugs & Insects

July 1: Disney
July 14: Video Game Characters

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Challenges, Summer Reading
Event Details:

A new scavenger hunt every 2-3 weeks.

June 1: Wizarding World
June 16: Bugs & Insects

July 1: Disney
July 14: Video Game Characters

This event is in the "Youth (Ages Birth-17)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

World Of Colors

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

EVENT CHANGED FROM JULY TO AUGUST!!!

Create a world of colors with watercolor paint and tissue paper!

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

EVENT CHANGED FROM JULY TO AUGUST!!!

Create a world of colors with watercolor paint and tissue paper!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Crochet Corner

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eastridge Branch at Eastridge Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us to explore the art of crochet or to continue your ongoing projects in the company of fellow enthusiasts! Whether you are an aspiring crocheter or a seasoned expert, all are warmly welcomed!

Library Branch: Eastridge Branch
Room: Eastridge Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us to explore the art of crochet or to continue your ongoing projects in the company of fellow enthusiasts! Whether you are an aspiring crocheter or a seasoned expert, all are warmly welcomed!

This event is in the "Youth (Ages Birth-17)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

A new scavenger hunt every 2-3 weeks.

June 1: Wizarding World
June 16: Bugs & Insects

July 1: Disney
July 14: Video Game Characters

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Challenges, Summer Reading
Event Details:

A new scavenger hunt every 2-3 weeks.

June 1: Wizarding World
June 16: Bugs & Insects

July 1: Disney
July 14: Video Game Characters

This event is in the "Youth (Ages Birth-17)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Creativity Tuesdays

All Day
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Drop in anytime for a fun and creative activity every week! You can also pick up a craft bag to do at home. It's available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Drop in anytime for a fun and creative activity every week! You can also pick up a craft bag to do at home. It's available while supplies last.

This event is in the "Youth (Ages Birth-17)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
Challenges, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

A new scavenger hunt every 2-3 weeks.

June 1: Wizarding World
June 16: Bugs & Insects

July 1: Disney
July 14: Video Game Characters

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Challenges, Summer Reading
Event Details:

A new scavenger hunt every 2-3 weeks.

June 1: Wizarding World
June 16: Bugs & Insects

July 1: Disney
July 14: Video Game Characters