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Summer Scavenger Hunts

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

Children's Friday Film

Children's Friday Films

Friday, August 22, 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"

Summer Scavenger Hunts

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

S.T.E.A.M. Day

S.T.E.A.M. Day

Saturday, August 23, 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

Summer Scavenger Hunts

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

Creativity Tuesdays

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.

Summer Scavenger Hunts

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

Summer Scavenger Hunts

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

Summer Scavenger Hunts

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

Alcosan Workshops

Alcosan Workshop: Science of Slime

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Investigate the unique properties of polymers, and compare a polymer that has been cross-linked to the original form.

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

Investigate the unique properties of polymers, and compare a polymer that has been cross-linked to the original form.

Summer Scavenger Hunts

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

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 8/30 - 9/1
Wilkinsburg Public Library, Eastridge Branch, Offsite
Closing
Branches:
Wilkinsburg Public Library, Eastridge Branch, Offsite
Scavenger Hunt

Back-To-School Scavenger Hunt

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

All Day & All Month Long

Find all the missing school supplies hiding in the library to receive a prize! 

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

All Day & All Month Long

Find all the missing school supplies hiding in the library to receive a prize! 

CREATIVITY TUESDAYS

Creativity Tuesdays

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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, interactive, and creative activities every week! Available while supplies last.

Sept. 2: Magnetic Popsicle Frame 

Sept. 9: Laminated Bookmarks

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, interactive, and creative activities every week! Available while supplies last.

Sept. 2: Magnetic Popsicle Frame 

Sept. 9: Laminated Bookmarks

Scavenger Hunt

Back-To-School Scavenger Hunt

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

All Day & All Month Long

Find all the missing school supplies hiding in the library to receive a prize! 

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

All Day & All Month Long

Find all the missing school supplies hiding in the library to receive a prize! 

Scavenger Hunt

Back-To-School Scavenger Hunt

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

All Day & All Month Long

Find all the missing school supplies hiding in the library to receive a prize! 

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

All Day & All Month Long

Find all the missing school supplies hiding in the library to receive a prize! 

Scavenger Hunt

Back-To-School Scavenger Hunt

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

All Day & All Month Long

Find all the missing school supplies hiding in the library to receive a prize! 

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

All Day & All Month Long

Find all the missing school supplies hiding in the library to receive a prize! 

Lilo & Stitch Movie

Children's Friday Films

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Enjoy a bowl of popcorn while watching the latest Disney movie “Lilo & Stitch” on our big screen.

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

Enjoy a bowl of popcorn while watching the latest Disney movie “Lilo & Stitch” on our big screen.

Scavenger Hunt

Back-To-School Scavenger Hunt

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

All Day & All Month Long

Find all the missing school supplies hiding in the library to receive a prize! 

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

All Day & All Month Long

Find all the missing school supplies hiding in the library to receive a prize! 

Scavenger Hunt

Back-To-School Scavenger Hunt

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

All Day & All Month Long

Find all the missing school supplies hiding in the library to receive a prize! 

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

All Day & All Month Long

Find all the missing school supplies hiding in the library to receive a prize! 

Scavenger Hunt

Back-To-School Scavenger Hunt

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

All Day & All Month Long

Find all the missing school supplies hiding in the library to receive a prize! 

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

All Day & All Month Long

Find all the missing school supplies hiding in the library to receive a prize! 

CREATIVITY TUESDAYS

Creativity Tuesdays

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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, interactive, and creative activities every week! Available while supplies last.

Sept. 2: Magnetic Popsicle Frame 

Sept. 9: Laminated Bookmarks

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, interactive, and creative activities every week! Available while supplies last.

Sept. 2: Magnetic Popsicle Frame 

Sept. 9: Laminated Bookmarks

Scavenger Hunt

Back-To-School Scavenger Hunt

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

All Day & All Month Long

Find all the missing school supplies hiding in the library to receive a prize! 

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

All Day & All Month Long

Find all the missing school supplies hiding in the library to receive a prize! 

Queen Gambit Chess Night

Queen's Gambit Chess Night

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Learn how to play chess or find a partner to play against. Join us for this hour-long session every month.  Chess sets will be provided. 

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

Learn how to play chess or find a partner to play against. Join us for this hour-long session every month.  Chess sets will be provided.