Event List

Perler Beads

All Day

Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Chill out in the Children's Dept. on the 3rd Thursday of every month. We will provide little colorful beads for you to build into a keychain, earrings, figurines, etc.

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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:

Chill out in the Children's Dept. on the 3rd Thursday of every month. We will provide little colorful beads for you to build into a keychain, earrings, figurines, etc.

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

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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

3D Printer DEMO

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 week to see in action a 3D printer build unique figurines. Wait to make one and take one home!

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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 week to see in action a 3D printer build unique figurines. Wait to make one and take one home!

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

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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 Films

Friday, July 18, 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

Let’s watch a new streaming movie or TV show every Friday afternoon with a bowl of popcorn.

(View our social media pages for the movie titles.)

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Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Program Type: Movie, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Let’s watch a new streaming movie or TV show every Friday afternoon with a bowl of popcorn.

(View our social media pages for the movie titles.)

3D Printer DEMO

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 week to see in action a 3D printer build unique figurines. Wait to make one and take one home!

View Details

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 week to see in action a 3D printer build unique figurines. Wait to make one and take one home!

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

View Details

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

Upstream Pgh: Nature's Color Wheel

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Dissect plants to graph on a color wheel. Complete a plant art activity with a chromatography experiment.

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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:

Dissect plants to graph on a color wheel. Complete a plant art activity with a chromatography experiment.

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

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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

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

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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

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.

View Details

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 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

View Details

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 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

View Details

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 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

View Details

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 Workshop: Sharpie Science

Thursday, July 24, 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

Experiment with solubility, color mixing, and the movement of molecules by using hydrophobic markers and rubbing alcohol.

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Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading, Workshop

Event Details:

Experiment with solubility, color mixing, and the movement of molecules by using hydrophobic markers and rubbing alcohol.

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

View Details

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 Films

Friday, July 25, 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

Let’s watch a new streaming movie or TV show every Friday afternoon with a bowl of popcorn.

(View our social media pages for the movie titles.)

View Details

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Program Type: Movie, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Let’s watch a new streaming movie or TV show every Friday afternoon with a bowl of popcorn.

(View our social media pages for the movie titles.)

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

View Details

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

Saturday, July 26, 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

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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

Carnegie Museum of Natural History Mobile Exhibit

Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Animal Mobile Tour

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Other, Performance, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Join us at the library to journey through the Carnegie Museum of Natural History's Animal Mobile Tour exhibit.

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Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Program Type: Other, Performance, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Join us at the library to journey through the Carnegie Museum of Natural History's Animal Mobile Tour exhibit.

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

View Details

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

Cookie Decorating

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Food, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Everyone loves cookies, and sometimes it is even fun to decorate one yourself! Available while supplies last.

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Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Everyone loves cookies, and sometimes it is even fun to decorate one yourself! Available while supplies last.

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.

View Details

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 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

View Details

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

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