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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

Flyer

Tech Hour

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
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!

Fourth Wednesday of every month.

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Adult Department
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!

Fourth Wednesday of every month.

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! 

Crochet Corner

Crochet Corner

Saturday, September 6, 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!

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! 

Crochet Corner

Crochet Corner

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library
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: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
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!

Older & Wiser Wilkinsburg Flyer

Older & Wiser Wilkinsburg: Seniors Day

Tuesday, September 9, 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