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Summer Reading Challenge

BEGINS: Summer Reading Challenge

All Day 6/23
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Challenges, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth (Ages Birth-17)

Event Details:

Starting June 23rd, register for the Wilkinsburg Public Library 2025 Summer Reading Challenge.The challenge is simple: keep track of the number of hours you read, or are read to, t...

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

Starting June 23rd, register for the Wilkinsburg Public Library 2025 Summer Reading Challenge.

Be Creative and Color Our World Magic Show

“Be Creative & Color Our World” Magic Show

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Library Auditorium at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Performance, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Event Details:

The Magic Show with Steve Haberman is lots of fun with a mix of magic, imagination, and creativity. Put on your artist's hat, grab your crayons, colored pencils, and imagination to...

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Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Library Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Performance, Summer Reading
Event Details:

The Magic Show with Steve Haberman is lots of fun with a mix of magic, imagination, and creativity. Put on your artist's hat, grab your crayons, colored pencils, and imagination to get ready to build a colorful world. Great time for everyone!

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Creative Citizen Studios Workshop @ Wilkinsburg Public Library

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Library Auditorium at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults, Adults 50+

Event Details:

Artists, 16 or older, with intellectual and developmental disabilities are invited to come and make art with us at the library!Space is limited to 10 artists (plus caretakers). Reg...

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

Artists, 16 or older, with intellectual and developmental disabilities are invited to come and make art with us at the library!

PaperPie Book Fair

PaperPie Book Fair

All Day 6/26
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Other, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Event Details:

Attend our PaperPie Book Fair to support the library and your bookshelves. Shop for books and more for $10 or less. 50% of all sales will be donated to WPL. Shop online to support ...

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

Attend our PaperPie Book Fair to support the library and your bookshelves. Shop for books and more for $10 or less. 50% of all sales will be donated to WPL. Shop online to support your library!

Alcosan Workshops

Alcosan Workshop: Rainbow Connections

Thursday, June 26, 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

Event Details:

Discover how light refracts when it passes through water droplets and demonstrates a rainbow through capillary action.

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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:

Discover how light refracts when it passes through water droplets and demonstrates a rainbow through capillary action.

PaperPie Book Fair

PaperPie Book Fair

All Day 6/27
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Other, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Event Details:

Attend our PaperPie Book Fair to support the library and your bookshelves. Shop for books and more for $10 or less. 50% of all sales will be donated to WPL. Shop online to support ...

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

Attend our PaperPie Book Fair to support the library and your bookshelves. Shop for books and more for $10 or less. 50% of all sales will be donated to WPL. Shop online to support your library!

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Using Email

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Library Auditorium at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults, Adults 50+

Event Details:

New to communicating via email or not getting the most out of your experience? Take this 6-week course to learn the in's and out's of using email. What you will learn:Common e...

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

New to communicating via email or not getting the most out of your experience? Take this 6-week course to learn the in's and out's of using email. 

What you will learn:

PaperPie Book Fair

PaperPie Book Fair

All Day 6/28
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Other, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Event Details:

Attend our PaperPie Book Fair to support the library and your bookshelves. Shop for books and more for $10 or less. 50% of all sales will be donated to WPL. Shop online to support ...

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

Attend our PaperPie Book Fair to support the library and your bookshelves. Shop for books and more for $10 or less. 50% of all sales will be donated to WPL. Shop online to support your library!

Color The World With Bugs

Color The World With Bugs

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Performance, STEM, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Event Details:

View a variety of species of local and exotic bugs, such as cockroaches, dubias, beetles, grubs, tarantulas, and more! Hold them! No bug spray or hand sanitizer, please!

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

View a variety of species of local and exotic bugs, such as cockroaches, dubias, beetles, grubs, tarantulas, and more! Hold them! No bug spray or hand sanitizer, please!

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Older & Wiser Wilkinsburg: Seniors Day

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Library Auditorium at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Food, Lectures

Age Group:

Adults 50+

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 inclu...

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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

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Summer Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Wilkinsburg Public Library
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

Crochet Corner

11:00am–1:00pm
Everyone
Eastridge Branch
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!

Mini Mondays

All Day
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Wilkinsburg Public Library
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
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Wilkinsburg Public Library
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
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Wilkinsburg Public Library
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
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Wilkinsburg Public Library
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

Crochet Corner

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Wilkinsburg Public Library
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!

Summer Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Wilkinsburg Public Library
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

Universal Yummies

1:00pm–5:00pm
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Wilkinsburg Public Library
Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Food, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Put your tongue to the ‘taste’ of trying snacks from
different countries. Available while supplies last. 

Eastridge Book Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Eastridge Branch
Library Branch: Eastridge Branch
Room: Eastridge Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a causal discussion on the book, Be Ready When the Lucky Happens by Ina Garten!

Perler Beads

All Day
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Wilkinsburg Public Library
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
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Wilkinsburg Public Library
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

Silent Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Adults 50+
Wilkinsburg Public Library
Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Adult Department
Age Group: Adults, Adults 50+
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

A different kind of book club. Settle in for an hour of sustained reading. At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome--eBooks, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books... it's BYOBook. 

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 6/20–6/21
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Wilkinsburg Public Library, Eastridge Branch, Offsite

BEGINS: Summer Reading Challenge

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

Starting June 23rd, register for the Wilkinsburg Public Library 2025 Summer Reading Challenge.

Summer Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Wilkinsburg Public Library
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

“Be Creative & Color Our World” Magic Show

4:30pm–6:00pm
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Wilkinsburg Public Library
Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Library Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Performance, Summer Reading
Event Details:

The Magic Show with Steve Haberman is lots of fun with a mix of magic, imagination, and creativity. Put on your artist's hat, grab your crayons, colored pencils, and imagination to get ready to build a colorful world. Great time for everyone!

Creativity Tuesdays

All Day
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Wilkinsburg Public Library
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
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Wilkinsburg Public Library
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
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Wilkinsburg Public Library
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

Creative Citizen Studios Workshop @ Wilkinsburg Public Library

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Adults 50+
Wilkinsburg Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Library Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Adults 50+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Artists, 16 or older, with intellectual and developmental disabilities are invited to come and make art with us at the library!

Tongue Tasters: Soda Pop

1:00pm–5:00pm
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Wilkinsburg Public Library
Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Food, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Put your tongue to the test by trying different flavors of soda pop. Available while supplies last.

Tech Hour

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults, Adults 50+
Wilkinsburg Public Library
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.

PaperPie Book Fair

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

Attend our PaperPie Book Fair to support the library and your bookshelves. Shop for books and more for $10 or less. 50% of all sales will be donated to WPL. Shop online to support your library!