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Internet Basics

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults, Adults 50+

Event Details:

Get a FREE crash course on how to navigate different internet browsers, use browser tools, protect your privacy, and more!What you will learn:How to connect to the internetUse basi...

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

Get a FREE crash course on how to navigate different internet browsers, use browser tools, protect your privacy, and more!

What you will learn:

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Movie Matinee: Mickey 17

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Council Chambers at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Adults, Adults 50+

Event Details:

Join us for a matinee screening of "Mickey 17" from director Bong Joon Ho, starring Robert Pattinson and Steven Yeun."During a human expedition to colonize space, Mickey 17, a so-c...

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Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Council Chambers
Age Group: Adults, Adults 50+
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a matinee screening of "Mickey 17" from director Bong Joon Ho, starring Robert Pattinson and Steven Yeun.

Parent Self-Help Book Club

Parent Self-Help Book Club

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults, Adults 50+

Event Details:

Calling all parents and caregivers to join us for a bi-monthly parent help book discussion. The book for this discussion is "How to Keep House While Drowning" by K.C. Davis. Please...

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Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Adults, Adults 50+
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Calling all parents and caregivers to join us for a bi-monthly parent help book discussion. The book for this discussion is "How to Keep House While Drowning" by K.C.

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Internet Basics

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults, Adults 50+

Event Details:

Get a FREE crash course on how to navigate different internet browsers, use browser tools, protect your privacy, and more!What you will learn:How to connect to the internetUse basi...

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

Get a FREE crash course on how to navigate different internet browsers, use browser tools, protect your privacy, and more!

What you will learn:

Older & Wiser Wilkinsburg Flyer

Older & Wiser Wilkinsburg: Seniors Day

Tuesday, June 10, 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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Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program Voucher Distribution

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Food

Age Group:

Adults 50+

Event Details:

Farmers Market Vouchers – $25 vouchers to use at local farmers marketsIn-person distribution of the vouchers will be on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.  Applications WILL NOT be accep...

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

Farmers Market Vouchers – $25 vouchers to use at local farmers markets

In-person distribution of the vouchers will be on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.  Applications WILL NOT be accepted by mail.  There will be in-perso

Queen Gambit Chess Night

Queen's Gambit Chess Night

Wednesday, June 11, 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

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.

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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:

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.

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Using Email

Friday, June 13, 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:

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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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

3D Printer DEMO

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:

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
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. 

3D Printer DEMO

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:

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

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

3D Printer DEMO

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:

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
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

Children's Friday Film

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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: 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
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:

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
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

Upstream Pgh: Nature's Color Wheel

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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: 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
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

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

Alcosan Workshop: Sharpie Science

4:00pm - 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: 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
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

Children's Friday Film

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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: 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
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

S.T.E.A.M. Day

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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: 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