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3D Printer Demo

3D Printer DEMO

All Day 7/19
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

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!

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!

Upstream PGH: Nature's Color Wheel

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

Event Details:

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

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.

Alcosan Workshops

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

Event Details:

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

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.

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Smartphones 101 from Neighborhood Allies

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Council Chambers at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults, Adults 50+

Event Details:

Want to become an expert at using your iPhone or Android? Join our 2-session class to learn the basics and get the most out of your device!What you will learn:Smartphone basics and...

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

Want to become an expert at using your iPhone or Android? Join our 2-session class to learn the basics and get the most out of your device!

What you will learn:

S.T.E.A.M. Day

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

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 Volc...

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

Event Details:

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

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.


 

Cookie Decorating

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

Event Details:

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

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.

Mad Science Lights Color Action

Mad Science: Lights, Coliors, Action!

Wednesday, July 30, 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:

Bring STEM to life and gain a love of learning in this ‘wow factor’ workshop about lights, colors, & action.

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

Bring STEM to life and gain a love of learning in this ‘wow factor’ workshop about lights, colors, & action.

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Smartphones 101 from Neighborhood Allies

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Council Chambers at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults, Adults 50+

Event Details:

Want to become an expert at using your iPhone or Android? Join our 2-session class to learn the basics and get the most out of your device!What you will learn:Smartphone basics and...

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

Want to become an expert at using your iPhone or Android? Join our 2-session class to learn the basics and get the most out of your device!

What you will learn:

Kids On The Block Puppet Show

Kids On The Block Puppet Show

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Performance, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Event Details:

A fun, informative, and interactive puppet show featuring skits about three different disabilities. Suggested for kids in grades K-3rd.

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

A fun, informative, and interactive puppet show featuring skits about three different disabilities. Suggested for kids in grades K-3rd.

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Children's Friday Films

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

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

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.

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: Science of Slime

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:

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

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 Films

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.)

LIBRARY CLOSED

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

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!

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!

Older & Wiser Wilkinsburg: Seniors Day

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults 50+
Wilkinsburg Public Library
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

Eastridge Tech Hour

11:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Adults 50+
Eastridge Branch
Library Branch: Eastridge Branch
Room: Eastridge Branch
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! 

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.

Eastridge Tech Hour

11:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Adults 50+
Eastridge Branch
Library Branch: Eastridge Branch
Room: Eastridge Branch
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! 

Older & Wiser Wilkinsburg: Seniors Day

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults 50+
Wilkinsburg Public Library
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

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.

Older & Wiser Wilkinsburg: Seniors Day

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults 50+
Wilkinsburg Public Library
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

Eastridge Tech Hour

11:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Adults 50+
Eastridge Branch
Library Branch: Eastridge Branch
Room: Eastridge Branch
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! 

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.