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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

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"Aug 22: "I...

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"

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

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

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

Event Details:

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.

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

Event Details:

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.

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

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...

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!

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+

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...

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

Queen Gambit Chess Night

Queen's Gambit Chess Night

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Event Details:

Learn how to play chess or find a partner to play against. Join us for this hour-long session every month.  Chess sets will be provided. 

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

Learn how to play chess or find a partner to play against. Join us for this hour-long session every month.  Chess sets will be provided. 

Flyer

Movie Matinee: From the World of John Wick: Ballerina

Saturday, September 13, 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 an afternoon screening of Ballerina (2025)."An assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organization sets out to seek revenge after her father's death." -IM...

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

Join us for an afternoon screening of Ballerina (2025).

"An assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organization sets out to seek revenge after her father's death." -IMDb.

Universal Yummies

Universal Yummies

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Food, STEM

Age Group:

Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Event Details:

Join us every month as you put your tongue to the ‘taste’ by trying snacks from a different country. Available while supplies last.

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

Join us every month as you put your tongue to the ‘taste’ by trying snacks from a different country. Available while supplies last.

Parent Self-Help Book Club

Parent Self-Help Book Club

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults, Adults 50+

Event Details:

Calling all parents and caregivers for a bi-monthly parent self-help book discussion. The book for this discussion is “Who Deserves Your Love” by K. C. Davis. A copy of the book ca...

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 for a bi-monthly parent self-help book discussion. The book for this discussion is “Who Deserves Your Love” by K. C. Davis.

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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

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.

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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

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

Creativity Tuesdays

3:30pm–5:30pm
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, interactive, and creative activities every week! Available while supplies last.

Sept. 2: Magnetic Popsicle Frame 

Sept. 9: Laminated Bookmarks

Creativity Tuesdays

3:30pm–5:30pm
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, interactive, and creative activities every week! Available while supplies last.

Sept. 2: Magnetic Popsicle Frame 

Sept. 9: Laminated Bookmarks

Creativity Tuesdays

3:30pm–5:30pm
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, interactive, and creative activities every week! Available while supplies last.

Sept. 2: Magnetic Popsicle Frame 

Sept. 9: Laminated Bookmarks

Universal Yummies

3:30pm–5:30pm
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, STEM
Event Details:

Join us every month as you put your tongue to the ‘taste’ by trying snacks from a different country. Available while supplies last.

Creativity Tuesdays

3:30pm–5:30pm
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, interactive, and creative activities every week! Available while supplies last.

Sept. 2: Magnetic Popsicle Frame 

Sept. 9: Laminated Bookmarks

Creativity Tuesdays

3:30pm–5:30pm
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, interactive, and creative activities every week! Available while supplies last.

Sept. 2: Magnetic Popsicle Frame 

Sept. 9: Laminated Bookmarks

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 11/27–11/29
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Wilkinsburg Public Library, Eastridge Branch, Offsite

LIBRARY CLOSED

12:00pm–11:45pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Wilkinsburg Public Library, Eastridge Branch, Offsite

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Wilkinsburg Public Library, Eastridge Branch, Offsite

LIBRARY CLOSED

12:00pm–11:45pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Wilkinsburg Public Library, Eastridge Branch, Offsite

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Wilkinsburg Public Library, Eastridge Branch, Offsite