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Mighty Engineers

Mighty Engineers: Leprechaun Rockets

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Challenges, Holiday, STEM

Age Group:

School-Age (Ages 6-11), Tween (Ages 10-12), Teens (Ages 12-17)

Event Details:

A once-a-month engineering workshop to complete a building challenge. Suggested for ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: School-Age (Ages 6-11), Tween (Ages 10-12), Teens (Ages 12-17)
Program Type: Challenges, Holiday, STEM
Event Details:

A once-a-month engineering workshop to complete a building challenge. Suggested for ages 6 and up.

Crochet Corner

Crochet Corner

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

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: 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!

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How to Make Home Happen: An Educational Series by Gigi Nelson, Realtor

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Library Auditorium at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Lectures, Workshop

Age Group:

Family, Adults, Adults 50+, Everyone

Event Details:

A free, pressure-free workshop designed to help you understand homeownership--no pre-approval required. Who's it forRenters curious about buying a home somedayFirst-time or fi...

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Library Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Adults, Adults 50+, Everyone
Program Type: Lectures, Workshop
Event Details:

A free, pressure-free workshop designed to help you understand homeownership--no pre-approval required. 

Who's it for

  • Renters curious about buying a home someday
  • First-time or first-generation buy
Universal Yummies

Universal Yummies

Thursday, March 19, 2026 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:

Venture to another country by tasting a variety of 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:

Venture to another country by tasting a variety of snacks from a different country. Available while supplies last. 

Teen Talk Thursdays

Teen Talk Thursdays

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Other

Age Group:

Teens (Ages 12-17)

Event Details:

Any teenager aged 13 – 18 are welcome to join a one-on-one session or group session with a librarian to discuss the next steps in their journey. Each month, there will be a differe...

Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-17)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Any teenager aged 13 – 18 are welcome to join a one-on-one session or group session with a librarian to discuss the next steps in their journey. Each month, there will be a different topic of discussion.

Women's History Month

Women's History Month: Cookie Tasting

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Food, Holiday

Age Group:

Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Event Details:

Join us to sample a variety of cookies in honor of Ruth Wakefield, the inventor of the famous Chocolate Chip Cookies. Can you guess the brand and flavor of cookies? 

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

Join us to sample a variety of cookies in honor of Ruth Wakefield, the inventor of the famous Chocolate Chip Cookies. Can you guess the brand and flavor of cookies? 

Crochet Corner

Crochet Corner

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

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: 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!

Special Premiere Wicked For Good

Special Premiere "Wicked: For Good"

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Movie

Age Group:

Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Event Details:

Sing along and complete some activities, all while enjoying the movie “Wicked: For Good” on our BIG screen, while enjoying a bowl of popcorn.

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

Sing along and complete some activities, all while enjoying the movie “Wicked: For Good” on our BIG screen, while enjoying a bowl of popcorn.

Squonking In The Library

Squonking In The Library: Rube Goldberg Machines

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM

Age Group:

Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Event Details:

Learn how to harness the flow of energy using everyday objects and creating quirky, complex contraptions with chain reactions. Led by Squonk’s Lex Vogelsberg and Mia Taylor.

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

Learn how to harness the flow of energy using everyday objects and creating quirky, complex contraptions with chain reactions. Led by Squonk’s Lex Vogelsberg and Mia Taylor.

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Movie Matinee: The Housemaid

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Council Chambers at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Adults, Adults 50+

Event Details:

Join us for a matinee screening of The Housemaid (2025) by Paul Feig, starring Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, and Brendan Sklenar. "A struggling young woman is relieved by t...

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 The Housemaid (2025) by Paul Feig, starring Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, and Brendan Sklenar. 

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Special Premiere "Wicked: For Good"

1:00pm–3:30pm
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, Movie
Event Details:

Sing along and complete some activities, all while enjoying the movie “Wicked: For Good” on our BIG screen, while enjoying a bowl of popcorn.

Movie Matinee: The Housemaid

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Adults 50+
Wilkinsburg Public Library
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 The Housemaid (2025) by Paul Feig, starring Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, and Brendan Sklenar. 

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Library closed for Good Friday & Easter.

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Library closed for Memorial Day.

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Description:

Library closed for Memorial Day.

LIBRARY CLOSED

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Branches:
Wilkinsburg Public Library, Eastridge Branch, Offsite
Description:

Library closed for Memorial Day.