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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.

S.T.E.A.M. Day

S.T.E.A.M. Day

Saturday, August 9, 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

Older & Wiser Wilkinsburg Flyer

Older & Wiser Wilkinsburg: Seniors Day

Tuesday, August 12, 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

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CIERRA’S ACTIVITY KITS

All Day
Children, Tween (Ages 10-12), Teens (Ages 12-17), Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Wilkinsburg Public Library
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Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children, Tween (Ages 10-12), Teens (Ages 12-17), Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Challenges, STEM
Event Details:

Every Tuesday join Ms. Cierra for fun, interactive, and creative activity kits.  New kits are every Tuesday and available all week long while supplies last.  Suggested for ages 3 - 18.

CERAMIC PAINTING

All Day
Children, Tween (Ages 10-12), Teens (Ages 12-17), Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Wilkinsburg Public Library
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Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children, Tween (Ages 10-12), Teens (Ages 12-17), Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Put your art skills to the test by painting a ceramic piece for a home decoration.
12 pm

Lyme Disease and Ticks Education Event presented by Allegheny County Health Department

12:30pm–4:00pm
Children, Family, Adults, Adults 50+, Everyone
Wilkinsburg Public Library
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Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Adult Department
Age Group: Children, Family, Adults, Adults 50+, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Learn about how Lyme disease and ticks can impact you and how you can protect yourself at this educational event. Stop by during the afternoon!
1 pm
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SPLASH PARTY @ FERGUSON PARK

1:00pm–4:00pm
Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Offsite
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Outdoor Recreation
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of summer by meeting us at Ferguson Park in your swimsuits and flip-flops for a ‘splashing’ good time. Enjoy water slides, games, tie-dying, bubbles, snacks, and more!
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm

CHILDREN’S CINEMAS

4:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Tween (Ages 10-12), Teens (Ages 12-17), Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Wilkinsburg Public Library
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Library Branch: Wilkinsburg Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children, Tween (Ages 10-12), Teens (Ages 12-17), Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us on Fridays at 4:00 pm throughout the summer to enjoy a new movie or TV show.  Popcorn is on us!