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Queen Gambit Chess Night

Queen's Gambit Chess Night

Wednesday, October 8, 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. 

Bad Guys 2

Children's Friday Films

Friday, October 10, 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 watching the latest movie “Bad Guys 2” on our big screen with a warm bowl of popcorn.

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

Enjoy watching the latest movie “Bad Guys 2” on our big screen with a warm bowl of popcorn.

Older & Wiser Wilkinsburg Flyer

Older & Wiser Wilkinsburg: Seniors Day

Tuesday, October 14, 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

Universal Yummies

Universal Yummies

Thursday, October 16, 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:

Every month, put your tongue to the ‘taste’ by trying 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:

Every month, put your tongue to the ‘taste’ by trying a variety of snacks from a different country. Available while supplies last. 

Flyer

Movie Matinee: Weapons (2025)

Friday, October 17, 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 director Zach Cregger's 2025 film Weapons."When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same 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 director Zach Cregger's 2025 film Weapons.

Pumpkin Decorating

Pumpkin Decorating

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Holiday

Age Group:

Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Event Details:

Decorate and design your own mini pumpkin to take home. Available while supplies last.

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

Decorate and design your own mini pumpkin to take home. Available while supplies last.

Crochet Corner

Crochet Corner

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult 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: Adult 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!

Teen Talk Thursdays

Teen Talk Thursdays

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Other, Workshop

Age Group:

Teens (Ages 12-17)

Event Details:

Any teen, ages 13 – 18, is welcome to join a one-on-one session or group session with a librarian to discuss the next steps in their journey. Whether it is about school, employment...

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

Any teen, ages 13 – 18, is welcome to join a one-on-one session or group session with a librarian to discuss the next steps in their journey. Whether it is about school, employment, finances, networking, art, or any topic of your choosing.

Autumn Fest

AUTUMN FEST

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Department at Wilkinsburg Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Food, Holiday

Age Group:

Youth (Ages Birth-17), Family

Event Details:

Get into the spirit by wearing a costume and celebrating this festive time of year with spooky games, crafts, treats, and prizes! 

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

Get into the spirit by wearing a costume and celebrating this festive time of year with spooky games, crafts, treats, and prizes! 

Older & Wiser Wilkinsburg Flyer

Older & Wiser Wilkinsburg: Seniors Day

Tuesday, November 11, 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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10 am

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
11 am

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!
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm

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.

Oct. 7th: Spooky Yarn Art 

Oct. 14th: Decorate a Candle Holder 

Pumpkin Decorating

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, Holiday
Event Details:

Decorate and design your own mini pumpkin to take home. Available while supplies last.