Here’s a look at December’s upcoming events:
- Creativity Tuesdays – Every Tuesday in December, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Join us for a different craft each week!- December 2: Holiday Cards
- December 9: Pipe Cleaner Ornaments
- December 16: Holiday Dinner Mat
- December 23: Paper Snowflakes
- December 30: Duct Tape Bracelets
- Children’s Friday Film – Friday, December 5, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Enjoy a free movie and popcorn! This month’s movie is Gabby’s Dollhouse.
- Mighty Engineers – Monday, December 8, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- An engineering workshop for ages 6 and up. This month’s challenge is “Budgeting to Build Snowflakes.”
- Queen’s Gambit – Wednesday, December 10, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Interested in learning chess or need a partner? Join us for an hour-long session at the library!
- Teen Talk Thursdays – Thursday, December 11, 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Teens ages 13–18 are invited for one-on-one or group discussions with a librarian. December’s topic: “What is Self-Care?”, featuring a DIY face mask activity. Complete four sessions this school year for a chance to win a prize!
- Universal Yummies – Thursday, December 18, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Take a trip around the world through snacks! Taste a variety of treats from different countries.
- Christmas Celebration – Friday, December 19, 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- All are welcome to join us for another year of festive fun! Enjoy games, crafts, food, and a photo opportunity with Santa.
- Winter Scavenger Hunt – All Day, All Month
- Search for hidden items around the library. Complete the hunt for a chance to win a prize!
- Tutoring with Ms. Steph – Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Get one-on-one help in Reading/Writing, Social Studies, Science, and Math. Walk-ins welcome, but call 412-244-2944 to reserve a 30-minute session.
- Pizza Reading Challenge – Ongoing through the last day of school
- Students in grades K–6 who read 10 books of their choice will earn a free personal pan pizza from Salvatore’s Pizza House! Pick up a tracker at the library, record your books, and return it to receive your voucher. Students can earn up to two pizzas per school year.
Library Locations and Hours:
Wilkinsburg Public Library – 605 Ross Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
- Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Closed
Eastridge Branch Library – 1900 Graham Boulevard, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
- Sunday – Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.