Here's a look at June's upcoming events:
- 2026 Summer Reading Challenge – Begins June 22
- Registration for the Summer Reading Challenge begins June 22 and runs through August 15. Children and teens ages 0–18 can track the number of hours they read or are read to for chances to win prizes. Participants earn one raffle basket ticket for every hour read and can also redeem reading hours for instant prizes using the library's Dinosaur Claw Machine.
- DIY Chalk – Monday, June 15, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Learn how to make your own chalk and create colorful designs.
- Monthly Scavenger Hunt – June 15–30
- Theme: Summer
- Search throughout the library for hidden items and win prizes.
- Theme: Summer
- Creativity Tuesdays – Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Fun, interactive crafts and activities each week:
- June 16: Bug Magnet
- June 23: Dino Fingerprints
- June 30: Stars and Stripes Lantern
- Fun, interactive crafts and activities each week:
- Board Game Day – Thursday, June 18, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Bring a friend or play with a librarian during this all-day board game event.
- Children's Friday Film – Friday, June 12, 4:00 p.m.
- Join us for a showing of Hoppers while enjoying a bowl of popcorn.
- Universal Yummies – Saturday, June 13, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Travel to India through a variety of delicious snacks.
- The Bug Man Show – Monday, June 22, 4:00 p.m.
- Meet live insects and learn how ancient bugs compare to those living today.
- Stay and Play – Monday, June 22, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Children are invited to play, socialize, and make new friends.
- StoryWalk Week – June 22–27
- Enjoy "A Unicorn, A Dinosaur, and A Shark" while exploring activity stations throughout the library's third-floor auditorium.
- Exploring Ancient Oceans – Wednesday, June 24, 4:00 p.m.
- Hosted by Upstream Pittsburgh, participants will travel back 400 million years to discover fossils and ancient sea creatures.
- PaperPie Book Fair – June 24–27
- Support the Wilkinsburg Public Library while shopping for affordable books. Fifty percent of the proceeds benefit the library.
- Wednesday, June 24 – Friday, June 26: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday, June 27: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Support the Wilkinsburg Public Library while shopping for affordable books. Fifty percent of the proceeds benefit the library.
- Birds of Prey – Thursday, June 25, 4:00 p.m.
- Hosted by the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania, this program features live raptors, including an eastern screech owl and American kestrel.
- Paint Dayz – Friday, June 26, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Learn how to paint using different materials each month.
- Theme: Sponge Painting
- Learn how to paint using different materials each month.
- U.S. State Trivia – Monday, June 29, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Test your knowledge of the United States and compete for prizes.
- Tutoring with Ms. Steph – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Students can receive support in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. Register at the library or call 412-244-2944.
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.