Here's a look at July's upcoming events:
- 2026 Summer Reading Challenge – Ongoing 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.
- Monthly Scavenger Hunt
- Search throughout the library for hidden items and win prizes.
- July 1–15 Theme: Extinct Animals
- July 16–31 Theme: Under the Sea
- Search throughout the library for hidden items and win prizes.
- Chess Match – July 1, 15, and 29 at 4:00 p.m.
- Bring a friend or challenge a chess enthusiast to a match.
- 250th America Celebration – Thursday, July 2, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with games, crafts, snacks, and activities.
- Stay and Play
- Children are invited to play, socialize, and make new friends.
- Monday, July 6, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Monday, July 27, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Children are invited to play, socialize, and make new friends.
- Creativity Tuesdays – Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Fun, interactive crafts and activities each week:
- July 7: Kool-Aid Lip Balm
- July 14: Pet Rock
- July 21: Bird Ornament
- July 28: Galaxy in a Bottle
- Fun, interactive crafts and activities each week:
- Cupcake Deco – Thursday, July 9, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Learn baking and decorating techniques while creating your own cupcakes.
- Children's Friday Film – Friday, July 10, 4:00 p.m.
- Join the library for a showing of a movie while enjoying a bowl of popcorn.
- Forensic Science – Saturday, July 11, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Explore forensic science through hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities.
- Mighty Engineers – Monday, July 13, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Theme: Macaroni Dino Fossils
- Tech Unplugged – Friday, July 17, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Learn how computers use code to create pictures by completing a machine code puzzle.
- Board Game Day – Thursday, July 16, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Bring a friend or play with a librarian during this all-day board game event.
- Snakes and Park Ranger Show – Saturday, July 18, 3:00 p.m.
- Meet educational animal Mr. McSlithers and learn about local snakes.
- Forest Floor Fairies – Wednesday, July 22, 4:00 p.m.
- Hosted by Upstream Pittsburgh, participants will learn about creatures found on the forest floor while creating fairy homes.
- Dinosaur Trivia – Thursday, July 23, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Test your dinosaur knowledge and compete for prizes.
- Paint Dayz – Friday, July 24, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Learn how to paint using different materials each month.
- Theme: Spin Art
- Learn how to paint using different materials each month.
- Baffling Bob Dinosaur Magic Show – Saturday, July 25, 2:00 p.m.
- Enjoy a magical dinosaur-themed performance filled with comedy, illusions, and interactive activities.
- Universal Yummies – Friday, July 31, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Travel to Türkiye through a variety of international snacks.
- 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.