Here's a look at August'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. The final day to submit reading hours is August 15.
- Monthly Scavenger Hunt
- Search throughout the library for hidden items and win prizes.
- August 1–15 Theme: Book Characters
- August 17–31 Theme: Back to School
- Search throughout the library for hidden items and win prizes.
- Senses Science – Saturday, August 1, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Participate in hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities that challenge your senses.
- Stay and Play
- Children are invited to play, socialize, and make new friends.
- Monday, August 3, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Monday, August 24, 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:
- August 4: Edible Necklace
- August 11: Mosaic Crown
- August 18: Friendship Bracelets
- August 25: Back-to-School Tote
- Fun, interactive crafts and activities each week:
- Insect Safari – Wednesday, August 5, 4:00 p.m.
- Hosted by Upstream Pittsburgh, participants will explore the insects living in our local communities.
- Animal Athletes – Thursday, August 6, 4:00 p.m.
- Hosted by Allegheny Land Trust, this interactive program compares human athletic abilities to those of animals.
- Children's Friday Film – Friday, August 7, 4:00 p.m.
- Join the library for a showing of a movie while enjoying a bowl of popcorn.
- StoryWalk Week – August 10–15
- Read "Hank's Big Day" while participating in activity stations located in the third-floor auditorium.
- Chess Match – Wednesday, August 12, 4:00 p.m.
- Bring a friend or challenge a chess enthusiast to a match.
- Teen Time – Wednesday, August 12, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Theme: Ribbon Chandelier
- Pizza Making – Thursday, August 13, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Learn how to make pizza dough and explore different topping combinations.
- Dinosaur Fest – Friday, August 14, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Celebrate dinosaurs with games, crafts, snacks, prizes, and more.
- Construction Science – Saturday, August 15, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Build and test structures during this hands-on S.T.E.A.M. challenge.
- Mighty Engineers – Monday, August 17, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Theme: Cookie Evacuation
- Board Game Day – Thursday, August 20, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Bring a friend or play with a librarian during this all-day board game event.
- Tech Unplugged – Friday, August 21, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Learn algorithmic thinking by creating step-by-step instructions to make a sandwich.
- Paint Dayz – Friday, August 28, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Learn how to paint using different materials each month.
- Theme: Foam Painting
- Learn how to paint using different materials each month.
- Universal Yummies – Saturday, August 29, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Travel to Colombia 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.