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📚🐦 🪴 Fly in and join us for a wild adventure at Wilkinsburg Public Library ! Join us on Thursday, June 25th at 4:00 PM for the Birds of Prey Show. Learn fascinating facts about raptors and see the Eastern Screech Owl and American Kestrel up close with your own eyes, thanks to Audubon Western Pennsylvania. A great summer event for curious kids and families. Don’t miss out on this exciting event in the Children’s Department!

📚🌞 Get ready for summer fun at Wilkinsburg Public Library ! Their 2026 Summer Reading Challenge begins June 22 and goes through August 15 for ages 0–18!

Keep track of your reading hours throughout the summer to earn raffle tickets! The more you read the greater chance at winning some amazing prices like ice cream sandwiches from Leona's Ice Cream and cookies from Confections by Casey Renee! 🍦🍪

NEW this year: Turn your reading hours into instant prizes with our Dinosaur Claw Machine! 🦖

Registration opens June 22 you do NOT wanna miss out!

📚🌞 School’s out so it's time to visit the library! Join the Wilkinsburg Public Library 's 2026 Summer Reading Challenge from June 22 to August 15. Kids and teens (0-18) can earn amazing prizes for every hour they read! This includes raffle tickets, ice cream sandwiches, and cookies! Plus, a NEW addition this year: win instant prizes with our Dinosaur Claw Machine. Registration starts June 22, lets make this summer unforgettable! 🦖🍦

🎧📚 Happy Audiobook Month! Whether you’re on outside soakng up the sun or relaxing at home, audiobooks are a world of stories. Celebrate this Audiobook Month by finding a new read to listen to in ACLA's Catalog! What’s your favorite audiobook or narrator? Let us know below! 👇

📚🦔🎮 It's tech month! Staying cool inside? Gotta go fast to check out the SEGA Genesis Classic Game Console from ACLA's Library of Things! It includes the classic game console with 81 built-in games, two wired controllers, AC power adapter, AV cable, and instruction manual! Whether a fan of Sonic the Hedgehog or Mortal Kombat you do NOT want to miss the opportunity to borrow this fun piece of technology!

To check out which libraries near you have this, follow the link below to access it on ACLA's Library of Things!
https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C3911909

Celebrate Pride Month by exploring stories that go beyond the binary! 🌈📚

We’re highlighting "And Tango Makes Three" a true story about two penguins who have a loving, nontraditional family and welcome a baby penguin of their own. Family comes in all shapes and sizes.

Discover more LGBTQIA+ reads and broaden your bookshelf with Libby, the library reading app using your library card! 🐧❤️

📚♟️👑 Checkmate your summer boredom! 🎉 Join the Queens Gambit Chess Match at Wilkinsburg Public Library every other Wednesday at 4 PM. Rookies welcome! Check your calendars for June 3 & 17, July 1, 15 & 29, and August 12 & 26! Want to spend another summer evening bored , or have fun this knight? Your move ♟️👑

☀️ School's out and the sun's out!

June is overflowing with fun opportunities at Wilkinsburg Public Library ! 🌟

No matter the age or interest there is something for everyone! From creativity workshops, board games, or story walks! Don’t miss out on special events like The Bug Man Show, Birds of Prey, and the Book Fair! 📚✨

Check out the full calendar and join us for a month of learning, laughter, and discovery. Let’s create a summer full of stories together!

📍 605 Ross Ave, Wilkinsburg, PA
🔗 www.wilkinsburglibrary.org

☀️Don't forget about Wilkinsburg Public Library 's weekly events this summer!

From scavenger hunts and art days to engineering challenges and StoryWalks, there’s something for every kid.

Check out their full lineup of weekly and monthly programs, plus some important reminders about their programs to ensure everyone has a fun and safe time. Whether you’re looking for tutoring, movie days, or hands-on activities, Wilkinsburg Public Library is the place to be!

For further summer activities and registration info follow the link below.
https://wilkinsburglibrary.org/

Allegheny County Library Association 2025 Impact Report Spotlight 📚✨

Today’s feature highlights:

🔹 Mobile Library Services: Did you know that ACLA Mobile Services traveled more than 14,000 miles to 1,065 visits in 2025? ⁉️

🔹 Student Library Cards: To remove barriers, ACLA has provided more than 50,000 students in 17 school districts across Allegheny County with new library cards since 2021.

🔹 Partnerships: ACLA collaborated with multiple partners in 2025 to create programs, provide professional development and to share information sharing.

🔹 Funding: ACLA relies on various contributions to implement new programming and to maintain and update the vital resources used by Allegheny County residents of all ages.

🔹 Leadership: The volunteers who step forward to serve on the ACLA Board of Directors help to make all of this possible with their dedicated leadership.

🔗 Interested in the full report? Read more: https://aclalibraries.org/what-we-do/annual-impact-report/