Local History

Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania

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Wilkinsburg, the first borough incorporated in Pennsylvania, has had a long and colorful history. Visit your library—and its newly completed local history room—to find out more.

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HOLIDAY HOURS

  • Dec. 24 * 10AM - Noon
  • Dec. 25 * CLOSED
  • Dec. 31 * 10AM - Noon
  • Jan. 1 * CLOSED

    • New Eastridge hours

  • MONDAY: CLOSED
  • TUESDAY: 10AM - 8PM
  • WEDNESDAY: 10AM - 5PM
  • THURSDAY: 10AM - 8PM
  • FRIDAY: 10AM - 5PM
  • SATURDAY: 10AM - 5PM
  • SUNDAY: CLOSED

    • All Departments
    Monday: 10 AM - 8 PM
    Tuesday: 10 AM - 6 PM
    Wednesday: 10 AM - 8 PM
    Thursday: 10 AM - 6 PM
    Friday: 10 AM - 5 PM
    Saturday: 10 AM-5 PM
    Sunday: CLOSED

    605 Ross Ave
    Wilkinsburg, PA 15221

    Adult Department
    412-244-2940
    Children's Department
    412-244-2944
    Outreach Program
    412-244-4378
    Eastridge Library
    412-342-0056

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