Library Board Openings November 2025

Map of Wilkinsburg borough wards

The Wilkinsburg Public Library Board of Directors’ mission is to provide the community with an effective, expanding free public library service, and to create and encourage public interest in the library. The board is seeking two new members, one from Ward 1 and one from Ward 2 of Wilkinsburg, to help fulfill that mission. The members consist of two representatives from each of the three wards in the borough, a representative of the borough council, and the library director. The board strives to be representative of our diverse community.

If you are interested in serving your community through volunteering with the WPL board, please send an email to wilkinsburghelp@gmail.com with the subject line “Library Board” and a brief introduction/explanation of interest and someone will be in contact with you soon. Thank you.

Eastridge Branch Library Closure

We are now able to provide some more details about the closure of the Eastridge Branch Library. The cause of the plumbing issue which led to the closure was located in the sewer lines. Out of an abundance of caution, we were advised to undertake air quality testing. The testing is ongoing. The results of the testing will inform decisions regarding the reopening of the branch library. At this time, there is not a clear timeline for reopening. Details about reopening will be shared as soon as possible.

Thank you to those who have reached out with concerns about Eastridge! We understand that the library is very important to its patrons and to the community, and we encourage you to continue reaching out with any questions or concerns.

In the meantime, we continue to provide library services at the main branch of Wilkinsburg Public Library, at 605 Ross Ave. Holds that were at Eastridge are now at the main branch. Holds that are in transit to Eastridge will be transferred to the main branch. We are working out the logistics of that transfer currently and will have more information in the near future. Please continue to check back often for updates!

We appreciate your patience and support of the library.

Holds

If you requested an item for pickup at Eastridge and it is now “Ready for Pickup,” that item is at the main Wilkinsburg Public Library at 605 Ross Ave.

If an item is still “In Transit,” that item is in transit to the main Wilkinsburg library at 605 Ross Ave. and will be ready for pickup there shortly.

If you aren’t able to make it to the main Wilkinsburg library, you can cancel your hold and replace it for pickup at another location, or give us a call at 412-244-2940, so that we can assist you.

Thank you!

Changes to SNAP Benefits