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Summer Reading Kickoff Event at The Waterfront
Summer Reading Kickoff Event at The Waterfront
Saturday, June 6 • 12pm-3pm
Books • Music • Lawn Games • Library Card Sign Ups
Saturday, June 6, 2026
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Participating Organizations:
- C.C. Mellor Library
- Carnegie of Homestead Library
- Swissvale Library
- Steel Valley Family Center
- B is for Books
Location:
270 West Bridge Street
Homestead, PA 15120
Kick off a summer full of reading, learning, and family fun at the Summer Reading Kickoff at The Waterfront Town Center in Homestead.
Families are invited to spend the afternoon enjoying books, music, lawn games, and activities while learning about local library programs and summer reading opportunities available throughout the region.
Representatives from several community organizations and libraries will be on hand to help children and families sign up for library cards, discover summer reading programs, and connect with educational resources designed to keep kids engaged all summer long.
Participating organizations include:
- Carnegie Library of Homestead
- C.C. Mellor Library
- Swissvale Library
- Steel Valley Family Center
- B is for Books
Whether you’re looking to encourage a young reader, connect with local literacy programs, or simply enjoy a fun family-friendly afternoon, the Summer Reading Kickoff is a great way to start the season.
Enjoy books, music, lawn games, library card sign-ups, community resources, and activities for children and families.
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Located along the Monongahela River in the Steel Valley boroughs of Homestead, Munhall & West Homestead, The Waterfront has become one of the Pittsburgh’s most recognizable destinations for shopping, dining, entertainment, and community events.
Built on land once occupied by the historic Homestead Steel Works, The Waterfront represents one of the region’s most significant redevelopment success stories. What was once part of one of America’s largest steel-producing sites has been transformed into a vibrant open-air destination that welcomes millions of visitors each year while preserving connections to the area’s industrial heritage.
Today, The Waterfront features more than 70 stores, restaurants, entertainment venues, hotels, and services spread throughout Homestead, Munhall, and West Homestead. Visitors can shop national retailers, enjoy a wide variety of dining options, catch a movie, experience live entertainment, or simply spend time exploring one of the Steel Valley’s most active commercial districts.
Home to major retailers including Target, Costco, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Petco, DSW, Ulta Beauty, and many others, while entertainment destinations such as AMC Theatres, Dave & Buster’s, Urban Air Adventure Park, and the Pittsburgh Improv attract visitors from throughout the Pittsburgh region.
Beyond shopping and entertainment, The Waterfront has become an important gathering place for community events throughout the year. Seasonal festivals, fitness classes, family activities, markets, holiday celebrations, and special events bring residents and visitors together while helping showcase the energy and momentum of the Steel Valley. Recent programming has included I Made It! Markets, Bubblesburgh, outdoor fitness classes, Kids Club events, Vibes Under the Bridge, Fall Fest, and the annual Let It Glow Tree Lighting Celebration.
Conveniently located just minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh and connected to nearby communities through the Homestead Grays Bridge and regional trail networks, The Waterfront continues to serve as a destination where shopping, dining, recreation, and community come together in the heart of the Steel Valley. Whether you’re visiting for an event, a meal, a day of shopping, or a night out with family and friends, The Waterfront remains one of the region’s premier places to explore.
WATERFRONT OFFICE LOCATION & HOURS
149 W. Bridge Street, Homestead, PA 15120
MONDAY – SATURDAY 10am – 9pm
SUNDAY 11am – 6pm
Some store, restaurant and theatre hours may vary.
Management Office: 412.476.9157
Lost and Found: 412.861.0155
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