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Bunny Pillow

Bunny Envelope Pillow with Lesa

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Learn from Lesa, a gifted, experienced sewer and create a 16"x16" envelope pillow cover while learning basic and intermediate sewing skills.  You will go home with the knowledge to make more envelope pillows, a darling fuzzy rabbit pill

Bunny Pillow

Bunny Envelope Pillow with Lesa

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Learn from Lesa, a gifted, experienced sewer and create a 16"x16" envelope pillow cover while learning basic and intermediate sewing skills.  You will go home with the knowledge to make more envelope pillows, a darling fuzzy rabbit pill

Embroidery 101 Flyer

Machine Embroidery 101: Custom Tea Towel

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Makerspace

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

This class features 1-on-1 instructions to design your own custom hand towel!  You'll learn the basics of our Brother Embroidery Machine, Brother's built-in software, and the fundamentals of hooping and stabilizing.  And, you'll leave wi

Hydrangea Flower Acrylic Painting Flyer

Hydrangea Easy Flower Acrylic Painting with Gretchen

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Makerspace

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Capture the beauty of blooming hydrangeas in this beginner-friendly acrylic painting class!

Wooly Mug Mat

Wooly Mug Mat with Mary Lynn

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Have fun with Mary Lynn learning wool applique and hand embroidery stitches.  Make a cute spring mug mat to decorate a table or set your favorite cup of tea on.  All supplies will be included EXCEPT a thimble if you feel you need o

Appointments in The Forge Flyer

Appointment in The Forge

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a burning question about the resources in The Forge? Need help with your next project? Want to have a one-on-one discussion with our makerspace staff? You can schedule a one-hour appointment in the Forge on select days.

Appointments in The Forge Flyer

Appointment in The Forge

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a burning question about the resources in The Forge? Need help with your next project? Want to have a one-on-one discussion with our makerspace staff? You can schedule a one-hour appointment in the Forge on select days.

Appointments in The Forge Flyer

Appointment in The Forge

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a burning question about the resources in The Forge? Need help with your next project? Want to have a one-on-one discussion with our makerspace staff? You can schedule a one-hour appointment in the Forge on select days.

Appointments in The Forge Flyer

Appointment in The Forge

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a burning question about the resources in The Forge? Need help with your next project? Want to have a one-on-one discussion with our makerspace staff? You can schedule a one-hour appointment in the Forge on select days.

Puppy Swing Flyer

Puppy Swing Soldering with Ian

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Technology Class

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Technology Class
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join us for an awesome hands-on class where you'll learn the basics of soldering while creating a light-up scene!

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Bunny Envelope Pillow with Lesa

10:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Full
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Learn from Lesa, a gifted, experienced sewer and create a 16"x16" envelope pillow cover while learning basic and intermediate sewing skills.  You will go home with the knowledge to make more envelope pillows, a darling fuzzy rabbit pill

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Program fee

There is an additional fee for this program.

Per the Library's Programming Policy refunds will not be granted for patron cancelations on programs made less than 48 hours prior to the programs.

Bunny Envelope Pillow with Lesa

2:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Learn from Lesa, a gifted, experienced sewer and create a 16"x16" envelope pillow cover while learning basic and intermediate sewing skills.  You will go home with the knowledge to make more envelope pillows, a darling fuzzy rabbit pill

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Program fee

There is an additional fee for this program.

Per the Library's Programming Policy refunds will not be granted for patron cancelations on programs made less than 48 hours prior to the programs.

Tween/Teen Chess Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Gaming, STEAM
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come play, converse, and grow! Drop in and play chess games in a friendly environment.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Machine Embroidery 101: Custom Tea Towel

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Full
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

This class features 1-on-1 instructions to design your own custom hand towel!  You'll learn the basics of our Brother Embroidery Machine, Brother's built-in software, and the fundamentals of hooping and stabilizing.  And, you'll leave wi

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Program fee

There is an additional fee for this program.

Per the Library's Programming Policy refunds will not be granted for patron cancelations on programs made less than 48 hours prior to the programs.

Hydrangea Easy Flower Acrylic Painting with Gretchen

5:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Capture the beauty of blooming hydrangeas in this beginner-friendly acrylic painting class!

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Program fee

There is an additional fee for this program.

Per the Library's Programming Policy refunds will not be granted for patron cancelations on programs made less than 48 hours prior to the programs.

Teen Craft Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for some crafty fun! 

For teens in grades 6th-12th. Registration is required. 

March 12th: Bath Bombs

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Wooly Mug Mat with Mary Lynn

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Full
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Have fun with Mary Lynn learning wool applique and hand embroidery stitches.  Make a cute spring mug mat to decorate a table or set your favorite cup of tea on.  All supplies will be included EXCEPT a thimble if you feel you need o

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Program fee

There is an additional fee for this program.

Per the Library's Programming Policy refunds will not be granted for patron cancelations on programs made less than 48 hours prior to the programs.

Appointment in The Forge

10:00am–11:00am
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a burning question about the resources in The Forge? Need help with your next project? Want to have a one-on-one discussion with our makerspace staff? You can schedule a one-hour appointment in the Forge on select days.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Appointment in The Forge

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a burning question about the resources in The Forge? Need help with your next project? Want to have a one-on-one discussion with our makerspace staff? You can schedule a one-hour appointment in the Forge on select days.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Appointment in The Forge

12:00pm–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a burning question about the resources in The Forge? Need help with your next project? Want to have a one-on-one discussion with our makerspace staff? You can schedule a one-hour appointment in the Forge on select days.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Appointment in The Forge

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a burning question about the resources in The Forge? Need help with your next project? Want to have a one-on-one discussion with our makerspace staff? You can schedule a one-hour appointment in the Forge on select days.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Puppy Swing Soldering with Ian

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Technology Class
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Technology Class
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join us for an awesome hands-on class where you'll learn the basics of soldering while creating a light-up scene!

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Program fee

There is an additional fee for this program.

Per the Library's Programming Policy refunds will not be granted for patron cancelations on programs made less than 48 hours prior to the programs.

Cricut Demo with Janet

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about The Cricut Maker, a smart cutting machine that works with an easy-to-use app to help you design and personalize almost anything — custom cards, unique apparel, everyday items, and so much more.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

The Cure for Hate Documentary Screening

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Movie, Other
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Movie, Other
Event Details:

Join Cranberry Library and Classrooms Without Borders for a powerful screening of The Cure for Hate, a gripping documentary that follows former white supremacist Tony McAleer on a journey of redemption and transformation.

Cricut Demo with Janet

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about The Cricut Maker, a smart cutting machine that works with an easy-to-use app to help you design and personalize almost anything — custom cards, unique apparel, everyday items, and so much more.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Tween/Teen Pokemon

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Gaming
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attention Pokémon trainers: it’s time to “catch them all” at our Club Pokémon! Discuss Pokémon with other enthusiasts, play games, and   trade cards!

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Torn Paper Collage with Gretchen

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Technology Class
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Technology Class
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Ready to be creative and be inspired by textured and colored papers? Join Gretchen to create a lovely seascape landscape made from torn paper. You will be given a variety of patterned paper to tear into horizontal layers to create

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Program fee

There is an additional fee for this program.

Per the Library's Programming Policy refunds will not be granted for patron cancelations on programs made less than 48 hours prior to the programs.

Tween/Teen Oreo Tasting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun filled night sampling a variety of Oreo flavors.  What flavor do you think will reign supreme? 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Ever-Blooming Cosmos: A Crepe Paper Flower Workshop

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join artist Mardi Lehman of Of A Flower to create everlasting flowers in this beginner-friendly class!

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Program fee

There is an additional fee for this program.

Per the Library's Programming Policy refunds will not be granted for patron cancelations on programs made less than 48 hours prior to the programs.

Bunny Envelope Pillow with Lesa

10:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Learn from Lesa, a gifted, experienced sewer and create a 16"x16" envelope pillow cover while learning basic and intermediate sewing skills.  You will go home with the knowledge to make more envelope pillows, a darling fuzzy rabbit pill

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Program fee

There is an additional fee for this program.

Per the Library's Programming Policy refunds will not be granted for patron cancelations on programs made less than 48 hours prior to the programs.

Bunny Envelope Pillow with Lesa

2:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Learn from Lesa, a gifted, experienced sewer and create a 16"x16" envelope pillow cover while learning basic and intermediate sewing skills.  You will go home with the knowledge to make more envelope pillows, a darling fuzzy rabbit pill

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Program fee

There is an additional fee for this program.

Per the Library's Programming Policy refunds will not be granted for patron cancelations on programs made less than 48 hours prior to the programs.

Laser Engraving Demo with Janet

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace, STEAM, Technology Class
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace, STEAM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

See how our laser engraver can be used to customize items such as a glass plate, slate coasters or journals.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Laser Engraving Demo with Mary Frances

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace, STEAM, Technology Class
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace, STEAM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

See how our laser engraver can be used to customize items such as a glass plate, slate coasters or journals.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Laser Engraving Demo with Janet

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace, STEAM, Technology Class
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace, STEAM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the creative possibilities of The Forge with a demonstration of our Laser Engraver!

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.