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3d printing demo

3D Printing Demo with Mary Frances

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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:

Discover the creative possibilities of The Forge and 3D printing with a demonstration of our Prusa 3D Printers!

If registering multiple participants, you must register each person.

Spring Egg Floral Arrangement

Spring Awakening Egg Floral Arrangement with Mila

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
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:

Come learn from professional florist Mila to create a LIVE floral centerpiece in a handmade egg shaped vessel to adorn your Easter table.

Spring Egg Floral Arrangement

Spring Awakening Egg Floral Arrangement with Mila

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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:

Come learn from professional florist Mila to create a LIVE floral centerpiece in a handmade egg shaped vessel to adorn your Easter table.

CorelDRAW options

CorelDRAW Workshop

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Age Group:

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

Learn CorelDRAW to create a custom glass plate, journal, or slate coasters.

Please use the "Special Notes" section to let us know what you plan to work on so that we can prepare for your appointment. 

Perspective

What's Your Perspective Drawing Class with Gretchen

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 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:

This beginner-friendly course is designed to introduce you to the essential principles of perspective drawing, step by step.  Even if you've never studied perspective before, you'll quickly see how these techniques can unlock a while ne

CorelDRAW options

CorelDRAW Workshop

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Age Group:

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

Learn CorelDRAW to create a custom glass plate, journal, or slate coasters.

Please use the "Special Notes" section to let us know what you plan to work on so that we can prepare for your appointment. 

Laser Demo

Laser Engraving Demo

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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:

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

Block Print

Musical Melody: A Linoleum Block Mixed Media Printing with Gretchen

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
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:

Mixed Media is the basis for a vibrant print collage.  Participants will transfer a musical instrument drawing or template onto a linoleum block. You will use hand tools to carve the linoleum block and apply ink with a brayer.&nbsp

Embroidery 101 Flyer

Machine Embroidery 101: Custom Tea Towel

Thursday, April 9, 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

Raspberry Pi Pico

Intro to Raspberry Pi Pico with Ron

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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:

Join Ron as he teaches this introductory Raspberry Pi class and covers the features of the Pico microcontroller and demonstrates some prototyping using the MicroPython programming language.

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Age Group

ABC Storytime Wednesday 10 AM

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Storytime, ABC Storytime
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, ABC Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Please sign up EACH individual attending, even the adult. Only one adult per registration allowed in each session, please.

There are 4 identical sessions for this Storytime.  

ABC Storytime

Children enjoy books, songs, rhymes, manipulatives and movement, and a craft kit to take home. Recommended for ages 19 months through preschool. Registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

All participants must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. 

Register EACH Individual, Including the Adult

You must register EACH individual attending this program, including the adult. Only one adult per registration is allowed. 

ABC Storytime Wednesday 11 AM

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Storytime, ABC Storytime
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, ABC Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Please sign up EACH individual attending, even the adult. Only one adult per registration allowed in each session, please.

There are 4 identical sessions for this Storytime.  

ABC Storytime

Children enjoy books, songs, rhymes, manipulatives and movement, and a craft kit to take home. Recommended for ages 19 months through preschool. Registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

All participants must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. 

Register EACH Individual, Including the Adult

You must register EACH individual attending this program, including the adult. Only one adult per registration is allowed. 

CorelDRAW Workshop

1:00pm–3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Learn CorelDRAW to create a custom glass plate, journal, or slate coasters.

Please use the "Special Notes" section to let us know what you plan to work on so that we can prepare for your appointment. 

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

5:30pm–7:30pm
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:

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.

A Novel Idea Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

A book club where everyone reads their own book choice based on a theme. This book club meets at 6:00 pm on the second Wednesday of the month in the South Franklin Station room.

Tween/Teen Chess Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
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:

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.

Musical Melody: A Linoleum Block Mixed Media Printing with Gretchen

10:00am–12:30pm
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:

Mixed Media is the basis for a vibrant print collage.  Participants will transfer a musical instrument drawing or template onto a linoleum block. You will use hand tools to carve the linoleum block and apply ink with a brayer.&nbsp

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.

Homeschool Crafternoon

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Homeschool Crafternoon

For elementary-aged children. On select Thursdays of each month, stop by between 1 and 2 pm to make a craft in the Children's Department. Leave when you've finished the craft, or stay and hang out with other homeschoolers! This is a drop-in program; registration is not required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

All participants must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. 

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.

Intro to Raspberry Pi Pico with Ron

6:00pm–7:00pm
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:

Join Ron as he teaches this introductory Raspberry Pi class and covers the features of the Pico microcontroller and demonstrates some prototyping using the MicroPython programming language.

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.

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. 

 

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.

Block Party: 10 AM

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Playtime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Playtime
Registration Required

Block Party

Block Party is a PA State Library STEAM initiative to encourage the use of block play for developmental and learning growth in young children. Join us for a 45 minute free play session with wooden blocks and other fun building toys. Use your hands, carefully stack pieces together, knock them down, and do it all over again! For ages 2 to 5.

Registration is required. Please only register for up to 2 sessions per month to allow more families the opportunity to participate. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

All participants must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. 

Register EACH Individual, Including the Adult

You must register EACH individual attending this program, including the adult. Only one adult per registration is allowed. 

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.

Block Party: 11 AM

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Playtime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Playtime
Registration Required

Block Party

Block Party is a PA State Library STEAM initiative to encourage the use of block play for developmental and learning growth in young children. Join us for a 45 minute free play session with wooden blocks and other fun building toys. Use your hands, carefully stack pieces together, knock them down, and do it all over again! For ages 2 to 5.

Registration is required. Please only register for up to 2 sessions per month to allow more families the opportunity to participate. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

All participants must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. 

Register EACH Individual, Including the Adult

You must register EACH individual attending this program, including the adult. Only one adult per registration is allowed. 

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.

Infant Storytime 10 AM

10:00am–10:45am
Infants
Storytime, Infant Storytime
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Infants
Program Type: Storytime, Infant Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Please sign up EACH individual attending, even the adult. Only one adult per registration allowed in each session, please.

There are 2 identical sessions for this Storytime.  

Infant Storytime

Join us for 20 minutes of books, songs and rhymes, followed by music and bubbles. Recommended for ages birth to 18 months. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

All participants must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. 

Register EACH Individual, Including the Adult

You must register EACH individual attending this program, including the adult. Only one adult per registration is allowed. 

Infant Storytime 11 AM

11:00am–11:45am
Infants
Storytime, Infant Storytime
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Infants
Program Type: Storytime, Infant Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Please sign up EACH individual attending, even the adult. Only one adult per registration allowed in each session, please.

There are 2 identical sessions for this Storytime.  

Infant Storytime

Join us for 20 minutes of books, songs and rhymes, followed by music and bubbles. Recommended for ages birth to 18 months. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

All participants must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. 

Register EACH Individual, Including the Adult

You must register EACH individual attending this program, including the adult. Only one adult per registration is allowed. 

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

For grades 7 through 12. We typically meet the second Monday of the month from 4pm-5pm. Be an important part of your community by helping to plan and run library events for kids and teens! TAB members also give Miss Allison their input for new purchases for the library. Teens receive volunteer hours for all TAB events. 

No registration required.

Soldering II: Schematics & Component Logic 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:

Ready to move beyond basic joints and simple lights? This second-level workshop is designed for makers who want to bridge the gap between "following instructions" and understanding how a circuit functions.

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.

Knot Just Knitting: A Fiber Arts Meetup

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station North Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us with your current fiber arts project (knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, felting, embroidery) to work on with others in a supportive community group while we enjoy conversation, support and learning from each other.

ABC Storytime Tuesday 10 AM

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Storytime, ABC Storytime
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, ABC Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Please sign up EACH individual attending, even the adult. Only one adult per registration allowed in each session, please.

There are 4 identical sessions for this Storytime.  

ABC Storytime

Children enjoy books, songs, rhymes, manipulatives and movement, and a craft kit to take home. Recommended for ages 19 months through preschool. Registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

All participants must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. 

Register EACH Individual, Including the Adult

You must register EACH individual attending this program, including the adult. Only one adult per registration is allowed. 

Cricut Demo

10:00am–11:30am
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.

ABC Storytime Tuesday 11 AM

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Storytime, ABC Storytime
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, ABC Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Please sign up EACH individual attending, even the adult. Only one adult per registration allowed in each session, please.

There are 4 identical sessions for this Storytime.  

ABC Storytime

Children enjoy books, songs, rhymes, manipulatives and movement, and a craft kit to take home. Recommended for ages 19 months through preschool. Registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

All participants must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. 

Register EACH Individual, Including the Adult

You must register EACH individual attending this program, including the adult. Only one adult per registration is allowed.