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Appointments in The Forge Flyer

Appointment in The Forge

Monday, January 5, 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.

Appointments in The Forge Flyer

Appointment in The Forge

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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, January 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 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
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, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 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
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.

CorelDRAW options

CorelDRAW Workshop

Tuesday, January 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. 

Watercolor Snowman

Watercolor Snowman with Gretchen

Wednesday, January 7, 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
Payment Required
Event Details:

Learn how to paint a sweet snowman in watercolor.  This class will introduce you to brush types and styles and painting techniques.  All supplies included.

3D Printing Demo

Thursday, January 8, 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.

Cricut Demo

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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:

The Cricut Maker is 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.

Laser Engraving Demo

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace, STEAM, Technology Class

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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!

Snow Shelf Sitter

Show, Make & Take: Snow Shelf Sitter

Monday, January 12, 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:

Join us for a hands-on demonstration of CorelDRAW as we create a darling wooden SNOW and snowman shelf sitter!  Watch the design process unfold, then customize it with acrylic paint and embellish your piece, and take home a sweet decor

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Age Group

Laser Engraving Demo

1:00pm–2:30pm
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.

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.

Show, Make & Take: Snow Shelf Sitter

5:00pm–7:30pm
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 us for a hands-on demonstration of CorelDRAW as we create a darling wooden SNOW and snowman shelf sitter!  Watch the design process unfold, then customize it with acrylic paint and embellish your piece, and take home a sweet decor

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 10 AM

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Storytime, ABC Storytime
Upcoming
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. 

Show, Make & Take: Snow Shelf Sitter

10:00am–12:30pm
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 us for a hands-on demonstration of CorelDRAW as we create a darling wooden SNOW and snowman shelf sitter!  Watch the design process unfold, then customize it with acrylic paint and embellish your piece, and take home a sweet decor

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
Upcoming
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. 

Appointment in The Forge

3:00pm–4:00pm
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.

K-6th Grade Lego Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Lego Club
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Children's Common Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Lego Club

K - 6th Grade Lego Club

For grades K-6th. Lego Club will be held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month between 4pm and 5 pm. Join us at the tables in the Children's Department for an hour of free building with other Lego enthusiasts.  This is a drop-in program, no registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

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

ABC Storytime Wednesday 10 AM

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Storytime, ABC Storytime
Upcoming
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 Design Space Workshop: Infusible Ink Tote Bags

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:

Did you receive Cricut as a holiday present and feeling a bit overwhelmed? Come learn about Cricut's Design Space software to use Cricut.

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.

ABC Storytime Wednesday 11 AM

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Storytime, ABC Storytime
Upcoming
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. 

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
Upcoming
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. Bring your own chess set.

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.

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:

The Cricut Maker is 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.

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.

Tween/Teen Therapy Dog Night

6:00pm–6:15pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station North Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend a cozy evening relaxing with therapy dogs. For tweens and teens in grades 4th-12th.  Online 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.

Tween/Teen Therapy Dog Night

6:15pm–6:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station North Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend a cozy evening relaxing with therapy dogs. For tweens and teens in grades 4th-12th.  Online 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.

Tween/Teen Therapy Dog Night

6:30pm–6:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station North Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend a cozy evening relaxing with therapy dogs. For tweens and teens in grades 4th-12th.  Online 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.

Tween/Teen Therapy Dog Night

6:45pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station North Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend a cozy evening relaxing with therapy dogs. For tweens and teens in grades 4th-12th.  Online 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.

Intro to Tinkercad with Craig

10:00am–12:00pm
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 from 3D print enthusiast, Craig, as he shows you how to design in Tinkercad; an easy to learn, free 3D design and modeling software from Autodesk.  You will learn

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.

Movie Matinee: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem

12:00pm–2:00pm
Everyone
Movie
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station North Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on select Fridays throughout the year for a special  movie matinee. Bring a bagged lunch and enjoy the show!   

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. 

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Cranberry Public Library
Description:

Martin Luther King Day

ABC Storytime Tuesday 10 AM

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Storytime, ABC Storytime
Upcoming
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 Tuesday 11 AM

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Storytime, ABC Storytime
Upcoming
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.