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Paper Cosmos

Ever-Blooming Cosmos: A Crepe Paper Flower Workshop

Monday, March 23, 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:

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

Bunny Pillow

Bunny Envelope Pillow with Lesa

Tuesday, March 24, 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

Tuesday, March 24, 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

Laser Engraver

Laser Engraving Demo with Janet

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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:

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

Laser Engraver

Laser Engraving Demo with Mary Frances

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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:

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

Laser Engraver

Laser Engraving Demo with Janet

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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!

Spring watercolor notecards

Think Spring Watercolor Notecards with Gretchen

Thursday, March 26, 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:

Join artist Gretchen as she shares her love, expertise and enthusiasm in the art of watercolor! Participants will use a variety of fun multimedia materials to design and create colorful spring notecards and envelopes. 

Embroidery 101 Flyer

Machine Embroidery 101: Custom Tea Towel

Thursday, March 26, 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

Etched Eggs flyer

Etched Brown Eggs with Dee

Thursday, March 26, 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 the pysanky art form! Participants will be given an egg, a kistka (a tool used for drawing on the surface of an egg) and hot wax.  The eggs are submerged into vinegar which etches away the exposed shell.

Appointments in The Forge Flyer

Appointment in The Forge

Monday, March 30, 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.

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K-6th 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. 

Author Talk: Tim Wesley, Tom Bickert & Jim Pane

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Author Talk
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station North Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local authors Tim Wesley, Tom Bickert & Jim Pane will talk about their book, Game Changers, an intriguing glimpse into a fictional sports conspiracy.

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. 

The Next Chapter Book Discussion

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station South Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This book club meets at 10:00 AM on the third Wednesday of the month in the South Franklin Station room. Copies of the title are available at the Circulation Desk

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. 

CorelDRAW Workshop

5:00pm–7:30pm
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.

Tween/Teen Pokemon Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
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:

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.

Laser Engraving Demo

1:00pm–3:30pm
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.

Mosaic Mirror 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:

Enjoy a good puzzle? This project is for you! Participants will use mosaic tiles to adhere to a mirror. The 3-step process involves tile placement, adhering tiles, and grouting.  The result?...

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 Blackout Poetry Night

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

Let your creativity soar while we spend the night making blackout poetry. 

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.

Caregiver and Me Infant Playtime: 10 AM

10:00am–10:45am
Infants
Playtime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Infants
Program Type: Playtime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on select Fridays at either 10am or 11am for 45 minutes of free play and family bonding time.                                    &

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. 

Caregiver and Me Infant Playtime: 11 AM

11:00am–11:45am
Infants
Playtime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Infants
Program Type: Playtime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on select Fridays at either 10am or 11am for 45 minutes of free play and family bonding time.                                    &

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 10 AM

10:00am–10:45am
Infants
Storytime, Infant Storytime
Upcoming
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
Upcoming
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. 

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.

Intro to 3D Printing with Craig

6:00pm–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:

3D print enthusiast, Craig, will show you the creative possibilities of 3D printing with a demonstration of our Prusa 3D Printers.

If registering multiple participants, you must register each person.

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. 

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

1:00pm–2:00pm
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:

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

2:00pm–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:

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

3:00pm–4:00pm
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:

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

5:00pm–6:00pm
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:

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

6:00pm–7:00pm
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:

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.

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.