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Shoebox Puppets flyer

Shoebox Puppet & Performance with Dave McCabe

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
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 puppeteer Dave McCabe as he helps you discover the fun of building & performing with your very own shoebox puppet character in this 2-part workshop!  

Silhouettes of the dark flyer

Silhouettes of the Dark Book Talk

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Station North Meeting Room at Cranberry Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station North Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a book talk with local author Mark Macedonia about his newest espionage historical thriller that takes place during WWI.

Appointments in The Forge Flyer

Appointment in The Forge

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 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

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 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

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 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

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 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.

Floral Basket flyer

Floral Basket Door Hanging

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
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:

Join crafty maker, Sue as she helps you create a sweet summer flower basket to embellish your door.  

Machine Embroidery flyer

Machine Embroidery 101: Custom Tea Towel

Thursday, July 17, 2025 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

Project Puppet

Project Puppet

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:45pm
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:

Back by popular demand! Discover the magic of bringing characters to life!

Project Puppet

Project Puppet

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:45pm
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:

Back by popular demand! Discover the magic of bringing characters to life!

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Floral Basket Door Hanging

10:00am–1:00pm
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:

Join crafty maker, Sue as she helps you create a sweet summer flower basket to embellish your door.  

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.

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.

Crafty Friday

11:00am–1:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Children’s Department every Friday during   Summer Reading for a simple craft from 11 am to 1 pm. All ages welcome; no registration required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

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

Crafty Friday

11:00am–1:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Children’s Department every Friday during   Summer Reading for a simple craft from 11 am to 1 pm. All ages welcome; no registration required.

Teen Make: Pop Tart Pillows

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station North Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens in grades 6th-12th: Join us to make a pop tart pillow! 

 

THIS WEEK'S SESSION IS BEING HELD IN FRANKLIN STATION NORTH!!!

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.

Art Explosion: Sensory Friendly

5:30pm–6:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's end summer reading with a blast of creativity! The sky's the limit! We will provide the supplies for you to create a masterpiece! 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

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

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.

Art Explosion

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's end summer reading with a blast of creativity! The sky's the limit! We will provide the supplies for you to create a masterpiece! Registration preferred, but not required!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

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

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.

Crafty Friday

11:00am–1:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Children’s Department every Friday during   Summer Reading for a simple craft from 11 am to 1 pm. All ages welcome; no registration 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.

Silk Scarf Painting with Nancy Silvers

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:

Create a 12" x 60" patterned silk scarf dyed in the colors of your choice.

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.

Show, Make & Take: Personalized Park Sign Shelf Sitter

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:

Join us for a hands-on demonstration of CorelDRAW as we create a PERSONALIZED park sign shelf sitter!

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.

Show, Make & Take: Personalized Park Sign Shelf Sitter

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:

Join us for a hands-on demonstration of CorelDRAW as we create a PERSONALIZED park sign shelf sitter!

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.

Machine Embroidery 101: Custom Tea Towel

1:00pm–3:00pm
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:

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.

Machine Embroidery 101: Custom Tea Towel

1:00pm–3:00pm
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:

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.

Watercolor Birch Trees with Gretchen

5:00pm–7:00pm
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:

Learn how to paint birch trees in watercolor.  This class will introduce you to brush types and styles and painting techniques. 

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.