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Easter Door Hanger

Hippity Hop Easter Door Hanger with Amy

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
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 Amy of Wreath & Bow Smith for a fun and creative morning!

Appointments in The Forge Flyer

Appointment in The Forge

Monday, March 9, 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, March 9, 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.

Peeps

Show, Make & Take: Easter Peeps Shelf Sitter

Monday, March 9, 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 personalized Easter Peep shelf sitter!  You will be able to choose your names and label in class as we show you the design process.

Peeps

Show, Make & Take: Easter Peeps Shelf Sitter

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
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 personalized Easter Peep shelf sitter!  You will be able to choose your names and label in class as we show you the design process.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spring Crafty Day

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

Spring is in the air!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

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

Tween Craft Night

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

Join us for some crafty fun with Perler Beads!

For tweens in grades 4th-6th. 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 Easter Egg Night

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

Join us for a night of “egg”-cellent fun! We will be decorating and eating (candy) eggs! 

 

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.

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. 

Teen Craft Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
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.

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.

Come As You Are Crafternoon

11:00am–1:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Friends of all abilities: Join us for a day of crafting and make a gift to give to your special person.

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. 

Tween Slime Night

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

It’s slime time! We will supply the ingredients for everyone to make their own batch of slime.  

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.