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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

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.

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:

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.

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.

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

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.

Open
Registration Required
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.

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

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

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.

Teen Craft Night

Teen Craft Night Bedazzled Books

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Cranberry Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Select Thursdays from 6pm-7pm

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Select Thursdays from 6pm-7pm

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

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

Discover the creative possibilities of The Forge with a demonstration of our Laser Engraver!

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

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Zone at Cranberry Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Age Group:
Teens
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 an...

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.

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

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

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.

Snow Shelf Sitter

Show, Make & Take: Snow Shelf Sitter

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

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.

Appointments in The Forge Flyer

Appointment in The Forge

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

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.

Tote Bag

Cricut Design Space Workshop: Infusible Ink Tote Bags

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

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.

Tween Teen Chess Club

Tween/Teen Chess Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Cranberry Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Come play, converse, and grow! Drop in and play chess games in a  friendly environment. Bring your own chess set.

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. 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

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

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.

Embroidery 101 Flyer

Machine Embroidery 101: Custom Tea Towel

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

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

Tween/Teen Therapy Dog Night

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:15pm
Franklin Station North Meeting Room at Cranberry Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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

Open
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

Tween/Teen Therapy Dog Night

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:15pm - 6:30pm
Franklin Station North Meeting Room at Cranberry Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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

Open
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

Tween/Teen Therapy Dog Night

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 6:45pm
Franklin Station North Meeting Room at Cranberry Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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

Open
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

Tween/Teen Therapy Dog Night

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Station North Meeting Room at Cranberry Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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

Open
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.

Tinkercad

Intro to Tinkercad with Craig

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

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.

Laser Engraving Demo

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace, STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Discover the creative possibilities of The Forge with a demonstration of our Laser Engraver!

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.

CorelDRAW options

CorelDRAW Workshop

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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. 

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.

Cozy Bingo

Cozy Bingo

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Station North Meeting Room at Cranberry Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us to play bingo for a chance to win new and gently used jigsaw puzzles, board games and books! Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. 

 

This program is for adults. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station North Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to play bingo for a chance to win new and gently used jigsaw puzzles, board games and books! Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. 

 

This program is for adults. 

Cricut Demo

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

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.

Button Snowman

Button Snowman Art with Kelly

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
The Forge Makerspace at Cranberry Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create a sweet piece of snowman art using buttons. You will be given an 8"x8" wooden frame and loads of buttons to create a sweet decorative piece. Your piece can either free-stand or hang on the wall.  

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:

Create a sweet piece of snowman art using buttons. You will be given an 8"x8" wooden frame and loads of buttons to create a sweet decorative piece. Your piece can either free-stand or hang on the wall.  

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 Pokemon

Tween Teen Pokemon

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Cranberry Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Attention Pokémon trainers: it’s time to “catch them all” at our Club Pokémon! Discuss Pokémon with other enthusiasts, play games, or trade cards.

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, or 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.