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Intro to Pi

Intro to Raspberry Pi

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 you heard about the Raspberry PI? It is a credit card sized computer that debuted in 2012 for $35. Thirteen years and millions sold later, the Raspberry Pi is the most popular single board computer in the world.

Embroidery 101 Flyer

Machine Embroidery 101: Custom Tea Towel

Wednesday, December 10, 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

Book Wreath

Book Wreath

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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:

Come learn how to make a lovely winter book wreath!  

Holiday Tea

The Tailor of Gloucester Holiday Tea

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Franklin Station North Meeting Room at Cranberry Public Library

Program Type:

Informational Talk, Other

Age Group:

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

Join us for a cozy holiday tea party inspired by famed children's author Beatrix Potter.

Enjoy:

Book Wreath

Book Wreath

Monday, December 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:

Come learn how to make a lovely winter book wreath!  

Appointments in The Forge Flyer

Appointment in The Forge

Tuesday, December 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

Tuesday, December 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

Tuesday, December 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

Tuesday, December 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.

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Watercolor Pen Cookie Ornaments with Gretchen

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Closed
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:

Celebrate your family's favorite Christmas cookies by painting ornaments to decorate your tree.  You will use a FUN media of watercolor PENS & MARKERS to decorate wooden ornaments by sketc

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.

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. 

Intro to Raspberry Pi

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 you heard about the Raspberry PI? It is a credit card sized computer that debuted in 2012 for $35. Thirteen years and millions sold later, the Raspberry Pi is the most popular single board computer in the world.

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.

Decoration Drop In

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 on Tuesdays or Wednesdays in December to create a holiday decoration. Each week will feature a new decoration. 

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.

A Novel Idea Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station North Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a new book club where everyone reads their own book choice based on a theme. This book club meets at 6:00pm on the second Wednesday of the month in the South Franklin Station room.

Tween/Teen Chess Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Gaming
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.

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.

Book Wreath

10:00am–1:00pm
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:

Come learn how to make a lovely winter book wreath!  

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
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children

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

Teens: Join us for some crafty fun!! 

 

Tonight's project is mini canvas ornaments!

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
Open
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
Open
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. 

The Tailor of Gloucester Holiday Tea

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens, Adults
Informational Talk, Other
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station North Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Informational Talk, Other
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy holiday tea party inspired by famed children's author Beatrix Potter.

Enjoy:

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Book Wreath

5:00pm–8:00pm
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:

Come learn how to make a lovely winter book wreath!  

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

10:00am–11:00am
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.

Appointment in The Forge

11:00am–12:00pm
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.

Decoration Drop-In

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 on Tuesdays or Wednesdays in December to create a holiday decoration. Each week will feature a new decoration. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

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

Appointment in The Forge

12:00pm–1:00pm
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.

Appointment in The Forge

1:00pm–2:00pm
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.

Angels with a Purpose

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Closed
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:

Come create with enthusiastic maker, Kelly Fisher, as she shows you how to repurpose a necktie into a lovely angel ornament to adorn your Christmas tree. All materials will be provided. Feel free to bring a necktie that has sentime

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.

Appointment in The Forge

10:00am–11:00am
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.

Next Chapter Book Club / South Franklin

10:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station South Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Book Discussion

Appointment in The Forge

11:00am–12:00pm
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.

Decoration Drop-In

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 on Tuesdays or Wednesdays in December to create a holiday decoration. Each week will feature a new decoration. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

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