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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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Ever-Blooming Cosmos: A Crepe Paper Flower Workshop

1:00pm–4:00pm
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:

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

Bunny Envelope Pillow with Lesa

10:00am–1:00pm
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:

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

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.

Bunny Envelope Pillow with Lesa

2:00pm–5:00pm
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:

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

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 Grade 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. 

Laser Engraving Demo with Janet

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace, STEAM, Technology Class
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:

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.

Laser Engraving Demo with Mary Frances

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace, STEAM, Technology Class
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:

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.

Laser Engraving Demo with Janet

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace, STEAM, Technology Class
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 Forge Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Makerspace
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: The Forge Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens!

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.

4th Thursday Book Club

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:

Meets at 10:00 AM on the fourth Thursday of each month in the South Franklin room.

Think Spring Watercolor Notecards with Gretchen

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:

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. 

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.

Etched Brown Eggs with Dee

5:30pm–7:30pm
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:

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.

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.

Chapter Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Book Club
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month's book is Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar.

Chapter Book Club

We will discuss a book, learn together, and participate in story inspired activities. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk to read before the book club meets. Open to  children in grades 1st-4th. 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.

Block Party: 10 AM

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Playtime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Playtime
Registration Required

Block Party

Block Party is a PA State Library STEAM initiative to encourage the use of block play for developmental and learning growth in young children. Join us for a 45 minute free play session with wooden blocks and other fun building toys. Use your hands, carefully stack pieces together, knock them down, and do it all over again! For ages 2 to 5.

Registration is required. Please only register for up to 2 sessions per month to allow more families the opportunity to participate. 

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. 

Block Party: 11 AM

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Playtime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Playtime
Registration Required

Block Party

Block Party is a PA State Library STEAM initiative to encourage the use of block play for developmental and learning growth in young children. Join us for a 45 minute free play session with wooden blocks and other fun building toys. Use your hands, carefully stack pieces together, knock them down, and do it all over again! For ages 2 to 5.

Registration is required. Please only register for up to 2 sessions per month to allow more families the opportunity to participate. 

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. 

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. 

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.

Appointment in The Forge

2:00pm–3:00pm
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

4:00pm–5:00pm
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

5:00pm–6:00pm
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

6:00pm–7:00pm
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.

3D Printing Demo with Mary Frances

10:00am–11:30am
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:

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.

Spring Play Date (Sensory Friendly Time)

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Playtime
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for a fun day of free play with a variety of toys and games for all ages.                                     

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

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

Spring Family Play Date

12:00pm–2:00pm
Infants, Children
Playtime
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station Meeting Room
Age Group: Infants, Children
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for a fun day of free play with a variety of toys and games for all ages.                                     

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

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