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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.

Appointments in The Forge Flyer

Appointment in The Forge

Wednesday, December 17, 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, December 17, 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.

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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.

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.

Gingerbread STEAM: Sensory Friendly

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

We are making spirits merry and bright with our Gingerbread STEAM night!

 

For children in grades pre~K-5th. Registration 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.

Gingerbread STEAM Night

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

We are making spirits merry and bright with our Gingerbread STEAM night!

 

For children in grades pre~K-5th.  Registration is 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.

Block Party: 10 AM

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

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. 

Library Closed / Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Cranberry Public Library

Library Closed / Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Cranberry Public Library

Movie Matinee: Home Alone

12:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Movie
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station North Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind and relax at our Movie Matinee.  This month's movie is Home Alone.  Feel free to bring a packed lunch or a snack.  

All ages welcome.  Registration is required.  

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. 

Come As You Are Cinema

12:00pm–2:00pm
Everyone
Movie
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your favorite stuffed animal, blanket, fidgets, and snacks and get comfy for a movie matinee with familiar holiday friends!

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. 

Come as You Are Crafternoon

1:00pm–2:00pm
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Friends of all abilities: Join us for an afternoon of holiday crafting fun!

 

All are welcome! Online registration required.

 

**This event is sponsored by the Friendship Factory: Growing Together**

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.

Library Closed / New Years Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Cranberry Public Library

First Editions Book Club

12:30pm–1:30pm
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 12:30 PM on the first Monday of the month in the South Franklin Station room. Copies of the title are available at the Circulation Desk.

Registration is not required.

Appointment in The Forge

1:00pm–2:00pm
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 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
Open
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

3:00pm–4:00pm
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 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
Open
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
Open
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
Open
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.

CorelDRAW Workshop

10:00am–12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
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.

Writing Club

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Writing Group
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station North Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Event Details:

The Cranberry Writing Club is an open and welcoming group for writers to learn, discuss, share, and gain motivation and support from other writers. 

Board Gaming Club

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Gaming
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Franklin Station North Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join us to play a different board game each month! 

You do not need to know how to play the game beforehand -- just drop in and have fun! Meets the first Wednesday of every month at 1:30 pm.