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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.

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.

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Tween/Teen Chess Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Gaming
Upcoming
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

10:00am–11:30am
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:

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.

Machine Embroidery 101: Custom Tea Towel

1:00pm–3:00pm
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:

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

6:00pm–6:15pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
Upcoming
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

6:15pm–6:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
Upcoming
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

6:30pm–6:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
Upcoming
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

6:45pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
Upcoming
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.

Intro to Tinkercad with Craig

10:00am–12:00pm
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:

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.

Movie Matinee: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem

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

Join us on select Fridays throughout the year for a special  movie matinee. Bring a bagged lunch and enjoy the show!   

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. 

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Cranberry Public Library
Description:

Martin Luther King Day

ABC Storytime Tuesday 10 AM

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Storytime, ABC Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, ABC Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Please sign up EACH individual attending, even the adult. Only one adult per registration allowed in each session, please.

There are 4 identical sessions for this Storytime.  

ABC Storytime

Children enjoy books, songs, rhymes, manipulatives and movement, and a craft kit to take home. Recommended for ages 19 months through preschool. 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. 

ABC Storytime Tuesday 11 AM

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Storytime, ABC Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, ABC Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Please sign up EACH individual attending, even the adult. Only one adult per registration allowed in each session, please.

There are 4 identical sessions for this Storytime.  

ABC Storytime

Children enjoy books, songs, rhymes, manipulatives and movement, and a craft kit to take home. Recommended for ages 19 months through preschool. 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. 

Laser Engraving Demo

1:00pm–2:30pm
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.

CorelDRAW Workshop

5:00pm–7:30pm
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.

Cozy Bingo

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Other
Open
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. 

ABC Storytime Wednesday 10 AM

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Storytime, ABC Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, ABC Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Please sign up EACH individual attending, even the adult. Only one adult per registration allowed in each session, please.

There are 4 identical sessions for this Storytime.  

ABC Storytime

Children enjoy books, songs, rhymes, manipulatives and movement, and a craft kit to take home. Recommended for ages 19 months through preschool. 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. 

Cricut Demo

10:00am–11:30am
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:

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.

The Next Chapter Book Discussion

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:

This book club meets at 10:00 AM on the third Wednesday of the month in the South Franklin Station room. Copies of the title are available at the Circulation Desk

ABC Storytime Wednesday 11 AM

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Storytime, ABC Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cranberry Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, ABC Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Please sign up EACH individual attending, even the adult. Only one adult per registration allowed in each session, please.

There are 4 identical sessions for this Storytime.  

ABC Storytime

Children enjoy books, songs, rhymes, manipulatives and movement, and a craft kit to take home. Recommended for ages 19 months through preschool. 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. 

Button Snowman Art with Kelly

5:00pm–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:

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

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Gaming
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.

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.

Button Snowman Art with Kelly

10:00am–12:30pm
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:

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.

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.