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Music & Movement

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Description:

Come spend 30 minutes in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required.Registration for this program close...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Come spend 30 minutes in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Music & Movement

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Description:

Come spend 30 minutes in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required.Registration for this program close...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Come spend 30 minutes in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Duck-orating

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Description:

Rubber ducky, you're the one! Use paint, air-dry clay, and lots of other accessories to decorate a 5-inch rubber duck that will dazzle your friends! Ducks will stay at the library ...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Rubber ducky, you're the one! Use paint, air-dry clay, and lots of other accessories to decorate a 5-inch rubber duck that will dazzle your friends!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wee Read Story Time: Tractors

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Description:

Enjoy 30 minutes of short stories, finger plays, rhymes, and songs. In this program parents or caregivers interact with their children and discover the joy of readin...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Enjoy 30 minutes of short stories, finger plays, rhymes, and songs. In this program parents or caregivers interact with their children and discover the joy of reading. For ages 24 months to 3 years.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Book Babies: Tractors

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Description:

Enjoy 20 minutes of baby bounces, rhymes, short stories, finger plays and 10 minutes of playtime.  Registration is required. Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. the Saturday...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

Enjoy 20 minutes of baby bounces, rhymes, short stories, finger plays and 10 minutes of playtime.  

Registration is required. Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. the Saturday before each session. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Nonfiction Addiction Book Group

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
21st Century Conference Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join the discussion of Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond. "The United States, the richest country on earth, has more poverty than any other advanced democracy. Why? ...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Join the discussion of Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Library Use
Age Group:
Adults
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Use
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Story Sprouts: Tractors

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Description:

Enjoy 30 minutes full of reading readiness, finger plays, rhymes, short stories, and songs and dancing as we grow our love of books.  For ages 1 to 6 years.Registration is req...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Enjoy 30 minutes full of reading readiness, finger plays, rhymes, short stories, and songs and dancing as we grow our love of books.  For ages 1 to 6 years.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Nonfiction Addiction Book Group

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
21st Century Conference Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join the discussion of Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond. "The United States, the richest country on earth, has more poverty than any other advanced democracy. Why? ...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Join the discussion of Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Music & Movement

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Description:

Come spend 30 minutes in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required.Registration for this program close...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Come spend 30 minutes in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Music & Movement

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Description:

Come spend 30 minutes in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required.Registration for this program close...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Come spend 30 minutes in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ancestry Library Edition Basics

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Tech Training
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Learn to search for your family’s history using Ancestry Library Edition. Download the worksheet and begin filling in prior to class.

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Tech Training
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Learn to search for your family’s history using Ancestry Library Edition. Download the worksheet and begin filling in prior to class.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Story Time: Tractors

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Description:

Enjoy 45 minutes of stories, songs, and a simple craft with your family. For children ages 1 to 6 years and their families.Registration is required. Please only register one&n...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Enjoy 45 minutes of stories, songs, and a simple craft with your family. For children ages 1 to 6 years and their families.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wee Read Story Time: Hatching

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Description:

Enjoy 30 minutes of short stories, finger plays, rhymes, and songs. In this program parents or caregivers interact with their children and discover the joy of readin...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Enjoy 30 minutes of short stories, finger plays, rhymes, and songs. In this program parents or caregivers interact with their children and discover the joy of reading. For ages 24 months to 3 years.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime & Manga Madness

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club, Fun Learning!
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Description:

Come and discuss new and old favorite manga, participate in themed activities, try Asian snacks, and watch anime in a monthly group dedicated to all things manga!Ages 12-17. Regist...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Fun Learning!
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Come and discuss new and old favorite manga, participate in themed activities, try Asian snacks, and watch anime in a monthly group dedicated to all things manga!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Book Babies: Hatching

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Description:

Enjoy 20 minutes of baby bounces, rhymes, short stories, finger plays and 10 minutes of playtime.  Registration is required. Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. the Saturday...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Enjoy 20 minutes of baby bounces, rhymes, short stories, finger plays and 10 minutes of playtime.  

Registration is required. Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. the Saturday before each session. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Craft Night

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Diamond ArtGive a little sparkle to our rainy month by creating fun and decorative diamond art. Seats are limited. Registration will close one week early. 

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Diamond Art

Give a little sparkle to our rainy month by creating fun and decorative diamond art. 

Seats are limited. Registration will close one week early. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Story Sprouts: Hatching

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Description:

Enjoy 30 minutes full of reading readiness, finger plays, rhymes, short stories, and songs and dancing as we grow our love of books.  For ages 1 to 6 years.Registration is req...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Enjoy 30 minutes full of reading readiness, finger plays, rhymes, short stories, and songs and dancing as we grow our love of books.  For ages 1 to 6 years.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Chair Yoga is a gentle introduction to yoga, designed for seniors and adults struggling with mobility. Local yoga instructor Marie Bridges will walk you through poses you can use t...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Chair Yoga is a gentle introduction to yoga, designed for seniors and adults struggling with mobility.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Grounds for Murder Mystery Book Group

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
21st Century Conference Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join the discussion of Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera."Lucy and Savvy were the golden girls of their small Texas town: pretty, smart, and enviable. Lucy married a dream guy with...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Join the discussion of Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson (Virtual)

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Virtual Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole NelsonAlexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account alexisnikole and Instagram page ...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Virtual Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Virtual Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: 92
Description:

The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Family Grab & Go: Earth Day Cookies

All Day
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens
Description:

Celebrate Earth Day by baking up some delicious earth cookies. Don't worry, no dirt is involved.Kits will be available for pick up from the library beginning Friday, April 11 ...

Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Celebrate Earth Day by baking up some delicious earth cookies. Don't worry, no dirt is involved.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Take & Bake: Lemon Glazed Blueberry Cake

All Day
Off Site
Program Type:
Fun Learning!
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Spring has sprung and what better way to enjoy the season with a sweet treat! Bake this easy and tasty treat for all to enjoy. Registrants will receive a packet with a recipe ...

Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun Learning!
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Spring has sprung and what better way to enjoy the season with a sweet treat! Bake this easy and tasty treat for all to enjoy. 

Registrants will receive a packet with a recipe card and the dry ingredients for the recipe.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Music & Movement

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Description:

Come spend 30 minutes in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required.Registration for this program close...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Come spend 30 minutes in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required.