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Story Sprouts: Family

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
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 6 months to 6 years. Registra...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: 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 6 months to 6 years.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Moments

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Bingo Let’s have a party with some bingo fun! Bring an unwrapped item to become part of the stash of prizes. You won’t want to miss it!

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Bingo

Let’s have a party with some bingo fun! Bring an unwrapped item to become part of the stash of prizes. You won’t want to miss it!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Young@Heart Book Group

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
21st Century Conference Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

A book club for young adult (YA) fiction readers who are 18 and older. Book discussion group meets every month on the third Thursday at 6 PM. Books will be made available for check...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

A book club for young adult (YA) fiction readers who are 18 and older. Book discussion group meets every month on the third Thursday at 6 PM. Books will be made available for check out a month in advance.

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

Music & Movement

Friday, November 22, 2024 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: 5
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, November 22, 2024 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 c...

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 Workday

Saturday, November 23, 2024 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:

Break through some ‘brick walls’ using Ancestry Library Edition and other genealogy resources. Prior Basics class attendance is required.

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: 3
Description:

Break through some ‘brick walls’ using Ancestry Library Edition and other genealogy resources.

Prior Basics class attendance is required.

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

Wee Read Story Time: Turkeys

Monday, November 25, 2024 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: 1
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 "Kids" group.

Minecraft Madness

Monday, November 25, 2024 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:
Kids
Description:

Watch out for creepers as you work IRL to complete Minecraft themed crafts and activities. For ages 7 to 11. Registration is required. 

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Watch out for creepers as you work IRL to complete Minecraft themed crafts and activities. For ages 7 to 11. Registration is required.

 

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

Oodles of Doodles

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Description:

Do you like to doodle all over everything? Come to the library and learn how to make your doodles POP off the page using this fun layering technique! Registration closes the Fri...

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: 4
Description:

Do you like to doodle all over everything? Come to the library and learn how to make your doodles POP off the page using this fun layering technique!

Registration closes the Friday before the event at 5:00pm.

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

Book Babies: Turkeys

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 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 Satu...

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

TTRPG Adventures

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

What does TTRPG stand for? Well TableTop Role-Playing Games of course! Join us as we explore different play styles by running through campaigns. Novice or veteran players are welco...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

What does TTRPG stand for? Well TableTop Role-Playing Games of course! Join us as we explore different play styles by running through campaigns.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:45pm - 8:00pm
21st Century Conference Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Library Use
Age Group:
Adults
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Use

Thanksgiving Holiday - Close at 5 PM

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site

The Library will closed early, at 5 PM, for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The drive-up book return will be open at all times for item returns.

Closing
Branches:
Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

The Library will closed early, at 5 PM, for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The drive-up book return will be open at all times for item returns.

Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site

The Library will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29, for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The drive-up book return will be open at all times for item returns.

Closing
Branches:
Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

The Library will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29, for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The drive-up book return will be open at all times for item returns.

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

Wee Read Story Time: Winter

Monday, December 2, 2024 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: 7
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, December 2, 2024 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: 9
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: Winter

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 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 Satu...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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, December 3, 2024 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 Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy: The Story of Little Women and Why It Still Matters by Anne Boyd Rioux. "Soon after publication on September 30, 1868, Little...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Join the discussion of Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy: The Story of Little Women and Why It Still Matters by Anne Boyd Rioux.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Story Sprouts: Winter

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
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 6 months to 6 years. Registra...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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 6 months to 6 years.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Nonfiction Addiction Book Group

Thursday, December 5, 2024 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 Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy: The Story of Little Women and Why It Still Matters by Anne Boyd Rioux. "Soon after publication on September 30, 1868, Little...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Join the discussion of Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy: The Story of Little Women and Why It Still Matters by Anne Boyd Rioux.

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

Family Grab & Go: Gingerbread Houses

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

Whether a new or on-going tradition, children of all ages will be delighted with this holiday activity!  We will supply one gingerbread house per family and ideas for dec...

Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Whether a new or on-going tradition, children of all ages will be delighted with this holiday activity!  We will supply one gingerbread house per family and ideas for decorating.  You supply the fun and creativity.&

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

Music & Movement

Friday, December 6, 2024 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 c...

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: 11
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, December 6, 2024 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 c...

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: 10
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.

Family Story Time: Gnomes

Saturday, December 7, 2024 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 6 months to 6 years, but older siblings are welcome to participate with their younger sib...

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: 5
Description:

Enjoy 45 minutes of stories, songs, and a simple craft with your family.