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Bus Trip to Fireside Theater

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Bus Trip
Age Group:
Adults

 “A Wonderful Life”: The story of George Bailey and his wonderful life in Bedford Falls has brought hope and inspiration to every heart with its celebration of the goodness in all of us.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bus Trip
Registration Required
Description:

 “A Wonderful Life”: The story of George Bailey and his wonderful life in Bedford Falls has brought hope and inspiration to every heart with its celebration of the goodness in all of us.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Grounds for Murder Mystery Book Group

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the discussion of The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. 

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Join the discussion of The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

TTRPG Adventures

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Woodside Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

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

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Woodside Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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

TTRPG Adventures

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Farrell CPAs Literacy Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

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

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Farrell CPAs Literacy Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Come ready for adventure, as you and your party explore from Phandelver to Barovia! Discover the immersive world of Dungeons and Dragons in our ongoing monthly group. New and experienced players welcome.

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Fun Learning!
Registration Required
Description:

Come ready for adventure, as you and your party explore from Phandelver to Barovia! Discover the immersive world of Dungeons and Dragons in our ongoing monthly group. New and experienced players welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Craft Night

Tuesday, December 16, 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

Yarn Winter Garland

Welcome in the chilly season by creating a yarn winter garland. With snowmen, trees, and snowballs bring in a little of the outdoors inside!

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

Yarn Winter Garland

Welcome in the chilly season by creating a yarn winter garland. With snowmen, trees, and snowballs bring in a little of the outdoors inside!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bus Trip to Fireside Theater

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Bus Trip
Age Group:
Adults

 “A Wonderful Life”: The story of George Bailey and his wonderful life in Bedford Falls has brought hope and inspiration to every heart with its celebration of the goodness in all of us.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bus Trip
Registration Required
Description:

 “A Wonderful Life”: The story of George Bailey and his wonderful life in Bedford Falls has brought hope and inspiration to every heart with its celebration of the goodness in all of us.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Moments

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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

Holiday Party 

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

Holiday Party 

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

Holiday Grab & Go: New Year's Eve

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

Ring in the new year with this fun-filled kit.  This kit contains everything you need for your own New Year's Eve party at home.  Make a party hat, 2026 glasses, and more!  Celebrate the coming of 2026 with a cocoa toast.  We'l

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!
Registration Required
Description:

Ring in the new year with this fun-filled kit.  This kit contains everything you need for your own New Year's Eve party at home.  Make a party hat, 2026 glasses, and more!  Celebrate the coming of 2026 with a cocoa toast.  We'l

Staff Development - Close at 1 PM

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site

The Library will closed early, at 1 PM, for Staff Development. 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 1 PM, for Staff Development. The drive-up book return will be open at all times for item returns.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Building Bonanza

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Drop in to the library during winter break for some building fun! Visitors can make projects using LEGO, DUPLO, or Magnatiles. This event is a fun opportunity to put engineering skills into action with friends and family.

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Drop in to the library during winter break for some building fun! Visitors can make projects using LEGO, DUPLO, or Magnatiles. This event is a fun opportunity to put engineering skills into action with friends and family.

Closed - Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site

The Library will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24 & 25, for the Christmas 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 Wednesday and Thursday, December 24 & 25, for the Christmas Holiday. The drive-up book return will be open at all times for item returns.

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

Kids After Hours Laser Tag

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

What happens when the lights go out at the library? An all-out laser tag battle! Divide up into teams and defend your section of the library. Minimum of 10 registrations required or event will be cancelled. For ages 7 to 11.

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

What happens when the lights go out at the library? An all-out laser tag battle! Divide up into teams and defend your section of the library. Minimum of 10 registrations required or event will be cancelled. For ages 7 to 11.

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

Friday Night Teen Takeover: Laser Tag

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Teens are taking over the library for after-hours pizza and games! Minimum of 10 registrations required or event will be cancelled. For ages 12 to 17. Registration is required.

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Teens are taking over the library for after-hours pizza and games! Minimum of 10 registrations required or event will be cancelled. For ages 12 to 17. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

How to Train Your Dragon Interactive Movie (PG)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Enjoy this special movie event as we host an interactive showing of the 2025 live action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon. Props and popcorn will be provided.

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Enjoy this special movie event as we host an interactive showing of the 2025 live action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon. Props and popcorn will be provided.

Closed - New Year's Eve

All Day
Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site

The Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 31, for New Year's Eve. 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 Wednesday, December 31, for New Year's Eve. The drive-up book return will be open at all times for item returns.

Closed - New Year's Day

All Day
Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site

The Library will be closed on Thursday, January 1 for New Year's Day. 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, January 1 for New Year's Day. The drive-up book return will be open at all times for item returns.

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

Family Story Time: Winter

Saturday, January 3, 2026 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

Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement with your family. For children ages 1 to 6 years and their families.

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

Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement with your family. For children ages 1 to 6 years and their families.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cabin Fever: Chicago Accordion Group

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a presentation about the history and operation of the accordion, as well as a performance of this interesting instrument by Gary Edgren and Chuck Peila of the Chicago Accordion Club.

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a presentation about the history and operation of the accordion, as well as a performance of this interesting instrument by Gary Edgren and Chuck Peila of the Chicago Accordion Club.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Wee Read Story Time: Winter

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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.

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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

All About Anime

Monday, January 5, 2026 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

Grow your appreciation of Japanese animation and culture, as we discuss anime and manga while sampling a variety of Asian snacks.

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

Grow your appreciation of Japanese animation and culture, as we discuss anime and manga while sampling a variety of Asian snacks.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Book Babies: Winter

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Enjoy 20 minutes of baby bounces, rhymes, short stories, and finger plays to help introduce your child to the world of books.

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

Enjoy 20 minutes of baby bounces, rhymes, short stories, and finger plays to help introduce your child to the world of books.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Read-y or Not Book Group

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the discussion of How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley.

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Join the discussion of How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley.