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2024 Spring Book Sale

All Day 4/27 - 5/3
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Everyone
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Sale
Children listening to a story

Wee Read Story Time: Ducks

Monday, April 29, 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 with Miss Blaine. In this program parents or caregivers interact with their children and discover

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Enjoy 30 minutes of short stories, finger plays, rhymes, and songs with Miss Blaine. In this program parents or caregivers interact with their children and discover the joy of reading. For ages 24 months to 3 years. Registration is ...
Children listening to a story

Book Babies: Ducks

Tuesday, April 30, 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 4:00 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
Registration 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 4:00 p.m. the Saturday before each session.  ...
Wish movie poster

Family Movie Night: Wish (PG)

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Description:

Come in your pjs and bring your favorite cozy blanket as we enjoy fun family movies the first Wednesday of the month. This month we will be featuring Wish. Popcorn will be pro

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:
Come in your pjs and bring your favorite cozy blanket as we enjoy fun family movies the first Wednesday of the month. This month we will be featuring Wish. Popcorn will be provided. Registration is required. Registration closes the Monday bef...
Children listening to a story

Preschool Story Time: Ducks

Thursday, May 2, 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 that prepare children for school. Children are encouraged to attend story time

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:
Enjoy 30 minutes full of reading readiness, finger plays, rhymes, short stories, and songs that prepare children for school. Children are encouraged to attend story time independent of caregivers. For ages 4 to 5 years. Registr...
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Non-Fiction Addiction Book Group

Thursday, May 2, 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 Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand.  "On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Force

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:
Join the discussion of Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand.  "On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only ...
Kids with musical instruments

Music & Movement

Friday, May 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, Kids
Description:

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

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:
Come spend 30 minutes with Miss Sue in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required. Registration for this program closes at 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before each event.&n...
Kids with musical instruments

Music & Movement

Friday, May 3, 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 with Miss Sue in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required. Registration for

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Come spend 30 minutes with Miss Sue in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required. Registration for this program closes at 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before each event.&n...

2024 Spring Book Sale $3 Bag Sale

All Day 5/4 - 5/5
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Everyone
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Sale
Family Storytime

Family Story Time: Feathered Friends

Saturday, May 4, 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:

Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs while laughing and playing with every member of the family. For children ages 6 months to 6 years, but older siblings are welcome to

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:
Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs while laughing and playing with every member of the family. For children ages 6 months to 6 years, but older siblings are welcome to participate with their younger siblings.  Any family member is we...
Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day & Star Wars Day

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone, Kids
Description:

May the fourth be with you! Come celebrate all things comics and Star Wars. Participate in activities and crafts, and take home some free comics! Any fandom is welcome, and costume

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:
May the fourth be with you! Come celebrate all things comics and Star Wars. Participate in activities and crafts, and take home some free comics! Any fandom is welcome, and costumes are encouraged. For children ages 5 and up and their families. ...
Children listening to a story

Wee Read Story Time: Nurses

Monday, May 6, 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 with Miss Blaine. In this program parents or caregivers interact with their children and discover

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:
Enjoy 30 minutes of short stories, finger plays, rhymes, and songs with Miss Blaine. In this program parents or caregivers interact with their children and discover the joy of reading. For ages 24 months to 3 years. Registration is ...
manga book

Manga Madness

Monday, May 6, 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. Re

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Fun Learning!
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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. Registration is required. Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. the Friday be...
Children listening to a story

Book Babies: Nurses

Tuesday, May 7, 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 4:00 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
Registration 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 4:00 p.m. the Saturday before each session.  ...
Non-fiction addiction logo

Non-Fiction Addiction Book Group

Tuesday, May 7, 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 Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand.  "On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Force

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:
Join the discussion of Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand.  "On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only ...
kal penn

Illinois Libraries Present: Kal Penn - Virtual Watch Party

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 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 Many Lives of Kal Penn Kal Penn (kalpenn.com) is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. He is known for hi

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Virtual Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Virtual Meeting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Description:
The Many Lives of Kal Penn Kal Penn (kalpenn.com) is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. He is known for his starring roles in Designated Survivor, House, Mira Nair’s The Namesa...
Mother's Day cards

Create & Make: Mother's Day Cards and Cups

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join us for this special crafternoon!  Our staff will help you design and make cards, as well as decorate an  acrylic tumbler using our Cricut machines.  Whether you

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:
Join us for this special crafternoon!  Our staff will help you design and make cards, as well as decorate an  acrylic tumbler using our Cricut machines.  Whether you are new to cricutting or an experienced crafter, you'll learn somethi...
Children listening to a story

Preschool Story Time: Nurses

Thursday, May 9, 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 that prepare children for school. Children are encouraged to attend story time

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:
Enjoy 30 minutes full of reading readiness, finger plays, rhymes, short stories, and songs that prepare children for school. Children are encouraged to attend story time independent of caregivers. For ages 4 to 5 years. Registr...
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Chair Yoga

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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 to help maintain flexibility, breathe more deeply, and sleep more sound...
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Grounds for Murder Mystery Book Group

Thursday, May 9, 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 All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers. "Everyone from Wakarusa, Indiana, remembers the case of January Jacobs, who was found dead in a ditch ho

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:
Join the discussion of All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers. "Everyone from Wakarusa, Indiana, remembers the case of January Jacobs, who was found dead in a ditch hours after her family awoke to find her gone. Margot Davies was six at ...
entomology

Family STEM Grab & Go: Entomology

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

More than one million different species of insect have been described to date. They are the most abundant group of animals in the world and live in almost every habitat. Insects ha

Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:
More than one million different species of insect have been described to date. They are the most abundant group of animals in the world and live in almost every habitat. Insects have lived on earth for more than 350 million years. Explore the world o...
Kids with musical instruments

Music & Movement

Friday, May 10, 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 with Miss Sue in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required. Registration for

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:
Come spend 30 minutes with Miss Sue in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required. Registration for this program closes at 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before each event.&n...
Kids with musical instruments

Music & Movement

Friday, May 10, 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 with Miss Sue in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required. Registration for

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Come spend 30 minutes with Miss Sue in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required. Registration for this program closes at 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before each event.&n...
Green bird house with butterfly

Create & Make: Birdhouses

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Description:

Fly into the library for a morning of bird stories and songs!  Then decorate and construct a birdhouse to hang in your yard.  This program is intended for families, so pl

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:
Fly into the library for a morning of bird stories and songs!  Then decorate and construct a birdhouse to hang in your yard.  This program is intended for families, so please register everyone who is attending.  One birdhouse per famil...