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Story Sprouts: Robots

Thursday, October 10, 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: 9
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.

Chair Yoga

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Steve Appell Pavilion 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: Steve Appell Pavilion
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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, October 10, 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 Back to the Garden by Laurie R. King. "A magnificent house, vast formal gardens, a golden family that shaped California, and a colorful past fil...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:

Join the discussion of Back to the Garden by Laurie R. King.

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

Family Grab & Go: Cake Mix Monster Cookies

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

Take and bake a yummy treat! This kit will include all the dry ingredients and instructions to make cookies that are so delicious, it's spooky. Kits will be available for pick u...

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

Take and bake a yummy treat! This kit will include all the dry ingredients and instructions to make cookies that are so delicious, it's spooky.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Take & Bake: Sweet Potato Cookies

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

Who knew something so sweet could come from a potato! Try something fun and different this fall and create some yummy treats from these veggies.  Pick up will be available ...

Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun Learning!
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Who knew something so sweet could come from a potato! Try something fun and different this fall and create some yummy treats from these veggies. 

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

Music & Movement

Friday, October 11, 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: 3
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, October 11, 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: 12
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 "Kids" group.

School's Out: Glow Bot Painting

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids
Description:

We are planning a Glow Show in the Library. Come design, build, and paint glow bots to light up the library in the November Glow Show. School’s out and it’s time for some art at...

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: 1
Description:

We are planning a Glow Show in the Library. Come design, build, and paint glow bots to light up the library in the November Glow Show.

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

Wee Read Story Time: Dragons

Monday, October 14, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Book Babies: Dragons

Tuesday, October 15, 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: 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 "Everyone" group.

Movie Night: Venom (PG-13)

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Description:

Come to the library and spend a relaxing evening with us as we enjoy fun movies the third Tuesday of the month. This month we will be featuring Venom (PG-13). Popcorn will be ...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Come to the library and spend a relaxing evening with us as we enjoy fun movies the third Tuesday of the month. This month we will be featuring Venom (PG-13). Popcorn will be provided!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Story Sprouts: Dragons

Thursday, October 17, 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: 7
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, October 17, 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:

Spectres in the Stacks Kathi Kresol is a local historian and author who has been researching and writing stories about local hauntings for twenty years. She will share some of h...

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: 7
Description:

Spectres in the Stacks

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Young@Heart Book Group

Thursday, October 17, 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 "Everyone" group.

Star Party

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!
Age Group:
Everyone
Description:

Learn how to use the library's telescopes first hand from the Rockford Amateur Astronomers and then move outside to take a look at the night skies. We hope to see a Supermoon if th...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun Learning!
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Description:

Learn how to use the library's telescopes first hand from the Rockford Amateur Astronomers and then move outside to take a look at the night skies. We hope to see a Supermoon if the skies are clear.

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

Music & Movement

Friday, October 18, 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: 4
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, October 18, 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: 13
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 "Everyone" group.

Dragons Love Tacos Party

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone
Description:

Let’s taco ‘bout our love of dragons and their love of tacos! Listen to stories, sing songs, make crafts, and meet our taco-loving dragon friend. For ages 3 to 8. Registration is r...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Description:

Let’s taco ‘bout our love of dragons and their love of tacos! Listen to stories, sing songs, make crafts, and meet our taco-loving dragon friend. For ages 3 to 8. Registration is required.

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

Wee Read Story Time: Pumpkins

Monday, October 21, 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: 6
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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
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 ...

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

Book Babies: Pumpkins

Tuesday, October 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
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: 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.

Android Follow-up

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
21st Century Conference Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Tech Training
Age Group:
Adults
Android Follow-up:

Already know the basics of your Android device but have some specific questions? Join us to ask or listen to other users to learn new tips and tricks. Please bring your device(s). ...

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

Already know the basics of your Android device but have some specific questions? Join us to ask or listen to other users to learn new tips and tricks. Please bring your device(s).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The A, B, C, and Ds of Medicare

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Come learn about the big changes coming to Medicare in 2025, including: The changes to the Part D drug plan How to save money on your Insurance coverage Th...

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: 29
Description:

Come learn about the big changes coming to Medicare in 2025, including:

  • The changes to the Part D drug plan

  • How to save money on your Insurance coverage

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, October 22, 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