This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Craftapalooza Friday, December 27, 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: Tweens, Teens Description: Cut this, color that, and add a gold star sticker for good measure as we clean out our craft closet and use a wide variety of art supplies. Let your artistic side show and create w... Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Craftapalooza 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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: 2 Description: Cut this, color that, and add a gold star sticker for good measure as we clean out our craft closet and use a wide variety of art supplies. Let your artistic side show and create whatever you want!
This event is in the "Kids" group. Maker Monday: Cupboard Crafts Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event Age Group: Kids Description: We're cleaning out the cupboards and creating fantastic things! Use our wide variety of art supplies to make your own art project. For ages 7 to 11. Registration is required. Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 30 2024 Mon Maker Monday: Cupboard Crafts 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: 3 Description: We're cleaning out the cupboards and creating fantastic things! Use our wide variety of art supplies to make your own art project. For ages 7 to 11. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Super Mario Party Jamboree Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event Age Group: Tweens, Teens Description: Come solo or bring a teammate and get ready to race across the party board, collect gold stars, and rack up those mini-game points in a Super Mario Party Jamboree projected on the ... Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 3 2025 Fri Super Mario Party Jamboree 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: Come solo or bring a teammate and get ready to race across the party board, collect gold stars, and rack up those mini-game points in a Super Mario Party Jamboree projected on the big screen using the library's Nintendo Switch!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Family Story Time: Yetis Saturday, January 4, 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 6 months to 6 years, but older siblings are welcome to participate with their younger sib... Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jan 4 2025 Sat Family Story Time: Yetis 10:30am - 11:15am Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 2 Description: Enjoy 45 minutes of stories, songs, and a simple craft with your family.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Cabin Fever for Adults Sunday, January 5, 2025 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 Description: Jill Gabrielle of Paradise Playhouse presents:Lucy!Lucille Ball was the most famous American comedienne of all time. She was also an actress, singer, and producer, and the first fe... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 5 2025 Sun Cabin Fever for Adults 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 26 Description: Jill Gabrielle of Paradise Playhouse presents:Lucy!
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Anime & Manga Madness Monday, January 6, 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. Re... Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Anime & Manga Madness 6:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Club, Fun Learning! Required Seats Remaining: 3 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: Yetis Tuesday, January 7, 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 Satu... Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Book Babies: Yetis 9:30am - 10:00am 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 "Everyone" group. Family Movie Night: Despicable Me 4 (PG) Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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: Enjoy the experience of going to the movies as a family without the cost. Family movie nights are child friendly to help encourage young children to learn movie etiquette in a publ... Required This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Family Movie Night: Despicable Me 4 (PG) 5:30pm - 7:30pm Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 22 Description: Enjoy the experience of going to the movies as a family without the cost. Family movie nights are child friendly to help encourage young children to learn movie etiquette in a public setting.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Illinois Libraries Present: Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky - Virtual Watch Party Thursday, January 9, 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: Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve DolinskyFamed Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago), Steve Dolinksy has won 13 James Beard Awards for his TV, radio an... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Illinois Libraries Present: Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky - Virtual Watch Party 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Virtual Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun Learning!, Virtual Meeting Required Seats Remaining: 99 Description: Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Family Grab & Go: Y is for Yeti All Day Off Site Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning! Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens Description: They’re big, they’re hairy, but are they scary? Celebrate this elusive cryptid in a kit filled with yeti-themed crafts and activities. Kits will be available for pick up from th... Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 10 2025 Fri Family Grab & Go: Y is for Yeti All Day Location: Off Site Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning! Required Seats Remaining: 10 Description: They’re big, they’re hairy, but are they scary? Celebrate this elusive cryptid in a kit filled with yeti-themed crafts and activities.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Music & Movement Friday, January 10, 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 c... Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jan 10 2025 Fri Music & Movement 9:30am - 10:00am 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, January 10, 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 c... Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jan 10 2025 Fri Music & Movement 10:30am - 11:00am 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 "Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. The Great Puzzle Race: Family Edition Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens Description: Registration for this event is now closed. We have reached the 6 team capacity. Thank you. Create a team of four, choose a team name, and let the race begin! See how quickly y... Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 11 2025 Sat The Great Puzzle Race: Family Edition 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Registration for this event is now closed. We have reached the 6 team capacity. Thank you.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Cabin Fever for Adults Sunday, January 12, 2025 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 Description: Mike Fredriksen Presents: Fred Machesney: Rockford Aviation Legend The name Machesney is very familiar to those who live in the Northern Illinois region due to the the ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 12 2025 Sun Cabin Fever for Adults 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 35 Description: Mike Fredriksen Presents: Fred Machesney: Rockford Aviation Legend
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Book Babies: Sneezes Tuesday, January 14, 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 Satu... Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue Book Babies: Sneezes 9:30am - 10:00am 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. Take & Bake: Champion Cherry Bars All Day Off Site Program Type: Fun Learning! Age Group: Adults Description: Enjoy this delectable recipe shared by one of our staff members. Soft, sweet, and delicious - this treat is sure to be a favorite! Pick up will be available from Friday, January... Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri Take & Bake: Champion Cherry Bars All Day Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun Learning! Required Seats Remaining: 3 Description: Enjoy this delectable recipe shared by one of our staff members. Soft, sweet, and delicious - this treat is sure to be a favorite!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Music & Movement Friday, January 17, 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 c... Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri Music & Movement 9:30am - 10:00am 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, January 17, 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 c... Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri Music & Movement 10:30am - 11:00am 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Bedazzled Books Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event Age Group: Tweens, Teens Description: Follow this fun TikTok trend and bedazzle your book covers! Bring your favorite book from home and we will supply the glue and gems to make your book shine bright like a diamond on... Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Bedazzled Books 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: 5 Description: Follow this fun TikTok trend and bedazzle your book covers! Bring your favorite book from home and we will supply the glue and gems to make your book shine bright like a diamond on your shelf.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Cabin Fever for Adults Sunday, January 19, 2025 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 Description: Brad Fetterer presents: Classic Folk music of the 60s & 70s Singalong Live musical performance with audience participation encouraged! Listen to songs written by artists ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 19 2025 Sun Cabin Fever for Adults 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 35 Description: Brad Fetterer presents: Classic Folk music of the 60s & 70s Singalong
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Cardboard Challenge Monday, January 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event Age Group: Everyone Description: Let your imagination run wild as you engineer and build your own recycled constructs using the library's kid-safe Makedo tools and cardboard. These fun STEM tools allow you to fold... Required This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jan 20 2025 Mon Cardboard Challenge 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 7 Description: Let your imagination run wild as you engineer and build your own recycled constructs using the library's kid-safe Makedo tools and cardboard.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dungeons & Dragons Monday, January 20, 2025 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 This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 20 2025 Mon Dungeons & Dragons 5:30pm - 7:30pm 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: Yaks Tuesday, January 21, 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 Satu... Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Book Babies: Yaks 9:30am - 10:00am 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. Illinois Libraries Present: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau- Virtual Watch Party Thursday, January 23, 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: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau Join comedian, actress, and producer Michelle Buteau in conversation with Greta Johnsen. Michelle is the creator/writer/star of the Netfli... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Illinois Libraries Present: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau- Virtual Watch Party 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Virtual Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun Learning!, Virtual Meeting Required Seats Remaining: 97 Description: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau
