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Preschool Story Time: Rainbows

Thursday, May 16, 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 ...

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Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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&nb

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Senior Moments

Thursday, May 16, 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:

Celeste Brown - Illinois State Parks Join Celeste Brown as she recounts her adventures with wildlife and natural diversity on her quest to visit each of the Illinois State Parks...

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: 4
Description:

Celeste Brown - Illinois State Parks

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Young@Heart Book Group

Thursday, May 16, 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 a Thursday evening 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 a Thursday evening at 6 PM. Books will be made available for check out a month in advance.

Kids with musical instruments

Music & Movement

Friday, May 17, 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
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

Kids with musical instruments

Music & Movement

Friday, May 17, 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
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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.

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Ancestry Library Edition Workday

Saturday, May 18, 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
Ancestry.com Workday:

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

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: 4
Description:

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

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

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Create & Make: Terrific Totes

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Use your imagination and our equipment to create a tote bag to take home.  Design your tote using one of our iPads.  Cut it out using our Cricut.  Adhere it using ou...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Use your imagination and our equipment to create a tote bag to take home.  Design your tote using one of our iPads.  Cut it out using our Cricut.  Adhere it using our heat press.  We'll walk you through the process and teach yo

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Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, May 20, 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.

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Scoops & Stories @ Cattle & Cream

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Fun Learning!
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens
Description:

Third Monday of the month @ 6:30 p.m. (March 18, April 15, May 20) Visit Cattle & Cream, purchase a sweet treat, and enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, and more! No registr...

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Fun Learning!
Description:

Third Monday of the month @ 6:30 p.m. (March 18, April 15, May 20)

Visit Cattle & Cream, purchase a sweet treat, and enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, and more! No registration required.

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Create & Make: Wood burning Workshop

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Learn how to use a wood burning pen, a stencil and a wooden disk to create a piece of art to take home.  This is a beginning level program.  Instructions and all mater...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Learn how to use a wood burning pen, a stencil and a wooden disk to create a piece of art to take home.  This is a beginning level program. 

Instructions and all materials will be provided.  

Family Art Night

Family Art Night: Summer Reading Decorating Party

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone, Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Description:

Come help us make some decorations that are out of this world to decorate the library for the upcoming summer reading program. Dress for a mess! For children ages 3 and up and thei...

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Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Everyone, Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Come help us make some decorations that are out of this world to decorate the library for the upcoming summer reading program. Dress for a mess! For children ages 3 and up and their families.

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Teen Grab & Go: Photo Memory Box

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

Your memories are precious, decorate your own treasure chest to keep them safe. For ages 12-17. Kits will be available for pickup beginning Friday, May 24 and will be availab...

Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Your memories are precious, decorate your own treasure chest to keep them safe.

For ages 12-17.

Kits will be available for pickup beginning Friday, May 24 and will be available until Saturday, June 1.

Unicorns

Youth Grab & Go: Unicorns (Ages 3-11)

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

Explore different crafts, activities, and reading recommendations about everyone’s favorite mythical horses in this kit. Kits will be available for pick up beginning Friday, May...

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

Explore different crafts, activities, and reading recommendations about everyone’s favorite mythical horses in this kit.

Summer Sunday

All Day
Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site

The library is closed on Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor 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 is closed on Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The drive-up book return will be open at all times for item returns.

Memorial Day

All Day
Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site

The Library will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day 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 Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day Holiday. The drive-up book return will be open at all times for item returns.

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TTRPG Adventures

Tuesday, May 28, 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: 11
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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, May 28, 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

Summer Sunday

All Day
Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site

The library is closed on Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor 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 is closed on Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The drive-up book return will be open at all times for item returns.

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Fiction Connection Book Group

Tuesday, June 4, 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 Light from Other Stars by Erika Swyler. "From the author of national bestseller The Book of Speculation, a poignant, fantastical novel about the...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Join the discussion of Light from Other Stars by Erika Swyler.

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Illinois Libraries Present: Dr. Temple Grandin - Virtual Watch Party

Tuesday, June 4, 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 Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin Join us for a special event with Dr. Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism....

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Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Virtual Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Virtual Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin

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Fiction Connection Book Group

Thursday, June 6, 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 Light from Other Stars by Erika Swyler. "From the author of national bestseller The Book of Speculation, a poignant, fantastical novel about the...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Join the discussion of Light from Other Stars by Erika Swyler.

Summer Sunday

All Day
Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site

The library is closed on Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor 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 is closed on Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The drive-up book return will be open at all times for item returns.

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Grounds for Murder Mystery Book Group

Thursday, June 13, 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 The Long Call by Ann Cleeves. "In North Devon, where two rivers converge and run into the sea, Detective Matthew Venn stands outside the church ...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Join the discussion of The Long Call by Ann Cleeves.

Summer Sunday

All Day
Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site

The library is closed on Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor 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 is closed on Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The drive-up book return will be open at all times for item returns.