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Kids on the Patio: The Claw

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Steve Appell Pavilion at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!
Age Group:
Kids

Join us on the patio (outside the Youth Services program Room) for a variety of outdoor activities, crafts, games, and stories. This week we will be making The Claw.

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Steve Appell Pavilion
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!
Registration Required
Description:

Join us on the patio (outside the Youth Services program Room) for a variety of outdoor activities, crafts, games, and stories. This week we will be making The Claw.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Book Babies: Arctic Adventure

Tuesday, July 8, 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

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. 

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

Book Bike Story Time @ Baumann Park

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Slather on your sunscreen and join us at the Baumann Park picnic shelter by the playground for a 30 minute all ages story time! Registration is recommended (to receive reminders), but not required.

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

Slather on your sunscreen and join us at the Baumann Park picnic shelter by the playground for a 30 minute all ages story time! Registration is recommended (to receive reminders), but not required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Craft Night

Tuesday, July 8, 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

Pixel Paint Night

Create your own masterpiece by painting some squares! Get a feel for the retro by doing this pixel painting craft. 

Seats are limited. Registration will close one week early. 

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:

Pixel Paint Night

Create your own masterpiece by painting some squares! Get a feel for the retro by doing this pixel painting craft. 

Seats are limited. Registration will close one week early. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Pee Wees on the Patio: Will it Float?

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Steve Appell Pavilion at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!
Age Group:
Kids

Join us on the patio (outside the Youth Services program Room) for a variety of outdoor activities, crafts, games, and stories. 

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Steve Appell Pavilion
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!
Registration Required
Description:

Join us on the patio (outside the Youth Services program Room) for a variety of outdoor activities, crafts, games, and stories. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Pee Wees on the Patio: Will it Float?

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Steve Appell Pavilion at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!
Age Group:
Kids

Join us on the patio (outside the Youth Services program Room) for a variety of outdoor activities, crafts, games, and stories. 

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Steve Appell Pavilion
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!
Registration Required
Description:

Join us on the patio (outside the Youth Services program Room) for a variety of outdoor activities, crafts, games, and stories. 

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

Teens on the Patio: Will it Waffle?

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Steve Appell Pavilion at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us on the patio (outside the Youth Services program Room) for a variety of outdoor activities, crafts, and games. 

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Steve Appell Pavilion
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!
Registration Required
Description:

Join us on the patio (outside the Youth Services program Room) for a variety of outdoor activities, crafts, and games. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Story Time: Arctic Adventure

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy spending 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

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

Enjoy spending 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

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

Story Sprouts

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

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 1 to 6 years.

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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 1 to 6 years.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Thursday, July 10, 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 "Kids" group

Recycled Rollercoasters

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!
Age Group:
Kids

Imagineers, but on your construction hats and get ready to design your own rollercoaster! Families will work together using the library’s Makedo tools and a variety of recycled materials  to build a marble run.

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

Imagineers, but on your construction hats and get ready to design your own rollercoaster! Families will work together using the library’s Makedo tools and a variety of recycled materials  to build a marble run.

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

Family Grab & Go: Angry Bird Pretzels

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

Dip pretzels in chocolate and decorate to make some deliciously angry birds. Then let them fly right into your mouth!

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

Dip pretzels in chocolate and decorate to make some deliciously angry birds. Then let them fly right into your mouth!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Take & Bake: Summer Fruit & Cream Cake

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

Cool off in the summer with this light and fruity cake! Have fun decorating with your favorite fruits and cut out a slice to enjoy. 

Registrants will receive a packet with a recipe card and the dry ingredients for the recipe.

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

Cool off in the summer with this light and fruity cake! Have fun decorating with your favorite fruits and cut out a slice to enjoy. 

Registrants will receive a packet with a recipe card and the dry ingredients for the recipe.

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

Music & Movement

Friday, July 11, 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

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

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:

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, July 11, 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

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

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:

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

LEGO Movie Mania

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Are you a master builder? Join Emmett and friends as they go on an epic journey to stop the evil Lord Business. Grab your lawn chair and join us at the library for an evening of family fun!

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Description:

Are you a master builder? Join Emmett and friends as they go on an epic journey to stop the evil Lord Business. Grab your lawn chair and join us at the library for an evening of family fun!

Closed - 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Wee Read Story Time: Feelings & Emotions

Monday, July 14, 2025 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 "Kids" group

Kids on the Patio: Relay Rumble

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Steve Appell Pavilion at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!
Age Group:
Kids

Join us on the patio (outside the Youth Services program Room) for a variety of outdoor activities, crafts, games, and stories. This week we will have a relay race.

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Steve Appell Pavilion
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!
Registration Required
Description:

Join us on the patio (outside the Youth Services program Room) for a variety of outdoor activities, crafts, games, and stories. This week we will have a relay race.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Outdoor Game Night

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Unplug and play at Fisher Park with some outdoor fun! Game equipment will be provided like giant tower blocks, cornhole, frisbee toss, and more! Grab some family and friends and enjoy the outdoors. 

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Unplug and play at Fisher Park with some outdoor fun! Game equipment will be provided like giant tower blocks, cornhole, frisbee toss, and more! Grab some family and friends and enjoy the outdoors. 

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

Scoops & Stories @ Cattle & Cream

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Fun Learning!
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Visit Cattle & Cream, purchase a sweet treat, and enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, and more! Registration is not required, but recommended to receive reminders.

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

Visit Cattle & Cream, purchase a sweet treat, and enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, and more! Registration is not required, but recommended to receive reminders.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Book Babies: Feelings & Emotions

Tuesday, July 15, 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

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. 

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

Book Bike Story Time @ Baumann Park

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Slather on your sunscreen and join us at the Baumann Park picnic shelter by the playground for a 30 minute all ages story time! Registration is recommended (to receive reminders), but not required.

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

Slather on your sunscreen and join us at the Baumann Park picnic shelter by the playground for a 30 minute all ages story time! Registration is recommended (to receive reminders), but not required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

TTRPG Adventures

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 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

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: Friends of the Library Public Meeting 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.