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Story Sprouts: Pets

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, 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 1 to 6 years.Registration is req...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

Fiction Connection Book Group

Thursday, May 1, 2025 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 Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng.  "Twelve-year-old Bird Gardner lives a quiet existence with his loving but broken father, a former linguist who n...

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 Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng.  

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

Music & Movement

Friday, May 2, 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 close...

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: 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, May 2, 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 close...

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.

Family Story Time: Pets

Saturday, May 3, 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 1 to 6 years and their families.Registration is required. Please only register one&n...

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: 2
Description:

Enjoy 45 minutes of stories, songs, and a simple craft with your family. For children ages 1 to 6 years and their families.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat (Virtual)

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Virtual Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone
Description:

Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan SantatJoin bestselling author and illustrator Dan Santat for an afternoon event all about books and art with friend and collaborator,...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Virtual Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Virtual Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

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

Wee Read Story Time: Flowers

Monday, May 5, 2025 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: 8
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.

Anime & Manga Madness

Monday, May 5, 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. Regist...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Fun Learning!
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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: Flowers

Tuesday, May 6, 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 Saturday...

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.

Pizza, Medicare, & You

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Come and have a slice of pizza as we learn about the changes coming to Medicare in 2025, including:The changes to the Part D drug planHow to save money on your Insurance coverageTh...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Description:

Come and have a slice of pizza as we learn about the changes coming to Medicare in 2025, including:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiction Connection Book Group

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 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 Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng.  "Twelve-year-old Bird Gardner lives a quiet existence with his loving but broken father, a former linguist who n...

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 Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Muffins & Medicare

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join us in the morning with a muffin as we learn about the changes coming to Medicare in 2025, including:The changes to the Part D drug planHow to save money on your Insurance cove...

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: 27
Description:

Join us in the morning with a muffin as we learn about the changes coming to Medicare in 2025, including:

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

Story Sprouts: Flowers

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, 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 1 to 6 years.Registration is req...

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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, May 8, 2025 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 Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson."Everyone in my family has killed someone. Some of us, the high achievers, have killed more th...

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 Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson.

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

Family Grab & Go: Celebrate Comics!

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

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day, an annual event, with the comic-filled craft kit! Each kit contains themed crafts and a selection of free comics for all ages.Kits will be available ...

Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day, an annual event, with the comic-filled craft kit! Each kit contains themed crafts and a selection of free comics for all ages.

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

Music & Movement

Friday, May 9, 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 close...

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: 1
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, May 9, 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 close...

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: 6
Description:

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

Mother's Day Holiday

All Day
Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site

The Library will be closed on Sunday, May 11, for the Mother's 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 Sunday, May 11, for the Mother's Day Holiday. The drive-up book return will be open at all times for item returns.

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

Scoops & Stories @ Cattle & Cream

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Fun Learning!
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
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.

Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Fun Learning!
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
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 "Adults" group.

Adult Craft Night

Tuesday, May 13, 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
Description:

Flower Bouquet MagnetsBrighten up your day with some flowers by creating these cute, mini bouquets. Seats are limited. Registration will close one week early. 

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: 0
Description:

Flower Bouquet Magnets

Brighten up your day with some flowers by creating these cute, mini bouquets. 

Seats are limited. Registration will close one week early. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Library Use
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Attend the Friends of the Library meeting to plan upcoming events and discuss other hot library-related topics!

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Use
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:

Attend the Friends of the Library meeting to plan upcoming events and discuss other hot library-related topics!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty - A Discussion with Matthew Desmond (Virtual)

Tuesday, May 13, 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:

Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew DesmondJoin us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moor...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Virtual Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Virtual Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Description:

Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tree Health Assessment

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Tree health can be difficult to determine, but routinely checking your tree may help you notice problems as they appear.  Join Boone County Master Gardener intern Tenley Erick...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Description:

Tree health can be difficult to determine, but routinely checking your tree may help you notice problems as they appear.  Join Boone County Master Gardener intern Tenley Erickson-Ranum for a discussion covering the most common issues that cau