This event is in the "Adults" group. Fiction Connection Book Group Thursday, January 2, 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 The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. "In 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 2 2025 Thu Fiction Connection Book Group 10:00am - 11:00am 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 The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.
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: 9 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: 9 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 ... 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: 48 Description: Jill Gabrielle of Paradise Playhouse presents: Lucy!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Wee Read Story Time: Yetis Monday, January 6, 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 This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Wee Read Story Time: Yetis 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 7 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, 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: 9 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: 7 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. Fiction Connection Book Group Tuesday, January 7, 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 The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. "In 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Fiction Connection Book Group 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.
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: 25 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 "Kids" group. Story Sprouts: Yetis Thursday, January 9, 2025 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 This event is in the "Kids" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Story Sprouts: Yetis 9:30am - 10:00am 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 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, January 9, 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Chair Yoga 10:30am - 11:15am 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: 10 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, January 9, 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 Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. "Put the kettle on, there’s a mystery brewing… Tea-shop owner. Matchmaker. Detective? ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Grounds for Murder Mystery Book Group 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. "Put the kettle on, there’s a mystery brewing… Tea-shop owner. Matchmaker. Detective?
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: This event will be available as an at-home Zoom link. Registrants will receive the link in their email the day before the event (sent from Zoom). This event is made pos... 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: 100 Description: This event will be available as an at-home Zoom link. Registrants will receive the link in their email the day before the event (sent from Zoom).
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: 25 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: 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 "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: 15 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: Create a team of four, choose a team name, and let the race begin! See how quickly your team can work together to complete a 300 piece puzzle. We have space for 6 teams to particip... 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: 14 Description: Create a team of four, choose a team name, and let the race begin! See how quickly your team can work together to complete a 300 piece puzzle. We have space for 6 teams to participate.
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: 47 Description: Mike Fredriksen Presents: Fred Machesney: Rockford Aviation Legend
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Wee Read Story Time: Sneezes Monday, January 13, 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 This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Wee Read Story Time: Sneezes 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 9 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: 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: 6 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. Adult Craft Night Tuesday, January 14, 2025 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: Snowflakes may melt but these ones won’t! Create your own permanent snowflake out of yarn in this easy-to-follow craft. Seats are limited. Registration will close one week... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue Adult Craft Night 5:30pm - 7:00pm 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: Snowflakes may melt but these ones won’t! Create your own permanent snowflake out of yarn in this easy-to-follow craft. Seats are limited. Registration will close one week early.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Story Sprouts: Sneezes Thursday, January 16, 2025 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 This event is in the "Kids" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Story Sprouts: Sneezes 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 13 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, January 16, 2025 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: Who Am I? Join us as we play a trivia-like guessing game with multiple rounds including questions about famous authors, actors, musicians and more! Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Senior Moments 10:30am - 11:30am Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 49 Description: Who Am I? Join us as we play a trivia-like guessing game with multiple rounds including questions about famous authors, actors, musicians and more!
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: 15 Description: Enjoy this delectable recipe shared by one of our staff members. Soft, sweet, and delicious - this treat is sure to be a favorite!
