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Story Sprouts: Our Favorites

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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 2 to 6 years. Registration is required.

 

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 2 to 6 years. Registration is required.

 

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

Idea Zone 101: Sew a Kitchen Scrubby

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Idea Zone at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn the basics of the Idea Zone’s sewing machines while making a useful, reusable sponge. All experience levels welcome. 

All supplies are provided.

Seats are very limited.

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Idea Zone
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Learn the basics of the Idea Zone’s sewing machines while making a useful, reusable sponge. All experience levels welcome. 

All supplies are provided.

Seats are very limited.

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

Music & Movement

Friday, May 1, 2026 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, May 1, 2026 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 2-6. 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 2-6. Registration is required.

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

Family Story Time: Our Favorites

Saturday, May 2, 2026 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

Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement with your family. For children ages 1 to 6 years and their families.

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:

Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement with your family. For children ages 1 to 6 years and their families.

Registration is required. 

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

All About Anime

Monday, May 4, 2026 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

Grow your appreciation of Japanese animation and culture, as we discuss anime and manga while sampling a variety of Asian snacks.

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Fun Learning!
Registration Required
Description:

Grow your appreciation of Japanese animation and culture, as we discuss anime and manga while sampling a variety of Asian snacks.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Read-y or Not Book Group

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the discussion of The Twilight Garden by Sara Nisha Adams

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Join the discussion of The Twilight Garden by Sara Nisha Adams

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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 "Adults" group

Read-y or Not Book Group

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the discussion of The Twilight Garden by Sara Nisha Adams

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Join the discussion of The Twilight Garden by Sara Nisha Adams

This event is in the "Kids" group

LEGO League

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!
Age Group:
Kids

Show off your building skills and join other LEGO®-loving kids for an hour of brick-building fun. Try a building challenge or create your own! LEGO will be provided and will stay at the library. For ages 7 to 11 years.

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

Show off your building skills and join other LEGO®-loving kids for an hour of brick-building fun. Try a building challenge or create your own! LEGO will be provided and will stay at the library. For ages 7 to 11 years.

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

Family Grab & Go: Funny Face Flip Book

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

Draw some faces with different emotions and then mix and match for hysterical results.

Adult supervision is required. For youth ages 3 to 17 and their families. 

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

Draw some faces with different emotions and then mix and match for hysterical results.

Adult supervision is required. For youth ages 3 to 17 and their families. 

Mother's Day Holiday

All Day
Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site

The Library will be closed on Sunday, May 10, 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 10, 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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

The Cherry Valley Public Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group of passionate and engaged teens who work with library staff to shape library services and programs for young adults.

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

The Cherry Valley Public Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group of passionate and engaged teens who work with library staff to shape library services and programs for young adults.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Android Follow-up

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
21st Century Conference Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Tech Training
Age Group:
Adults
Android Follow-up:

Already know the basics of your Android device but have some specific questions? Join us to ask or listen to other users to learn new tips and tricks. Please bring your device(s). ...

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tech Training
Registration Required

Already know the basics of your Android device but have some specific questions? Join us to ask or listen to other users to learn new tips and tricks. Please bring your device(s).

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Craft Night

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 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

Cabinet Cleanout Crafts! 

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:

Cabinet Cleanout Crafts! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Library Use
Age Group:
Adults

Attend the Friends of the Library meeting and help plan events and programs for the summer, including our Summer Reading Program.  This year's theme is: Plant a Seed, READ! We hope to see you there!

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

Attend the Friends of the Library meeting and help plan events and programs for the summer, including our Summer Reading Program.  This year's theme is: Plant a Seed, READ! We hope to see you there!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Idea Zone 101: Sew a Kitchen Scrubby

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Idea Zone at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn the basics of the Idea Zone’s sewing machines while making a useful, reusable sponge. All experience levels welcome. 

All supplies are provided.

Seats are very limited.

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Idea Zone
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Learn the basics of the Idea Zone’s sewing machines while making a useful, reusable sponge. All experience levels welcome. 

All supplies are provided.

Seats are very limited.

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

Idea Zone 101: Sew a Kitchen Scrubby

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Idea Zone at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn the basics of the Idea Zone’s sewing machines while making a useful, reusable sponge. All experience levels welcome. 

All supplies are provided.

Seats are very limited.

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Idea Zone
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Learn the basics of the Idea Zone’s sewing machines while making a useful, reusable sponge. All experience levels welcome. 

All supplies are provided.

Seats are very limited.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Grounds for Murder Mystery Book Group

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the discussion of The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill 

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Join the discussion of The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill 

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

Book Edge Painting

Saturday, May 16, 2026 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

Sprayed edges have taken over new books, but old favorites can be just as pretty! Bring in a copy of your favorite book from home, and we will provide all of the supplies to decorate the page edges to give a glimpse of the story within.

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Sprayed edges have taken over new books, but old favorites can be just as pretty! Bring in a copy of your favorite book from home, and we will provide all of the supplies to decorate the page edges to give a glimpse of the story within.

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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.

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Fun Learning!
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Pizza, Medicare, & You

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Garden Planning & more

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 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

A simple, beginner-focused overview of how to plan a home vegetable garden. Topics include soil prep, spacing, watering, pest prevention, and choosing varieties for our climate (Zone 5b). 

Registration 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
Registration Required
Description:

A simple, beginner-focused overview of how to plan a home vegetable garden. Topics include soil prep, spacing, watering, pest prevention, and choosing varieties for our climate (Zone 5b).