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Family Story Time: Feathered Friends

Saturday, May 4, 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:

Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs while laughing and playing with every member of the family. For children ages 6 months to 6 years, but older siblings are welcome to ...

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 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs while laughing and playing with every member of the family.

Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day & Star Wars Day

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone, Kids
Description:

May the fourth be with you! Come celebrate all things comics and Star Wars. Participate in activities and crafts, and take home some free comics! Any fandom is welcome, and costume...

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Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

May the fourth be with you! Come celebrate all things comics and Star Wars. Participate in activities and crafts, and take home some free comics! Any fandom is welcome, and costumes are encouraged.

manga book

Manga Madness

Monday, May 6, 2024 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
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!

Children listening to a story

Book Babies: Nurses

Tuesday, May 7, 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
Description:

Enjoy 20 minutes of baby bounces, rhymes, short stories, finger plays and 10 minutes of playtime.   Registration is required. Registration closes at 4:00 p.m. the Satu...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

Enjoy 20 minutes of baby bounces, rhymes, short stories, finger plays and 10 minutes of playtime.  

Registration is required. Registration closes at 4:00 p.m. the Saturday before each session. 

kal penn

Illinois Libraries Present: Kal Penn - Virtual Watch Party

Tuesday, May 7, 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 Many Lives of Kal Penn Kal Penn (kalpenn.com) is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. He is known for hi...

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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: 33
Description:

The Many Lives of Kal Penn

entomology

Family STEM Grab & Go: Entomology

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

More than one million different species of insect have been described to date. They are the most abundant group of animals in the world and live in almost every habitat. Insects ha...

Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

More than one million different species of insect have been described to date. They are the most abundant group of animals in the world and live in almost every habitat. Insects have lived on earth for more than 350 million years.

Kids with musical instruments

Music & Movement

Friday, May 10, 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: 0
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 10, 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: 0
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 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.

dragon

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.

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.

photo

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...

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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.

dr. temple grandin

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