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TTRPG Adventures

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Woodside 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: Woodside 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

TTRPG Adventures

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Farrell CPAs Literacy 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: Farrell CPAs Literacy 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, December 17, 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 "Adults" group

Senior Moments

Thursday, December 18, 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

Holiday Party 

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:

Holiday Party 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Building Bonanza

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Drop in to the library during winter break for some building fun! Visitors can make projects using LEGO, DUPLO, or Magnatiles. This event is a fun opportunity to put engineering skills into action with friends and family.

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

Drop in to the library during winter break for some building fun! Visitors can make projects using LEGO, DUPLO, or Magnatiles. This event is a fun opportunity to put engineering skills into action with friends and family.

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

Kids After Hours Laser Tag

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

What happens when the lights go out at the library? An all-out laser tag battle! Divide up into teams and defend your section of the library. Minimum of 10 registrations required or event will be cancelled. For ages 7 to 11.

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

What happens when the lights go out at the library? An all-out laser tag battle! Divide up into teams and defend your section of the library. Minimum of 10 registrations required or event will be cancelled. For ages 7 to 11.

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

Friday Night Teen Takeover: Laser Tag

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Teens are taking over the library for after-hours pizza and games! Minimum of 10 registrations required or event will be cancelled. For ages 12 to 17. Registration is required.

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Teens are taking over the library for after-hours pizza and games! Minimum of 10 registrations required or event will be cancelled. For ages 12 to 17. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

How to Train Your Dragon Interactive Movie (PG)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Enjoy this special movie event as we host an interactive showing of the 2025 live action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon. Props and popcorn will be provided.

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

Enjoy this special movie event as we host an interactive showing of the 2025 live action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon. Props and popcorn will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cabin Fever: Chicago Accordion Group

Sunday, January 4, 2026 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

Join us for a presentation about the history and operation of the accordion, as well as a performance of this interesting instrument by Gary Edgren and Chuck Peila of the Chicago Accordion Club.

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

Join us for a presentation about the history and operation of the accordion, as well as a performance of this interesting instrument by Gary Edgren and Chuck Peila of the Chicago Accordion Club.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, January 7, 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

TTRPG Adventures

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Woodside 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: Woodside 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

TTRPG Adventures

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Farrell CPAs Literacy 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: Farrell CPAs Literacy 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cabin Fever: The Making of I Love Lucy

Sunday, January 11, 2026 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

Journey back to the golden age of television to learn how this classic was created.

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

Journey back to the golden age of television to learn how this classic was created.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, January 14, 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

Senior Moments

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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

“Planning Your Legacy” 

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:

“Planning Your Legacy” 

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 17, 2026 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

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.

Registration Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Registration Required
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: Dark Days Of Illinois History - Prohibition

Sunday, January 18, 2026 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

Dark Days Of Illinois History: Prohibition

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

Dark Days Of Illinois History: Prohibition

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Cardboard Challenge: How to Catch a Monster

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Let your imagination run wild as you engineer and build your own monster trap using the library's kid-safe Makedo tools and cardboard.

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

Let your imagination run wild as you engineer and build your own monster trap using the library's kid-safe Makedo tools and cardboard.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, January 21, 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

Cabin Fever: "The Women: The Story of Two Army Nurses in Vietnam"

Sunday, January 25, 2026 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

Join storyteller and author Lynn Rymarz as she weaves the fictional story of Army Nurse Frances McGrath from The Women by Kristin Hannah and the true story of Army Nurse Lynda Van Devanter from her memoir Home Before Morning.

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

Join storyteller and author Lynn Rymarz as she weaves the fictional story of Army Nurse Frances McGrath from The Women by Kristin Hannah and the true story of Army Nurse Lynda Van Devanter from her memoir Home Before Morning.

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

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, January 26, 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

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, January 28, 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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Friday Night Teen Takeover: Super Mario World Speed Run

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Teens are taking over the library for after-hours pizza and games! Minimum of 10 registrations required or event will be cancelled. For ages 12 to 17. Registration is required.

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:

Teens are taking over the library for after-hours pizza and games! Minimum of 10 registrations required or event will be cancelled. For ages 12 to 17. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, February 4, 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.