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This event is in the "Everyone" group.

2024 Winter Book Sale

All Day 12/7 - 12/13
Everyone
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Sale
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Story Time: Gnomes

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Enjoy 45 minutes of stories, songs, and a simple craft with your family.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

TTRPG Adventures

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wee Read Story Time: Snow

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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: Snow

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

The Magic of Raina Telgemeier Watch Party

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Kids, Tweens
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Description:

Come have a pizza and join in the watch party for the Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bus Trip to Fireside Theater

9:30am - 4:15pm
Adults
Registration
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bus Trip
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Based on the beloved Christmas movie, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET is a big brassy Broadway musical with a heart. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade needs a new Santa.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Story Sprouts: Snow

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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

10:30am - 11:15am
Adults
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Chair Yoga is a gentle introduction to yoga, designed for seniors and adults struggling with mobility.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Join the discussion of A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins.

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

Music & Movement

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime
Registration 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

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime
Registration 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 "Everyone" group.

2024 Winter Book Sale - $3 Bag of Books

All Day 12/14 - 12/15
Everyone
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Sale
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Fun Learning!
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Craft Night

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

Iris folding.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Use
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bus Trip to Fireside Theater

9:30am - 4:15pm
Adults
Registration
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bus Trip
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Based on the beloved Christmas movie, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET is a big brassy Broadway musical with a heart. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade needs a new Santa.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Common Scams and How to Avoid Them

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 28
Description:

Consumers can fall prey to many types of fraud or unfair business transactions. The Illinois Attorney General’s Office protects consumers’ rights and can assist when things go wrong.     

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Moments

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Join us to celebrate the holidays at our annual holiday party with some food, drinks, and fun! We’ll enjoy music from Denny Diamond and participate in a white elephant exchange! Bring a small wrapped gift and your merry selves.

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

Holiday Grab & Go: New Year's Eve

All Day
Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Tweens
Registration
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Ring in the new year with this fun-filled kit.  This kit contains everything you need for your own New Year's Eve party at home.  Make a party hat, 2025 glasses, and more!  Celebrate the coming of 2025 with a cocoa toast.  We'l

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Virtual Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Virtual Meeting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 85
Description:

Experience Little Women: The Musical at Home!

This event will be available as an at-home Zoom link. Registrants will be signed up immediately.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Building Bonanza

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:

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

Closed - Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Closing
Branches:
Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

The Library will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24 & 25, for the Christmas 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.

Craftapalooza

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

Cut this, color that, and add a gold star sticker for good measure as we clean out our craft closet and use a wide variety of art supplies. Let your artistic side show and create whatever you want!