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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!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Maker Monday: Cupboard Crafts

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

We're cleaning out the cupboards and creating fantastic things! Use our wide variety of art supplies to make your own art project. For ages 7 to 11. Registration is required.

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

Super Mario Party Jamboree

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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

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: 2
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

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 26
Description:

Jill Gabrielle of Paradise Playhouse presents:

Lucy!

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

Anime & Manga Madness

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Fun Learning!
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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

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 "Everyone" group.
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: 22
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 "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: 99
Description:

Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

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
Kids, Tweens, Teens
Registration
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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

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: 5
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

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Registration for this event is now closed. We have reached the 6 team capacity. Thank you.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cabin Fever for Adults

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 35
Description:

Mike Fredriksen Presents: 

Fred Machesney: Rockford Aviation Legend

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

Book Babies: Sneezes

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 "Adults" group.
Registration
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun Learning!
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Enjoy this delectable recipe shared by one of our staff members. Soft, sweet, and delicious - this treat is sure to be a favorite!

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: 5
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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Bedazzled Books

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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: 5
Description:

Follow this fun TikTok trend and bedazzle your book covers! Bring your favorite book from home and we will supply the glue and gems to make your book shine bright like a diamond on your shelf.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cabin Fever for Adults

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 35
Description:

Brad Fetterer presents:

Classic Folk music of the 60s & 70s Singalong

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Cardboard Challenge

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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: 7
Description:

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

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Book Babies: Yaks

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 "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: 97
Description:

Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau