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Ancestry Library Edition Workday

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Tech Training
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Break through some ‘brick walls’ using Ancestry Library Edition and other genealogy resources. Prior Basics class attendance is required.

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Tech Training
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Break through some ‘brick walls’ using Ancestry Library Edition and other genealogy resources.

Prior Basics class attendance is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

TTRPG Adventures

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
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. Novice or veteran players are welco...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:45pm - 8:00pm
21st Century Conference Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Library Use
Age Group:
Adults
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.

Nonfiction Addiction Book Group

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
21st Century Conference Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join the discussion of Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy: The Story of Little Women and Why It Still Matters by Anne Boyd Rioux. "Soon after publication on September 30, 1868, Little...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Join the discussion of Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy: The Story of Little Women and Why It Still Matters by Anne Boyd Rioux.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Nonfiction Addiction Book Group

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
21st Century Conference Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join the discussion of Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy: The Story of Little Women and Why It Still Matters by Anne Boyd Rioux. "Soon after publication on September 30, 1868, Little...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Join the discussion of Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy: The Story of Little Women and Why It Still Matters by Anne Boyd Rioux.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

TTRPG Adventures

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
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. Novice or veteran players are welco...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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.

Bus Trip to Fireside Theater

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 4:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Bus Trip
Age Group:
Adults
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. Enter Kris Kringle – a...

Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bus Trip
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 "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Chair Yoga is a gentle introduction to yoga, designed for seniors and adults struggling with mobility. Local yoga instructor Marie Bridges will walk you through poses you can use t...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Grounds for Murder Mystery Book Group

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
21st Century Conference Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join the discussion of A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins. "When a young man is found gruesomely murdered in a London houseboat, it triggers questions about three women w...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Craft Night

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Iris folding. Join us for iris folding! Have you seen this fun and gorgeous papercraft art before and wanted to make one? Well now you can! We will create our own individual art...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Iris folding.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:45pm - 8:00pm
21st Century Conference Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Library Use
Age Group:
Adults
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

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 4:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Bus Trip
Age Group:
Adults
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. Enter Kris Kringle – a...

Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bus Trip
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

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 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
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 wron...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
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! Br...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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 "Adults" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: Experience Little Women: The Musical (2022) - Virtual Watch Party

All Day
Virtual Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Virtual Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
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. Link is available from Friday, Dec...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Virtual Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Virtual Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: 97
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 "Adults" group.

Fiction Connection Book Group

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
21st Century Conference Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join the discussion of The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.  "In 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Join the discussion of The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cabin Fever for Adults

Sunday, January 5, 2025 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
Description:

Jill Gabrielle of Paradise Playhouse presents: Lucy! Lucille Ball was the most famous American comedienne of all time. She was also an actress, singer, and producer, and the ...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Description:

Jill Gabrielle of Paradise Playhouse presents:

Lucy!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiction Connection Book Group

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
21st Century Conference Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join the discussion of The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.  "In 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Join the discussion of The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Chair Yoga is a gentle introduction to yoga, designed for seniors and adults struggling with mobility. Local yoga instructor Marie Bridges will walk you through poses you can use t...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Grounds for Murder Mystery Book Group

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
21st Century Conference Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join the discussion of Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. "Put the kettle on, there’s a mystery brewing… Tea-shop owner. Matchmaker. Detective? ...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Join the discussion of Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto.

"Put the kettle on, there’s a mystery brewing…
Tea-shop owner. Matchmaker. Detective?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky - Virtual Watch Party

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Virtual Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

This event will be available as an at-home Zoom link.  Registrants will receive the link in their email the day before the event (sent from Zoom). This event is made pos...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Virtual Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Virtual Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

This event will be available as an at-home Zoom link. 

Registrants will receive the link in their email the day before the event (sent from Zoom).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cabin Fever for Adults

Sunday, January 12, 2025 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
Description:

Mike Fredriksen Presents:  Fred Machesney: Rockford Aviation Legend The name Machesney is very familiar to those who live in the Northern Illinois region due to the the ...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Description:

Mike Fredriksen Presents: 

Fred Machesney: Rockford Aviation Legend

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Craft Night

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Snowflakes may melt but these ones won’t! Create your own permanent snowflake out of yarn in this easy-to-follow craft.  Seats are limited. Registration will close one week...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Snowflakes may melt but these ones won’t! Create your own permanent snowflake out of yarn in this easy-to-follow craft. 

Seats are limited. Registration will close one week early. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Moments

Thursday, January 16, 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
Description:

Who Am I? Join us as we play a trivia-like guessing game with multiple rounds including questions about famous authors, actors, musicians and more!

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Description:

Who Am I?

Join us as we play a trivia-like guessing game with multiple rounds including questions about famous authors, actors, musicians and more!