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Minecraft Madness

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids
Description:

Watch out for creepers as you work IRL to complete Minecraft themed crafts and activities. For ages 7 to 11. Registration is required. 

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Watch out for creepers as you work IRL to complete Minecraft themed crafts and activities. For ages 7 to 11. Registration is required.

 

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

Oodles of Doodles

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Description:

Do you like to doodle all over everything? Come to the library and learn how to make your doodles POP off the page using this fun layering technique! Registration closes the Fri...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Do you like to doodle all over everything? Come to the library and learn how to make your doodles POP off the page using this fun layering technique!

Registration closes the Friday before the event at 5:00pm.

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.

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: 12
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

The Magic of Raina Telgemeier Watch Party

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Description:

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

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

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.

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: 26
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 "Everyone" group.

Building Bonanza

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
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 engin...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
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.

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

Craftapalooza

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
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 w...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids
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.

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
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 ...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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 "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: 48
Description:

Jill Gabrielle of Paradise Playhouse presents:

Lucy!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Family Movie Night: Despicable Me 4 (PG)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
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 publ...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.

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

The Great Puzzle Race: Family Edition

Saturday, January 11, 2025 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
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 particip...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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 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: 47
Description:

Mike Fredriksen Presents: 

Fred Machesney: Rockford Aviation Legend

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: 49
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!

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

Bedazzled Books

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
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...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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

Sunday, January 19, 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:

Brad Fetterer presents: Classic Folk music of the 60s & 70s Singalong Live musical performance with audience participation encouraged! Listen to songs written by artists ...

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: 50
Description:

Brad Fetterer presents:

Classic Folk music of the 60s & 70s Singalong

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Cardboard Challenge

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
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. These fun STEM tools allow you to fold...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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 "Adults" group.

Pizza, Medicare, and You

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Come and have a slice of pizza as we learn about the changes coming to Medicare in 2025, including: The changes to the Part D drug plan How to save money on your I...

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:

Come and have a slice of pizza as we learn about the changes coming to Medicare in 2025, including:

  • The changes to the Part D drug plan

  • How to save money on your Insurance coverage

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cabin Fever for Adults

Sunday, January 26, 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:

Yvonne Wolf presents: Celebrating the Lunar New Year What is Lunar New Year? The Lunar New Year season lasts from January 29th, 2025 to February 16th, 2026. It is a holi...

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: 48
Description:

Yvonne Wolf presents:

Celebrating the Lunar New Year

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Family Movie Night: Wild Robot (PG)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Cherry Valley Public Library District
Program Type:
Fun Learning!, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
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 publ...

Required
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.