This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Bus Trip to Fireside Theater 9:00am–6:00pm Adults Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Bus Trip to Fireside Theater 9:00am–6:00pm Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Bus Trip Registration Required Description: “A Wonderful Life”: The story of George Bailey and his wonderful life in Bedford Falls has brought hope and inspiration to every heart with its celebration of the goodness in all of us.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Grounds for Murder Mystery Book Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Grounds for Murder Mystery Book Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Description: Join the discussion of The Housemaid by Freida McFadden.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 14 2025 Sun TTRPG Adventures 1:30pm–4:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 14 2025 Sun TTRPG Adventures 1:30pm–4:30pm 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 Dec 14 2025 Sun TTRPG Adventures 1:30pm–4:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 14 2025 Sun TTRPG Adventures 1:30pm–4:30pm 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Dungeons & Dragons 5:30pm–7:30pm Tweens, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Dungeons & Dragons 5:30pm–7:30pm Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Fun Learning! Registration Required 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 Dec 16 2025 Tue Adult Craft Night 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Adult Craft Night 5:30pm–7:30pm Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Description: Yarn Winter GarlandWelcome in the chilly season by creating a yarn winter garland. With snowmen, trees, and snowballs bring in a little of the outdoors inside!
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Bus Trip to Fireside Theater 9:00am–6:00pm Adults Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Bus Trip to Fireside Theater 9:00am–6:00pm Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Bus Trip Registration Required Description: “A Wonderful Life”: The story of George Bailey and his wonderful life in Bedford Falls has brought hope and inspiration to every heart with its celebration of the goodness in all of us.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Chair Yoga 10:30am–11:30am Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Chair Yoga 10:30am–11:30am 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 Dec 18 2025 Thu Senior Moments 10:30am–11:30am Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Senior Moments 10:30am–11:30am 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Holiday Grab & Go: New Year's Eve All Day Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Tweens Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Holiday Grab & Go: New Year's Eve All Day Location: Off Site Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning! Registration Required 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, 2026 glasses, and more! Celebrate the coming of 2026 with a cocoa toast. We'l
Dec 19 2025 Fri Staff Development - Close at 1 PM 1:00pm–5:00pm Closing Dec 19 2025 Fri Closing Staff Development - Close at 1 PM 1:00pm–5:00pm Branches: Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site Description: The Library will closed early, at 1 PM, for Staff Development. The drive-up book return will be open at all times for item returns.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Building Bonanza 1:00pm–3:00pm Everyone Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Building Bonanza 1:00pm–3:00pm 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.
Dec 24 - 25 2025 Closed - Christmas Holiday All Day 12/24–12/25 Closing Dec 24 - 25 2025 Closing Closed - Christmas Holiday All Day 12/24–12/25 Branches: Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site Description: The Library will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, 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 Dec 26 2025 Fri Kids After Hours Laser Tag 5:30pm–6:30pm Tweens, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 26 2025 Fri Kids After Hours Laser Tag 5:30pm–6:30pm 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 Dec 26 2025 Fri Friday Night Teen Takeover: Laser Tag 7:00pm–9:00pm Tweens, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 26 2025 Fri Friday Night Teen Takeover: Laser Tag 7:00pm–9:00pm 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 Dec 29 2025 Mon How to Train Your Dragon Interactive Movie (PG) 3:00pm–5:30pm Everyone Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Dec 29 2025 Mon How to Train Your Dragon Interactive Movie (PG) 3:00pm–5:30pm 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.
Dec 31 2025 Wed Closed - New Year's Eve All Day Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing Closed - New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site Description: The Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 31, for New Year's Eve. The drive-up book return will be open at all times for item returns.
Jan 1 2026 Thu Closed - New Year's Day All Day Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing Closed - New Year's Day All Day Branches: Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site Description: The Library will be closed on Thursday, January 1 for New Year's Day. The drive-up book return will be open at all times for item returns.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Family Story Time: Winter 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Kids Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Family Story Time: Winter 10:30am–11:00am Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime Registration Required Description: Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement with your family. For children ages 1 to 6 years and their families.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 4 2026 Sun Cabin Fever: Chicago Accordion Group 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 4 2026 Sun Cabin Fever: Chicago Accordion Group 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Wee Read Story Time: Winter 9:30am–10:00am Babies & Toddlers Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Wee Read Story Time: Winter 9:30am–10:00am Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 5 2026 Mon All About Anime 6:00pm–7:00pm Tweens, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 5 2026 Mon All About Anime 6:00pm–7:00pm Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Club, Fun Learning! Registration Required Description: Grow your appreciation of Japanese animation and culture, as we discuss anime and manga while sampling a variety of Asian snacks.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Book Babies: Winter 9:30am–10:15am Babies & Toddlers Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Book Babies: Winter 9:30am–10:15am Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime Registration Required Description: Enjoy 20 minutes of baby bounces, rhymes, short stories, and finger plays to help introduce your child to the world of books.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Read-y or Not Book Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Read-y or Not Book Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Description: Join the discussion of How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley.
