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Ancestry Library Edition Workday

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Tech Training
Registration 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

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
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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: 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.
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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
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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 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

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration 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

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
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Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration 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

9:30am - 4:15pm
Adults
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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 "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

10:30am - 11:15am
Adults
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Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Special Event
Registration 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.
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 "Adults" group.

Adult Craft Night

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
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Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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
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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: 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

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
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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: 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.
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:

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

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration 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

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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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: 44
Description:

Jill Gabrielle of Paradise Playhouse presents:

Lucy!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiction Connection Book Group

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration 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

10:30am - 11:15am
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: 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.
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration 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.
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Virtual Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun Learning!, Virtual Meeting
Registration 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

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: 45
Description:

Mike Fredriksen Presents: 

Fred Machesney: Rockford Aviation Legend

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Craft Night

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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

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: Special Event
Registration 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!