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Common Scams and How to Avoid Them

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: Class/Workshop, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
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
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: 0
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Holiday Grab & Go: New Year's Eve

All Day
Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Tweens
Registration
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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, 2025 glasses, and more!  Celebrate the coming of 2025 with a cocoa toast.  We'l

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: 88
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 "Everyone" group.

Building Bonanza

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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: 20
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.

Closed - Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Closing
Branches:
Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

The Library will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, 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.

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: 6
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.

Branches:
Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

The Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 31, for New Year's Eve. The drive-up book return will be open at all times for item returns.

Branches:
Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

The Library will be closed on Wednesday, 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 "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 "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: 4
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: 38
Description:

Jill Gabrielle of Paradise Playhouse presents:

Lucy!

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

Wee Read Story Time: 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: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.

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: 5
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 "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 "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: 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 "Kids" group.

Story Sprouts: Yetis

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Enjoy 30 minutes full of reading readiness, finger plays, rhymes, short stories, and songs and dancing as we grow our love of books.  For ages 6 months to 6 years.

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 "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: 17
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.