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Mother's Day Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site
Description:
The Library will be closed on Sunday, May 12, for the Mother's Day Holiday. The drive-up book return will be open at all times for item returns. ...

Wee Read Story Time: Rainbows

9:30am - 10:00am
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:
Enjoy 30 minutes of short stories, finger plays, rhymes, and songs with Miss Blaine. In this program parents or caregivers interact with their children and discover the joy of reading. For ages 24 months to 3 years. Registration is ...

TTRPG Adventures

5:30pm - 7:30pm
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: 10
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 welcome. (Current campaign: Dungeons and Dragons&nbs...

Book Babies: Rainbows

9:30am - 10:00am
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:
Enjoy 20 minutes of baby bounces, rhymes, short stories, finger plays and 10 minutes of playtime.   Registration is required. Registration closes at 4:00 p.m. the Saturday before each session.  ...

Adult Craft Night

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Yarn Birds. Do you hear the birds singing? Bring them indoors by making these adorable yarn birds!   The craft is limited to 12 people. Registration and payment of the $5 fee must be done in person at the library by Tuesday, April 30th. Regis...

The A, B, C, and Ds of Medicare

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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: 30
Description:
Come learn the basics and changes to Medicare for 2024. This meeting will cover how Medicare supplements and Medicare advantage plans work and educate you on the changes to the Part D drug plan. We will also discuss what Medicare covers and does not ...

Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting

6:45pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Use
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:
Attend the Friends of the Library meeting to plan upcoming events and discuss other hot library-related topics! ...

The A, B, C, and Ds of Medicare

10:00am - 11:00am
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:
Come learn the basics and changes to Medicare for 2024. This meeting will cover how Medicare supplements and Medicare advantage plans work and educate you on the changes to the Part D drug plan. We will also discuss what Medicare covers and does not ...

Preschool Story Time: Rainbows

9:30am - 10:00am
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:
Enjoy 30 minutes full of reading readiness, finger plays, rhymes, short stories, and songs that prepare children for school. Children are encouraged to attend story time independent of caregivers. For ages 4 to 5 years. Registr...

Senior Moments

10:30am - 11:30am
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: 5
Description:
Celeste Brown - Illinois State Parks Join Celeste Brown as she recounts her adventures with wildlife and natural diversity on her quest to visit each of the Illinois State Parks (there are about 150!) We will take a look at many of those parks she...

Young@Heart Book Group

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: 21st Century Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:
A book club for young adult (YA) fiction readers who are 18 and older. Book discussion group meets every month on a Thursday evening at 6 PM. Books will be made available for check out a month in advance. This month's selection is Friday I'm ...

Music & Movement

9:30am - 10:00am
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: 8
Description:
Come spend 30 minutes with Miss Sue in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required. Registration for this program closes at 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before each event.&n...

Music & Movement

10:30am - 11:00am
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: 5
Description:
Come spend 30 minutes with Miss Sue in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required. Registration for this program closes at 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before each event.&n...

Ancestry Library Edition Workday

10:00am - 12:00pm
Registration
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: 4
Description:

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

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

Create & Make: Terrific Totes

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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: 10
Description:
Use your imagination and our equipment to create a tote bag to take home.  Design your tote using one of our iPads.  Cut it out using our Cricut.  Adhere it using our heat press.  We'll walk you through the process and teach you h...

Dungeons & Dragons

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Fun Learning!
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. Yummy treats will be provided! New a...

Scoops & Stories @ Cattle & Cream

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Fun Learning!
Description:
Third Monday of the month @ 6:30 p.m. (March 18, April 15, May 20) Visit Cattle & Cream, purchase a sweet treat, and enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, and more! No registration required. ...

Create & Make: Wood burning Workshop

5:30pm - 7:00pm
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: 10
Description:
Learn how to use a wood burning pen, a stencil and a wooden disk to create a piece of art to take home.  This is a beginning level program.  Instructions and all materials will be provided.   This program is limited to 15 pa...

Family Art Night: Summer Reading Decorating Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Everyone, Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:
Come help us make some decorations that are out of this world to decorate the library for the upcoming summer reading program. Dress for a mess! For children ages 3 and up and their families. Please register all family members that will be attending,...

Teen Grab & Go: Photo Memory Box

All Day
Registration
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:
Your memories are precious, decorate your own treasure chest to keep them safe. For ages 12-17. Kits will be available for pickup beginning Friday, May 24 and will be available until Saturday, June 1. Registration is required. Registration f...

Youth Grab & Go: Unicorns (Ages 3-11)

All Day
Registration
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning!
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Explore different crafts, activities, and reading recommendations about everyone’s favorite mythical horses in this kit. Kits will be available for pick up beginning Friday, May 24 and will be available until Saturday, June 1. Registration is r...

Summer Sunday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site
Description:
The library is closed on Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The drive-up book return will be open at all times for item returns. ...

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Cherry Valley Public Library District, Off Site
Description:
The Library will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day Holiday. The drive-up book return will be open at all times for item returns. ...

TTRPG Adventures

5:30pm - 7:30pm
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: 11
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 welcome. (Current campaign: Dungeons and Dragons - The Lost Mines of Pha...