This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Book Babies: Leaves 9:30am–10:15am Babies & Toddlers Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Book Babies: Leaves 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 Sep 30 2025 Tue Android Basics for New Users 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Android Basics for New Users 3:00pm–4:00pm Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: 21st Century Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tech Training Registration Required Trying to figure out the basics of your new Android phone or tablet? Learn basic functions in this one-time class. Please bring your device(s).
This event is in the "Everyone" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Star Party 7:45pm–9:00pm Everyone Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Star Party 7:45pm–9:00pm 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: Learn how to use the library's telescopes first hand from the Rockford Amateur Astronomers, led by Keith Short and then move outside to take a look at the night skies.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Planning for the Future: A Guide to a Confident Retirement 10:00am–11:00am Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Planning for the Future: A Guide to a Confident Retirement 10:00am–11:00am 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: Are You Ready to Retire with Confidence? Join us for a free educational session designed to help you navigate the essential steps of retirement-so you can enjoy your next chapter with clarity, security, and peace of mind.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 2 2025 Thu Story Sprouts: Leaves 9:30am–10:00am Babies & Toddlers, Kids Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 2 2025 Thu Story Sprouts: Leaves 9:30am–10:00am Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids Program Type: Storytime Registration Required 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 1 to 6 years.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 2 2025 Thu Read-y or Not Book Group 10:00am–11:00am Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 2 2025 Thu Read-y or Not Book Group 10:00am–11:00am Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: 21st Century Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Description: Join the discussion of The Underground Railroad in Illinois by Glennette T. Turner
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 3 2025 Fri Music & Movement 9:30am–10:00am Babies & Toddlers, Kids Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 3 2025 Fri Music & Movement 9:30am–10:00am Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime Registration Required Description: Come spend 30 minutes in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 3 2025 Fri Music & Movement 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Kids Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 3 2025 Fri Music & Movement 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: Come spend 30 minutes in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 3 2025 Fri No Drama Llama Paint Party 2:00pm–3:00pm Tweens, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 3 2025 Fri No Drama Llama Paint Party 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 Description: Spend the afternoon following along with the tutorial and painting your own no drama llama.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 4 2025 Sat Family Story Time: Leaves 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Kids Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 4 2025 Sat Family Story Time: Leaves 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Wee Read Story Time: Zebras 9:30am–10:00am Babies & Toddlers Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Wee Read Story Time: Zebras 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 Oct 6 2025 Mon Anime & Manga Madness 6:00pm–7:00pm Tweens, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Anime & Manga Madness 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: 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 Oct 7 2025 Tue Book Babies: Zebras 9:30am–10:15am Babies & Toddlers Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Book Babies: Zebras 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 Oct 7 2025 Tue Read-y or Not Book Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Read-y or Not Book Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: 21st Century Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Description: Join the discussion of The Underground Railroad in Illinois by Glennette T. Turner
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Planning for the Future: A Guide to a Confident Retirement 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Planning for the Future: A Guide to a Confident Retirement 3:00pm–4:00pm 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: Are You Ready to Retire with Confidence? Join us for a free educational session designed to help you navigate the essential steps of retirement-so you can enjoy your next chapter with clarity, security, and peace of mind.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Story Sprouts: Zebras 9:30am–10:00am Babies & Toddlers, Kids Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Story Sprouts: Zebras 9:30am–10:00am Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids Program Type: Storytime Registration Required 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 1 to 6 years.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Chair Yoga 10:30am–11:30am Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 9 2025 Thu 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 Oct 9 2025 Thu Grounds for Murder Mystery Book Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Grounds for Murder Mystery Book Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: 21st Century Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Description: Join the discussion of The Author’s Guide to Murder by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, & Karen White. Explore the castle with some pictures provided and enjoy some Scottish snacks!
This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Kids Art Night: Pumpkin Guided Paintings 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Kids Art Night: Pumpkin Guided Paintings 6:00pm–7:00pm Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning! Registration Required Description: Grab your paint shirt and get ready to follow along to make a guided painting of fall pumpkins on canvas.Registration closes on October 7 at 8:00pm.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Family Grab & Go: Firefighters and their Helpers All Day Kids, Tweens, Teens Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Family Grab & Go: Firefighters and their Helpers All Day Location: Off Site Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun Learning! Registration Required Description: Fire Safety week is October 5 – 11. Celebrate by learning about fire safety and creating a Dalmatian dog as a friend.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Take & Bake: Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl All Day Adults Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Take & Bake: Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl All Day Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun Learning! Registration Required Description: Nothing like a warm and tasty treat for the chilly days ahead. With pumpkins galore there's plenty of sweets to eat. Get your bake on with this easy recipe.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Music & Movement 9:30am–10:00am Babies & Toddlers, Kids Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Music & Movement 9:30am–10:00am Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids Program Type: Fun Learning!, Storytime Registration Required Description: Come spend 30 minutes in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Music & Movement 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Kids Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Music & Movement 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: Come spend 30 minutes in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 12 2025 Sun TTRPG Adventures 1:30pm–4:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 12 2025 Sun TTRPG Adventures 1:30pm–4:30pm Location: Cherry Valley Public Library District Room: Friends of the Library Public Meeting 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.
