Book Babies: Kindness

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. Priority for this program will be given to those with Cherry Valley library ca......More

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. Priority for this program will be given to those with Cherry Valley library cards. Those without a Cherry Valley card will be placed on a pending waiting list upon registration. If spaces are available after registration closes, you will be notified of a status change via email.

755 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Book Bike Story Time @ Baumann Park

Slather on your sunscreen and join us at the Baumann Park picnic shelter by the playground for a 30 minute all ages story time! Registration is recommended (to receive reminders), but not required. This program is weather-dependent, so watch our website and social media......More

Slather on your sunscreen and join us at the Baumann Park picnic shelter by the playground for a 30 minute all ages story time! Registration is recommended (to receive reminders), but not required. This program is weather-dependent, so watch our website and social media for updates.

Baumann Park, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Pickleball

Join us at the pickleball courts in Baumann Park to learn the basics and get some practice! Has it been some time since you last played? Feel free to join us as well, we welcome all. Facilitated by Kim White, Personal Trainer and Yoga Instructor. Registration required d......More

Join us at the pickleball courts in Baumann Park to learn the basics and get some practice! Has it been some time since you last played? Feel free to join us as well, we welcome all. Facilitated by Kim White, Personal Trainer and Yoga Instructor. Registration required due to limited space.

Baumann Park, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Pickleball

Join us at the pickleball courts in Baumann Park to learn the basics and get some practice! Has it been some time since you last played? Feel free to join us as well, we welcome all. Registration required due to limited space.

Baumann Park, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Preschool Story Time: Kindness

Enjoy spending 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.Registration is required. Registration clo......More

Enjoy spending 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.Registration is required. Registration closes at 8:00 p.m. the Tuesday before each session. Priority for this program will be given to those with Cherry Valley library cards. Those without a Cherry Valley card will be placed on a pending waiting list upon registration. If spaces are available after registration closes, you will be notified of a status change via email.

755 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Story Sprouts

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.Registration is required. Registration closes at 8:00 p.m. the Tuesday before each session.

755 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Music & Movement

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

755 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Music & Movement

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

755 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Escape the Library!

Join us for some after-hours fun. Let's engage our minds and solve some puzzles to solve your way out! Think fast or get locked in as you try to escape.Registration is required. Minimum of 10 registrations required or event will be cancelled.

755 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Family Story Time: Kindness

Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement with your family. For children ages 1 to 6 years and their families.Registration is required. Please only register one family member. Registration closes at 8:00 pm the Thursday before event. Priority for this program wil......More

Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement with your family. For children ages 1 to 6 years and their families.Registration is required. Please only register one family member. Registration closes at 8:00 pm the Thursday before event. Priority for this program will be given to those with valid Cherry Valley library cards. Those without a Cherry Valley card will be placed on a pending waiting list upon registration. If spaces are available after registration closes, you will be notified of a status change via email.

755 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Closed - Summer Sunday

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.

Wee Read Story Time: Wild Safari

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.Registration is required. Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. the Saturday ......More

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.Registration is required. Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. the Saturday before each session. Priority for this program will be given to those with Cherry Valley library cards. Those without a Cherry Valley card will be placed on a pending waiting list upon registration. If spaces are available after registration closes, you will be notified of a status change via email.

755 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Kids on the Patio: Squirt Gun Painting

Join us on the patio (outside the Youth Services program Room) for a variety of outdoor activities, crafts, games, and stories. This week we will be making squirt gun paintings.For ages 7 to 11. Registration is required. Space is limited and therefore, only registered i......More

Join us on the patio (outside the Youth Services program Room) for a variety of outdoor activities, crafts, games, and stories. This week we will be making squirt gun paintings.For ages 7 to 11. Registration is required. Space is limited and therefore, only registered individuals will be allowed to participate.  Please meet in the YS program room.  In case of inclement weather, programs will take place in this room.  Priority for this program will be given to those with valid Cherry Valley library cards. Those without a Cherry Valley card will be placed on a pending waiting list upon registration. If spaces are available after registration closes, you will be notified of a status change via email.

755 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Outdoor Game Night

Unplug and play at Fisher Park with some outdoor fun! Game equipment will be provided like giant tower blocks, cornhole, frisbee toss, and more! Grab some family and friends and enjoy the outdoors. Then follow us down to Cattle & Cream for Scoops & Stories for some stor......More

Unplug and play at Fisher Park with some outdoor fun! Game equipment will be provided like giant tower blocks, cornhole, frisbee toss, and more! Grab some family and friends and enjoy the outdoors. Then follow us down to Cattle & Cream for Scoops & Stories for some stories, songs, and more!Registration is not required but recommended to receive reminders. Located at the corner of Cherry St & Grove St.

303 Grove St, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Scoops & Stories @ Cattle & Cream

Visit Cattle & Cream, purchase a sweet treat, and enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, and more! Registration is not required, but recommended to receive reminders.

105 Cherry St., Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Book Babies: Wild Safari

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. Priority for this program will be given to those with Cherry Valley library ca......More

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. Priority for this program will be given to those with Cherry Valley library cards. Those without a Cherry Valley card will be placed on a pending waiting list upon registration. If spaces are available after registration closes, you will be notified of a status change via email.

755 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Book Bike Story Time @ Baumann Park

Slather on your sunscreen and join us at the Baumann Park picnic shelter by the playground for a 30 minute all ages story time! Registration is recommended (to receive reminders), but not required. This program is weather-dependent, so watch our website and social media......More

Slather on your sunscreen and join us at the Baumann Park picnic shelter by the playground for a 30 minute all ages story time! Registration is recommended (to receive reminders), but not required. This program is weather-dependent, so watch our website and social media for updates.

Baumann Park, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Adult Craft Night

Book LampsLight up your reading time with this easy and fun craft. Take an old book and remake it into your own book lamp! Seats are limited. Registration will close one week early.

755 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Pee Wees on the Patio: Book Character BINGO

Join us on the patio (outside the Youth Services program Room) for a variety of outdoor activities, crafts, games, and stories. For ages 3 to 6. Registration is required.  Space is limited and therefore, only registered individuals will be allowed to participate.  Pleas......More

Join us on the patio (outside the Youth Services program Room) for a variety of outdoor activities, crafts, games, and stories. For ages 3 to 6. Registration is required.  Space is limited and therefore, only registered individuals will be allowed to participate.  Please meet in the YS program room.  In case of inclement weather, programs will take place in this room. Priority for this program will be given to those with Cherry Valley library cards. Those without a Cherry Valley card will be placed on a pending waiting list upon registration. If spaces are available after registration closes, you will be notified of a status change via email.

755 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Pee Wees on the Patio: Book Character BINGO

Join us on the patio (outside the Youth Services program Room) for a variety of outdoor activities, crafts, games, and stories. For ages 3 to 6. Registration is required.  Space is limited and therefore, only registered individuals will be allowed to participate.  Pleas......More

Join us on the patio (outside the Youth Services program Room) for a variety of outdoor activities, crafts, games, and stories. For ages 3 to 6. Registration is required.  Space is limited and therefore, only registered individuals will be allowed to participate.  Please meet in the YS program room.  In case of inclement weather, programs will take place in this room. Priority for this program will be given to those with Cherry Valley library cards. Those without a Cherry Valley card will be placed on a pending waiting list upon registration. If spaces are available after registration closes, you will be notified of a status change via email.

755 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Prime Time: Severson Dells

Meet Selena at Severson Dells Nature Center. Join us for a guided walk and get outside with Severson Dells staff and volunteers on one of their many hikes. Come prepared to be awed by the beauty of the wild areas of northern Illinois. Please come dressed for the weather......More

Meet Selena at Severson Dells Nature Center. Join us for a guided walk and get outside with Severson Dells staff and volunteers on one of their many hikes. Come prepared to be awed by the beauty of the wild areas of northern Illinois. Please come dressed for the weather with good walking/hiking shoes. Trail length will be between 1.5 to 2 miles. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.The tour is limited to 20 people. Register for the event by Wednesday, June 4. We'll meet at the Nature Center located at 8786 Montague Road, Rockford, IL 61102. You must provide your own transportation.

8786 Montague Rd, Rockford, IL, 61002, US

Teens on the Patio: Crazy Painting

Join us on the patio (outside the Youth Services program Room) for a variety of outdoor activities, crafts, and games. For ages 12-17. Registration is required.  Space is limited and therefore, only registered individuals will be allowed to participate.  Please meet in ......More

Join us on the patio (outside the Youth Services program Room) for a variety of outdoor activities, crafts, and games. For ages 12-17. Registration is required.  Space is limited and therefore, only registered individuals will be allowed to participate.  Please meet in the YS program room.  In case of inclement weather, programs will take place in this room. Priority for this program will be given to those with Cherry Valley library cards. Those without a Cherry Valley card will be placed on a pending waiting list upon registration. If spaces are available after registration closes, you will be notified of a status change via email.

755 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Preschool Story Time: Wild Safari

Enjoy spending 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.Registration is required. Registration clo......More

Enjoy spending 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.Registration is required. Registration closes at 8:00 p.m. the Tuesday before each session. Priority for this program will be given to those with Cherry Valley library cards. Those without a Cherry Valley card will be placed on a pending waiting list upon registration. If spaces are available after registration closes, you will be notified of a status change via email.

755 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Story Sprouts

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.Registration is required. Registration closes at 8:00 p.m. the Tuesday before each session.

755 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga is a gentle introduction to yoga, designed for seniors and adults struggling with mobility. Local yoga instructor Marie Bridges will walk you through poses you can use to help maintain flexibility, breathe more deeply, and sleep more soundly.Registration and ......More

Chair Yoga is a gentle introduction to yoga, designed for seniors and adults struggling with mobility. Local yoga instructor Marie Bridges will walk you through poses you can use to help maintain flexibility, breathe more deeply, and sleep more soundly.Registration and payment of $3 registration fee must be done in person at the library.

755 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Fred & Friends

Put on your dancing shoes and power up the party when we enjoy 45 minutes of silly songs and delightful dances with Fred and Friends!For ages 3 to 11. Registration is required. Priority for this program will be given to those with valid Cherry Valley library cards. Thos......More

Put on your dancing shoes and power up the party when we enjoy 45 minutes of silly songs and delightful dances with Fred and Friends!For ages 3 to 11. Registration is required. Priority for this program will be given to those with valid Cherry Valley library cards. Those without a Cherry Valley card will be placed on a pending waiting list upon registration. If spaces are available after registration closes, you will be notified of a status change via email.

755 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Family Grab & Go: Foosball Fever

Build your own foosball machine with supplies provided. Challenge your family and friends to level up in a tournament!Kits will be available for pick up from the library beginning Friday, June 13 and will be available until Saturday, June 21.Registration is required. Pl......More

Build your own foosball machine with supplies provided. Challenge your family and friends to level up in a tournament!Kits will be available for pick up from the library beginning Friday, June 13 and will be available until Saturday, June 21.Registration is required. Please only register one family member. Registration for this program closes Wednesday, June 11 at 8:00 p.m. Priority for this program will be given to those with valid Cherry Valley library cards. Those without a valid Cherry Valley card will be placed on a pending waiting list upon registration. If spaces are available after registration closes, you will be notified of a status change via email.

755 East State Street, Cherry Valley , IL, 61016, US

Music & Movement

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

755 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US

Music & Movement

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

755 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL, 61016, US