Library
Borrowing Information and Fines
What We Offer
• Book Collection
• DVD Collection
• E-book/E-Audio/E-Video Collection
• Music CD Collection
• Audiobook Collection
• Magazines
• Bike Locks
• Charging Cables
• “Explore More Illinois”: Sightsee and Save Money
• Fishing Equipment
• Junior Golf Sets
• Mobile HotSpots
• Telescopes
• Pickleball Equipment
Circulation Periods
Books – 21 days
Audiobooks – 21 days
CDs – 21 days
Magazines – 7 days
DVDs – 7 days
Equipment – 7 days
Items Limits
50 Items per card
10 Magazines per card
10 Music CDs per card
10 Audio books/CDs per card
10 DVDs per card
Returns
Materials may be returned inside the Library or in the drive-through book return when the Library is closed. There is an additional book drop located at the Cherry Valley Fire Protection District on Blackhawk Road where any Library items may be returned. For returning CDs in a book drop, please help yourself to the padded envelopes that are provided in the CD area for this purpose. Please note that all special equipment must be returned to the Circulation Desk during library open hours.
Renewals
Renewals can be made by telephone or via the Library website. Click here for more information on how to renew online.
Late Fees
Books/Magazines/CDs – 10¢ per day
DVDs – 50¢ per day
Special Equipment – $1 per day
You can Pay Your Fines and Fees Online
Library History
The Cherry Valley Public Library District began as a village Library on April 19, 1977 when seven persons were elected to serve as Library trustees. The first building to house the Library was the former Fisher’s store at 209 E. State Street.
In 1978, the Library trustees hired a librarian and applied for membership in the Northern Illinois Library System. By July, 1979, there were 4,000 books on the shelves and 351 cardholders (167 adults and 184 children).
In 1980, Revenue Sharing Grants were approved by both the Cherry Valley Village Board and the Cherry Valley Township Board and many books and materials were purchased. A Village Board grant of $20,000 was earmarked for purchase of a new Library building. The Library moved across the street to 202 E. State Street, the former Ekedahl Tool Building, and remained there for nine years.
In 1983, a referendum was passed creating the Cherry Valley Public Library District, thus increasing the size of the population served from 1,000 to 10,955 (1990 census). A new, larger Library building was needed. Voters passed a referendum in April, 1988 to build a new Library. The Library moved to its current location at 755 E. State Street in November, 1989.
In 2012, additional space was added to the Adult Services side of the Library, and in 2015 the parking lot was expanded and a garage was built. A drive-through book return and pick-up window were added in 2020 along with a staff workroom, Youth Services program room, and an expanded picture book area. This brings the total library size to 19,850 square feet.
Employment Opportunities
To apply for any open positions, please complete our Employment Application (save to your device before completing in Adobe) and e-mail to jennyh@cherryvalleylib.org
Applications that are submitted when no positions are currently available will be kept on file.