Join us at the library for a month filled with holiday cheer and creativity! Stop by our card-making station to craft a special Christmas card to share with friends, family, neighbors, or even a local senior or service member! Card stock, envelopes, and festive trimmings …more
This month is packed with fun and festive activities at the library! Whether you’re joining us for a scheduled event or just stopping by, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Story Time Adventures: Bring your little ones to our engaging story times, where we’ll be …more
🎃 Calling All Pumpkin Decorators! 🎃 Get ready to show off your pumpkin decorating skills in the Friends of the Library Pumpkin Decorating Contest! With categories for all ages and special prizes for the most creative entries, this is your chance to shine! Important Dates: …more
Join us at the library this October! We’re celebrating Smokey the Bear’s 80th birthday in collaboration with the Niobrara Council & UNL Extension Cherry County by having a birthday party. We will have games, prizes, s’mores, and an awesome reading challenge. Don’t miss the fun! …more
September is bursting with excitement at the Valentine Public Library, and we’ve got something fun for everyone! Kicking off the month, from September 9th-13th, is our “Can You Guess the Magnified Picture?” challenge. Each day, we’ll post two up-close, zoomed-in images of everyday objects that …more
The Bookmobile schedule for 2024/2025 is ready! You’ll find the new schedule under Bookmobile in the “About the Library” drop-down menu. This outreach service visits schools in communities throughout Cherry County on a bi-weekly schedule. The Bookmobile carries fiction and non-fiction materials for adults and …more
Do you love the library? Would you consider becoming a Friend? We would love to have you become a “Friend” and offer support to them as they assist the library in so many projects. This year, the Friends of the Valentine Public Library’s primary focus …more
Renew Items: You can renew any item currently checked out unless it is on reserve for another library patron or you have exceeded the maximum number of renewals. You won’t be able to renew any items if your card is expired or you have a …more
Telescope and Binocular Lending are available at Valentine Public Library. To expand access to STEM-related learning tools and materials, the Valentine Public Library has partnered with the Omaha Astronomical Society to circulate a Zhummell Z114 telescope for use by library patrons. Our goal is to …more
A graphic novel is a format of books that uses both illustrations and words to tell a story. They are similar to comic books in that they use sequential art to tell the story. Packed with rich plots, complex story-lines, and captivating visual elements, graphic …more