We’re celebrating National Library Week from April 6-12, and this year’s theme is “Drawn to the Library”—and we want to know, what draws you in? Whether it’s books, events, or the cozy atmosphere, we’re excited to celebrate all the things that make the library special! …more
Get ready for summer! Join us at the library to sign up for Valentine youth summer activities. Meet with local organization representatives and check this off your to-do list in one easy stop!
Stacey Cahill and Lisa Molina, co-founders of Traffic Stop, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about sex trafficking and its connection to Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP), will visit the library to share their expertise. Their presentation will help our community better understand the …more
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Hey, teens ages 13-18, get ready for an epic gaming experience at VPL! VR Game Truck Nebraska is rolling into the library, bringing high-tech virtual reality gaming right to you. Step inside the truck, put on a VR headset, and …more
The Valentine Public Library’s Friends of the Library Puzzle Tournament on January 18th was a fantastic success! Puzzle enthusiasts of all ages came together for a day filled with fun, teamwork, and a little friendly competition. The morning session featured 12 two-person teams racing to …more
Don’t stress about tax season—let us connect you with expert assistance. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides in-person assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. This year, AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be at …more
𝑨 𝑩𝒊𝒈 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒐 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚! This holiday season, we’re celebrating the heart of our library—𝐘𝐎𝐔, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲! The Friends group was founded to provide vital volunteer support, foster community ideas for enhancing library services, and …more
Introducing Dewey, our Elf on the Library Shelf! Straight from the North Pole, Dewey has arrived at Valentine Public Library to spread some holiday cheer! When you and your little ones drop by to pick out books before Christmas, take a few minutes to hunt …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