Calling All Pumpkin Decorators!

Calling All Pumpkin Decorators!

๐ŸŽƒ Calling All Pumpkin Decorators! ๐ŸŽƒ 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

Happy 80th Birthday Smokey Bear!

Happy 80th Birthday Smokey Bear!

Celebrate Smokey Bearโ€™s 80th Birthday at the Valentine Public Library! Join us for a fun-filled event honoring everyoneโ€™s favorite wildfire prevention mascot, Smokey Bear! This exciting celebration is brought to you in partnership with the Niobrara Council, UNL Extension Cherry County, and the Valentine Public …more

October at the Library

October at the Library

Join us at the library this October! We’re celebrating Smokey the Bearโ€™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. Donโ€™t miss the fun! …more

September Fun at the Library

September Fun at the Library

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, weโ€™ll post two up-close, zoomed-in images of everyday objects that …more

Bookmobile

Bookmobile

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

Friends of the Valentine Public Library Membership Drive

Friends of the Valentine Public Library Membership Drive

Do you love the library? Would you consider becoming a Friend?  We would love to have you become a โ€œFriendโ€ 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

The Library is for explorers!

The Library is for explorers!

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

Graphic Novels

Graphic Novels

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