Our sneaky 12-inch plush turkey is visiting the Valentine Public Library all through November! You can usually spot him hanging out on the card catalog counter—but on Tuesdays, he gets extra mischievous and hides somewhere in the main library. Everyone is welcome to join the …more
Join us for a special evening as we welcome Impact Nebraska Artists and their traveling exhibition, A Tapestry of Life – Impact Willa Cather. This inspiring collection features original works by Nebraska artists, each piece reflecting themes from Willa Cather’s writings—migration, resilience, and the spirit …more
Join us for this workshop led by local artist Celeste Donovan! Using watercolor paints, she’ll help you create festive bookmarks perfect for slipping into your favorite holiday read—or gifting to a fellow book lover. Choose from one of Celeste’s charming designs or let your creativity …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
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
Unlock Your Literary Adventures with a library card at Valentine Public Library! At Valentine Public Library, we believe in making the joy of reading accessible to everyone! Here’s your guide on how to obtain your library card: For Cherry County Residents: For Young Readers: Children …more
Looking for a huge selection of eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines—all for free? The Libby app has you covered! With just your library card, you can unlock a treasure trove of digital content and take the library with you wherever you go. Our library regularly …more
Our online catalog has transformed, and we’re excited to introduce you to some of the new enhancements! From book summaries and recommendations to an “about the author” feature with series information and reading order, the new and improved catalog has been designed to make your …more
Never miss a new title from your favorite author or the next book in your favorite series. By signing up for Reserve Express, you will have an automatic hold placed for your favorite authors’ newest books! This service automatically places reserves on new books by …more
We recently received a wonderful donation of historic photos and documents from Valentine and the Cherry County area. We are slowly archiving them digitally and plan on sharing each week along with some fun historical facts on both our Facebook and Instagram pages. Do you …more