March 11, 2025

Virtual Reality Game Truck: Teen Event

Mark Your Calendars!

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 immerse yourself in exciting virtual worlds—battle robots, explore galaxies, or test your skills in fast-paced games. It’s like stepping inside the game itself!

Thursday, July 17, 2025
2:30 pm – 5:30 pm (time slots will be assigned)

Stay tuned—more details coming soon! This event is for Valentine Public Library card holders in good standing only. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Author: Carrie Graham

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Valentine Public Library promotes literacy, preserves our history, and provides services, collections and technological opportunities for all ages. Serving the Cherry County Nebraska and surrounding area.

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2 days ago

Pre-K Story Time Fun!

Today’s Pre-K Story Time was all about wind!

After stories and songs, the kids made their own windsocks using paper and colorful tissue streamers—perfect for catching the spring breeze!

Missed out today? No worries! Pre-K kids and their adults are invited to join us every Friday at 9:30 AM for more stories, crafts, and fun at VPL!

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3 days ago

Throwback Thursday: Remembering "Windy" Emery

Meet Irving H. Emery—better known to the people of Valentine as "Windy." A man of many talents and considered quite the local character, Windy arrived in Valentine in 1883 and left his mark in more ways than one. He served as Deputy County Clerk and even played a key role in the early development of Mount Hope Cemetery.

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4 days ago

Craft Hour Fun!

This week during Craft Hour, we swapped out paintbrushes for toothpicks and let creativity take the lead!

Kids had a blast swirling colors, mixing patterns, and making one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Who knew something so small could make such big, beautiful art? Want to join the fun? Keep an eye on our upcoming Craft Hour events—you never know what creative fun we’ll ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

Hey, parents, do you ever get tired of reading the same story over and over? We hear ya! But repetition is actually a key part of how kids learn.

Bringing them to the library gives them access to even more stories to love (and read on repeat!). Regular visits help build early literacy skills, spark curiosity, and make reading an adventure. Stop by and let your little ones discover, play, and ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

Story Time Fun!

Our Pre-K kiddos had a great story time today! We explored the theme of rainbows with I Can Eat a Rainbow by Olena Rose and Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Mud and Rainbows by Howard Binkow. After story time, the little ones danced with rhythm sticks and got creative with a fun craft-marble painting!

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