School’s Out! Summer Celebration

School’s Out! Summer Celebration

Join us for a refreshing root beer float and help us kick off summer with a bang at our School’s Out! Summer Celebration on May 21, 2025. Plan on an afternoon of fun and festivities as we bid farewell to the school year and welcome …more

Spring Time Fun at the Library!

Spring Time Fun at the Library!

There’s something for everyone at the library this month, and we’d love for you to join us! From Jr. Robotics that sparks creativity and problem-solving to our fun-filled Pre-K Story Time designed to build early literacy skills, the library is the place to be. Stop …more

Gear Up for Summer One-Stop Sign-Up

Gear Up for Summer One-Stop Sign-Up

Missed Sign-Up Day?No problem! We’ve put together a list of all the organizations that participated, along with their contact information. Stop by the library to pick up your copy!

Traffic Stop: Voices Against Human Trafficking

Traffic Stop: Voices Against Human Trafficking

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

Virtual Reality Game Truck: Teen Event

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 …more

Friends of the Library Puzzle Tournament Recap

Friends of the Library Puzzle Tournament Recap

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

Our “Friends Tree”

Our “Friends Tree”

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

Meet Our Elf on the Library Shelf

Meet Our Elf on the Library Shelf

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

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 “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