Celebrate National Library Week with Chalk Art!

Join us as we celebrate National Library Week with a splash of creativity! We’re inviting patrons of all ages to help us decorate the library sidewalks with colorful chalk art. Let’s fill the pavement with book-inspired designs, fun doodles, and messages about why you love ...more

Story Time: Pre-K

This Week's Theme: Kites! Join us for some fun this April at the library! Our story time is designed for Pre-K kids and takes place every Friday morning from 9:30 am to 10:00 am. Each week features a unique theme, including a story and a ...more

Gear Up for Summer: One-Stop Sign-Up!

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!

Crafting Hour: Easter Egg Rockets!

Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us for a fun and exciting crafting hour at the library! This time, we’ll be making Easter Egg Rockets—a hands-on activity that combines creativity and a little science. Using plastic eggs and a surprise ingredient, we'll launch ...more

STEM Exploration at the Library!

Valentine Public Library is excited to partner with UNL Extension Cherry County to bring you an engaging hour of STEM Exploration! Join us for hands-on activities led by Michelle Garwood, where you can dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math in a ...more

Story Time: Pre-K

This Week's Theme: Sheep! Join us for some fun this April at the library! Our story time is designed for Pre-K kids and takes place every Friday morning from 9:30 am to 10:00 am. Each week features a unique theme, including a story and a ...more

Fidget Cube Crafting – Take Two!

Last time, the weather didn’t cooperate, but we’re ready to try again! Kids in grades 3 and up, get ready for a fun and creative craft session at the library! Join us as we make our own fidget cubes—a perfect way to keep your hands ...more

Crafting Hour: Paper Plate Dream Catchers!

Kids in grades K-5, join us for a fun and creative craft session at the library! This time, we’re making paper plate dream catchers—a colorful and imaginative craft that’s perfect for decorating your room. We’ll provide all the supplies, including yarn, beads, and feathers—you bring ...more

No Pre-K Story-Time this Week!

Attention, Pre-K storytime families! We wanted to let you know there will be no Pre-K storytime on Friday, April 25, 2025. But don’t worry—the library is still open and we invite you to come in, browse for books, play on the computers, enjoy the puzzles, ...more

SHHH! We’re Reading Book Club

Next Book Club: Let's Discuss Restart by Gordon Korman! Join us for the next SHHH! We're Reading Book Club meeting, where we’ll dive into the engaging and thought-provoking novel Restart by Gordon Korman! This book follows the story of Chase Ambrose, a popular middle schooler ...more