Story Time: Pre-K
2025-03-28 09:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
This Week’s Theme: Wind!

Join us for some fun this March 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 craft activity that matches the theme.
What to Expect:

Themed Story Time: Listen to an engaging story each week.
Craft Activity: Create a fun craft related to the story’s theme.

Bring your little ones for an enjoyable and creative start to their day! And don’t rush off after story time—stay for some “Fun with Friends” time in the kid’s corner. The kids can play while their caregivers connect and socialize. It’s a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and build community bonds.
Who: all toddlers and preschool-aged children accompanied by an adult are welcome!
Date and Time: Every Friday, 9:30 am – 10:00 am
We look forward to seeing you and your little ones here!

STEM Exploration at the Library!
2025-04-01 15:45 - 16:45, 2025-04-17 15:45 - 16:45
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 fun and interactive way.
This program is perfect for curious minds in grades K-5th. No RSVP is necessary—just come ready to explore, learn, and have fun!
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to spark your imagination!

Crafting Hour: Make Your Own Rain Stick!
2025-04-03 15:45 - 16:45
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us for a fun and creative crafting hour at the library! We’ll be making rain sticks using cardboard tubes, rice, and colorful decorations. Shake them to create the soothing sound of falling rain!
All supplies will be provided—just bring your creativity! We can’t wait to craft with you! 🌧🎨✨

Story Time: Pre-K
2025-04-04 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Rain!

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 craft activity that matches the theme.
What to Expect:

Themed Story Time: Listen to an engaging story each week.
Craft Activity: Create a fun craft related to the story’s theme.

Bring your little ones for an enjoyable and creative start to their day! And don’t rush off after story time—stay for some “Fun with Friends” time in the kid’s corner. The kids can play while their caregivers connect and socialize. It’s a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and build community bonds.
Who: all toddlers and preschool-aged children accompanied by an adult are welcome!
Date and Time: Every Friday, 9:30 am – 10:00 am
We look forward to seeing you and your little ones here!

Let's Play Bingo!
2025-04-08 15:45 - 16:45
Get ready for an exciting afternoon of Bingo at the library! We’re inviting all ages to join us for a classic game full of fun, friendly competition, and prizes. Whether you’re a Bingo pro or trying it for the first time, this event is sure to be a blast for everyone!
We’ll provide everything you need—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to mark those Bingo cards. As the numbers are called, you’ll have the chance to win some awesome prizes!
Gather your friends, enjoy a few rounds of Bingo, and see who will shout “Bingo!” first. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon, and we can’t wait to see you there!

Celebrate National Library Week with Chalk Art!
2025-04-10 15:45 - 16:45
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 the library!
We’ll provide the chalk—you bring the creativity! Stop by, have fun, and help us brighten up the library. 🌈✨ #NationalLibraryWeek #ChalkTheLibrary

Story Time: Pre-K
2025-04-11 09:30 - 10:00
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 craft activity that matches the theme.
What to Expect:

Themed Story Time: Listen to an engaging story each week.
Craft Activity: Create a fun craft related to the story’s theme.

Bring your little ones for an enjoyable and creative start to their day! And don’t rush off after story time—stay for some “Fun with Friends” time in the kid’s corner. The kids can play while their caregivers connect and socialize. It’s a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and build community bonds.
Who: all toddlers and preschool-aged children accompanied by an adult are welcome!
Date and Time: Every Friday, 9:30 am – 10:00 am
We look forward to seeing you and your little ones here!

Gear Up for Summer: One-Stop Sign-Up!
2025-04-14 16:00 - 17:30
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!
2025-04-15 15:45 - 16:45
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 our rockets and watch them soar!
All supplies will be provided—just bring your curiosity and get ready for some fizzy, flying fun! 🐣🚀✨

Story Time: Pre-K
2025-04-18 09:30 - 10:00
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 craft activity that matches the theme.
What to Expect:

Themed Story Time: Listen to an engaging story each week.
Craft Activity: Create a fun craft related to the story’s theme.

Bring your little ones for an enjoyable and creative start to their day! And don’t rush off after story time—stay for some “Fun with Friends” time in the kid’s corner. The kids can play while their caregivers connect and socialize. It’s a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and build community bonds.
Who: all toddlers and preschool-aged children accompanied by an adult are welcome!
Date and Time: Every Friday, 9:30 am – 10:00 am
We look forward to seeing you and your little ones here!

Fidget Cube Crafting – Take Two!
2025-04-22 15:45 - 16:45
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 busy and your mind focused.
We’ll provide all the supplies, so just bring your creativity and get ready to design a unique fidget cube to take home. Don’t miss out on this hands-on, stress-busting craft!
🎟 Free & all materials provided!
Bring a friend and join us for some crafting fun! 🖍✨

Crafting Hour: Paper Plate Dream Catchers!
2025-04-24 15:45 - 16:45
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 the creativity!
🎟 Free & all materials provided!
Come craft with us and design your own unique dream catcher! 🌙✨

No Pre-K Story-Time this Week!
2025-04-25
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, or relax in the reading hut!
We look forward to seeing you and your little ones for our next Pre-K storytime on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 9:30 AM.
Thank you for being so understanding, and we can’t wait to see you then!

SHHH! We're Reading Book Club
2025-04-28 16:00 - 17:00
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 who has lost his memory after an accident. As he tries to rebuild his life, he must navigate the consequences of his past actions and decide who he wants to be moving forward.
Come ready to discuss Chase’s journey of self-discovery, redemption, and second chances. Whether you’ve read it before or it’s your first time, it’s sure to be a lively conversation!
Grab your copy of Restart and join us for a fun discussion with fellow book lovers! 📚✨

Crafting Hour: DIY Spinners!
2025-04-29 15:45 - 16:45
Kids in grades 3 and up, join us for a fun and creative craft session at the library! This time, we’re making spinners using paper and toothpicks—then decorating them with your own colorful designs.
We’ll provide all the supplies—just bring your creativity and get ready to make a one-of-a-kind spinning masterpiece to take home!
🎟 Free & all materials provided!
Bring a friend and join us for some hands-on fun! 🎨✨

Jr. Robotics
2025-05-01 16:00 - 17:00
🤖✨ Kids in K-4th grade are invited to join us for Jr. Robotics Hour at Valentine Public Library! 🛠️🚀 This hands-on program is perfect for youth from Grace Lutheran, rural schools, homeschoolers, and others not in VES After School.
📅 Dates: May 1, May 6, May 13
🕓 Time: 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Location: Valentine Public Library
👩‍🏫 Led by: Michelle Garwood
🤝 In partnership with UNL Extension Cherry County
No pre-registration is required—just drop in and explore the exciting world of robotics! See you there! 🚦🔧

Story-Time: Pre-K
2025-05-02 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Giraffes!

Join us for some fun this May 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 craft activity that matches the theme.
What to Expect:

Themed Story Time: Listen to an engaging story each week.
Craft Activity: Create a fun craft related to the story’s theme.

Bring your little ones for an enjoyable and creative start to their day! And don’t rush off after story time—stay for some “Fun with Friends” time in the kid’s corner. The kids can play while their caregivers connect and socialize. It’s a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and build community bonds.
Who: all toddlers and preschool-aged children accompanied by an adult are welcome!
Date and Time: Every Friday, 9:30 am – 10:00 am
We look forward to seeing you and your little ones here!

Jr Robotics
2025-05-06 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-13 16:00 - 17:00

Craft Hour: Suncatcher Wind Chimes! Grades K-5
2025-05-08 15:45 - 16:45
Join us at the library for a colorful Craft Hour filled with creativity and fun! Kids in grades K–5 are invited to make their very own suncatcher wind chimes—a perfect blend of art and sound that will sparkle and jingle in the spring breeze.
We’ll provide all the supplies you need to design a unique creation that reflects your style and shines in the sunlight. Bring your imagination and get ready to craft something magical!
No registration required—just drop in and join the fun!

Story-Time: Pre-K
2025-05-09 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Chickens!

Join us for some fun this May 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 craft activity that matches the theme.
What to Expect:

Themed Story Time: Listen to an engaging story each week.
Craft Activity: Create a fun craft related to the story’s theme.

Bring your little ones for an enjoyable and creative start to their day! And don’t rush off after story time—stay for some “Fun with Friends” time in the kid’s corner. The kids can play while their caregivers connect and socialize. It’s a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and build community bonds.
Who: all toddlers and preschool-aged children accompanied by an adult are welcome!
Date and Time: Every Friday, 9:30 am – 10:00 am
We look forward to seeing you and your little ones here!

Story-Time: Pre-K
2025-05-16 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Flowers!

Join us for some fun this May 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 craft activity that matches the theme.
What to Expect:

Themed Story Time: Listen to an engaging story each week.
Craft Activity: Create a fun craft related to the story’s theme.

Bring your little ones for an enjoyable and creative start to their day! And don’t rush off after story time—stay for some “Fun with Friends” time in the kid’s corner. The kids can play while their caregivers connect and socialize. It’s a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and build community bonds.
Who: all toddlers and preschool-aged children accompanied by an adult are welcome!
Date and Time: Every Friday, 9:30 am – 10:00 am
We look forward to seeing you and your little ones here!

LEGO Marble Run Challenge! Grades 3-8
2025-05-20 15:45 - 16:45
Think you’ve got what it takes to build the ultimate marble run? Kids in grades 3-8 are invited to take on our LEGO Marble Run Challenge at the library!
Using only LEGO bricks and your imagination, you’ll design and build a twisting, turning track that sends a marble racing to the finish. Will your run be fast, loopy, or full of surprises? Come find out!
Supplies provided. No registration needed—just drop in and start building!

Craft Hour: Create Your Own Kaleidoscope! Grades K-5
2025-05-22 15:45 - 16:45
Explore light, color, and creativity at this exciting Craft Hour! Kids in grades K–5 are invited to build their very own kaleidoscopes using simple supplies and their imagination.
We’ll learn how mirrors and angles work together to create dazzling patterns—and then make our own mesmerizing kaleidoscopes to take home. This hands-on craft is both fun and educational, with a little science and a lot of sparkle!
All materials provided—just bring your curiosity! No registration needed.

Story-Time: Pre-K
2025-05-23 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Ice Cream!

Join us for some fun this May 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 craft activity that matches the theme.
What to Expect:

Themed Story Time: Listen to an engaging story each week.
Craft Activity: Create a fun craft related to the story’s theme.

Bring your little ones for an enjoyable and creative start to their day! And don’t rush off after story time—stay for some “Fun with Friends” time in the kid’s corner. The kids can play while their caregivers connect and socialize. It’s a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and build community bonds.
Who: all toddlers and preschool-aged children accompanied by an adult are welcome!
Date and Time: Every Friday, 9:30 am – 10:00 am
We look forward to seeing you and your little ones here!

Craft Hour: Scratch Art Surprise! Grades 3-8
2025-05-27 15:45 - 16:45
Get ready to scratch your way to a masterpiece! Kids in grades 3-8 are invited to join us for a fun and artistic Craft Hour where we’ll be making scratch art using round paper plates and paint.
First, we’ll cover our plates in vibrant colors with oil pastels, then paint over them with black paint. Once they’re dry, the real fun begins—use scratching tools to reveal the bright colors underneath and create your own one-of-a-kind design!
All supplies provided—just bring your imagination! No registration needed.

Craft Hour: Ping Pong Ball Tealights! Grades K-5
2025-05-28 15:45 - 2025-05-29 16:45
Let your creativity shine at this Craft Hour! Kids in grades K–5 are invited to make glowing tealight lanterns using ping pong balls and battery-operated lights.
These fun and safe little lights are easy to decorate and perfect for adding a soft glow to any room. We’ll provide all the supplies—just bring your imagination and get ready to craft something that really lights up!
No registration needed—just drop in and join the glow-up fun!

Story-Time: Pre-K
2025-05-30 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Camping!

Join us for some fun this May 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 craft activity that matches the theme.
What to Expect:

Themed Story Time: Listen to an engaging story each week.
Craft Activity: Create a fun craft related to the story’s theme.

Bring your little ones for an enjoyable and creative start to their day! And don’t rush off after story time—stay for some “Fun with Friends” time in the kid’s corner. The kids can play while their caregivers connect and socialize. It’s a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and build community bonds.
Who: all toddlers and preschool-aged children accompanied by an adult are welcome!
Date and Time: Every Friday, 9:30 am – 10:00 am
We look forward to seeing you and your little ones here!

VPL Summer Program: Grades K-5th
2025-06-04 10:00 - 11:00
📚🌈 Get ready for a summer of fun at VPL! Our Summer Reading Program: Reading Colors Our World will take place on Wednesday mornings in June from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Each week, kids will enjoy stories, activities, and a special guest! 🌟Whether you’re exploring new books, building cool creations, or making colorful crafts, there’s something for everyone this summer at VPL!
Don’t miss out on this exciting and colorful summer adventure! Let’s read, imagine, and create together.
📖 Who can join? Kids completing grades K-5 in the 2024-2025 school year.
For more information, call us at 402-376-3160 or stop by the library.
