Junior Explorers (Grades K-5)
2026-02-26 15:45 - 16:45 (America/Chicago)
Join us at the library every Thursday for an hour of creativity and exploration just for kids in grades K–5. Each week features a different activity, with options ranging from crafts and games to simple science and STEM experiments.
All supplies are provided, there is no cost to attend, and no registration is required—just come ready to have fun and try something new.

Story Time (Pre-K): Polar Bears
2026-02-27 09:30 - 10:00
Join us for Story Time—designed especially for Pre-K kids and their grown-ups!Each Friday from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m., we explore a fun new theme through stories and hands-on crafts that spark creativity and learning.
What to Expect:

Themed Story Time: Listen to an engaging story each week.
Music & Motion: Join the music fun with rhythm sticks, egg shakers, and more—perfect for wiggling and giggling!
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!

Try It Tuesdays (Grade 3-8): Perler Beads
2026-03-17 15:45 - 16:45
Try-It Tuesdays invites kids in grades 3–8 to stop by the library each Tuesday from 3:45–4:45 pm and dive into something new. Each week brings a different activity, from creative crafts and games to STEM projects and experiments. There’s no cost to attend and all supplies are provided.
Come solo or bring a friend—no registration needed, just curiosity and a willingness to try it!

Junior Explorers (Grades K-5): 3D Rainbow Art
2026-03-19 15:45 - 16:45

Junior Explorers (Grades K-5): Paper Rainbow Tornado
2026-03-26 15:45 - 16:45

Try It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8): Melted Crayon Jewelry
2026-03-31 15:45 - 16:45

Egg-cellent April Fools Hunt
2026-04-01
Something silly is hiding in the library… On April 1st, we’re filling the shelves, corners, and cozy spots with colorful eggs—each one packed with a piece of candy and a joke guaranteed to crack you up! Stop in, search high and low, and see if you can find one before they’re all gone. Who knows where they might be hiding…Ready to hunt? We’ll be waiting! *one per person please

Junior Explorers (Grades K-5): Butterfly Chalk Art
2026-04-02 15:45 - 16:45

Try It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8): Yarn Weaving
2026-04-07 15:45 - 16:45

Junior Explorers (Grades K-5): Paper Squishy
2026-04-09 15:45 - 16:45

Story Time (Pre-K): Unicorns
2026-04-10 09:30 - 10:00

Try It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8): Solar Powered Fans
2026-04-14 15:45 - 16:45

Gear Up for Summer: One-Stop Sign-Up!
2026-04-16 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!

Story Time (Pre-K): Ducks
2026-04-17 09:30 - 10:00

Try It Tuesday (Grades 3-8): Lab-erscopic with UNL Extension
2026-04-21 15:45 - 16:45

Junior Explorers (Grades K-5): Cherry Blossom Painting
2026-04-23 15:45 - 16:45

Try It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8): Nature Sun Catcher Craft
2026-04-28 15:45 - 16:45

Story Time (Pre-K): "Bee" Kind
2026-05-01 09:30 - 10:00

Try-It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8): Cinco De Mayo
2026-05-05 15:45 - 16:45

Junior Explorers (Grades K-5): Bug Bookmark
2026-05-07 15:45 - 16:45

Story Time (Pre-K): Spring
2026-05-08 09:30 - 10:00

Try-It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8): Pony Bead Animals
2026-05-12 15:45 - 16:45

Junior Explorers (Grades K-5): Bingo
2026-05-21 15:45 - 16:45

Try-It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8): Futuremakers Flying Machines
2026-05-26 15:45 - 16:45

Unearth a Story (Grades K-5): Mesozoic Adventure
2026-05-27 10:00 - 11:00
This is a Six-Part Summer Discovery Series that invites kids to dig into adventure as we explore the amazing stories hidden beneath our feet! Each week brings a new discovery—from dinosaurs and fossils to the layers of the Earth and the mighty American bison. Along the way, participants will enjoy special guests, hands-on activities, interactive learning, and plenty of surprises designed to spark curiosity and imagination.
This program is open to children who completed grades K–5 during the 2025–2026 school year, with a brand-new adventure waiting each week. Join us as we uncover the past, explore the Earth, and discover the stories waiting to be unearthed!
Today’s theme: The Comedy Chronicles of a Time-Traveling Paleontologist
Join Professor Montague Tobias Wobblebottom IV in a fantastical romp through time where laughter and learning go hand in hand. Children will giggle and laugh at the jokes, magic and antics throughout this creative and original prehistoric adventure. This is a celebration of imagination, exploration, and the wonders of the natural world. Perfect to inspire young readers to grow a love for reading, adventure, and a deep appreciation for the natural world and the magic of our incredible Earth.

Pre-registration required. Call the library at 402-376-3160.

Story Time (Pre-K): Camping
2026-05-29 09:30 - 10:00

Try It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8): Dino-Grid Drawing
2026-06-02 15:45 - 16:45

Unearth a Story (Grades K-5): Ancient Niobrara
2026-06-03 10:00 - 11:00
This is a Six-Part Summer Discovery Series that invites kids to dig into adventure as we explore the amazing stories hidden beneath our feet! Each week brings a new discovery—from dinosaurs and fossils to the layers of the Earth and the mighty American bison. Along the way, participants will enjoy special guests, hands-on activities, interactive learning, and plenty of surprises designed to spark curiosity and imagination.
This program is open to children who completed grades K–5 during the 2025–2026 school year, with a brand-new adventure waiting each week. Join us as we uncover the past, explore the Earth, and discover the stories waiting to be unearthed!
Today’s theme: Dive into Nebraska’s prehistoric past with the Niobrara National Scenic River! Join a park ranger to explore the ancient Western Interior Seaway and discover incredible creatures—like Plesiosaurs, Mosasaurs, and even Megalodons—that once swam above what is now the Niobrara River Valley. Enjoy hands-on fun with fossil replicas and create your own take-home “fossil” while learning about the region’s rich fossil history.
Pre-registration required. Call the library at 402-376-3160.

Story Time (Pre-K): Fossils
2026-06-05 09:30 - 10:00

Movie Matinee: The Good Dinosaur
2026-06-09 15:00 - 16:45
Join us at the library for a special Movie Matinee as we celebrate our June theme, Unearth a Story! 🦕🎬
We’ll be showing The Good Dinosaur, rated for ages 7 and over. In this heartwarming adventure, a young dinosaur named Arlo gets separated from his family and must journey through a wild and unfamiliar world. Along the way, he befriends a young human boy named Spot, and together they discover courage, friendship, and the importance of family.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a fun afternoon at the library — popcorn will be provided! 🍿
