Holiday Movie Afternoon (ages 6 & up): The Polar Express
2025-12-23 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
All aboard! Kids ages 6 & up are invited to join us for a cozy holiday movie afternoon at the library as we watch The Polar Express. We’ll have hot chocolate and popcorn ready, and everyone can pile onto the floor together for a fun, comfy viewing. Feel free to bring your own pillow to sit on—let’s kick off the holiday season with a little movie magic!

Polar Express Movie Matinee
2025-12-23 15:00 - 17:00
All aboard! Join us at the Valentine Public Library for a cozy showing of The Polar Express. We’ll be serving hot chocolate and popcorn, so come ready to sip, snack, and settle in for this holiday favorite. You are welcome to bring a warm throw and pillow to be extra comfy!
The movie is rated G and all ages are welcome; children 6 and under are invited to attend with an adult. Make it a new holiday tradition and share the magic of the season at VPL! 🚂✨

Story Time (Pre-K): Whales
2026-01-02 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!

STEAM Activity: Doodling Shake Bots (Grades 3 & Up)
2026-01-06 15:45 - 16:45
Get ready for a hands-on STEAM adventure! Kids in grades 3 and up are invited to build their very own doodling shake bots—simple little robots that wiggle, shake, and create awesome designs all on their own.
We’ll explore creativity, problem-solving, and a bit of science and engineering while having tons of fun. Kids will build, test, tweak, and watch their bots come to life as they doodle across the page. Join us for a high-energy, creative STEAM challenge!

Bingo at the Library!
2026-01-08 15:45 - 16:45
Ready to shout BINGO!? Join us at the Valentine Public Library for an all-ages Bingo hour filled with laughter, a little friendly competition, and fun prizes!
This time slot is usually our craft hour for kids in grades K and up, but today we’re mixing things up and inviting everyone to play… the more the merrier! Bring your best Bingo luck and get ready for a great time at the library!

Story Time (Pre-K): Snowman
2026-01-09 09:30 - 10:00

STEAM with 4-H: Potato & Lemon Power! (Grades 3 & Up)
2026-01-13 15:45 - 16:45
Join us and Blair Speck, 4-H Educator, for an exciting hands-on STEAM adventure! We’ll discover how everyday items like potatoes and lemons can make electricity. Kids will learn a little science, do a little experimenting, and have a whole lot of fun as we explore how energy works.
Come get curious, get creative, and see science spark to life at the library!

Craft Hour (Grades K-5): Chalk Pastel Snowglobes
2026-01-15 15:45 - 16:45
Kids in grades K–5 are invited to join us for a magical winter-themed craft hour! This week, we’re creating chalk pastel snowglobe pictures—bright, colorful, and full of snowy fun.
We’ll provide all the supplies and guidance, so kids can let their creativity shine and take home a cozy winter scene they’ll be proud of. Come make art, make friends, and make a little winter magic at the library!

Story Time (Pre-K): Appreciate a Dragon Day!
2026-01-16 09:30 - 10:00
Join us for Story Time—designed especially for Pre-K kids and their grown-ups! This week is ‘Appreciate a Dragon Day’ and we will have guest reader, Dana Miller, here to help us celebrate!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!

Craft Hour (Grades K-5): Snow Dough Snowman
2026-01-22 15:45 - 16:45
Let it snow… indoors! Kids in grades K–5 are invited to join us for a super fun craft hour where we’ll be making our very own snow dough snowmen. This squishy, moldable “snow” is perfect for shaping, decorating, and bringing a frosty friend to life—without getting cold!
We’ll roll, stack, and add cute details to make each snowman unique. It’s creative, hands-on, and guaranteed to bring lots of smiles. Come build a snowman with us at the library!

Loom Bracelet Craft (Grades 3 & Up)
2026-01-27 15:45 - 16:45
Get ready to create something colorful and awesome! Kids in grades 3 and up are invited to join us for a hands-on craft hour making loom bracelets. We’ll twist, loop, and design our own wearable creations using bright bands and lots of creativity.
It’s fun, relaxing, and the perfect chance to make something to keep or share with a friend. Come craft with us!

Craft Hour (Grades K-5): Snowflake Bookmark
2026-01-29 15:45 - 16:45
Warm up with a cool craft! Kids in grades K–5 are invited to make their very own snowflake bookmarks using a fun foam craft kit. Each bookmark will be unique, colorful, and perfect for saving a place in their favorite winter reads.
It’s easy, creative, and a great way to add a little winter magic to reading time. Come craft with us and make something you’ll love using again and again!

Story Time (Pre-K): Snowflakes
2026-01-30 09:30 - 10:00

Try-It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8)
2026-02-03 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!

Story Time (Pre-K): Winter Olympics
2026-02-06 09:30 - 10:00

Try It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8)
2026-02-10 15:45 - 16:45, 2026-02-17 15:45 - 16:45, 2026-02-24 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 (K-5)
2026-02-12 15:45 - 16:45
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): Valentine's Day Lion
2026-02-13 09:30 - 10:00

Junior Explorers (Grades K-5)
2026-02-19 15:45 - 16:45, 2026-02-26 15:45 - 16:45

Story Time (Pre-K): Polar Bears
2026-02-27 09:30 - 10:00
