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SUMMARY:SHHH! We're Reading Bookclub
DESCRIPTION:Calling all tween and teen readers! Join us for this month’s SHHH!… We’re Reading Book Club as we dive into Handful of Stars. We’ll enjoy snacks\, great conversation\, and a relaxed space to share thoughts\, ideas\, and favorite moments from the book. \nWhether you love to talk about what you read or just want to listen in\, you’re welcome here. Come hang out\, connect with other readers\, and be part of a fun\, thoughtful book discussion!
URL:https://valentinelibrary.org/event/shhh-were-reading-bookclub/
CATEGORIES:Teen Event
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SUMMARY:Try It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome solo or bring a friend—no registration needed\, just curiosity and a willingness to try it!
URL:https://valentinelibrary.org/event/try-it-tuesdays-grades-3-8-4/
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Teen Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T175902Z
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SUMMARY:Shhh...We're Reading Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Calling all tween and teen readers! Join us for this month’s SHHH!… We’re Reading Book Club as we dive into Handful of Stars. We’ll enjoy snacks\, great conversation\, and a relaxed space to share thoughts\, ideas\, and favorite moments from the book. \nWhether you love to talk about what you read or just want to listen in\, you’re welcome here. Come hang out\, connect with other readers\, and be part of a fun\, thoughtful book discussion!
URL:https://valentinelibrary.org/event/shhh-were-reading-book-club-8/
CATEGORIES:Teen Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T164500
DTSTAMP:20260525T021847
CREATED:20260128T185508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T185508Z
UID:12829-1771343100-1771346700@valentinelibrary.org
SUMMARY:Try It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome solo or bring a friend—no registration needed\, just curiosity and a willingness to try it!
URL:https://valentinelibrary.org/event/try-it-tuesdays-grades-3-8-3/
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Teen Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T164500
DTSTAMP:20260525T021847
CREATED:20260128T185344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T185544Z
UID:12827-1770738300-1770741900@valentinelibrary.org
SUMMARY:Try It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome solo or bring a friend—no registration needed\, just curiosity and a willingness to try it!
URL:https://valentinelibrary.org/event/try-it-tuesdays-grades-3-8-2/
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Teen Event
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DTSTAMP:20260525T021847
CREATED:20260128T184656Z
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SUMMARY:Try-It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8)
DESCRIPTION:‘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.  \nCome solo or bring a friend—no registration needed\, just curiosity and a willingness to try it!
URL:https://valentinelibrary.org/event/try-it-tuesdays-grades-3-8/
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Teen Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T021847
CREATED:20251230T171958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T171958Z
UID:12770-1768838400-1768842000@valentinelibrary.org
SUMMARY:SHHH!… We’re Reading Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Calling all tween and teen readers! Join us for this month’s SHHH!… We’re Reading Book Club as we dive into From the Desk of Zoey Washington. We’ll enjoy snacks\, great conversation\, and a relaxed space to share thoughts\, ideas\, and favorite moments from the book. \nWhether you love to talk about what you read or just want to listen in\, you’re welcome here. Come hang out\, connect with other readers\, and be part of a fun\, thoughtful book discussion!
URL:https://valentinelibrary.org/event/shhh-were-reading-book-club-7/
CATEGORIES:Teen Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T160000
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CREATED:20251028T175510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T175510Z
UID:12635-1763395200-1763398800@valentinelibrary.org
SUMMARY:Kid's Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and engaging afternoon as we dive into The Silver Arrow by Lev Grossman! Our Kid’s Book Club is the perfect place for young readers to stretch their imaginations\, share ideas\, and connect with friends who love stories just as much as they do. Discussing books helps build confidence\, boost creativity\, and keep curious minds growing strong. \nCome ready for lively conversation\, fun activities\, and a great story adventure! \nThe Silver Arrow: \nKate and her younger brother Tom lead dull\, uninteresting lives. And if their dull\, uninteresting parents are anything to go by\, they don’t have much to look forward to. Why can’t Kate have thrilling adventures and save the world the way people do in books? Even her 11th birthday is shaping up to be mundane — that is\, until her mysterious and highly irresponsible Uncle Herbert\, whom she’s never even met before\, surprises her with the most unexpected\, exhilarating\, inappropriate birthday present of all time: a colossal steam locomotive called the Silver Arrow. \nKate and Tom’s parents want to send it right back where it came from. But Kate and Tom have other ideas — and so does the Silver Arrow — and soon they’re off to distant lands along magical rail lines in the company of an assortment of exotic animals who\, it turns out\, can talk. With only curiosity\, excitement\, their own resourcefulness and the thrill of the unknown to guide them\, Kate and Tom are on the adventure of a lifetime . . . and who knows? They just might end up saving the world after all.
URL:https://valentinelibrary.org/event/kids-book-club/
CATEGORIES:Teen Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T021847
CREATED:20251020T215756Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Bookmark Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Teens and adults are invited to join us for this workshop led by local artist Celeste Donovan! Using watercolor paints\, she’ll help you create festive bookmarks perfect for slipping into your favorite holiday read—or gifting to a fellow book lover.  \nChoose from one of Celeste’s charming designs or let your creativity run wild with your own idea. She’ll guide you step-by-step\, so whether you’re a seasoned painter or just picking up a brush\, you’ll leave with merry little masterpieces. \nAll supplies provided.
URL:https://valentinelibrary.org/event/holiday-bookmark-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Teen Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T021847
CREATED:20250822T180354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T180354Z
UID:12411-1757952000-1757955600@valentinelibrary.org
SUMMARY:Shhh! We're Reading Book Club
DESCRIPTION:📚✨ Kid’s Book Club: Save Me a Seat 🎉 \nTweens and teens\, grab a seat—literally! Join us at the library to dive into Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan. \nJoe and Ravi come from very different worlds—Joe’s lived in the same town his whole life\, and Ravi just moved to America from India—but they share one thing: school can be tough! Together\, they face a common challenge (the biggest bully in class!) and embark on a wild week of friendship\, teamwork\, and learning to stand up for themselves. \nA new friend could be sitting right next to you\, so come ready for laughs\, great conversation\, and maybe even a few surprises along the way. \nThis club is perfect for tweens and teens who love stories\, friendship\, and a little bit of mischief!
URL:https://valentinelibrary.org/event/shhh-were-reading-book-club-6/
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Teen Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T021847
CREATED:20250723T203158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T203158Z
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SUMMARY:SHHH...We're Reading Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s Kids’ Book Club as we dive into New Kid by Jerry Craft—a graphic novel that’s full of heart\, humor\, and big questions. We’ll talk about Jordan’s experiences starting at a new school\, what it’s like to feel out of place\, and how we all find our place in the world. \nWhether you’ve read the book cover-to-cover or are still working through it\, come ready to share your thoughts\, favorite moments\, and questions. We’ll also enjoy a fun activity inspired by the story! \nBooks are available to check out at the library—ask us for a copy!
URL:https://valentinelibrary.org/event/shhh-were-reading-book-club-5/
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Teen Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T021847
CREATED:20250613T213805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T213805Z
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SUMMARY:Comic Book Workshop: Ages 12-18
DESCRIPTION:Graphic novel and comic book fans—this one’s for you! Teens ages 12 to 18 are invited to a free Comic Book Workshop led by Do Art Productions\, a creative company based in Illinois. \nParticipants will learn the basics of comic creation—from designing expressive characters to crafting their own comic panels. We’ll explore how comics tell stories through facial expressions\, body language\, and speech bubbles. \nAfter diving into the art of cartooning\, everyone will help create a group comic using the original characters and ideas developed during the workshop! \n🎨 Registration is required as space and supplies are limited. Call 402-376-3160 or stop by to sign up!
URL:https://valentinelibrary.org/event/comic-book-workshop-ages-12-18/
CATEGORIES:Teen Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T183000
DTSTAMP:20260525T021847
CREATED:20250708T150242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T150242Z
UID:12242-1752080400-1752085800@valentinelibrary.org
SUMMARY:Resin Bookmark Workshop: Ages 15 and Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Valentine Public Library to create a beautiful\, one-of-a-kind resin bookmark using non-toxic resin and pressed flowers. This relaxing\, hands-on craft is perfect for adults & young adults looking to unwind and get creative.\n\nNo registration needed — just walk in! All materials provided while supplies last. Drop in anytime between 5:00 and 6:30 PM. Ages: 15 & up.\nCome craft with us and take home a lovely bookmark for your next read!
URL:https://valentinelibrary.org/event/resin-bookmark-workshop-ages-15-and-up/
CATEGORIES:Teen Event
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