šš„ Looking for the perfect cool-down during the Nebraska Star Party or the Cherry County Fair? Step into the library, recharge your body (and your phone š±āļø), and check out our Summer Book Saleāa week-long event full of great reads for all ages! Browse a ...more
Thereās excitement in the air this July at the libraryādonāt miss out! 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 ...more
The regular meeting of the Valentine Public Library Board will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in the Library Meeting room to conduct any business that may properly come before them. A current agenda will be on file at the public ...more
Get ready to mix, match, and create your own unique style at Craft Hour! This time weāre making Perler Bead Braceletsāa fun and colorful twist on the classic craft. š Design your bracelet with your favorite colors and patterns, then weāll fuse them into wearable ...more
Cool off and get creative at Craft Hour with Ice Cube Painting! Weāll be using frozen āchalkā made from ice and washable paint to create colorful, melty masterpieces on paper. š§š Itās a fun and sensory-friendly way to explore art, color mixing, and creativityāperfect for ...more
Note: We will go outside this week, weather permitting! Join us for Story Timeādesigned 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 ...more
Graphic novel and comic book fansāthis oneās 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. Participants will learn the basics of comic creationāfrom designing expressive characters to ...more
Join us for a special artist reception honoring Roberta Barnes, the Sand Painter's featured Artist of the Month. A native Nebraskan, Roberta shares her deep appreciation for the beauty of the Great Plains through stunning oil paintings inspired by the landscapes of both her Columbus ...more
Get inspired by the bold, dot-filled style of artist Yayoi Kusama and create a juicy masterpiece! In this Craft Hour, kids will use the concept of pointillismācreating images with dots of colorāto design their own Watermelon Kollage. With paint, paper, and lots of dots, weāll ...more
Join us for a sparkly spin on nature! During this Craft Hour, kids will create their very own Bug Jar Glitter Globe. Weāll provide all the materials needed, so kids can let their creativity shine while crafting a globe thatās part science, part art, and ...more