• Craft Hour (Grades K-5): Snowflake Bookmark

    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, ...more

  • Story Time (Pre-K): Snowflakes

    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 ...more

  • February Reading Challenge: Go For the Gold

    🏅 The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will be held February 6–22, and we’re getting into the Olympic spirit! In celebration, we’re hosting an Olympic-themed winter reading challenge—and tweens, teens, and adults are invited to compete. 📚 Go For the Gold! On your marks… get set… ...more

  • Try-It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8)

    '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 ...more

  • Junior Explorers (Grades K-5)

    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 ...more

  • Story Time (Pre-K): Winter Olympics

    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 ...more

  • Fraud Seminar

    Scams are constantly increasing—and they’re always changing. Join us at the Valentine Public Library for a free presentation with bankers from BMO Bank as they walk through common scams and fraud tactics, how to spot the warning signs, and what to do if something doesn’t feel ...more

  • Try It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8)

    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 ...more

  • Sand Painters: Artist Reception

    The Valentine Public Library is proud to host a traveling art exhibition from the Association of Nebraska Art Clubs (ANAC), showcasing a diverse collection of artwork by talented artists from across the state. The artwork will be in our meeting room all month but we ...more

  • Junior Explorers (K-5)

    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 ...more