Valentine Public Library

Stacey Cahill & Lisa Molina of Traffic Stop: Voices Against Human Trafficking
2025-04-15 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Introducing Beyond the Book: A New Event Series at VPL
Join us for Beyond the Book, a new event series at the Valentine Public Library that takes the conversation beyond the pages! Each event will start with a featured book and expand on its themes through engaging presentations, hands-on activities, author visits, and more.
Our first event features Traffic Stop: Human Division by Stacy Cahill, with a powerful presentation by Stacey Cahill and Lisa Molina, co-founders of Traffic Stop: Voices Against Human Trafficking. They will shed light on the realities of human trafficking and its connection to Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP), offering vital insights into an issue that affects communities everywhere.
Stay tuned for future Beyond the Book events, where we’ll explore a variety of topics through books, discussions, and interactive experiences. Whether it’s a deep dive with an expert, a creative workshop, or an immersive tour, this series is designed to bring stories to life in new and meaningful ways.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and explore Beyond the Book!

Crafting Hour: Easter Egg Rockets!
2025-04-15 15:45 - 16:45
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us for a fun and exciting crafting hour at the library! This time, we’ll be making Easter Egg Rockets—a hands-on activity that combines creativity and a little science. Using plastic eggs and a surprise ingredient, we’ll launch our rockets and watch them soar!
All supplies will be provided—just bring your curiosity and get ready for some fizzy, flying fun! 🐣🚀✨

Story Time: Pre-K
2025-04-11 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Kites!

Join us for some fun this April at the library! 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 that matches the theme.
What to Expect:

Themed Story Time: Listen to an engaging story each week.
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!

Celebrate National Library Week with Chalk Art!
2025-04-10 15:45 - 16:45
Join us as we celebrate National Library Week with a splash of creativity! We’re inviting patrons of all ages to help us decorate the library sidewalks with colorful chalk art. Let’s fill the pavement with book-inspired designs, fun doodles, and messages about why you love the library!
We’ll provide the chalk—you bring the creativity! Stop by, have fun, and help us brighten up the library. 🌈✨ #NationalLibraryWeek #ChalkTheLibrary

Let's Play Bingo!
2025-04-08 15:45 - 16:45
Get ready for an exciting afternoon of Bingo at the library! We’re inviting all ages to join us for a classic game full of fun, friendly competition, and prizes. Whether you’re a Bingo pro or trying it for the first time, this event is sure to be a blast for everyone!
We’ll provide everything you need—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to mark those Bingo cards. As the numbers are called, you’ll have the chance to win some awesome prizes!
Gather your friends, enjoy a few rounds of Bingo, and see who will shout “Bingo!” first. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon, and we can’t wait to see you there!

Celebrate National Library Week with Us!
2025-04-06 - 2025-04-12
We’re celebrating National Library Week from April 6-12, and this year’s theme is “Drawn to the Library”—and we want to know, what draws you in? Whether it’s books, events, or the cozy atmosphere, we’re excited to celebrate all the things that make the library special!
We’ve got plenty of fun activities and giveaways planned throughout the week, so be sure to stay tuned and watch our social media for all the exciting details!
Come celebrate with us and discover why the library is a place for everyone! 🌟 #NationalLibraryWeek #DrawnToTheLibrary

Story Time: Pre-K
2025-04-04 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Rain!

Join us for some fun this April at the library! 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 that matches the theme.
What to Expect:

Themed Story Time: Listen to an engaging story each week.
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!

Crafting Hour: Make Your Own Rain Stick!
2025-04-03 15:45 - 16:45
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us for a fun and creative crafting hour at the library! We’ll be making rain sticks using cardboard tubes, rice, and colorful decorations. Shake them to create the soothing sound of falling rain!
All supplies will be provided—just bring your creativity! We can’t wait to craft with you! 🌧🎨✨

STEM Exploration at the Library!
2025-04-01 15:45 - 16:45
Valentine Public Library is excited to partner with UNL Extension Cherry County to bring you an engaging hour of STEM Exploration! Join us for hands-on activities led by Michelle Garwood, where you can dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math in a fun and interactive way.
This program is perfect for curious minds in grades K-5th. No RSVP is necessary—just come ready to explore, learn, and have fun!
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to spark your imagination!

Story Time: Pre-K
2025-03-28 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Wind!

Join us for some fun this March at the library! 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 that matches the theme.
What to Expect:

Themed Story Time: Listen to an engaging story each week.
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!

Color Your Own Notepad! (Grades K & Up)
2025-03-27 15:45 - 16:45
Kids in Kindergarten and up, come join us at the library for a fun and creative craft session where you’ll color your own notepad! Get creative and make something totally unique. Perfect for doodling, jotting notes, or gifting to a friend!
We’ll provide all the materials—you just bring your imagination!
Bring a friend and come make your own custom notepad with us!

Toothpick Painting: Create Marbled Masterpieces! (3rd & Up)
2025-03-25 15:45 - 16:45
Kids in grades 3 and up, join us for a fun and creative painting session at the library! We’ll be using toothpicks to swirl and drag paint, creating unique marbled patterns on wooden shapes. No two designs are ever the same!
We’ll provide all the supplies—you just bring your imagination and get ready to experiment with color and texture in a whole new way.
🎟 Free & all materials provided!
Bring a friend and come make some colorful, one-of-a-kind art with us! 🎨💕

Board Meeting
2025-03-24 16:30 - 17:30
The regular meeting of the Valentine Public Library Board will be held on Monday, March 24, 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 library.

Story Time: Pre-K
2025-03-21 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Rainbows!

Join us for some fun this March at the library! 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 that matches the theme.
What to Expect:

Themed Story Time: Listen to an engaging story each week.
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!

Tangram Puzzle Challenge! (Grades K & Up)
2025-03-20 15:45 - 16:45
Kids in Kindergarten and up, get ready for a fun and challenging activity at the library! Join us for a Tangram Puzzle Challenge, where you’ll create your very own tangram puzzles using colorful shapes and patterns.
What’s a tangram? It’s a type of puzzle that uses seven shapes to create a variety of images and designs! We’ll provide everything you need to get started, and you’ll get to take home your very own puzzle to keep playing with.
Free & all materials provided!
Bring a friend and come discover the fun of making shapes and solving puzzles with us!

Leprechaun Catapult Challenge! (3rd & Up)
2025-03-18 15:45 - 16:45
Kids in grades 3 and up, get ready for some St. Patrick’s Day fun at the library! We’re building Leprechaun Catapults using popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and a little creativity. How far can you launch your lucky loot? ☘️
We’ll provide all the materials—you bring your imagination and engineering skills! Don’t miss this hands-on STEM challenge that’s as fun as it is festive.
🎟 Free & all materials provided!
Bring a friend and join us for a flippin’ good time!

SHHH! We're Reading Book Club
2025-03-17 16:00 - 17:00
Next Book Club: Let’s Discuss Frindle by Andrew Clements!
Join us for the next SHHH! We’re Reading Book Club meeting, where we’ll dive into the classic children’s novel, Frindle by Andrew Clements! This fun and thought-provoking book explores creativity, language, and the power of words.
Come ready to discuss Nick Allen’s clever invention of the word “frindle” and its impact on his school and community. Whether you’ve read it before or it’s your first time, it’s sure to be a lively conversation!
Grab your copy of Frindle and join us for a fun discussion with fellow book lovers!

Story Time: Pre-K
2025-03-14 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: St. Patrick’s Day!

Join us for some fun this March at the library! 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 that matches the theme.
What to Expect:

Themed Story Time: Listen to an engaging story each week.
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!

Celebrate Pi Day with a Suncatcher Craft! (Grades K & Up)
2025-03-13 15:45 - 16:45
Join us at the library for a Pi Day celebration full of creativity and fun! Kids in Kindergarten and up are invited to explore the number Pi by making Pi Day-themed suncatchers out of Perler beads! This is a great way to dive into the math behind Pi and discover how it’s a mathematical constant that can be found everywhere—from circles to nature!
The goal of this activity is to combine math and art in a fun STEAM project, where we’ll make suncatchers while also learning about the Fibonacci sequence—a series of numbers that appear in nature, from seashells to galaxies, flowers to sunflowers, and so much more! 🌻🌌
Free & all materials provided!
Bring a friend and join us for this exciting hands-on activity that blends math, art, and nature! ✨📚

Weave Your Own Friendship Bracelet! (3rd & Up)
2025-03-11 15:45 - 16:45
Kids in grades 3 and up, join us for a fun and creative craft session at the library! We’ll be weaving our own friendship bracelets, the perfect way to show off your creativity and make something special for yourself or a friend.
We’ll provide all the supplies—you just bring your creativity and get ready to weave, knot, and craft colorful bracelets to take home!
Free & all materials provided!
Bring a friend and come make something fun together!

Story Time: Pre-K
2025-03-07 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Join us for some fun this March at the library! 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 that matches the theme.
What to Expect:

Themed Story Time: Listen to an engaging story each week.
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!

LEGO Building Balance Challenge! (Grades K & Up)
2025-03-06 15:45 - 16:45
Calling all young builders! Kids in Kindergarten and up are invited to join us at the library for a LEGO Building Balance Challenge! We’ll start by talking about how balance works—exploring weight distribution and how different shapes can help balance objects. Then, the challenge is on! Can you build something that balances perfectly? Whether you’re designing a structure or a fun creature, the goal is to see how well your creation stays balanced.
All creations will stay at the library so we can put them on display for everyone to enjoy. Come build, create, and show off your LEGO skills!
Bring a friend and get ready to build something awesome! 🏗️🎨

Make Your Own Fidget Cube! (3rd & Up)
2025-03-04 15:45 - 16:45
Kids in grades 3 and up, get ready for a fun and creative craft session at the library! Join us as we make our own fidget cubes—a perfect way to keep your hands busy and your mind focused.
We’ll provide all the supplies, so just bring your creativity and get ready to design a unique fidget cube to take home. Don’t miss out on this hands-on, stress-busting craft!
🎟 Free & all materials provided!
Bring a friend and join us for some crafting fun! 🖍✨

Story Time: Pre-K
2025-02-28 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Cows!

Join us for some fun this February at the library! 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 that matches the theme.
What to Expect:

Themed Story Time: Listen to an engaging story each week.
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!

Bead Crafting for Kids (K-5th)
2025-02-27 15:45 - 16:45
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to get creative with bead crafting at the library! We have plenty of colorful beads and several fun patterns to choose from—or you can design your own masterpiece! Whether you make a bracelet, keychain, or a unique creation, the possibilities are endless.
All supplies will be provided—just bring your imagination! No registration required. We can’t wait to see what you create! 🎨✨

Spark Exploration at the Library (K-5th)
2025-02-25 15:45 - 16:45
Valentine Public Library is partnering with UNL Extension Cherry County to bring you the Spark Exploration Program!
Discover what ignites your curiosity and joy! This interactive program, led by Michelle Garwood, helps youth uncover their “spark”—the interests and activities that bring them energy and fulfillment. This program is perfect for curious minds in grades K-5th.
No RSVP is needed—just bring your enthusiasm and a sense of adventure! This program is a great way to explore what makes you unique. We can’t wait to see you there!

Board Meeting
2025-02-24 16:30 - 17:30
The regular meeting of the Valentine Public Library Board will be held on Monday, February 24, 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 library.

Story Time: Pre-K
2025-02-21 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Love Your Pet Day

Join us for some fun this February at the library! 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 that matches the theme.
What to Expect:

Themed Story Time: Listen to an engaging story each week.
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!

Cup Weaving
2025-02-20 15:45 - 16:45
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to get creative with cup weaving at the library! Using a plastic cup and colorful yarn, we’ll weave unique designs and patterns to make a fun and decorative craft. It’s a great way to practice fine motor skills while exploring creativity!
All supplies will be provided—just bring your creativity! No registration required. We can’t wait to weave with you! 🧶✨

Color Your Own Notepad
2025-02-18 15:45 - 16:45
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to personalize their own color-your-own notepad at the library! We have fun designs ready to be colored, or you can add your own creative touch. Once finished, you’ll have a unique notepad to take home and use for doodles, notes, or journaling!
All supplies will be provided—just bring your creativity! No registration required. We can’t wait to see your colorful creations! ✏️🎨✨
