• There’s excitement in the air this July at the library—don’t 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

  • 📚🔥 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 📱❄️), and check out our Summer Book Sale—a week-long event full of great reads for all ages! Browse a ...more

  • This month, we’re diving into a wave of suspense with Escaping the Giant Wave by Peg Kehret! 🌊 The Worst Vacation Ever!Thirteen-year-old Kyle was expecting a fun trip to the Oregon coast—his first flight, his first time seeing the Pacific Ocean, and some much-needed family ...more

  • It’s time to sparkle! Join us for Craft Hour and make your very own diamond art magnet—you get to choose cats or dogs! 🐱🐶 Using tiny gem-like “diamonds,” we’ll decorate adorable animal designs that you can turn into a fun fridge magnet to take home. ...more

  • Art lovers of all ages are invited to join us for a special Artist Reception at the library! Come explore the work of this month’s featured artist, Gordon Warrick, a talented nature photographer whose stunning images capture the beauty of the Sandhills and beyond. Enjoy ...more

  • Bring the beach to the library during Craft Hour as we create Sea Shell Ornaments using real shells and colorful modeling clay! 🐠🎨 Kids will shape, decorate, and design their own ocean-inspired keepsake—perfect to hang up or give as a gift. No two ornaments will ...more

  • There’s excitement in the air this July at the library—don’t 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 we’re making Perler Bead Bracelets—a fun and colorful twist on the classic craft. 🎉 Design your bracelet with your favorite colors and patterns, then we’ll fuse them into wearable ...more

  • Cool off and get creative at Craft Hour with Ice Cube Painting! We’ll be using frozen “chalk” made from ice and washable paint to create colorful, melty masterpieces on paper. 🧊🌈 It’s a fun and sensory-friendly way to explore art, color mixing, and creativity—perfect for ...more