Valentine Public Library

STEM Exploration Hour at the Library
2025-01-07 03:45 - 16:45, 2025-01-28 15:45 - 16:45, 2025-02-11 15:45 - 16:45 (America/Chicago)
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!

The ANAC Travel Show Artist Reception
2025-01-08 16:00 - 18:00
Join Us for the Association of Nebraska Art Clubs Travel Show Artist Reception!

The show will feature David Dorsey of Valentine, NE, who is being honored with the Best of Show award. In addition, Bobbie Roshone of Valentine and Chana Orton of Mills, NE, have received the Awards of Excellence. Several other local artists also earned recognition for their outstanding work. David Dorsey, Chana Orton, Ki Slaymaker, and Priscilla Portenier received Honorable Mentions.

The artwork will be displayed at the library for the entire month of January. Be sure to visit the exhibit during library hours (M- F, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm) to experience the creativity and skill of Nebraska’s finest artists.

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate local talent and enjoy the artistic accomplishments of the Sand Painters Art Club members!

Spark Exploration Program at the Library
2025-01-09 15:45 - 16:45, 2025-01-23 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!

Story Time: Pre-K
2025-01-10 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Mittens!
Join us for some fun this January 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 there!

Perler Bead Creations
2025-01-14 15:45 - 16:45
Get ready to create something amazing!
Kids in grades 3-7 are invited to join us for an hour of crafting with Perler beads. Feel free to use our pattern cards or design your own colorful patterns and watch your creations come to life as we fuse them together. Whether it’s a fun shape, an animal, or a unique design, the possibilities are endless!
All supplies will be provided—just bring your creativity and have fun. 🎨✨

Story Time: Pre-K
2025-01-17 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Penguins!
Join us for some fun this January 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 there!

Shhh! We're Reading Book Club
2025-01-20 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for our next Shhh! We’re Reading book club meeting as we discuss The Vanderbeekers by Karina Yan Glaser. This heartwarming story about family, friendship, and the power of community is sure to spark a lively conversation.
The Vanderbeekers have always lived in the brownstone on 141st Street. It’s practically another member of the family. So when their reclusive, curmudgeonly landlord decides not to renew their lease, the five siblings have eleven days to do whatever it takes to stay in their beloved home and convince the dreaded Beiderman just how wonderful they are. And all is fair in love and war when it comes to keeping their home.
Whether you’ve finished the book or are still reading, all are welcome to join the discussion. Let’s connect, share our thoughts, and enjoy a great hour with fellow book lovers.

Rock Painting Fun
2025-01-21 15:45 - 16:45
Let your creativity rock! Kids in grades 3-7 are invited to join us for a fun session of rock painting. We’ll have a snowman design ready for you to copy, or you can let your imagination run wild and create your own unique design.
All supplies will be provided—just bring your creativity and have fun turning simple rocks into works of art! 🎨☃️🖌️

Board Meeting
2025-01-27 16:30 - 17:30
The regular meeting of the Valentine Public Library Board will be held on Monday, January 27, 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.

Snowman Popper Craft
2025-01-30 15:45 - 16:45
Join us at the library for a frosty fun wintertime craft! Kids in grades 3-7 are invited to create their very own “Snowman Poppers” using a paper cup base, balloons, pom-poms, and plenty of creative embellishments. After crafting your snowman, test your skills and see how high you can launch the pom-poms!
Bring your creativity, and we’ll provide the supplies. Let’s make it snow… with flying snowmen! ❄️✨

Story Time: Pre-K
2025-01-31 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Hot Cocoa!
Join us for some fun this January 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 there!

Board Meeting
2025-01-31 12:00 - 13:00
The Valentine Public Library Board will hold a special meeting on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at the Valentine Public Library. This meeting is open to the public and an agenda is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the office of the Valentine Library Director.

Beaded Key Chains
2025-02-04 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!
All supplies will be provided—just bring your imagination! No registration required. We can’t wait to see what you create! 🎨✨

String Art Heart
2025-02-06 15:45 - 16:45
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us for a creative craft project at the library! We’ll be making string art hearts using colorful string and paper plates. This hands-on activity is a great way to explore patterns, colors, and creativity while having fun with friends.
All supplies will be provided—just bring your imagination! No registration required. We can’t wait to see what you create! ❤️✨

Story Time: Pre-K
2025-02-07 09:30 - 10:00
This Week: Special Guest Readers from Sandhills Family Dental!

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!

Shhh! We're Reading Book Club
2025-02-10 15:45 - 16:45
Join Us for Our Next Shhh! We’re Reading Book Club Meeting!
This month, our book club kids are diving into Swindle by Gordon Korman! Get ready for an action-packed discussion about this thrilling adventure filled with friendship, teamwork, and one epic heist.
After being tricked out of a valuable baseball card, Griffin Bing and his friends come up with a bold plan to steal it back. But with guard dogs, a high-tech security system, and a scheming collector standing in their way, will their plan succeed—or will they be swindled again?
Whether you’ve finished the book or are still reading, all are welcome to join the discussion. Let’s connect, share our thoughts, and enjoy a great hour with fellow book lovers!

Valentine's Day Riddle Scavenger Hunt
2025-02-13 15:45 - 16:45
Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test in our Valentine’s Day Riddle Scavenger Hunt! Kids (K-Adult!) are invited to search the library for hidden clues, solve riddles, and uncover a surprise at the end.
Challenge yourself, bring a friend, and see if you can crack the code! No registration required—just drop in and join the fun! 💌🔍❤️

Story Time: Pre-K
2025-02-14 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Valentine’s 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!

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! ✏️🎨✨

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! 🧶✨

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!

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.

Spark Exploration at the Library (K-5th)
2025-02-25 15:45 - 16:45

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! 🎨✨

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!

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! 🖍✨

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! 🏗️🎨
