Valentine Public Library

Story-Time: Pre-K
2025-05-30 09:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
This Week’s Theme: Camping!

Join us for some fun this May 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!

Craft Hour: Ping Pong Ball Tealights! Grades K-5
2025-05-28 15:45 - 2025-05-29 16:45
Let your creativity shine at this Craft Hour! Kids in grades K–5 are invited to make glowing tealight lanterns using ping pong balls and battery-operated lights.
These fun and safe little lights are easy to decorate and perfect for adding a soft glow to any room. We’ll provide all the supplies—just bring your imagination and get ready to craft something that really lights up!
No registration needed—just drop in and join the glow-up fun!

Board Meeting
2025-05-27 16:30 - 17:30
The regular meeting of the Valentine Public Library Board will be held on Tuesday, May 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.

Craft Hour: Scratch Art Surprise! Grades 3-8
2025-05-27 15:45 - 16:45
Get ready to scratch your way to a masterpiece! Kids in grades 3-8 are invited to join us for a fun and artistic Craft Hour where we’ll be making scratch art using round paper plates and paint.
First, we’ll cover our plates in vibrant colors with oil pastels, then paint over them with black paint. Once they’re dry, the real fun begins—use scratching tools to reveal the bright colors underneath and create your own one-of-a-kind design!
All supplies provided—just bring your imagination! No registration needed.

Memorial Day Closure Notice
2025-05-26 | Valentine Public Library, 324 N Main ST, Valentine, NE, 69201, United States
We will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, for Memorial Day. We will reopen on May 27th at 9:00 a.m.
In observance of Memorial Day, our doors will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025. We’ll be taking this time to honor and remember those who have served our country with bravery and sacrifice. Remember, even when our physical doors are closed, the world of books remains wide open. Dive into a new adventure or explore a captivating story right from the comfort of your home with our app, Libby. With just a few taps, you can access a vast collection of ebooks and audiobooks to satisfy your reading cravings.
So while we take this brief pause to pay our respects, don’t hesitate to explore the virtual shelves of Libby for your next literary escape. We’ll see you back at the library soon!

Story-Time: Pre-K
2025-05-23 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Ice Cream!

Join us for some fun this May 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!

Craft Hour: Create Your Own Kaleidoscope! Grades K-5
2025-05-22 15:45 - 16:45
Explore light, color, and creativity at this exciting Craft Hour! Kids in grades K–5 are invited to build their very own kaleidoscopes using simple supplies and their imagination.
We’ll learn how mirrors and angles work together to create dazzling patterns—and then make our own mesmerizing kaleidoscopes to take home. This hands-on craft is both fun and educational, with a little science and a lot of sparkle!
All materials provided—just bring your curiosity! No registration needed.

School's Out! Summer Celebration
2025-05-21 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for a refreshing root beer float and help us kick off summer with a bang at our “School’s Out! Summer Celebration”! Plan on an afternoon of fun and festivities as we bid farewell to the school year and welcome the sunny days ahead.
Get ready to indulge in a classic summer treat – root beer floats! Cool off with a delicious combination of creamy vanilla ice cream and fizzy root beer, served up just the way you like it (donated by Henderson’s IGA). But hurry – supplies are limited, so be sure to get yours before they’re gone!
While you’re sipping on your frosty float, why not challenge your friends and family to some friendly competition? Weather permitting, we’ll have yard games set up outside, including cornhole, giant Jenga, fat penny, ladder ball, and more. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the great outdoors and celebrate the start of summer vacation!
So grab your sunglasses, gather your crew, and join us for a day of fun in the sun. Whether you’re a kid or just young at heart, there’s something for everyone at our School’s Out for the Summer Celebration!
No RSVP required – just come on down and join the party! We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

LEGO Marble Run Challenge! Grades 3-8
2025-05-20 15:45 - 16:45
Think you’ve got what it takes to build the ultimate marble run? Kids in grades 3-8 are invited to take on our LEGO Marble Run Challenge at the library!
Using only LEGO bricks and your imagination, you’ll design and build a twisting, turning track that sends a marble racing to the finish. Will your run be fast, loopy, or full of surprises? Come find out!
Supplies provided. No registration needed—just drop in and start building!

Story-Time: Pre-K
2025-05-16 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Flowers!

Join us for some fun this May 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!

Craft Hour: Q-Tip Flower Bouquets! Grades k-5
2025-05-15 15:45 - 16:45
Get ready to paint a beautiful bouquet—with a twist! Kids in grades K–5 are invited to join us at the library for a fun and creative Craft Hour, where we’ll use Q-tips as paintbrushes to create colorful flower bouquet masterpieces.
This simple and unique technique makes it easy for young artists to explore color and pattern while making something they’ll be proud to take home. All supplies will be provided—just bring your creativity!
No registration required—drop in and let’s paint some petals!

Jr Robotics
2025-05-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-06 16:00 - 17:00
🤖✨ Kids in K-4th grade are invited to join us for Jr. Robotics Hour at Valentine Public Library! 🛠️🚀 This hands-on program is perfect for youth from Grace Lutheran, rural schools, homeschoolers, and others not in VES After School.
📅 Dates: May 1, May 6, May 13
🕓 Time: 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Location: Valentine Public Library
👩‍🏫 Led by: Michelle Garwood
🤝 In partnership with UNL Extension Cherry County
No pre-registration is required—just drop in and explore the exciting world of robotics! See you there! 🚦🔧

Story-Time: Pre-K
2025-05-09 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Chickens!

Join us for some fun this May 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!

Craft Hour: Suncatcher Wind Chimes! Grades K-5
2025-05-08 15:45 - 16:45
Join us at the library for a colorful Craft Hour filled with creativity and fun! Kids in grades K–5 are invited to make their very own suncatcher wind chimes—a perfect blend of art and sound that will sparkle and jingle in the spring breeze.
We’ll provide all the supplies you need to design a unique creation that reflects your style and shines in the sunlight. Bring your imagination and get ready to craft something magical!
No registration required—just drop in and join the fun!

Story-Time: Pre-K
2025-05-02 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Giraffes!

Join us for some fun this May 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!

Jr. Robotics
2025-05-01 16:00 - 17:00

Crafting Hour: DIY Spinners!
2025-04-29 15:45 - 16:45
Kids in grades 3 and up, join us for a fun and creative craft session at the library! This time, we’re making spinners using paper and toothpicks—then decorating them with your own colorful designs.
We’ll provide all the supplies—just bring your creativity and get ready to make a one-of-a-kind spinning masterpiece to take home!
🎟 Free & all materials provided!
Bring a friend and join us for some hands-on fun! 🎨✨

SHHH! We're Reading Book Club
2025-04-28 16:00 - 17:00
Next Book Club: Let’s Discuss Restart by Gordon Korman!
Join us for the next SHHH! We’re Reading Book Club meeting, where we’ll dive into the engaging and thought-provoking novel Restart by Gordon Korman! This book follows the story of Chase Ambrose, a popular middle schooler who has lost his memory after an accident. As he tries to rebuild his life, he must navigate the consequences of his past actions and decide who he wants to be moving forward.
Come ready to discuss Chase’s journey of self-discovery, redemption, and second chances. Whether you’ve read it before or it’s your first time, it’s sure to be a lively conversation!
Grab your copy of Restart and join us for a fun discussion with fellow book lovers! 📚✨

No Pre-K Story-Time this Week!
2025-04-25
Attention, Pre-K storytime families! We wanted to let you know there will be no Pre-K storytime on Friday, April 25, 2025. But don’t worry—the library is still open and we invite you to come in, browse for books, play on the computers, enjoy the puzzles, or relax in the reading hut!
We look forward to seeing you and your little ones for our next Pre-K storytime on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 9:30 AM.
Thank you for being so understanding, and we can’t wait to see you then!

Crafting Hour: Paper Plate Dream Catchers!
2025-04-24 15:45 - 16:45
Kids in grades K-5, join us for a fun and creative craft session at the library! This time, we’re making paper plate dream catchers—a colorful and imaginative craft that’s perfect for decorating your room.
We’ll provide all the supplies, including yarn, beads, and feathers—you bring the creativity!
🎟 Free & all materials provided!
Come craft with us and design your own unique dream catcher! 🌙✨

Fidget Cube Crafting – Take Two!
2025-04-22 15:45 - 16:45
Last time, the weather didn’t cooperate, but we’re ready to try again! 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! 🖍✨

Board Meeting
2025-04-21 16:30 - 17:30
The regular meeting of the Valentine Public Library Board will be held on Monday, April 21, 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
2025-04-18 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Sheep!

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!

STEM Exploration at the Library!
2025-04-17 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!

Stacey Cahill & Lisa Molina of Traffic Stop: Voices Against Human Trafficking
2025-04-15 19:00 - 20:30
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!
