Pinch & Paint: Part 1- Grades 3 & Up

Get your hands messy and your creativity flowing at the library! Join us for Pinch & Paint, a two-part clay craft where young artists will learn how to shape and decorate their own pinch pots. In Part 1 (today!), we'll use modeling clay to form ...more

VPL Summer Program: Sandhills Leadership team

📚🌈 Led by the Sandhills Leadership Team!Join us for the last Wednesday of our Summer Reading Program: Reading Colors Our World as the amazing young adults from the Sandhills Leadership Team take the lead! They’ll guide us through fun, creative activities that celebrate imagination, color, ...more

Pinch & Paint: Part 2 – Time to Add Color!

Your clay creations are ready! Join us for Part 2 of our Pinch & Paint craft event as we bring those pinch pots to life with color. If you joined us earlier to make a clay pot, now’s your chance to finish your masterpiece. We’ll ...more

Story Time: Pre-K

This Week's Theme: Chameleons! June is made for fun—come spend it with us 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 ...more

Sand Painters Art Club Artist Reception: All ages welcome

Art lovers of all ages are invited to join us for a special Artist Reception at the library! This month we’re featuring the work of Susan Reenders McNaught, DVM, an artist from Blunt, South Dakota, who uses multiple mediums to express her deep passion for ...more

Pre-K Take & Make: Patriotic Paper Popsicle Craft

Even though the library will be closed on July 4th, you can still celebrate with a festive craft! Stop by July 1–3 to pick up a patriotic paper popsicle Make & Take—a fun and simple activity perfect for little hands. Celebrate the season with red, ...more

Craft Hour: Rockin’ Photo Holders (Grades 3 & Up)

🪨📸 Get crafty and creative at the library during Rockin’ Photo Holders! Using rocks, wire, and colorful beads, we’ll design unique photo holders that are perfect for displaying your favorite snapshots, artwork, or notes. This hands-on project is a fun way to explore design and ...more

Craft Hour: Sand Necklaces (Grades 3 & Up)

🏖️✨ Layer, pour, and create at this colorful Craft Hour: Sand Necklaces! Using decorative sand in vibrant hues, kids will fill clear pendants to design their own wearable works of art. Choose your colors, create your pattern, and turn simple sand into something special. These eye-catching ...more

Resin Bookmark Workshop: Ages 15 and Up

Join us at Valentine Public Library to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind resin bookmark using non-toxic resin and pressed flowers. This relaxing, hands-on craft is perfect for adults & young adults looking to unwind and get creative. No registration needed — just walk in! All materials ...more

Craft Hour: Paper Pinwheels (Grades K–5)

Let your creativity spin! Join us for Craft Hour and make your very own paper pinwheels—fun, colorful, and perfect for catching the summer breeze! 🌈🌀 We’ll provide all the supplies you need to fold, decorate, and assemble a spinning masterpiece that’s as fun to make ...more