Valentine Public Library

STEM Exploration Hour at the Library
2025-01-07 03:45 - 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!

Story Time: Pre-K
2025-01-03 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Polar Bears!
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!

Craft Event: Cocoa Cup Bookmarks!
2025-01-02 15:45 - 16:45
Join us for a cozy craft session where kids in grades K-5th will create their very own cup of cocoa—on paper! Using colorful paper, fun embellishments, and plenty of creativity, we’ll design delightful cocoa-themed art and laminate it into a unique bookmark. It’s a perfect way to keep a warm memory in your favorite book all winter long!
All materials will be provided. Don’t miss out on the fun!

New Year's Eve Noisemaker Craft
2024-12-30 15:30 - 17:00
🎉 Make Some Noise for the New Year! 🎉
Ring in the New Year with your own handcrafted noisemakers! Kids in 1st grade and up are invited to join us at the library for a fun and festive craft session.
🎨 What we’re making: Colorful, creative noisemakers to celebrate in style!
Let’s get ready to make 2025 a year to remember—one shake, rattle, and roll at a time!

Story Time: Pre-K
2024-12-27 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Snow!
Join us for some fun this December 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
2024-12-23 16:30 - 17:30
The regular meeting of the Valentine Public Library Board will be held on Monday, December 23, 2024, 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.

Gingerbread House Fun
2024-12-23 15:30 - 17:00
Get creative at the library! Join us to cut out and color your very own gingerbread house. Design it just the way you like—no baking required!
🎨 Supplies provided: All you need is your imagination!
This festive craft is perfect for 1st graders and older. Bring your holiday spirit and let’s create a village of colorful gingerbread houses together! 🍭

Story Time: Pre-K
2024-12-23 08:00 - 17:00
This Week’s Theme: Snowman!
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!

Story Time & Santa: Grades K-3rd
2024-12-20 13:30
Santa Claus is Coming to Story Time!

Get ready for some holiday magic at the Valentine Public Library when Santa stops by during the Story Times on Friday, December 20th! Here’s the plan: Morning Session – 9:30 AM: This one’s just for our Pre-K kiddos and their adults. It’s the perfect time for little ones to enjoy a story, a craft, and some festive fun with Santa. Afternoon Session – 1:30 PM: Calling all kids in grades K-3! Santa is saving the afternoon for YOU to hear a story, make a craft, and enjoy the holiday spirit.

Santa will stay for photos, so don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the holiday cheer!
This is a wonderful chance to celebrate the season and make some magical memories at the library. We can’t wait to welcome you and your family to this jolly holiday event!

Story Time & Santa: Pre-K
2024-12-20 09:30

Mini Yarn Stocking Hat Craft Session
2024-12-17 15:30 - 17:00
Calling all 1st graders and up! Join us for a fun and creative craft session where we’ll make the cutest mini yarn stocking hats. These adorable creations are perfect for:
🎄 Tree ornaments
🎁 Gift toppers
🖼 Fridge magnets
📦 Holiday décor
Let your imagination run wild with this festive and versatile craft! Supplies will be provided, so bring your creativity and get ready for a cozy crafting experience at the library.
We can’t wait to see what you create!

SHHH! We're Reading: Book Club Meeting
2024-12-16 16:00 - 17:00
Join us this month to discuss The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson!
Meet the wild and unforgettable Herdman kids—six siblings who redefine “trouble.” They’ve never heard the Christmas story before, but when they crash the church pageant and snag all the main roles, chaos and hilarity take center stage. Can this be the most disastrous (or the best?) Christmas pageant ever?
🎄 We can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this heartwarming and laugh-out-loud holiday tale. See you there! 🎄

Story Time: Pre-K
2024-12-13 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Christmas Trees!
Join us for some fun this December 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!

Puzzle Piece Christmas Ornament
2024-12-12 15:00 - 17:00
🎄 Piece Together Some Holiday Magic! 🎄
Kids in 1st grade and up are invited to join us at the library to create a one-of-a-kind Christmas ornament made from puzzle pieces! Whether you make a festive wreath, a snowflake, or something uniquely yours, this craft is sure to add a touch of handmade charm to your holiday decorations.
🎨 What we’re making: Creative Christmas ornaments using upcycled puzzle pieces.
Bring your holiday spirit and get ready to craft something merry and bright! 🌟

Christmas Card Creation Station
2024-12-09 - 2024-12-13
🎄Get into the holiday spirit by creating your very own Christmas card to share with friends, family, neighbors, or even a local senior or service member! We’ve got everything you need: card stock, envelopes, and all the festive trimmings.
🎨 What’s happening: Craft a personalized Christmas card to share!
🕒 When: Supplies will be available all week! Come in when it works for you.
🎁 Limit: 1 card per person please, while supplies last.
It’s a perfect way to add a personal touch to your holiday greetings—stop by and get creative! ✂️

Story Time: Pre-K
2024-12-06 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Bells!
Join us for some summer fun this August 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!

Shrinky Cup Christmas Ornaments
2024-12-05 15:30 - 17:00
🎄 Get ready for a magical holiday craft! Kids in 1st grade and up are invited to create Christmas ornaments by decorating plastic cups with colorful markers and then watching them shrink into amazing designs!
🎅 What we’re making: Unique ornaments using heat-shrinking plastic cups—just like Shrinky Dinks!
Let your creativity shine and take home a fun, festive keepsake for your tree. Don’t miss the magic! ✨

Turkey Hunt Tuesday
2024-11-26, 2024-11-19, 2024-11-12, 2024-11-05
Join us for some fall fun with our Turkey Hunt Tuesday!
🕵️‍♂️🦃 We’ve hidden a cute, stuffed turkey somewhere in the library, and it’s your mission to find it! Here’s how to play:
1. Hunt for the turkey hidden among the shelves, books, and cozy nooks.
2. Tell a librarian when you’ve spotted it and claim your small prize!
3. Sign your name on our big turkey picture in the window to show you’re an official turkey hunter!
Bring your curiosity and sense of adventure, and let the hunt begin! 🦃🍁

Board Meeting
2024-11-25 16:30 - 17:30
The regular meeting of the Valentine Public Library Board will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024, 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
2024-11-22 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Turkeys!
Join us for some summer fun this August 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!

Let's Play Bingo!
2024-11-21 15:30 - 17:00
Get ready for an exciting afternoon of Bingo at the library! We’re inviting all kids 1st grade and above 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!

Shhh! We're Reading: Book Club Meeting
2024-11-18 16:00 - 17:00
Join Us to Discuss November’s Sselection: Wildfire by Rodman Philbrick!
Get ready for an action-packed reading experience! Follow the story of Sam as he fights to survive a raging forest fire, using all his wits and courage to escape the wildfire that threatens everything around him.
Filled with suspense, danger, and heart-pounding moments, Wildfire is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat! Whether you love survival stories or exciting outdoor adventures, this book will take you on an unforgettable journey.
Come join the discussion, share your thoughts, and explore the themes of bravery, teamwork, and survival. This is a perfect way to connect with fellow readers and get inspired by a gripping tale of resilience.
We can’t wait to hear what you think of this adventure-packed read!

Story Time: Pre-K
2024-11-15 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Leaves!
Join us for some summer fun this August 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!

Craft: String Spinner Toy
2024-11-14 15:30 - 17:00
Ready to create a cool, classic toy that’s as fun to make as it is to play with? Join us at the library for a special crafting session where we’ll be making String Spinner Toys! Using colorful string, sturdy paper, and a bit of creativity, you’ll craft a spinning toy that whirls and twirls with just a pull of the strings.
This hands-on activity is perfect for kids 1st grade and above, so bring your friends and enjoy an afternoon of crafting and fun. You’ll learn how to assemble and decorate your very own string spinner, then watch it come to life as it spins in your hands!
Not only is this a great way to get creative, but it’s also a fun toy to take home and enjoy again and again. We’ll provide all the materials you need—just bring your excitement and creativity!
Come spin into fun with us, and take home a toy that’s sure to entertain!

Story Time: Pre-K
2024-11-08 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Squirrels!
Join us for some summer fun this August 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!

Thanksgiving Craft: Pinecone Turkey
2024-11-07 15:30 - 17:30
Looking for a fun way to get into the holiday spirit? Come to the library for a special crafting afternoon where we’ll be making festive turkeys out of pinecones, pipe cleaners, and paint! These cute and colorful creations will be the perfect addition to your holiday decorations, adding a handmade touch to your Thanksgiving décor.
This craft is open to kids 1st grade and above, so gather your friends and family for an afternoon filled with creativity and laughter. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just starting out, we’ll provide all the materials and guidance you need to make your very own turkey masterpiece.
Don’t miss this chance to let your creativity soar and take home a decoration you’ll be proud to display. We can’t wait to see what you’ll create!

Story Time: Pre-K
2024-11-01 09:30 - 10:00
This Week’s Theme: Cookies!
Join us for some summer fun this August at the library! Our storytime 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!
