• Beyond the Book Event: Willa Cather

    Join us at the library as we host Impact Nebraska Artists and their traveling exhibition, A Tapestry of Life – Impact Willa Cather. This collection showcases original works by Nebraska artists inspired by Cather’s writings, exploring themes of migration, resilience, and life on the Great ...more

  • Craft Hour: Pumpkin Yarn Art

    🎃🧶 Kids in grades 3 and up are invited to get crafty with a Pumpkin Yarn Craft! Using yarn and glue, you’ll shape and design your very own pumpkin creation—perfect for adding a cozy fall touch to your seasonal décor. It’s simple, fun, and a ...more

  • Craft Hour: Spooky Watercolor Painting

    🕷️🎨 Kids in grades K–5 are invited to make a Spooky Watercolor Painting! First, you’ll draw spider webs on your paper using a white crayon. Then, watch the magic happen as you spread watercolor paint across the page—the webs stay white while the colors swirl ...more

  • Pre-K Story Time: Pumpkins

    Join us for Story Time—designed especially for Pre-K kids and their grown-ups!Each Friday from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m., we explore a fun new theme through stories and hands-on crafts that spark creativity and learning. What to Expect: Themed Story Time: Listen to an engaging story ...more

  • Board Meeting

    The regular meeting of the Valentine Public Library Board will be held on Monday, October 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 ...more

  • Board Meeting

    The regular meeting of the Valentine Public Library Board will be held on Monday, October 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 ...more

  • Craft Hour: Halloween Perler Bead Creations

    👻🎨 Kids in grades 3 and up can get spooky and creative with Halloween Perler Beads! Design your own haunting creation or choose from one of our fun Halloween patterns—think pumpkins, bats, ghosts, and more. Once the beads are fused, you’ll have a festive decoration ...more

  • Craft Hour: Fall Lanterns

    Kids in grades K–5 are invited to join us for a cozy autumn craft! Using paper and colorful tissue, each child will design and create their own fall-themed lantern. When finished, we’ll add a safe tea light inside to make the lantern glow beautifully. This ...more

  • Pre-K Story Time: Monsters (Kids can wear their costumes!)

    Happy Halloween! This week’s theme is Friendly Monsters! Kids can wear their Halloween costumes (any kind!) to storytime fun—then stop back by the library at 4:30 for the Annual Scare in the Square Trick-or-Treat Parade! Join us for Story Time—designed especially for Pre-K kids and ...more

  • Turkey Hunt Tuesday

    The Turkey Hunt Is Back!Starting November 4, our sneaky 12-inch plush turkey returns to the library—and he could be hiding anywhere in the main area! Everyone is welcome to join the hunt, so keep your eyes peeled and search high and low. When you find ...more