• Snowman Coaster Craft (Grades 3 & up)

    Add a little winter cheer to your hot cocoa spot! Kids in grades 3 & up are invited to paint adorable snowman coasters using small wooden discs. We’ll paint frosty faces, bright scarves, rosy cheeks, and fun winter details to create a cute and useful ...more

  • Craft Hour (Grades K-5): Snow Dough Snowman

    Let it snow… indoors! Kids in grades K–5 are invited to join us for a super fun craft hour where we’ll be making our very own snow dough snowmen. This squishy, moldable “snow” is perfect for shaping, decorating, and bringing a frosty friend to life—without ...more

  • Story Time (Pre-K): Hats (Wearing your favorite hat encouraged!)

    Join us for Story Time—designed especially for Pre-K kids and their grown-ups! We encourage everyone to wear their favorite hat today!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 ...more

  • Board Meeting

    The Valentine Public Library Board will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 4:30 pm 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 ...more

  • Loom Bracelet Craft (Grades 3 & Up)

    Get ready to create something colorful and awesome! Kids in grades 3 and up are invited to join us for a hands-on craft hour making loom bracelets. We’ll twist, loop, and design our own wearable creations using bright bands and lots of creativity. It’s fun, ...more

  • Craft Hour (Grades K-5): Snowflake Bookmark

    Warm up with a cool craft! Kids in grades K–5 are invited to make their very own snowflake bookmarks using a fun foam craft kit. Each bookmark will be unique, colorful, and perfect for saving a place in their favorite winter reads. It’s easy, creative, ...more

  • Story Time (Pre-K): Snowflakes

    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

  • February Reading Challenge: Go For the Gold

    🏅 The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will be held February 6–22, and we’re getting into the Olympic spirit! In celebration, we’re hosting an Olympic-themed winter reading challenge—and tweens, teens, and adults are invited to compete. 📚 Go For the Gold! On your marks… get set… ...more

  • Try-It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8)

    'Try-It Tuesdays' invites kids in grades 3–8 to stop by the library each Tuesday from 3:45–4:45 pm and dive into something new. Each week brings a different activity, from creative crafts and games to STEM projects and experiments. There’s no cost to attend and all ...more

  • Junior Explorers (Grades K-5)

    Join us at the library every Thursday for an hour of creativity and exploration just for kids in grades K–5. Each week features a different activity, with options ranging from crafts and games to simple science and STEM experiments. All supplies are provided, there is ...more