Try It Tuesdays (Grade 3-8): Perler Beads
2026-03-17 15:45 - 16:45 (America/Chicago) | NE
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 supplies are provided.
Come solo or bring a friend—no registration needed, just curiosity and a willingness to try it!

Junior Explorers (Grades K-5): 3D Rainbow Art
2026-03-19 15:45 - 16:45
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 no cost to attend, and no registration is required—just come ready to have fun and try something new.

Story Time (Pre-K): Flowers
2026-03-20 09:30 - 10:00
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 each week.
Music & Motion: Join the music fun with rhythm sticks, egg shakers, and more—perfect for wiggling and giggling!
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!

Board Meeting
2026-03-23 16:30 - 17:30
The Valentine Public Library Board will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, March 23, 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 of the Valentine Library Director.

Try It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8): Origami Airplane
2026-03-24 15:45 - 16:45

Junior Explorers (Grades K-5): Paper Rainbow Tornado
2026-03-26 15:45 - 16:45

Try It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8): Melted Crayon Jewelry
2026-03-31 15:45 - 16:45

Egg-cellent April Fools Hunt
2026-04-01
Something silly is hiding in the library… On April 1st, we’re filling the shelves, corners, and cozy spots with colorful eggs—each one packed with a piece of candy and a joke guaranteed to crack you up! Stop in, search high and low, and see if you can find one before they’re all gone. Who knows where they might be hiding…Ready to hunt? We’ll be waiting! *one per person please

Junior Explorers (Grades K-5): Butterfly Chalk Art
2026-04-02 15:45 - 16:45

Story Time (Pre-K): Rainbows
2026-04-03 09:30 - 10:00

Try It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8): Yarn Weaving
2026-04-07 15:45 - 16:45

Junior Explorers (Grades K-5): Paper Squishy
2026-04-09 15:45 - 16:45

Story Time (Pre-K): Unicorns
2026-04-10 09:30 - 10:00

Try It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8): Solar Powered Fans
2026-04-14 15:45 - 16:45

Gear Up for Summer: One-Stop Sign-Up!
2026-04-16 16:00 - 17:30
Get ready for summer! Join us at the library to sign up for Valentine youth summer activities. Meet with local organization representatives and check this off your to-do list in one easy stop!

Story Time (Pre-K): Ducks
2026-04-17 09:30 - 10:00

Try It Tuesday (Grades 3-8): Lab-erscopic with UNL Extension
2026-04-21 15:45 - 16:45

Junior Explorers (Grades K-5): Cherry Blossom Painting
2026-04-23 15:45 - 16:45

Board Meeting
2026-04-27 16:30 - 17:30
The Valentine Public Library Board will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 27, 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 of the Valentine Library Director.

Try It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8): Nature Sun Catcher Craft
2026-04-28 15:45 - 16:45

Story Time (Pre-K): "Bee" Kind
2026-05-01 09:30 - 10:00

Try-It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8): Cinco De Mayo
2026-05-05 15:45 - 16:45

Junior Explorers (Grades K-5): Bug Bookmark
2026-05-07 15:45 - 16:45

Story Time (Pre-K): Spring
2026-05-08 09:30 - 10:00

Try-It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8): Pony Bead Animals
2026-05-12 15:45 - 16:45

Junior Explorers (Grades K-5): Paper Spinner
2026-05-14 15:45 - 16:45

Story Time (Pre-K): Pancakes
2026-05-15 09:30 - 10:00

Try-It Tuesdays (Grades 3-8): Tissue Paper Suncatchers
2026-05-19 15:45 - 16:45

Junior Explorers (Grades K-5): Bingo
2026-05-21 15:45 - 16:45

Story Time (Pre-K): Music
2026-05-22 09:30 - 10:00
