đ¨đ Kids in grades K-5th are invited to build their very own Balloon Hovercraft! Using a cardstock disc and a balloon, youâll create a simple machine that glides smoothly across a surface. Then weâll explore the science behind itâhow trapped air escapes from the balloon, ...more
Itâs Fire Safety Week, and weâve got a special surprise planned for our Pre-K friends! Fire Safety Story Time! Our friends from the Valentine Fire Department are visiting Pre-K Story Time this Friday, October 10th at 9:30 AM! Kids will get to meet real firefighters, ...more
đđ¨ Kids in grades 3 and up can celebrate the season with a Fall Bean Mosaic! Using an assortment of colorful dried beans, youâll glue and arrange them to create a festive fall pictureâmaybe pumpkins, leaves, or anything autumn inspires. Each design will be one-of-a-kind, ...more
Did you know Dictionary Day is celebrated every year on October 16thâthe birthday of Noah Webster, the famous American lexicographer? In 1806, his groundbreaking dictionary paved the way for what we now know as the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. This year, Dictionary Day falls on Thursday, October ...more
The Valentine Public Library Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 10:30am 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 ...more
Join us for Story Timeâdesigned 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
Teens & tweens, get ready for a page-turner you wonât want to put down! This month, weâre diving into Wild Fire by Dee Garretson. When a simple summer camp in the wilderness turns into a fight for survival, four teens must rely on their wits, ...more
Join us at the library as we host Impact Nebraska Artists and their traveling exhibition, A Tapestry of Life â Impact Willa Cather. This collection showcases original works by Nebraska artists inspired by Catherâs writings, exploring themes of migration, resilience, and life on the Great ...more
đ𧜠Kids in grades 3 and up are invited to get crafty with a Pumpkin Yarn Craft! Using yarn and glue, youâll shape and design your very own pumpkin creationâperfect for adding a cozy fall touch to your seasonal dĂŠcor. Itâs simple, fun, and a ...more
đˇď¸đ¨ Kids in grades Kâ5 are invited to make a Spooky Watercolor Painting! First, youâll draw spider webs on your paper using a white crayon. Then, watch the magic happen as you spread watercolor paint across the pageâthe webs stay white while the colors swirl ...more