Valentine Public Library

Craft Hour: Wooden Bead Christmas Wreath Ornament
2025-12-16 15:45 - 16:45 (America/Chicago)
Kids in grades 3 and up are invited to join us for a fun and festive Craft Hour as we make an adorable wooden bead Christmas wreath ornament! These simple little wreaths are perfect for hanging on the tree, decorating a bedroom door, or giving as a sweet, handmade gift for someone special.
All supplies are provided—just come ready to create some holiday cheer!

Artist Reception: Pat Schemmer
2025-12-17 16:00 - 17:30
Celebrate local art at an artist reception hosted by the Sand Painters Art Club, featuring Artist of the Month, Pat Schemmer. Enjoy light refreshments, explore her work, and visit with Pat as she shares the story and techniques behind her pieces.

Create & Play Hour: Grades K–5
2025-12-18 15:45 - 16:45
Beat the boredom blues at the library during our Create & Play Hour! We’re cleaning out the craft closet and putting all our odds and ends, leftover supplies, and mystery materials out for kids to get crafty and creative. Build, glue, design—anything goes! We’ll also have Legos and Magna-Tiles out for extra building fun. All supplies are provided—just come ready to imagine, create, and play!

Story Time (Pre-K): Reindeer
2025-12-19 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
2025-12-22 16:30 - 17:30
The regular meeting of the Valentine Public Library Board will be held on Monday, December 22, 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 library.

Holiday Movie Afternoon (ages 6 & up): The Polar Express
2025-12-23 15:00 - 17:00
All aboard! Kids ages 6 & up are invited to join us for a cozy holiday movie afternoon at the library as we watch The Polar Express. We’ll have hot chocolate and popcorn ready, and everyone can pile onto the floor together for a fun, comfy viewing. Feel free to bring your own pillow to sit on—let’s kick off the holiday season with a little movie magic!

Polar Express Movie Matinee
2025-12-23 15:00 - 17:00
All aboard! Join us at the Valentine Public Library for a cozy showing of The Polar Express. We’ll be serving hot chocolate and popcorn, so come ready to sip, snack, and settle in for this holiday favorite. You are welcome to bring a warm throw and pillow to be extra comfy!
The movie is rated G and all ages are welcome; children 6 and under are invited to attend with an adult. Make it a new holiday tradition and share the magic of the season at VPL! 🚂✨

Holiday Hours: Closed for Christmas
2025-12-25 - 2025-12-26
The Valentine Public Library will be closed for Christmas on December 25th & 26th and will reopen on Monday, December 29, 2025.

📚 Don’t worry—reading never stops! Cozy up at home and check out ebooks & audiobooks with the Libby app (https://nebraska.overdrive.com). ✨📖

We’re so thankful for our amazing patrons 💛 Your support makes our library shine all year long! Wishing you a holiday full of joy, warmth, and plenty of good books! 🎁🎅

Stem Project (Grades 3 & up): Hot Chocolate Science
2025-12-30 15:45 - 16:45
Warm up with a little winter science! During Hot Chocolate Science, kids will explore how temperature affects the rate at which hot chocolate dissolves. Using simple materials (and real cocoa!), we’ll run an easy experiment that teaches the scientific method in a fun, tasty way.
Who wouldn’t love a science lesson that ends with a cozy cup of hot chocolate? Come learn, discover, and sip!
