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 ...more
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). ✨📖 ...more
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. ...more
Valentine Public Library will be closed on January 1st for New Year's Day. As we approach the new year, we want to express our gratitude for your continued support. In observance of the holiday, our physical library will be closed on January 1st and ...more
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
Get ready for a hands-on STEAM adventure! Kids in grades 3 and up are invited to build their very own doodling shake bots—simple little robots that wiggle, shake, and create awesome designs all on their own. We’ll explore creativity, problem-solving, and a bit of science ...more
Ready to shout BINGO!? Join us at the Valentine Public Library for an all-ages Bingo hour filled with laughter, a little friendly competition, and fun prizes! This time slot is usually our craft hour for kids in grades K and up, but today we’re mixing ...more
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
Join us and Blair Speck, 4-H Educator, for an exciting hands-on STEAM adventure! We’ll discover how everyday items like potatoes and lemons can make electricity. Kids will learn a little science, do a little experimenting, and have a whole lot of fun as we explore ...more
Kids in grades K–5 are invited to join us for a magical winter-themed craft hour! This week, we’re creating chalk pastel snowglobe pictures—bright, colorful, and full of snowy fun. We’ll provide all the supplies and guidance, so kids can let their creativity shine and take ...more