Great Bend Public Library Celebrates Valentine's Day

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The Great Bend Public Library is getting into the Valentine's Day spirit with a variety of events and activities for book lovers. Visitors can enjoy a Chocolate Tic Tac Toe game, a Valentine's scavenger hunt, and themed book displays. For a crafty date, the library is hosting a macramé moon decoration class. The library is also offering computer classes, an adult book club meeting, and a teen manga and anime club.

Why it matters

The Great Bend Public Library is positioning itself as a hub for affordable, book-centric date ideas and community engagement, especially for younger residents. By offering a mix of literary, tech, and creative programming, the library is demonstrating its relevance and value to a diverse audience.

The details

The library has several Valentine's-themed activities, including Chocolate Tic Tac Toe, a scavenger hunt, and themed book displays. For a crafty date night, the library is hosting a macramé moon decoration class. The library is also offering computer classes, an adult book club meeting to discuss "James" by Percival Everett, and a teen manga and anime club covering "My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!"

• The macramé moon decoration class is on February 14 at 6 p.m.
• The February computer classes are on Monday, February 13 at 10 a.m. and Wednesday, February 15 at 12 p.m.
• The Open Book Club meeting is on February 14 at 7 p.m.
• The deadline to sign up for Cupcake Wars is February 18, with the event on February 24.
• The Teen Manga & Anime Club meeting is on February 19 from 5:30-7:45 p.m.

What’s next

Teens grades 6-12 can compete in Cupcake Wars on February 24 after signing up by the February 18 deadline.