Kids

All ages are invited to join our bi-monthly 5e DnD club, which will meet every 2nd and 4th Monday once we have enough members!  Beginners are welcome!  Sign-ups are required.

Sign up HERE

Come to the Minden Library to learn the language of Japan from a member of staff who lived and taught in Japan for nine years. At each session, we learn about Japanese culture and practice conversational and writing skills at the beginner level. Previous knowledge of the language is not necessary to participate and all ages are welcome!

The Japanese Club meets on the second and third Thursday of every month from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. 
Check out a quick video about Japanese Club on our TikTok page here. 

Tweens ages 8 to 13 are invited to the Minden Library to play the Pokémon trading card game, do crafts, and talk about all things Pokémon! The club will meet from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of every month. 

A READing Paws therapy dog will be available at the Minden Library every Thursday afternoon between 3:30 and 5:00 p.m.

Children of all ages and reading levels are invited to read with a registered therapy dog and the dog’s handler.  Each child will spend 15 minutes with a dog.  Time slots are available on a first come, first served basis.  Parental permission is required, and permission forms are available at the library. 
This program is offered in partnership with READing Paws, a local affiliate of Intermountain Therapy Animals.

Pre-registration ahead of time is highly encouraged! 

Please sign up HERE

As of September 1^st, Science Club will be shifting to a new time! Science Club will only meet on the first Monday of the month from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the Minden Library.  Science Club is intended for children in 3rd - 5th grade. Children will participate in hands-on learning and experimentation with lessons focusing on practical lab experiments. All supplies are provided.

Science Club is sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library.

Storytime

The Douglas County Library hosts Storytime for all ages.
Storytime programs are seasonal, but typically occur every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Please check the Library Calendar for dates and times, or contact the library for detailed information. 
Young children should be accompanied by an adult. 

Baby Lap-sit

Every Wednesday at 10:30am at the Minden Library, we host a carefully curated Storytime for babies including stories, songs, and playtime.  Ages 6-18 months are welcome!
Please check the Library Calendar or contact the library for detailed information. 

The Minden Library hosts a Tween Art Club on the second Friday of every month from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. 
Tweens age 8-13 can come make artistic creations around each month’s theme.  All supplies needed to create works of art are provided. Mediums and techniques may include: acrylic paint, acrylic paint pens, paint pouring, traditional sketching, watercolor, rock painting, mask making, and more!

*Beginning in January 2023, Tween Art Club will require registration to ensure ample supplies are available for attendants.*
Register Here!

Join us to try some Virtual Reality at the Minden Library on Fridays 2-5pm!  Ages 13 and up.  Reservations are required so please call us ahead of time!

Starting January 10th, children of all ages and reading levels are invited to read with a registered therapy dog and the dog's handler at the Zephyr Cove Library every Tuesday between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. through April 25th^th. 

Each child will spend 15 minutes reading with a dog. Time slots are available on a first come, first served basis. Parental permission is required, and permission forms are available at the library.  This program is offered in partnership with Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Join us on Wednesdays at the Zephyr Cove Library from 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. for Storytime for all ages. Each Storytime will have a craft or activity.

The Zephyr Cove Library is proud to announce that the Gingerbread House Decorating program is back! A family-favorite program, children and their families are welcome to decorate a graham cracker gingerbread house at the library on Friday, December 9^th at 3:30 p.m.  Pre-constructed graham cracker houses, frosting, and candy will be provided.  Call 775-588-6411 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot. This Gingerbread House Decorating program is sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Library.