Kids

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. 

READing Paws is moving to Tuesdays! Starting April 18th, 2023, a READing Paws therapy dog will be available at the Minden Library every Tuesday afternoon between 3:30 and 5:00.

Reading with animals can help children feel calm, gain confidence, and become strong readers. 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.

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.

Please sign up HERE

Science Club meets 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

Baby Lap-sit

The Minden Library hosts a Tween Art Club on the second Thursday of every month from 3:30 – 5:00 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!

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 25^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 host the Gingerbread House Decorating program!  A family-favorite program, children and their families are welcome to decorate a graham cracker gingerbread house at the Zephyr Cove library around the holidays.  Pre-constructed graham cracker houses, frosting, and candy will be provided.  Call 775-588-6411 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot.