Kids

Minden

Japanese Club
Japanese Club

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

Pokemon Club
Pokemon Club

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®

READing Paws

READing Paws therapy dogs are available at the Minden Library every Tuesday afternoon between 3:30 and 5:00 p.m.

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.


Pre-registration is highly encouraged!  

Please sign up HERE

Science Club
Science Club

Starting this October, Science Club will meet on the first Thursday of the month from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the Minden Library.  Science Club is intended for children in 3rd - 5th grade, but younger children may attend. Children will participate in hands-on learning and experimentation with lessons focusing on practical lab experiments. All supplies are provided.
This program is free, and no registration is required. 

Storytime and Baby Lap-sit

Storytime at DCPL

Storytime

Some children are kinesthetic learners, while others are tactile learners. To foster these learning styles, we are proud to offer dancing as well as a special craft to make at each Storytime session special. Whether your child is a visual, auditory, kinesthetic, or reading and writing learner, story time has something for each child's learning style!

Storytime programs are seasonal, but typically occur every 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 always be accompanied by an adult. 


Pajama Party Storytime

Bring your family in their pajama finery and come down to the Library’s Meeting Room to hear bedtime stories, songs, games, and more.
Pajama Party Storytime is typically held on the 4th Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m.
Please check the Library Calendar for dates and times, or contact the library for detailed information. 


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. 
Tween Art
Tween Art Club

The Minden Library hosts a Tween Art Club on the second Thursday 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!

Seasonal Minden Programs

Programs listed below are seasonal.  Please check our Calendar for current info.

Zephyr Cove

Reading Fur-ends
Reading Fur-ends

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.  

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.

Storytime
Zephyr Cove Storytime

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.

Seasonal Zephyr Cove Programs

Programs listed below are seasonal.  Please check our Calendar for current info.
Gingerbread House Decorating

graham cracker house decorating
The Zephyr Cove Library is proud to host the Graham Cracker House Decorating program!  A family-favorite program, children and their families are welcome to decorate a graham cracker 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.

We have more than books to check out at the library!  You can have a Wonderbook read to you, check out a Launchpad with learning apps and games, or find a Playaway with your favorite audiobook on it. 

Wonderbook.  Books that read out loud!  Come into the library and check one out today!
Playaway Launchpads!  Kid friendly tablets with preloaded apps and games.
Playaways for kids 


Dash & Dot Robot
kits include 2 robots, a tablet and accessories.  Ask for a Dash & Dot Robot kit at the front desk!

Dash and Dot Robots for kids