Adult

Modern three-dimensional printing technology is being used to manufacture useful and custom objects in industry, medicine, and science. However, this technology can also be used to create beautiful works of art. The Douglas County Public Library hosts a free 3D Pen Art program throughout the year for participants to learn how to draw and create with 3D printing pens.

Dates and times vary. Please refer to our Calendar for future sessions.  Registration is not required. Children are allowed to participate if they are accompanied by an adult.

The library will provide 3D pens, plastic filament, tutorials, and templates.
The 3D Pen Art Program is sponsored by The Friends of the Douglas County Public Library.

Crafts scheduled:

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. 

The Minden Library hosts a Knit & Crochet Club for adults of all skill levels. This includes those who have never tried before! If you're interested in learning, we'd love to have you join us.
Light refreshments and snacks with an assortment of yarn, needles, and a simple pattern will be provided. Feel free to bring your own supplies and projects!  

Please check our Calendar for dates and times!

The Douglas County Public Library hosts a monthly book group for adults on the 2^nd Wednesday of every month. The Second Wednesday Book Group meets from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. in the Minden Library Meeting Room. Participants may also join via Zoom. Titles are a mix of non-fiction and fiction, with at least one classic title selected during the course of the year. The Second Wednesday Book Group is sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library.

Upcoming meeting dates and titles:

January 11^th                 Women in White Coats by Olivia Campbell

February 22^nd                 The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel

March 22^nd                  Miracle Country by Kendra Atleework

April 12^th                       The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

May 10^th                        American Sherlock by Kate Winkler Dawson

June 14^th                        The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris

The Minden Library has introduced this new club that takes place in the Fall for teens and adults interested in paranormal investigations: Ghost Scouts!

While much of the appeal of paranormal investigations lies in the active investigation itself, a rigorous investigation involves developing research skills, a knowledge of local and state history, an understanding of the science behind investigation equipment, and technical and creative writing skills.

Welcome to our first acting club for adults. If you’re interested in acting, come Act Your Stage at the Zephyr Cove Library. Whether you want to practice acting for fun, for friends, or to prep for your audition, this club will help you enhance your craft! The club meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 5:30-6:45 p.m. starting February 1^st.

Irene leads Act your Stage, and has worked on film projects as small as short films and as large as studio productions. A Jane of all trades- she has enough knowledge of every department to spark the imagination, creativity, and interest of acting for adults.

The Zephyr Cove Library has received grant funds for a new self-service center!
Funds for this project have been provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records.

The new self-service center is perfect for remote workers, families who are homeschooling their children, and everyone else who needs to print, scan, or make copies. In addition to the new self-service center, the library will also be offering a drop-in session for Basic Resume and Job Help on the third Wednesday of every month from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. starting April 19^th.

This drop-in session is first come, first serve and is for teens and adults. Vanna Bells, Library Supervisor, has ten years’ experience assisting people with resumes, job applications, and teaching basic computer skills. If you have any questions, feel free to call the Zephyr Cove Library at 775-588-6411.

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The Zephyr Cove Library is proud to host Book Trailblazers, an outdoor, adventure, science and nature themed book club meeting the 1^st Saturday of every month starting in February. Come get your copy of the book starting January 10^th, from Zephyr Cove library. EBooks and eAudiobooks also available on Libby. The group will meet for a community walk at the library at 9:30am, returning at 10am to discuss the book. You are welcome to join us for just the walk, just the book club or both!  Please come dressed for the outdoor walk and don’t forget your snow shoes if it is snowy!

February 3^rd – Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel
March 4th – Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko
April 1^st  – Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
May 6^th  – Leave Only Footprints by Conor Knighton
June 3rd – Spirit Run by Noé Álvarez

On the first Tuesday of every month, Zephyr Cove Library hosts a Knit & Crochet Club for adults of all skill levels. Light refreshments and snacks with an assortment of yarn, needles, and a simple pattern will be provided. Feel free to bring your own supplies and projects! Meetings run from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The Zephyr Cove Library is happy to announce Tea Party at 2:30pm on the third Tuesday for adults. Light refreshments will be served as we chat, play games, work on puzzles, and more. Feel free to drop in and make new friends at the library!  We recommend interested adults RSVP in advance; please email [email protected] or call 775-588-6411.

Dates and times may vary throughout the year.  Please refer to our Calendar!

Check back later in 2023 for info on future Adult Board Game Nights!

Please give us a call at 775-588-6411 or email us at [email protected] to let us know if you’re interested in future board game nights or afternoons.