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. 

Email the library at [email protected] to receive an invitation to our Discord server if you’d prefer to join digitally or to receive information about the current campaign. For an invite to the server please provide your name, age, and library card number. The current campaign is recommended for ages 13+.

Prior knowledge of the current system is not needed to play and we’re always happy to help new players along the way. If you would just like to attend to see how the game works and to gauge your own interest, spectator spots are always available.

Please note this is for ages 13+; the rules are the same as any program, and no foul or sexually explicit language will be tolerated.

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

Beginning April 12th!
The Douglas County Public Library in Minden will be starting a Teen Anime Club: The Stardust Crusaders! Obsessed with anime? Come join us starting in April on the second Wednesday of every month, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Pine Nut Room!

Teens between the ages of 13 and 18 are invited to hang out with us and watch and discuss anime.

The Douglas County Public Library in Minden will be offering a Teen Zine program offering all teen writers and artists ages 13-18 the opportunity to work on publishing a zine. Join us to learn the basics of creating a zine from beginning to end with two in-person meetings.

We will meet on Wednesday, April 5^th from 3:00 – 4:00 to discuss submissions and articles.

On Wednesday, May 3^rd we will be meeting from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. to work on proofreading and formatting our collaboration. We will publish our zine in June.

We will be accepting teen submissions from April 1^st through 30^th.

All supplies will be provided.

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.

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 offering a creative writing club for tweens and teens looking to express their creativity through storytelling, poetry, and games that spark the imagination. Supplies, snacks, and beverages will be provided.

Cosmic Ink will meet on the second Thursday of the month from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. for ages 11-16. Upcoming dates for meetings are January 12^th, February 9^th, March 9^th, April 13^th, May 11^th .

Cosmic Ink is sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library.

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.

Starting May 10^th, the Tahoe Film Club will be meeting at the Zephyr Cove Library on the second Wednesday of every month from 3:15 – 6:00 p.m.

Tahoe Film Club is for high school students interested in the film industry. Projects will include screenwriting, storyboarding, acting, cinematography, and more! This club will include other roles in the film industry such as costume design, lighting, editing, and more if there’s interest.

Irene 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 filmmaking in young minds.

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

Starting Friday, December 15, 2023:

VR Lab at the Zephyr Cove Library
Experience Virtual Reality with Oculus Rift Fridays from 2:30 - 4:30 at the Zephyr Cove Library

Reservations required, parental permission forms are available at the library for individuals under 18 years of age.