Programs

Movies at the Library

Movies at the Library

Throughout the year a variety of movies are shown on the big screen at the Minden and Zephyr Cove Library Meeting Rooms.  Movie showings are completely free and include fresh popcorn. 

Dates and times may vary, but each month's showings will be listed on our Calendar including the MPAA Ratings. 

Movie showings are sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library. 

Seed Library

seed library

Patrons are invited to check out a variety of seeds, up to ten packets, free for personal use in their own gardens. We have seeds for flowers and select fruits and vegetables. Patrons are highly encouraged, but not required, to save their seeds at the end of the growing season and donate some back to the library.

We will continue to accept labelled seed donations at the front desk on an ongoing basis. Seeds accepted for donation are flowers, fruits, herbs, greens, and vegetables only. No trees, no shrubs, no grasses. If you have any questions about our seed library or donating, please call or come by. Let’s grow!

Summer Reading
Every summer, the Douglas County Public Library hosts a Summer Reading Program with reading and activity challenges for all ages and reading levels.


SRP

Come celebrate the start of Summer Reading at one of our kick-off events at the Minden Park and Zephyr Cove Library, dates below. 
Join us to find out more information about all the amazing summer happenings at the library, register for the Summer Reading Program, meet the Douglas County Mounted Posse (Minden Park only), and more. There will be special Summer Reading bags for the kick-off events, while supplies last. 

Kickoff in Minden will be held at Minden Park on May 31st from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The Minden Library will be closed during this time, and will re-open at 1:00 p.m. 

Kick-off in Zephyr Cove will be held at the Zephyr Cove Library on June 3rd from 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Join us at the Minden Library on June 7th for a special performance by Tintabulations Handbells Ensemble at 2:00 p.m.
This year’s program, Bein' Green, is inspired by the beloved song performed by Kermit the Frog and explores themes of self-acceptance, growth and the beauty of embracing one's uniqueness. For more information about Tintabulations, visit their website at www.tintabulations.com 
This year’s Summer Reading program runs from May 31st through July 31st. If you are unable to attend a kick-off event to register in person, you may register online on the library’s Beanstack webpage at douglascountynv.beanstack.org to log reading and earn prizes on your Beanstack account.

All of these family-friendly events are free.  The Summer Reading Program is sponsored and made possible in part by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records, and Kiwanis of Lake Tahoe.

There's something for everyone at the Library!

Below you can find more information about our various programs at the Minden and Zephyr Cove Library.
All programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library.

Some programs recur weekly, monthly, or have varying dates and times. Exact dates and times for current programs may be found on the Calendar