Staff Reports
Lego challenge
Use Lego materials to create an original work of art at the Summer Reading Lego Building Challenge at the Douglas County Public Library. Enter creations at the Minden library by Saturday. Winners announced July 22 and displayed through July 31.The Lego Challenge is sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Library. The Douglas County Public Library is at 1625 Library Lane in Minden.
Origami
Sign up by Saturday to learn origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, with instructor Dennis Little, 4 p.m. July 20, at the Douglas County Public Library in Minden. For ages 5 to adult.
Make and play drums
Drumming up a good time @ your library, 4 p.m. July 28, at the Minden library. Instructor Shawn Pisciotti shows how to make and play drums. Sign up by July 27 at douglas.lib.nv.us or 782-9841.
Smokey's birthday
Smokey Bear's birthday parties are 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Aug. 8 at the library. Meet Smokey and make ice cream in a can. Sign up July 18 until Aug. 7 at douglas.lib.nv.us or 782-9841.
Story time in Lampe Park
The Douglas County Public Library, 1625 Library Lane in Minden, hosts story time for children 3 and older, 10 a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 26 in Lampe Park. Stories, music, crafts. Information, douglas.lib.nv.us or 782-9841.