Build a Better World is theme for this summer’s Douglas County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. 

There will be programs for ages 0 to 11 and a teens’ program for ages 12 to 17.  The program runs from June 1 to July 31 at the Minden and Zephyr Cove branches. 

Those who participate will earn prizes while they maintain and build their reading skills during summer break. The registration form is online.

The summer reading kick-off event will be June 6 at the C.V.I.C. Hall, 1602 Esmeralda Ave. in Minden. The Fratello Marionettes will perform a “Mother Goose Land” show at 6:30pm.  The Library Foundation will sponsor an ice cream social from 7:30 to 8pm. Both events are free and open to all ages. 

A children’s used book sale will be before and during the kick-off event from 5:30-8pm.