About Library Programs
Your local library is a hub of activity and learning. Beyond borrowing creative tools, it’s a space to create and innovate. Libraries host a variety of workshops, community events, and programs designed to teach new skills and foster personal growth through collaboration. Serving as community gathering spaces, libraries bring together people of all ages and backgrounds.
Discover Discovery Camp - May 28th to June 28th
Discovery Camp is a four week program geared towards school aged children designed to:
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Encourage Learning Outside of a Classroom
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Foster a Love of Reading
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Improve Social Skills and Make New Friends
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Offer Safety and Support
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Build Confidence, Develop Self-Reliance, and Independence
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Camp begins the last week of May as registration week marks the beginning of the program. Each week, campers will participate in S,T,E,M, (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) based programs keeping literature, of course, at the foundation of learning.
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Over the course of four weeks, campers will receive 'library bucks' for every book read or special performance attended. Campers can put those math skills to use by trading library bucks in for prizes.
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At the end of camp, children aged 0 - 11 who read 5 or more books will received a certificate of participation and be invited to attend a special gathering just for them. For children aged 0 - 11 that read 30 books, they will receive a certificate of completion as well as an award medal at the end of camp.
Only reads logged into Beanstack will count towards completion.
ALL LOGS MUST BE ENTERED BY JUNE 28TH AT 5PM.
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Special Performer Schedule 2025
Week 1: May 26th - May 31st (Registration Week)
Week 2: June 2nd - June 7th (Science Week)
Wild World Texas & Freedom Ranch
Week 3: June 9th - June 14th (Technology Week)
Magician David LeBoeuf Show & Workshops
Week 4: June 16th - June 21st (Engineering Week)
Steve's Snaketuary
Week 5: June 23rd - June 28th (Mathematics Week)
LSU Ag Center's Germ Cave
Week 6: June 30th - July 5th (Off Week) - Running Report and Preparation
Week 7: July 7th - July 11th (Completion Week)
Registration Day - Full STEAM Ahead!
Pre-registration for Discovery Camp will open on May 1, 2025. Campers can pre-register in person at a local library branch or online via Beanstack.
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Discovery Camp registration will take place on the following dates:
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025, for the northern parts of the parish
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Thursday, May 29, 2025, for the southern parts of the parish​
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South branches (including Doyline, Heflin, Minden, and Sibley) will host a registration event at the Minden Library Branch from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM. North branches (including Cotton Valley and Springhill) will hold a registration event at the Springhill Civic Center during the same hours. These events will feature a STEAM Museum, provided by the nationally renowned Mobile Ed Productions!
A STEAM museum is dedicated to exploring and highlighting the interconnectedness of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. It features interactive exhibits, hands-on experiments, and engaging demonstrations designed to encourage campers to think critically, solve problems, and unleash their creativity.
Unlike traditional museums, which typically showcase static displays and historical artifacts, STEAM museums offer dynamic, experiential learning opportunities that actively engage visitors in the discovery process.
Scheduled Sessions - REGISTRATION REQUIRED (NO CHARGE TO ATTEND)
*Campers must register to attend a session by calling the location of the scheduled session or by signing up in person at the branch. Attendance is limited to 60 campers per session to allow each camper time at each station. Registration opens May 1, 2025 for STEAM showings.
Minden - (318)371-3080
Springhill - (318)539-4117
MAY 28, 2025 - SPRINGHILL
2PM to 2:45PM – Session 1
2:45PM to 3:30PM – Session 2
3:30PM to 4:15PM - Session 3
4:15PM to 5PM - Session 4
5PM to 5:45PM - Session 5
5:45PM to 6:30PM - Session 6
MAY 29, 2025 - MINDEN
2PM to 2:45PM – Session 1
2:45PM to 3:30PM – Session 2
3:30PM to 4:15PM - Session 3
4:15PM to 5PM - Session 4
5PM to 5:45PM - Session 5
5:45PM to 6:30PM - Session 6
Completion Ceremony Event
The Discovery Camp Completion Event Ceremonies will take place at 12:00 PM on the following dates:
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Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Minden Community House, for the southern parts of the parish
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Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Springhill Library Branch, for the northern parts of the parish
This event is exclusively for qualifying Discovery Camp participants and their families. Each qualifying camper will receive an award certificate and/or completion medal during the ceremony. Special guest, Smokey the Bear, will be presenting the awards. Please note that the library will be taking photographs of the qualifying participants during the event. To ensure the ceremony runs smoothly, family members are kindly asked not to interrupt the proceedings for additional photos. There will be an opportunity to take photos after the event. Participants will be called up in alphabetical order by last name. As your child's name approaches, please make your way to the front or send them in the direction of a library staff member.​​
