The Douglas County Public Library is participating in the In-N-Out Burger® Cover to Cover Reading Program starting March 4 and continuing through April 15.

Children ages four to twelve are eligible to earn a certificate for a free cheeseburger or hamburger for every five books they read. Each child may earn up to three certificates.

Sign up for the program at the Minden or Zephyr Cove Library to receive a reading log.

The library will be hosting a poetry contest for middle schoolers, ages 11-14, and high schoolers, ages 14-18. Students can drop off their poems between April 1 and April 10 at either the Minden or Zephyr Cove Library.

The theme of the contest is “Building Dreams.” Poems may be written in rhyme or freestyle verse and should not exceed two pages in length. First, second, and third place awards will be given in each age group. Winners will be announced on April 11.

For children ages 18 months to three years.

For children ages three to five years.