By Paige Gurgainers

Community members gathered at Mercy’s Closet in Minden Saturday, May 23, to celebrate the dedication of the new Free Library for Kids supported by the North Shreveport Lions Club. 

Plans are underway for a Cub Club in Minden. This initiative would be sponsored locally by the Minden Evening Lions Club as a way to encourage children ages 0–12 to get involved in community service, leadership and helping others.

Organizers expressed appreciation to Diana, owner of Mercy’s Closet, for allowing the library to be placed at the location, helping make books more accessible to children in the community.

Parents interested in registering their child for the Cub Club can contact Lion Mike Trainor at 318-268-6772 for more information.