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Shreve Memorial Library to close over the Christmas and New Year's holidays

All branches of Shreve Memorial Library will be closed on Saturday, December 22 through Tuesday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. We will also close on Saturday, December 29 through Tuesday, January 1, 2019 for the New Year's holiday. Read more...
SML to participate in second annual Beanstack Winter Reading Challenge

Read with us this January as we participate in the Beanstack Winter Reading Challenge! You will be able to sign up on January 1, and we challenge you to read three books during the month to be entered in a drawing to win gift cards to area restaurants. Read more...
SML delivers over 6,000 pounds of food to Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana

Thanks to your help, we delivered 6,672 pounds of food to the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana! The non-perishable food items were collected as part of the our Food for Thought Amnesty Days Program. Read more...
Shreveport Opera Xpress presents “Leo the Lyin’ Lion” at branches this January

Children are invited to come and enjoy the music of the Shreveport Opera as they perform “Leo the Lyin’ Lion” at three of our branches this January. During these musical programs, children will learn what happens when you don’t tell the truth. Read more...
Local author Michelle Chopin to visit SML for book talks

We are looking forward to having local author Michelle P. Chopin for book talks and signings this January! Chopin will present her book, "From the Dust of the Earth – Who, Me? A Study for Reflection," at our Main Branch and Hamilton/South Caddo Branch. Read more...
Download free digital magazines using Flipster

Flipster is a free service you can use with your library card to download magazines to your smartphone or tablet. We recently updated our collection of magazines on Flipster for 2019! Download the app to your device to get started today. Read more...
SML staff members share their favorites from 2018

What was the best book you read this year? Check out what SML staff members say are their favorite books, movies, music and TV shows from the past year in SML’s Best of 2018 list. Find out what we recommend and borrow it from your library! Read more...
Come and make holiday cards with us at the library!

We're excited to have Marci Hicks of Jobean Creative visiting our branches this holiday season to show us how to make holiday cards! During Holiday Card Making for Kids, children will create and take home three holiday cards to send to friends or family. Read more...
Enjoy the sounds of the season with Stephanie Jackson

We’re excited to welcome local guitarist Stephanie Jackson for a series of performances this December in our libraries. Come and get into the holiday mood as she plays carols and other traditional favorites! These programs are free and open to all ages. Read more...
Learn new job skills and more at Lynda.com!

We will now offer access to lynda.com's library of instructional videos, making it easy for you to learn new skills and boost your resume. You can access lynda.com content from a computer with a web connection by entering your library card number and PIN. Read more...
Strum holiday tunes on the ukulele during Holidays in Hawaii

Want to learn how to play ukulele? Come and try your hand at some easy holiday tunes during our Holidays in Hawaii program. Learn how to play a few chords and sing along during these fun interactive events. This program is open to all ages. Read more...
Santa Claus is coming to the library

Ho, ho, ho!! It’s almost the holiday season, and we have special visits from the one and only Santa Claus lined up at our libraries. Come and enjoy a fun time with Santa at our branches this December. Bring your camera and take plenty of photos. Read more...
Main Branch to host 10-Part Leadership Seminar

Our Main Branch will host a 10-part leadership seminar beginning November and continuing through January 2019. The leadership seminar will be led by Kenneth Barrios and will take place Tuesdays at 6 p.m. on the fourth floor of the Main Branch. Read more...
Get your child reading with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten!

Shreve Memorial Library is excited to announce a program to encourage early children’s literacy — 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! The goal of the program is to read to your child every day and reach 1000 books before your child enters kindergarten. Read more...
Check out these 5 free apps from your library!

Don’t worry. Be appy! Your library card does so much more than let you borrow items at your local brick-and-mortar location. We also have free apps you can download on your smartphone and tablet to borrow e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, and more. Read more...
After-School Feeding & Enrichment Programs return to library branches on August 13

As Caddo Parish students return to school on Monday, August 13, we will again offer an after-school feeding and enrichment program in partnership with the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana. Select branches will offer the program to children up to age 18. Read more...
Get free homework help with Homework Louisiana!

Are you ready for the new school year? Make sure you use Homework Louisiana with your library card! Homework Louisiana provides free one-on-one tutoring, whether you are in kindergarten or college. Read more...

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Dec 19
Nursery Rhyme Time @Broadmoor

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Preschool Story-time: Pete the Cat Christmas
Join us for Pete the Cat Christmas story-time. Children will enjoy reading, singing and dancing. ...
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Holiday Storytime
Christmas Time Let's Celebrate with action songs, fingerplays, and movement.
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Peapods
Join us for our Storytime for ages 0 to 4. We will be discovering the world of music, rhythm, and ot...
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Nursery Rhyme Time @Broadmoor
Join us for Nursery Rhyme Time, an interactive story time geared towards young children ages 1 1/2 -...
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Dec 20
Preschool Time
Join us in the Youth Services Storyroom for an interactive storytime where children will engage lite...
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Drop in Program: Christmas is Coming
We will be reading a book titled Santa's Suit and Once there was a Christmas Tree. The children will...
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Young Readers Book Club
Mooringsport Young Readers Book Discussion with the book by E. L. Konigsburg, 'From the Mixed up Fil...
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Santa & Mrs. Clause
Come out and Visit Santa & Mrs. Claus @ Wallette Branch.
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Pokemon Trainer Club
Join us in the Youth Services department for some Pokémon Trading Card Game fun. Battle, trade, and ...
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Dec 21
12 Days of Crafting: Snow Globes
On day 12 of David Raines' 12 Days of Crafting, young patrons will be able to create snow globes.
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Christmas Party- Movies and Cupcakes and Hot Chocolate
Children and Teens are invited to come in and join us for a Christmas Party. We will be watching Ch...
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Christmas Movie Marathon
Which Christmas movie is your favorite? Vote for your #1 each week in our Christmas Movie Faceoffs b...
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Fun Fridays: "Movie" "How the Grinch stole Christmas"- live action
Join us to watch " How the Grinch stole Christmas." (live action version) Popcorn and jui...
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David Raines' Family Cinema presents The Polar Express
After making their snow globes, patrons can watch "The Polar Express" movie, eat popcorn a...
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Dec 24
Closed for Christmas Eve

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Dec 25
Closed for Christmas!

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Chess Club
Spend an evening of great fun and learn some strategies at chess club. Whether you’re brushing up on...
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