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Enjoy the holidays with movies, stories, and music at your library!

Our branches are getting into the holiday spirit with festive storytimes, holiday movie classics, and musical merriment! Throughout December, the library will host a variety of programs for patrons of all ages to spread holiday cheer and goodwill. Read more...
SML to join in The Hour of Code

Try your hand at coding at your library from December 9 to 15, as we participate in The Hour of Code! The Hour of Code is an annual event designed to educate people about computer science and demystify coding to show that anyone can learn the basics. Read more...
Thinking Money for Kids Exhibition comes to SML

The Thinking Money for Kids Exhibition is headed to our Hamilton/South Caddo Branch from December 11 to January 29! Come and join us for a grand opening of the exhibit at the branch on Friday, December 13 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Read more...
Hoopla updates may impact SML cardholders

Our digital service Hoopla is updating how they verify information about our cardholders, which may cause service disruptions for SML patrons. To avoid an interruption with this service, you will need to go into the app and enter your correct PIN number. Read more...
Create a winter work of art at the library!

This winter, we invite patrons of all ages to visit the library for winter paint parties and create a work of art! Painting programs are scheduled throughout December at branches across Caddo Parish. Each painting program is free and open to the public. Read more...
Get into the holiday spirit at SML with DIY cards, ornaments and gift-wrapping

The holidays are quickly approaching, and we are helping patrons get prepared by offering a series of do-it-yourself events to cover holiday planning essentials. Come and make your own holiday cards, ornaments and gifts during our holiday craft programs. Read more...
“Virginia’s Diary” author set to visit Broadmoor Branch

Join us at our Broadmoor Branch on Thursday, December 5 to welcome local author Suzanne Peyton and her soon-to-be seen on the silver screen book, "Virginia’s Diary." A discussion and book signing will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the branch. Read more...
SML goes green with electronic notices starting November 22

We are going green! Beginning Friday, November 22, the library will begin sending electronic notices to patrons for overdue books and holds pickups. The change will eliminate the need for paper mailings sent to customer homes. Read more...
Enjoy a night of Harry Potter-themed fun at our Yule Ball!

We are going to throw a party like you’ve never seen! Come to the Yule Ball and be amazed. This Harry Potter-themed event happens Friday, December 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at our Main Branch! Students in grades 6th through 12th are invited to attend. Read more...
SML staff members share their favorites from 2019

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 2019 list. Find out what we recommend and borrow it from your library! Read more...
SML to forgive fines for canned goods over the holidays

Food for Thought Amnesty Days begin Monday, November 11 and continue until Friday, December 20. Patrons may bring a nonperishable food item for each overdue fine and fines will be forgiven. All food will be donated to the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana. Read more...
Harry Potter Escape Room brings fun and puzzles to Main Branch

Can you make it out of our Harry Potter Escape Room? Challenge yourself this November and December at Main Branch as we offer this program for ages 10 and up. Call to make a reservation for a Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. or Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon Read more...
SML Make & Go to host programs on the Fibonacci sequence

Our new Mobile Makerspace, the SML Make & Go, will visit branches this November and December for art programs about the Fibonacci sequence. Children and families can join us for these hands-on STEAM programs at our libraries. Read more...
SML Art Club spotlights American artists in November and December

Teens and adults can come create their own works of art inspired by two great American artists this November and December at the library. SML Art Club will spotlight the works of Dale Chihuly and Keith Haring during programs for ages 10 and older. Read more...
SML and North Louisiana Civil Rights Coalition to present the Legacy Series

Come and join us at the Main Branch for the Legacy Series, a set of programs presented in partnership with the North Louisiana Civil Rights Coalition that will highlight important moments in African American history. Read more...
Hamilton/South Caddo Branch hosts Grow with Google Workshops

We are a Grow with Google partner, and the Hamilton/South Caddo Branch is hosting Grow with Google workshops in November and December. The free workshops are open to adults interested in learning about free resources to grow their businesses and careers. Read more...
After School Feeding Programs return to the library

We are partnering once again with the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana to offer an after-school feeding and enrichment program. Select Shreve Memorial Library locations will offer the program to students and 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...
Sci-Port passes now available at Shreve Memorial Library

The motto for Shreve Memorial Library is “Dream. Discover. Do.” And a new program at our library gives a whole new meaning to “Do,” as patrons can now check out an experience — a visit to Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center. Read more...
Shreve Memorial Library now offers Fire Insurance Maps online

Local history enthusiasts will be excited to learn that we now offer Fire Insurance Maps online (FIMo), an extensive historical map collection. This new resource will only be available at our Broadmoor Branch, Main Branch, and Hamilton/South Caddo Branch. Read more...
Share your love of the library on social media!

We love our community of social media fans, and that is why we invite you to become a social media ambassador! Becoming an SML Ambassador is one way for you to help us show the library's value and introduce others to the great services at the library. Read more...
Travel the world and learn about new cultures during our new reading challenge

Beginning March 1, 2019 through March 1, 2020, children ages 6-10 can sign up for the Read Around the World reading challenge at the library. The goal of the program is for children to read books that broaden their view of other cultures and places. Read more...
Have a question? Use Ask-A-Librarian!

Did you know that we have a handy way for you to ask us questions on the go? Use our Ask-A-Librarian service to chat or text with a librarian in real time if you have a question you need answered. 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...

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Dec 6
Magic Carpet Storytime
We talk, sing, read, write, and play at this preschool storytime! Join the fun at the Main Library every Friday at 10:00 AM.
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Thinking Money Series: Preventing ID Theft

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Dec 7
Learn to Speak Spanish
Are you interested in learning to speak Spanish? If so join us on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. Through this class you will learn about the Spanish culture as well as the language. Classes are for teens and adults. For more information call 868-3890.
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Harry Potter Escape Room
Thursdays and Fridays in November and December: The Harry Potter Escape Room is back. Designed for groups of 2-6 persons. Participants must register as a group, in advance. Appropriate for persons aged 12 and up. Groups should expect to spend up to 30 minutes in the escape room. The event is free of charge. Call, 226-5897, to reserve your spot.
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Dec 9
Make Your Own Light-Up Holiday Card
Drop in on Mondays between 9am and 3pm. You can learn to create your own light up Holiday card. Ask a staff member for supplies.
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Free Christmas Gift Wrapping

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Dec 10
Preschool Story Time
Join us at Wallette for Preschool Story Time! We will dance, sing, and listen to wonderful stories!
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Read Me a Story! Ages Birth to 4
Using the Five Simple Practices recommended by the Every Child Ready to Read Organization: talking, reading, singing, writing, and playing, Sleepy Time Story! helps Children 0-4 to develop important pre-literacy skills!
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Dec 11
Fiction Book Club
Join us monthly for the Fiction Book Club, facilitated by Laura Flett. This month we will celebrate the end of 2019 and host a Show & Tell as we plan our reading selections for 2020.
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Tech Assistance
Do you need assistance with your phone, tablet, or other device? Make an appointment for one-on-one help with your device! Appointments will be available between 10 AM and 3 PM every Wednesday. Please sign up at the David Raines Branch or give us a call at 318-222-0824.
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