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Shreve Memorial Library expanding hours in the New Year

Beginning in January 2020, all full-time Shreve Memorial Library branches will share the same operating hours, which will now include Sunday hours. The change will affect 12 of the 21 Shreve Memorial Library branches located in Shreveport and Vivian. Read more...
Saturday Morning Art Collective to meet at Broadmoor Branch

Calling all artists and art enthusiasts, we invite you to join our new Saturday Morning Art Collective! Saturday Morning Art Collective is an experimental unstructured art program, intended for adults who enjoy art or want to make art with others. Read more...
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 participate in 3rd Annual Beanstack Winter Reading Challenge

Start the New Year with a good book! We are again participating in the Beanstack Winter Reading Challenge. From January 1 through January 31, patrons of all ages are encouraged to read at least three books to help meet a community goal of 1000 books read. Read more...
Shreveport Opera Xpress presents "Eat Right and Move!"

Join us at our libraries this January as Shreveport Opera Xpress visits to perform a 35-minute original opera. “Eat Right and Move” will teach children all about the benefits of physical fitness, positive self-esteem, and a healthy active lifestyle! 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...
Shreve Memorial Library to close over the Christmas and New Year's holidays

All branches of Shreve Memorial Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. We will also close on Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1, 2020 for the New Year's holiday. 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...
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...
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 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 15
Holiday Journaling Workshop with Laura Flett
Do you feel overwhelmed in this busiest of seasons? Take a little time for yourself and come write with us. We'll write of reflections, funny memories and right-in-the-middle-of-it-all observations. Sunday, December 15, 22, and 29 from 3-4:30. Try one or all three. We'd love to have you.
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Dec 16
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 17
The Jolly Old’ Elf, Santa Claus
The Jolly Old’ Elf, Santa Claus, will make an appearance at Shreve Memorial Library North Caddo Branch, so you better watch out and you better not pout.
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Preschool Story Time
Join us at Wallette for Preschool Story Time! We will dance, sing, and listen to wonderful stories!
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Dec 18
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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Internet Class
Learn how to access the Internet and search effectively. Registration is Required.
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Dec 19
30/30 Dance-a-cise for Seniors
Seniors will enjoy 30 minutes of light exercise followed by 30 minutes of healthy nutrition and food choices to enhance their changing lifestyle.
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PreK Storytime
Bring your child (ages 2-5) out to enjoy a fun, interactive read aloud!
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