Calendar

Basic Computer Class

Join us at Atkins for the beginner adult computer!

Paint Your Heart Out

Create your own masterpiece. Canvas and paints will be provided, or bring your own.

Summer! Story Time

Join us for Preschool Story Time! What will you do this summer?

Freestyle Art

Come and create your own work of art. Canvas and paints supplied or bring your own.

CLOSED: Memorial Day

Closed due to the Memorial Day holiday.

# Adulting

Come by the Belcher Branch and pick up your booklet on # Adulting.

Children's Book Week: StoryTime the Month of May 2022 + Craft

Join us at the Belcher Library during the month of May (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 3:30pm) to hear a story book by one of the Children's Book Festival's featured authors, Jennifer L. Holm. You will hear either 'The Evil Princess vs. The Brave Knight' or The Evil Princess vs. The Brave Knight Take Turns'. You will also make a crown to wear home.

MLA Showcase Lectures

HOMOEROTIC POETRY & THE MUNDANE
Presented by Christopher Floyd
The first portion of this lecture will explore the ways contemporary LGBT poets, notably Danez Smith and Stephen S. Mills, incorporate and synthesize overt and/or covert [homo]eroticism and mundaneness in their poetry. The second portion will be a reading of poems from Christopher Floyd’s thesis collection, Stomach to Spine.

Teen Tuesday: #adulting

Teens are invited to learn more about "adulting." In this program we will focus on making and managing a budget, but other valuable information about credit/credit scores, filing taxes, buying and insuring a vehicle, health insurance, and first-time renting will be provided.

Genealogy: FamilySearch.org

This class will teach you how to utilize the free database Familysearch.org to research family genealogy.

African American Genealogy Workshop, Part 3

Part 3's topic is Tracing your family back into slavery. Slave research is very challenging, but not impossible. Henry Bibb was a famous abolitionist, but outside of his own memoir, hardly left a trace of his life as a slave in north Louisiana in the 1840s. Henry and Mariah Means’ lives have been traced to their times as slaves on Roseneath Plantation in De Soto Parish. Contact the Genealogy Department for more information.

Preschool Story Time: Vegetables

Children and their caregivers are invited to a vegetable themed story time to celebrate "Plant a Vegetable Garden" day !

Whippersnapper Wednesday: Little Bits

School-age children are invited to try their hand at engineering with out new fun and interactive Little Bits STEAM kits.

RPG: Pathfinder

The Broadmoor Pathfinder group is looking for a few good adventurers! Pathfinder is a pen, paper, and dice roleplaying game where players take on the roles of heroes they create in a fantasy setting. Beginner and experienced players welcome! We have premade characters ready to play and dice-sets available to borrow. Please contact Broadmoor Information Services to sign-up (space is limited) and for more information.

Baby Bounce: A Lapsit Story Time

This story time is specifically for babies and their caregivers featuring songs, rhymes, bounces and stories. Recommended for newborns to approximately 18 months old. Older siblings are welcome & encouraged to bring a stuffed animal as their own “baby."

Computer Class: Excel II

Please contact the Information Services Department for more information or to register for this class.

LIBRARY CLOSED

Teen Tuesday: Little Bits

Teens are invited to test their engineering skills with our new fun and interactive Little Bits STEAM Kits.

Queer as Fluff Book Club

All are welcome! Join us each month for a new queer happily every after! This month we will be reading "The Queer Principles of Kit Webb" by Cat Sebastian. Please contact the Information Services Department for more information or to register for this program.

Email Basics

Do you have an email account but are not sure how to use it? Come learn the basics of how to use an email account, including what kind of information is needed to create an account, what the symbols at the top and bottoms of your emails mean, how to attach and print documents, and general email safety. Please note that we will not be setting up individual email accounts during this class.

Library Closed

All SML locations closed for Memorial Day weekend.

Library Closed

Library closed for Memorial Day Holiday.

Adult Computer Classes for Beginners: Learn Computer Basic

If you would like to learn the basics on how to use a computer, but don’t know where to start, then the David Raines Library has the class for you! Computer Basics is a hands-on 6-week class giving a very basic introduction to the parts of the computer and how to use them, focusing on its primary navigational tool, the mouse. This class is designed for people with little to no computer experience, so don’t hesitate to sign up if you fall into one of these categories. Call or visit the branch to register; space is limited.

#adulting

The 7 Pillars of Adulting

Drop In SML Art Club

Dollar Tree Wall Decor

Patrons will create a Dollar Tree DIY wall décor craft. Registration is required.

Teen Time: Maker Mania Monday

Teens are welcome to join us for Maker Mania Monday and stretch their creative muscles with craft making, painting, etc.

Teen Time: Tinseltown Tuesday

Teens are invited to watch a movie every Tuesday afternoon. Ages 12-18. 5/3 : Drumline (2002) 5/10: Stomp The Yard (2007) 5/17: Space Jam : A new legacy (2021) 5/24: You Got Served (2004)

Crochet Academy: Phone Stand

Join us and learn how to crochet a snazzy Phone Stand! You can bring your favorite H hook (some hooks will be available for use during the program) and choose from a small selection of yarn. Other required materials and a pattern handout will be provided. This program is geared toward adults who already know how to crochet.

Mother Goose Storytime: Oceans of Possibilities

Let's get ready for a summer of fun at the ocean! Enjoy stories and songs about the beach, the ocean, and ocean creatures! We will make a lovely beach scene and play sink and float games. This program is for families with children ages 0-3. Caretakers will be encouraged to participate. Children will be exposed to songs, books and a variety of experiences to encourage early literacy. We aim to provide an environment of fun and educational activities.

Teen Time: Wednesday Words Of Wisdom

Teens are invited to hear guests speakers present on different topics. Ages 12-18.

Youth and Teen Tech II

Youth and Teen Tech II is for patrons advancing from Youth and Teen Tech I and also those who already have knowledge of computer skills. It will enhance their skills and teach them more in-depth about coding and hardware knowledge. Registration required.

Terrific Thursdays: Making Waves

What makes waves in the ocean? It’s an endless expanse of water covering our planet. What lurks underneath this deep blue sea? Let’s explore this watery world with fun stories, crafts, and songs. We will then make an underwater volcano. This program targets preschool children to provide pleasurable reading, viewing, and listening experiences. Our priority is to provide services and materials that stimulate imaginations and encourage a life-long love of learning.

Teen Time: Thrilling STEAM Thursday

Teen are invited to create and learn through experimentation on STEAM Thursdays. Ages 12-18.

Grow with Google: Google Search for Beginners

Learn how to use Google Search to find the information you need, quickly. Registration required.

Library Closed

Library closed for Memorial Day.

Library Closed

Closed for Memorial Day

Creative Minds: Game Night

Children of all ages are invited to come play a variety of board, card, and interactive games.

Teen Tuesday: Game On!

Teens join us for teen-gaming & fun- playing boards games, video, online game and old fashion active games! Ages: (12 -18)

Little Adventures- Music and Movement

Let's explore the beautiful world of dance! Babies and toddlers, ages 0-5, and their caregivers will be up, moving, grooving, and discovering the joys of music in an interactive story time.

Parenting with Passion: YWCA

Parents are invited to attend a "Nurturing Parenting Program" presented by YWCA. Parents will learn positive ways to communicate with respect. Ages: 19+

Teen Tuesday: Teen talk Time- What's on your MindZ?

Teens will be given the opportunity to engage their peers with what's of importance to themselves, or share his/her thought and feelings . Ages: (12 -18)

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

Did you know there is a trigger for many of the mental health issues men and women suffer? Would you like to know the underlying causes of depression and stress that many working persons endure? Join us for a Q&A with helpful insights and a discussion of many benefits from one of our regions program providers.

CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Closed for Memorial Day

Jellyfish Salt Painting

Kids, come do a jellyfish salt painting and enjoy your friends.

Coffee Time

Come enjoy a homemade dessert, coffee, and fellowship. Find a book or magazine to take home with you.

All Libraries Closed

Guided Mediatation

Email Class

Read me a story!

Senior Chair Exercise

Nothing strenuous, but a chair exercise designed to get the body moving and the blood flowing. Ages 18+

Lets Color

Marvel Movie Night

Beginner Computer Class

We are introducing basic computer training for beginners and seniors. Learn all about getting started with computers.

Teens in 3D: Hour of STEAM

Teens in 3D is an hour of FUN with hands-on activities!!!!!

Cricut and Sewing Workshop

Come and enjoy a new hobby. You can learn new Cricut designs and sewing tips while having a great time at your local Library.

PEAPODS

Your baby can learn and have fun through story-time, music, and interactive play! For ages 0-5

Imagineers

Come explore exciting STEAM Programs !!! ages 6-11

Bingo-Game Bash

Come join us for BINGO! and other games. It is SO MUCH FUN!!!!

CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY

CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY

Teens in 3D

Come join us for a movie and a craft!

Cricut and Sewing Workshop

Come and enjoy a new hobby. You can learn new Cricut designs and sewing tips while having a great time at your local Library.

Storytime: Ice Cream!

Babies through preschoolers will sing, play, and listen to stories in an interactive storytime all about ice cream!

Adventures in Crochet

Join us for Adventures in Crochet! Bring your own project or start one with us! No experience necessary. Basic supplies provided.

Bingo

Adults join us for a fun game of Bingo with friends!

Storytime: Boats!

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy an interactive program featuring stories, songs, play, and a craft all about boats!

Teen Space: Paper Wildflowers and Rock Painting

We're having a lazy crafternoon. Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe out to chill music while creating paper flowers and rock painting.

Scavenger Hunt for Teens

Celebrate National Scavenger Hunt Day with a scavenger hunt in the Oil City Branch Library. Bring your skills to find all the treasures we have in store for you.

Scavenger Hunt for Teens

Celebrate National Scavenger Hunt Day with a scavenger hunt inside the Oil City Branch Library. Bring your skills to find all the treasures we have in store for you.

Story Time

Kids ages 3-10 will enjoy an interactive story and enjoy a craft

Story Time

Kids ages 3-10 will enjoy an interactive story and enjoy a craft

Teens: #Adulting: Basic Hand Sewing for Beginners

Are you ready for life after High School? Visit Shreve Memorial Library the Wallette Branch and learn Basic Hand Sewing.

Story Time

Join us for our Storytime and Craft.

Story Time

Pinterest Club

Come join us as we make earrings for the summer out of hemp string.