Explore a Universe of Stories this summer at your library

Reading is out of this world! We’re taking you on a space adventure this summer during our Summer Reading Program, “A Universe of Stories.” Registration for the program starts on Tuesday, May 28.  Register on our Bea...

Beat the Heat this summer with Shreve Memorial Library and Splash Kingdom Waterpark

Summer is a hot time in Louisiana, but thanks to Splash Kingdom Waterpark we have a chance for you to cool off. Register for Summer Reading and share a picture of you in the library with our social media for a drawing to win six tickets to the waterpark.

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Borrow “A Dangerous Act of Kindness” and join in the Big Library Read!

Become a member of the world’s largest online book club by borrowing this summer’s Big Library Read, A Dangerous Act of Kindness by LP Fergusson. The Big Library Read is an annual event through Overdrive that encourages readers to all ...

Shreve Memorial Library to host special preview screening of “Chasing the Moon”

Come and get a special sneak peek of Chasing the Moon, a new documentary series from PBS’s American Experience. We’ll be showing a 45-minute episode, “One Giant Leap,” this June at our Broadmoor Branch, Main Branch,...

Shreve Memorial Library to close for July 4th holiday

All branches of Shreve Memorial Library will close on Thursday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. Branches will reopen for summer hours on Friday, July 5. While the library is closed, you can still use our online services, such as Overdrive, Hoopla...

Academic Year in America to host Lunch & Learn sessions at Main Branch

Academic Year in America (AYA) will host two informational sessions at our Main Branch for those interested in hosting an International Exchange Student. AYA is one of the largest and most respected high school homestay programs, enabling people across th...

Celebrate Father’s Day at Shreve Memorial Library

We are hosting several programs to celebrate dads and positive male role models this Father’s Day. Join us for storytimes for toddlers, craft programs, and a program to motivate and celebrate men this June. This year, Father’s Day is o...

Main Branch hosts Star Wars Escape Room this summer

Can you save the Rebel Alliance? Test your wits in our new Star Wars Escape Room this summer at our Main Branch in downtown Shreveport! You can sign up in a group of up to six people, and it is recommended for ages 12 and up. You will have 25 minutes to c...

Local authors share their stories at the library this summer

At the library, we regularly spotlight the work of local authors and illustrators through book festivals and author fairs. This June and July, we will welcome several local authors, including Jaron Pierre, Dan Farris and Latoya Mosley, for book talks, dis...

Library branches host Fire Safety Programs

It’s summer time, and with that comes outside barbecues, fireworks and other activities that might cause a fire. We have teamed up with Caddo Fire District One and Shreveport Fire Department to present two fire safety workshops in June. No regis...

West Shreveport Branch starts new Photography Club

Do you love photography and taking pictures? Then join the new Photography Club at West Shreveport Branch! Come share your pictures and experiences, learn techniques, and meet fellow photographers during the first meeting on Monday, June 3 at 5 p.m.

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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). This online historical map tool will only be available at our Broadmoor Branch, Main Branch, and Hamilton/South Caddo Branch.

FIMo provides user-friendl...

SML to start summer hours on May 28

Full-time branches of Shreve Memorial Library will start their summer hours on Tuesday, May 28 following the Memorial Day holiday. These branches close earlier during the summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

The following branches will be open for these ...

SML partners with Food Bank of NWLA for Summer Feeding Program

We are partnering with the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana to once again offer the Summer Feeding Program. Children up to age 18 will receive free meals at participating branches as part of the Food Bank’s Summer Food Service Program. The progr...

SML to offer Maker & Coding Camps for Children & Teens

This summer, we are blasting off into a universe of stories and exploring concepts of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). STEAM Maker Camps and Coding Intensives are being offered throughout the summer for children and teens. Each camp...

Access World Book Online with your Shreve Memorial Library card

Discover your world and research any number of topics by visiting World Book Online, the renowned encyclopedia available as an online resource with your library card! World Book Online offers a place for you to explore and dig into any topic and find fact...

Share your love of the library on social media!

At Shreve Memorial Library, we love our online 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 value of the library and introduce others t...

Borrow comics at the library or online with your library card

Catch up on your favorite superheroes using your library card! Visit your local branch to read single issues of comics or borrow graphic novel collections. We also have a huge collection of graphic novels and comics available online on Hoopla Digital and ...

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: Louisia...

Read more by listening to audiobooks

Audiobooks are a great way to sneak reading into your busy schedule. We have plenty of options for you to read on the go with our audiobooks selection. Read on to learn about the formats we have for you to borrow so you can meet your learning goals.

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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.

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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.

With Ask-A-Librarian, you can interact with a librarian usi...

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 will let patrons keep track of how many books their children read. The goal of the program is to read to your child e...

Borrow e-books from anywhere with your library card

You can use your library card from anywhere with our digital services. If you love e-books, we have many options available for you to borrow them from Shreve Memorial Library. Services such as Overdrive, Hoopla, and Tumblebooks offer you a variety of e-bo...

Stream movies and TV shows online with your library card

Make it a movie night tonight with your library card! While we always have DVDs available for you to borrow, did you know we also have a number of options for you to stream movies online? Check out Hoopla and Overdrive for a collection of movies and TV sh...

Read more by listening to audiobooks

Audiobooks are a great way to sneak reading into your busy schedule. We have plenty of options for you to read on the go with our audiobooks selection. Read on to learn about the formats we have for you to borrow so you can meet your learning goals.

Audiob...

Learn a new language using your library card

Did you always want to learn a new language? Get started with language lessons for free with Pronunciator! Pronunciator is a free online resource available through the State Library Database page that has lessons in 98 languages. We also have e-books, aud...

Research your family history with our Genealogy Department

Do you want to discover your family’s roots? Let our Genealogy Department help you! Housed at our Broadmoor Branch, the SML Genealogy Department can assist you with resources at the library and online to help you uncover your past. They also hos...

Get free tutoring and study resources with your library card

What’s the secret to success at school? Using your library! With your Shreve Memorial Library card, you can access tutoring and study resources online or in the library. Read on to find out about Homework Louisiana, Learning Express, Lynda.com a...

Borrow comics at the library or online with your library card

Catch up on your favorite superheroes using your library card! Visit your local branch to read single issues of comics or borrow graphic novel collections. We also have a huge collection of graphic novels and comics available online on Hoopla Digital and ...