Shreve Memorial Library to close over Easter holiday

All branches of Shreve Memorial Library will be closed on Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 21 for Good Friday and the Easter holiday. Normal hours will resume on Monday, April 22.

While we are closed, you can still access our online services, such as...

David Raines Branch to host Lupus Awareness event

May is Lupus Awareness Month, and our David Raines Branch is helping you to learn more about this disease.  Join us on Friday, May 10 at 1 p.m.  for “Put On Purple Day” to learn more about lupus, its signs and symptom...

Folk duo Friction Farm to perform at the library

Hear the quirky fun songs of modern folk duo Friction Farm at our branches on Tuesday, May 21! The husband and wife group will visit our Cedar Grove/Line Ave. Branch and Hamilton/South Caddo Branch for an afternoon of music at the library.

This team of tra...

Celebrate Earth Day with fun programs at the library

Come and join us as we celebrate Earth Day with events encouraging you to recycle, plant seeds, and be a good stewards of the planet. Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22 to bring awareness to the negative effects of pollution and to encourage all...

Shreve Memorial Library to host Second Annual Children's Book Festival

The Second Annual Shreve Memorial Library Children’s Book Festival will be held Saturday, May 4 on the beautiful campus of LSU Shreveport. The family-friendly, literary event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature children&r...

Submissions now open for 2019 Author Fair

We are excited to announce our 2019 Author Fair will be held Monday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Broadmoor Branch. This year's Author Fair theme is Romance. We are currently accepting submissions from local authors who want to be a part of the event!

Author Fai...

Borrow e-books from anywhere with your library card

Read on the move with your Shreve Memorial Library card! We have options for you to borrow e-books without visiting a library. Services such as Overdrive, Hoopla, and Tumblebooks offer e-books on your phone, tablet, or digital device. Get started today. R...

SML partners with LSU-Shreveport for MLA Lecture Series

This spring, we are excited to partner with LSU-Shreveport for a series of free lectures at our Broadmoor Branch and Hamilton/South Caddo Branch! The MLA Lecture Series will feature LSU-Shreveport faculty members presenting their expertise and research in...

Join us for health programs this April at the library

We want you to be healthy and in-the-know when it comes to your healthcare. During the month of April, we will host three health and wellness programs for teens and adults, including a seminar on the topic of the dangers of alcohol and prescription drugs,...

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...

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...

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...

SML Art Club Spotlights Seurat and Earle in April and May

Have you attended an SML Art Club program? We are introducing patrons to the works of famous artists and providing you a chance to express your creativity. The SML Art Club meets at different branches each month, and no registration or previous artistic e...

Make a necklace for Mother’s Day with artist Karen LaBeau

Children and teens are invited to make a gift for a special someone with local artist Karen LaBeau. She will be leading necklace making workshops at our branches this April and May before Mother’s Day.

Come and learn the art of necklace making an...

Get free tutoring and study resources with your library card

What’s the secret to success at school? Using your library card! You can access tutoring and study resources online or in the library. Read on to discover Homework Louisiana, Learning Express, Lynda.com and more resources to help you learn and s...

Code your own video game this April at SML!

Teens are invited to visit our branches in April for a lesson in coding and gaming. Teens can create their very own video games as well as play some of their favorite games. Programs will be held at various branches and are open to teens age 11 to 17.

Usin...

Learn how to knit at your library this April

Join us for Beginners Knitting Workshops at our branches! This class is for newbie knitters, knitter-wanna-bes, and lapsed knitters who need a refresher. Local knitting guru, Peggy Svee, will teach you how to get started knitting and pass on the knit-know...

Get rid of test stress during Brain Yoga at the library

Testing can be stressful. That’s why we’re hosting Brain Yoga with Stefanie Petit of Little You Yoga at our branches this April to ease the tension for area students. Children in grades 3^rd through 8^th can join us for these programs to...

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...

Get cooking at your library with upcoming classes!

We are cooking this spring at the library by hosting recipe swaps and baking classes. Programs invite patrons to share recipes, learn cooking tips, and try their hand at baking. Food lovers are invited to visit the North Caddo Branch in Vivian and the Mai...

Access your library account on the go with the BookMyne App

Want to renew items or search the library catalog on your smartphone? Download the BookMyne app and get started today. This free app is available for iOS and Android devices and will let you access your Shreve Memorial Library account from the palm of you...

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.

Parent...

Puzzled by our digital services? Learn about them using our online tutorials!

Have you ever used any of our online services? Our Shreve Memorial Library Academy has free videos and instructions on how to use our online resources. Make sure to use them and you will be reading e-books and searching our databases in no time!

Through th...

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...

Learn new job skills and more at Lynda.com!

Shreve Memorial Library will now offer access to lynda.com's library of instructional videos, making it easy for you to learn new job skills and boost your resume. You can access lynda.com content from any computer with an Internet connection simply by en...

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...

After-School Feeding & Enrichment Programs return to library branches on August 13

As students in Caddo Parish return to school on Monday, August 13, we will once again offer an after-school feeding and enrichment program in partnership with the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana. Select library branches will offer the program to students...