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Santa Storytime: How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Ho ho ho! We have a special Storytime Online visitor today! Join Santa at the North Pole as he reads How The Grinch Stole Christmas. We’re sharing a Santa Storytime every Friday this month, and don’t forget to register for Santa&rs...

Gift Ideas from Shreve Memorial Library

This holiday season, Shreve Memorial Library is providing patrons budget-friendly gift ideas. From grab and go crafts, holiday DIY tutorials, and SML Art Club lessons, anyone can make a heartfelt, low cost gift for loved ones, family, friends, and coworke...

SML & Shreveport Writers Club Host Writer's Medley Dec. 12

Shreve Memorial Library and the Shreveport Writers Club will host a Writer’s Medley on Saturday, December 12. The public is invited to join members of the club as they share their original works in a virtual event from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Par...

SML Mooringsport & Higginbotham-Bryson Branches Modified Hours Through Dec. 11

Shreve Memorial Library’s Mooringsport Branch and Higginbotham-Bryson Branch will operate under a modified schedule following the Thanksgiving holiday closures. The Mooringsport Branch, located at 603 Latimer Street in Mooringsport, will be open...

Shreve Memorial Library offers free Virtual Yoga Sessions in December

The holidays can be demanding, especially during a pandemic. Therefore, Shreve Memorial Library and Little You Yoga are encouraging everyone to take a moment and exhale with virtual yoga classes this December.

Starting Saturday, December 5 and continuing e...

SML & Students to Scientists Present Biology STEM Session Dec. 5

Shreve Memorial Library and Students to Scientists founder, Ashini Modi, are partnering to present virtual science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) mentoring sessions this fall. Each session will introduce elementary and middle school students to ...

Santa Visits Shreve Memorial Library via the Internet

The pandemic can’t keep Christmas from coming, nor Santa from visiting children throughout Caddo Parish.  Although Santa will not be making in-person visits at the library this year, children and children-at-heart can expect a visit fro...

SML Branches Used as Polling Places Dec. 5

On Saturday, December 5, several Shreve Memorial Library branches will be used as polling places for the upcoming election. While voting is taking place, no library services will be available. The following Shreve Memorial Library branches will be closed ...

SML “Food for Thought” Amnesty Days Fine Forgiveness November 23 – December 23

During these uncertain times, Shreve Memorial Library will once again offer amnesty to customers with overdue fines. “Food for Thought” Amnesty Days will begin Monday, November 23 and continue through Wednesday, December 23. Library cu...

SML Main Branch Reopens with Limited Services Nov. 9

Shreve Memorial Library’s Main Branch, located in downtown Shreveport, is reopening with limited space and services. The branch, which is currently undergoing renovations, will reopen to the public on Monday, November 9. Library services will be confined ...

SML Blanchard Branch to Close for Renovations October 8

Renovations continue this week at the Shreve Memorial Library Blanchard Branch. The branch, located at 344 Alexander Avenue in Blanchard, will be closed until further notice beginning Thursday, October 8. The renovations are expected to be completed by mi...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) SML Updates

Temporary Branch Closures:

• Blanchard Branch (Closed for renovations with plans to reopen mid November)

Update: 11.23.20

Shreve Memorial Library's Support Services Center is closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The Support ...

Enjoy Reading Programs For Early Learners At Shreve Memorial Library

As children begin to head back to school, Shreve Memorial Library is encouraging young readers to continue reading with reading programs such as the new Beanstack Virtual Field Trips program and 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten.

Starting September 1, childr...

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Forgot your PIN or need to get a library card? No worries! We've got you covered. Here you can retrieve your PIN or sign up for a new library card to unlock all of Shreve Memorial Library's digital resources.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Guide

As concern for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues to grow, we’ve put together this list of reputable resources to provide you with the most accurate information currently available. This list includes links to the Center...

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 every day a...