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Coronavirus (COVID-19) SML Updates

Temporary Branch Closures:

• Atkins Branch (Reopen Date - 9.24.20)
• Hollywood/Union Avenue Branch (Reopen Date - 9.25.20)
• Main Branch (Closed for repairs until further notice)
• Mooretown Branch (Reopen Date - 9.24.20)

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Nominations Open for Adger Public Service Award

Nominations are now open for the 2020 Adger Public Service Award. The award recognizes a Shreve Memorial Library employee for exceptional public service to senior citizens.  Any current full-time or part-time employee of Shreve Memorial Library w...

One Book One Parish Begins October 1 At Shreve Memorial Library

Programming for Shreve Memorial Library’s annual One Book One Parish campaign will begin Thursday, October 1. Each year, One Book One Parish unites Caddo Parish by promoting one book title throughout Shreve Memorial Library’s 21 branch...

SML Presents: Tough Topic Series: Opioid Addiction & Substance Abuse October 1 – October 29

Need answers to questions you’d rather not ask? Shreve Memorial Library is once again hosting “Tough Topics,” a series of discussions focusing on subjects that may be difficult or uncomfortable to talk about.  This y...

Shreve Memorial Library presents Shreveport Symphony Orchestra Drive-in Concerts

Shreve Memorial Library and the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra invite the public to a series of drive-in concerts. Between September 25 and November 6, Shreveport Symphony Orchestra ensembles will perform four outdoor concerts at several Shreve Memorial Li...

Shreve Memorial Library & Caddo Parish Registrar of Voters Office Host Voter Registration Drives

The Caddo Parish Registrar of Voters Office is conducting voter registration drives at Shreve Memorial Library branches throughout Caddo Parish. Citizens may register at several Shreve Memorial Library Branches starting Monday, September 21 through Friday...

SML Virtual Ya Book Clubs Discuss Issues Of Identity And Belonging This Fall

Shreve Memorial Library virtual programming continues this fall with the Virtual YA Book Club. The book club meets monthly to discuss young adult (YA) fiction and those issues facing young adults. The virtual book club is open to all fans of YA fiction. T...

Celebrate the Freedom to Read During Banned Books Week Sept. 27 - Oct. 3

Shreve Memorial Library is joining libraries across America and celebrating the freedom to read during Banned Books Week, September 27 through October 3. Banned Books Weeks is an annual event that spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books...

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...

A Shreve Memorial Library Card Empowers Students and Fuels Academic Success

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when Shreve Memorial Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step on the path ...

Shreve Memorial Library Offers Back To School Help

During these unprecedented times as students and teachers head back to the classroom, Shreve Memorial Library is offering tools to help students, parents and teachers throughout the school year. School starts in Caddo Parish on August 24, and Shreve Memor...

Renew Library Cards Online at Shreve Memorial Library

Shreve Memorial Library is excited to offer a new service to library cardholders. Effective immediately, Shreve Memorial Library cardholders are now able to renew their library card privileges both online and in person. The online card renewal service is ...

The Starless Sea Voted 2020 One Book One Parish Title

Each year, Shreve Memorial Library’s One Book One Parish campaign unites Caddo Parish by promoting one book title throughout Shreve Memorial Library’s 21 branches during the month of October. The public was given an opportunity to sele...

Shreve Memorial Library Increases Computer Use & Browsing Limits August 3

Beginning Monday, August 3, Shreve Memorial Library is increasing time limits on browsing and computer use at the branches. Since reopening, libraries have been open for limited use including quick browsing and computer use of 30 minutes or less. Starting...

Get a Library Card!

Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, all Shreve Memorial Library branches are closed through Monday, April 13. While the library branches are closed, you are still able to access the many resources (such as Hoopla, Overdrive, and the Louisiana Libr...

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...

Shreve Memorial Library Adds Creativebug to List of Digital Resources

Shreve Memorial Library has added a new resource to its e-Branch collection. Patrons of the library and craft enthusiasts can now access Creativebug, an online resource providing access to thousands of art and craft videos classes. Creativebug is availabl...

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...