Calendar

Drop In Story Time

October 18, 2021, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM @ Oil City

Homework Club!

October 18, 2021, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM @ North Shreveport Meeting Room

Homework can be fun! Kids can work on assignments, study for tests, and receive peer tutoring in a structured, quiet environment. Registration, masks, and social distancing required; space is limited. For information call (318) 674-8172.

Science Cafe - Slime Day!

October 18, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ David Raines Meeting Room

Make your own slime & take it home! All materials & supplies will be provided. Registration, masks, and social distancing are required; space is limited. This program is for ages 6 -11

Stop-Motion LEGO

October 18, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ West Shreveport Meeting Room

Lights. Camera. Action! Bring your LEGO mini figures to life with this beginner-friendly guide to stop-motion animation. Children ages 8 and up will learn the basics of stop-motion and create their own stop-motion animation. Registration, masks, and social distancing is required. Space is limited.

Creative Minds: Pumpkin Lantern Craft

October 18, 2021, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM @ Hollywood / Union Avenue Meeting Room

Come one, come all! Children are invited to come and make a pumpkin lantern using a few household items. (Ages 5-10) Registration, face masks and social distancing are required; space limited.

LEGO Club

October 18, 2021, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ North Shreveport Meeting Room

Why LEGOs? LEGOs invite creative play, develop fine motor skills, engage problem solving and finally allow children to produce something they can be proud of. Bring your children ages K-5th grade every other Monday night from 5:00pm-6:00pm to create with LEGOs. All created pieces are displayed for a week. Join the fun! Registration, masks, and social distancing required; space is limited. For information call (318) 674-8172.

Story Time!

October 19, 2021, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ David Raines Meeting Room

Join us for an interactive story-time with lots of singing, moving, and crafting! All supplies/materials will be provided. Ages: 3-5. Registration, masks, and social distancing are required. Space is limited. Thank you!

Storytime! 5 Little Pumpkins!

October 19, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ North Shreveport Meeting Room

Babies through preschoolers celebrate the fall season and pumpkins with stories, songs, rhymes, and finger puppet play time! Registration, masks, and social distancing required; space is limited. For information call (318) 674-8172.

Drop In Story Time

October 19, 2021, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM @ Oil City

Handcraft Bat Craft

October 19, 2021, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM @ Gilliam

Pajama Storytime

October 19, 2021, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM @ Hamilton / South Caddo Small Meeting Room

Pajama Time is an evening program for families with children ages 4-10. They can come in their pajamas and bring stuffed animals. We inform and instruct through stories, crafts, games, videos, and other fun activities. Registration, masks, and social distancing required; space is limited

Little Adventures Story Time: Pumpkin Patch Fun!

October 20, 2021, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Hollywood / Union Avenue Meeting Room

Babies and toddlers, age 0-4, and their caretakers are invited to an interactive story time about the adventures that can happen in a pumpkin patch. Registration, face masks, and social distancing are required: Space is limited.

Preschool Story Time: There's a Witch in Your Book

October 20, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Broadmoor Meeting Room

Is there really a witch in my book? Preschool age kiddos and their families are invited to join me and find out! Registration, masks, and social distancing required; space is limited.

Mother Goose Storytime

October 20, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Hamilton / South Caddo Small Meeting Room

This program is for children ages 0-3. Caretakers are encouraged to participate. The child will be exposed to songs, books and a variety of experiences to encourage life-long learning. This month we will focus on Food. Registration, masks, and social distancing required; space is limited.

Pre-K Storytime: Monster Mash!

October 20, 2021, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Cedar Grove / Line Avenue Meeting Room

Children, ages 0 to 5, will hear stories, sing songs, play games and make a craft about fun, silly (NOT scary) monsters. Costumes welcome! Sweet, take-home treats! Registration, masks and social distancing required; space is limited. For more information call 868-3890.

Game Knights

October 20, 2021, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ David Raines Meeting Room

Learn & Play: board games, card games, & more! Play with family, friends, and other participants! All games/supplies will be provided. Registration, masks, and social distancing are required. Space is limited. Thank you!

Imagineers

October 20, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Come explore exciting STEAM Programs for Kids!!!

Whippersnapper Wednesday: Sloth Day

October 20, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Broadmoor Meeting Room

School age children are invited to "hang out" as we play "Sloth in a Hurry." Registration, masks, and social distancing required; space is limited.

Baby Bounce: A Lapsit Story Time

October 21, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Broadmoor Meeting Room

Story time designed especially for babies and their caregivers featuring songs, rhymes, bounces, and stories. Recommended for newborns to approximately 18 months. Older siblings are welcome to join and are encouraged to bring their own “baby” stuffed animal. Registration, masks, and social distancing required; space is limited.

Story Time!

October 21, 2021, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ David Raines Meeting Room

Join us for an interactive story-time with lots of singing, moving, and crafting! All supplies/materials will be provided. Ages: 3-5. Registration, masks, and social distancing are required. Space is limited. Thank you!

Mother Goose Storytime

October 21, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Hamilton / South Caddo > Hamilton / South Caddo Small Meeting Room

This program is for children ages 0-3. Caretakers are encouraged to participate. The child will be exposed to songs, books and a variety of experiences to encourage life-long learning. This month we will focus on Food. Registration, masks, and social distancing required; space is limited.

Drop In Story Time

October 21, 2021, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM @ Oil City

HomeworkLA Assistance

October 21, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ West Shreveport Youth Services Area

Join us in the Youth Services area, as we show you how to get homework assistance using the HomeworkLA website. Registration, masks, and social distancing is required. Space is limited.

Make and Take: Popsicle Stick Frankenstein

October 23, 2021, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ North Shreveport Meeting Room

Kids will make a Popsicle Stick Frankenstein using one piece of cardboard, 6 jumbo popsicle sticks, green paint and black paint, wiggle eyes and a sharpie. Registration, masks for 5 and up and social distancing required. To register, please come by the branch or call 674-8172.

Saturday Story Time: Monsters

October 23, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Broadmoor Meeting Room

Families will have a "monstrous" good time as we hear fun monster stories and make a cute craft. Registration, masks, and social distancing required; space is limited.

Super Science Saturday

October 23, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Hamilton / South Caddo Small Meeting Room

Children are invited to learn to make Glow-in-the-Dark water! All ages. Registration, masks, and social distancing required; space is limited.

Bricks 'n Flicks

October 23, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Cedar Grove / Line Avenue Meeting Room

Patrons of all ages are invited to create with Legos while watching the movie, Scoob!" Registration, masks and social distancing required; space is limited. For more information call 868-3890.

Drop In Story Time

October 25, 2021, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM @ Oil City

Homework Club!

October 25, 2021, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM @ North Shreveport Meeting Room

Homework can be fun! Kids can work on assignments, study for tests, and receive peer tutoring in a structured, quiet environment. Registration, masks, and social distancing required; space is limited. For information call (318) 674-8172.

Creative Minds: Evening Family Fun - Halloween BINGO

October 25, 2021, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM @ Hollywood / Union Avenue Meeting Room

Children and their caretakers are encouraged to come and join us for a game of chance, Halloween BINGO! (All Ages) Registration, face masks, and social distancing required; space limited.

Shadow Puppet Theater: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

October 25, 2021, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ North Shreveport Meeting Room

Join us in recreating the Legend of Sleepy Hollow with shadow, light, and music. Kids will create shadow puppets and then perform their take on the classic tale. Bring your phone to record performances! Registration, masks and social distancing required. Please register by calling the branch at 674-8172 or when visiting the branch.

Story Time!

October 26, 2021, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ David Raines Meeting Room

Join us for an interactive story-time with lots of singing, moving, and crafting! All supplies/materials will be provided. Ages: 3-5. Registration, masks, and social distancing are required. Space is limited. Thank you!

Storytime! Big Green Monster!

October 26, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ North Shreveport Meeting Room

Babies through preschoolers will celebrate the season with an interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, rhymes, and a sensory craft. Registration, masks, and social distancing required; space is limited. For information call (318) 674-8172.

Drop In Story Time

October 26, 2021, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM @ Oil City

Fall Fest

October 26, 2021, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Hamilton / South Caddo

Join us for family fun as we celebrate fall fest. There will be games, crafts, candy and a photo op for families, children and teens. Registration, masks, and social distancing required; space is limited.

Stop Motion LEGO

October 26, 2021, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM @ Hollywood / Union Avenue Meeting Room

Lights. Camera. Action! Bring your LEGO mini figures to life with this beginner-friendly guide to stop-motion animation. Children ages 8 and up will learn the basics of stop-motion and create their own stop-motion animation. Registration masks, and social distancing required; space is limited.

Family Halloween Fall Fest

October 26, 2021, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM @ David Raines

Families are invited to come celebrate fall with fun activities! We will have games, candy treat bags, crafts, scavenger hunt, and a "Mad Scientist Room." Mask and social distance is required.

Little Adventures Story Time: Halloween Stories!

October 27, 2021, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Hollywood / Union Avenue Meeting Room

Children are invited to an interactive Halloween story time that includes singing and dancing. (Ages 0-4) Registration, face masks, and social distancing required; Space limited.

Preschool Story Time: Read for the Record

October 27, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Broadmoor Meeting Room

Join us as we read the 2021 Read for the Record title "Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon" by Kat Zhang. Registration, masks, and social distancing required; space is limited.

Mother Goose Storytime

October 27, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Hamilton / South Caddo Small Meeting Room

This program is for children ages 0-3. Caretakers are encouraged to participate. The child will be exposed to songs, books and a variety of experiences to encourage life-long learning. This month we will focus on Food. Registration, masks, and social distancing required; space is limited.

Miss Ladybug's Story Time

October 27, 2021, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ West Shreveport Meeting Room

Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts. Registration, masks, and social distancing is required. Space is limited. See you at the library!

Game Knights

October 27, 2021, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ David Raines Meeting Room

Learn & Play: board games, card games, & more! Play with family, friends, and other participants! All games/supplies will be provided. Registration, masks, and social distancing are required. Space is limited. Thank you!

Imagineers

October 27, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Come explore exciting STEAM Programs for Kids!!!

Whippersnapper Wednesday: Happy Halloween

October 27, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Broadmoor Meeting Room

School age children will have a scare of a good time preparing for Halloween as we play the Nintendo Switch and make crafts. Registration, masks, and social distancing required; space is limited.

Read for the Record 2021!

October 28, 2021, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ North Shreveport

It's Jumpstart Read for the Record Day 2021! This year's selection is AMY WU AND THE PATCHWORK DRAGON by Kat Zhang. Drop in and listen to the story and pick up a take and make dragon craft! Social Distancing and masks required for patrons 5 and up. This is a come and go event from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Baby Bounce: A Lapsit Story Time

October 28, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Broadmoor Meeting Room

Story time designed especially for babies and their caregivers featuring songs, rhymes, bounces, and stories. Recommended for newborns to approximately 18 months. Older siblings are welcome to join and are encouraged to bring their own “baby” stuffed animal. Registration, masks, and social distancing required; space is limited.

Story Time!

October 28, 2021, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ David Raines Meeting Room

Join us for an interactive story-time with lots of singing, moving, and crafting! All supplies/materials will be provided. Ages: 3-5. Registration, masks, and social distancing are required. Space is limited. Thank you!

Mother Goose Storytime

October 28, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Hamilton / South Caddo Large Meeting Room

This program is for children ages 0-3. Caretakers are encouraged to participate. The child will be exposed to songs, books and a variety of experiences to encourage life-long learning. This month we will focus on Food. Registration, masks, and social distancing required; space is limited.

Drop In Story Time

October 28, 2021, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM @ Oil City

Clue, an Interactive Game

October 28, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ North Shreveport Meeting Room

Let's play Clue! Bringing the Clue board game to life, you will be the character pieces in the game, make physical moves from room to room, making guesses of who committed the crime. Are you the culprit or one of your fellow players? Much like an escape room, you will need to solve the game within an hour. Limited to six each game. Friends and Family are encouraged to play together. Registration, masks, and social distancing required; space is limited. To register please call (318) 674-8172 or come by the branch.

Clue, an Interactive Game

October 28, 2021, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ North Shreveport Meeting Room

Let's play Clue! Bringing the Clue board game to life, you will be the character pieces in the game, make physical moves from room to room, making guesses of who committed the crime. Are you the culprit or one of your fellow players? Much like an escape room, you will need to solve the game within an hour. Limited to six each game. Friends and Family are encouraged to play together. Registration, masks, and social distancing required; space is limited. To register please call (318) 674-8172 or come by the branch.

Saturday Story Time: Happy Halloween !!

October 30, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Broadmoor Meeting Room

Children and their families will have a "scary" good time as we read books for Halloween. Registration, masks, and social distancing required; space is limited.

Family Saturday Matinee!

October 30, 2021, 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM @ Hollywood / Union Avenue Meeting Room

Come one, come all for a matinee movie... "Hocus Pocus" A curious youngster moves to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches. All ages are welcome! Registration, face masks, and social distancing required: Space is limited.