Shreve Memorial Library is encouraging the public to stay cool this summer and take a break from the summer heat by taking advantage of air-conditioned branches. As temperatures continue to climb, Shreve Memorial Library branches, conveniently located throughout Caddo Parish, are cool places to take a break from the scorching heat and humidity. With comfortable seating areas, water fountains, and a variety of library programs and services, Shreve Memorial Library encourages patrons to read, relax and rest during hot summer days. In addition, bottled water will be available to patrons at no cost beginning Monday, July 1.
All full-time Shreve Memorial Library branches, with the exception of the Main (Downtown) Branch, are open Monday through Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sundays 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. These hours apply to the Atkins, Broadmoor, Cedar Grove-Line Avenue, David Raines, Hamilton/South Caddo, Hollywood/Union Avenue, Mooretown, North Caddo, North Shreveport, Wallette and West Shreveport Branches.
Part-time library branches throughout Caddo Parish are open as follows:
· Belcher-Wyche Branch, 409 Charles Street, Belcher
Tuesday 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
· Blanchard Branch, 344 Alexander Street, Blanchard
Monday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
· Gilliam Branch, 12797 Main Street, Gilliam
Monday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Tuesday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Thursday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
· Higginbotham-Bryson Branch, 9359 Greenwood Road, Greenwood
Monday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Tuesday – Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
· Hosston Branch, 15478 U.S. Hwy 71, Hosston
Monday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
· Means Branch, 7016 E. Magnolia Lane, Ida
Tuesday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Wednesday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
· Mooringsport Branch, 603 Latimer Street, Mooringsport
Monday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
· Oil City Branch, 102 Allen Street, Oil City
Monday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Tuesday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
· Rodessa Branch, 10093 Main Street, Rodessa
Monday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Shreve Memorial Library branches are open for all library needs including browsing and material checkouts, printing and faxing services, computer use and free Wi-Fi, reference and Readers’ Advisory, curbside delivery, and a variety of library programs. Study rooms are also open to those needing a quiet paly to work. For more information on library services, hours, programs and updates, please visit www.shreve-lib.org.
About Shreve Memorial Library
Shreve Memorial Library transforms Caddo Parish lives with resources, services and support to create a better world by focusing on developing young readers, sparking imaginations, encouraging curiosity, fostering connection, and providing comfortable places. Shreve Memorial Library’s 21-branch system is maintained by a parish-wide property tax millage to support the informational, educational and recreational needs of its constituents. For more information, visit www.shreve-lib.org, and like, follow and subscribe on social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, Pinterest and YouTube. Dream, discover, do – Shreve Memorial Library and you!