SHREVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY BRANCHES TO CLOSE MARCH 17 – APRIL 13

SHREVEPORT, LA – As concern for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues to grow, the Shreve Memorial Library Board of Control voted to close all Shreve Memorial Library branches in Caddo Parish. The closure will be effective Tuesday, March 17 through Monday, April 13.

“The safety and well-being of our staff and patrons is our number one concern,” stated John Tuggle, Shreve Memorial Library Executive Director. “We are doing everything we can to help mitigate the spread of this disease and to encourage social distancing practices.”

During the closure, all overdue fines will be suspended, and all items currently checked out will be automatically renewed. Patrons are encouraged to keep currently checked out items until the branches reopen.

“We will continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 in our area and will reevaluate the need for closures in the upcoming weeks,” added Tuggle. “The reopen date is tentative pending developments and guidelines set forth by government and health officials. We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding as we all work together to try to stem the spread of this disease.”

Patrons are encouraged to utilize Shreve Memorial Library’s e-branch to access services such as Hoopla, Overdrive, Flipster and Libby to download audiobooks, ebooks, magazines and videos and to stream music. Library cardholders can also access the Louisiana State Library Database through the e-Branch for access to additional resources including Homework Louisiana, Pronunciator, and other school, career, and research databases.

For more information and future updates, please visit www.shreve-lib.org.