04-03-2025
Celebrate Women's History Month with Shreve Memorial Library
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — This March, Shreve Memorial Library is celebrating Women's History Month and the 2025 theme of 'Moving Forward Together.'
According to a press release, the Women's History Month theme celebrates women, both past and present, who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership, inspiring generations. Throughout the month, patrons of all ages are encouraged to visit the library to be inspired by guest lectures, special programs, group discussions, and various arts and craft workshops highlighting Women's History Month.
Several Shreve Memorial Library branches will welcome inspirational and motivating guest speakers to expound upon the theme of 'Moving Forward Together' in celebration of Women's History Month. On Tuesday, March 4 at 1:00 p.m., the West Shreveport Branch, located at 4380 Pines Road, will welcome AJ Dunn, Executive Director of the Northwest Louisiana YWCA, for a special presentation highlighting the pivotal role women play in shaping society, fighting for equality, and advocating for community. In Gilliam, First Lady of Shreveport, Elizabeth Arcenaux, will inspire and motivate library patrons during a Women's Day program on Thursday, March 6 at 3:00 p.m. at the Gilliam Branch, located at 12797 Main Street. LSUS Professor of History, Dr. Cheryl White, will lead a Women's History Month lecture on Mary Bennett Cane, Shreveport's Founding Mother, on Saturday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hamilton/South Caddo Branch, located at 2111 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop.
The North Caddo and Atkins Branches of Shreve Memorial Library will host empowerment workshops on Saturday, March 8 in celebration of Women's History Month. At 10:00 a.m., the North Caddo Branch, located at 615 N. Pine Street in Vivian, will host a Women's Day program, inviting patrons to celebrate the incredible journey of women through history while exploring practical self-care activities, meditation and more. At 1:00 p.m., the Atkins Branch will host an empowerment workshop designed to encourage women to support women through business. Attendees will learn more about women-owned businesses, perfecting a resume, and creating materials to promote a business at the workshop held at the Atkins Branch, located at 3704 Greenwood Road.
Writing competition, celebrate Women's History Month
On Monday, March 24, the West Shreveport Branch will host a special program entitled, 'Herstory Happy Hour: Mocktails & Movement.' The program for adults will feature a selection of handcrafted alcohol-free beverages inspired by remarkable women in history. Attendees will also receive a mocktail recipe booklet to take home. The program will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the West Shreveport Branch.
Library patrons will also be able to share their own personal experiences and pay homage to the inspirational women in their lives during Women's History Month discussions at several Shreve Memorial Library branches. Each Tuesday in March, library patrons at the Rodessa Branch, located at 10093 Main Street in Rodessa, are invited to share stories of how healing traditions are passed down from women in their families and the community. The Rodessa Branch is open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and library patrons are invited to stop by at any time to join the discussion.
Patrons can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while discussing Women's History Month at both the Oil City and the Higginbotham-Bryson Branches. On Thursday, March 13, the Oil City Branch, located at 102 Allen Street in Oil City, will host a 'Crafting to a Tea' program and discussion of the Oil City Homemakers Club at 2:00 p.m. Similarly, the Higginbotham-Bryson Branch will host a 'Women's History Month Coffee and Conversation' session on Friday, March 28 at 10:00 a.m. at the branch located at 9359 Greenwood Road in Greenwood.
On Thursday, March 20, adults at the Hollywood/Union Avenue Branch, 2105 Hollywood Avenue, can express their gratitude to the women in their personal and professional lives by writing notes of thanks and encouragement at 1:00 p.m. At the Cedar Grove-Line Avenue Branch, 8303 Line Avenue, teens can test their knowledge of Women's History Month through an interactive trivia game on Tuesday, March 25 at 5:00 p.m.
Movie screenings highlighting the lives, work and accomplishments of prominent women in history will take place at the Wallette, Cedar Grove-Line Avenue, David Raines and Hamilton/South Caddo Branches. Each movie screening will be followed by a discussion of the film presented. Movie screenings are scheduled as follows:
Monday, March 10 at 10:00 a.m. at Cedar Grove-Line Avenue Branch
Thursday, March 13 at 10:00 a.m. at Wallette Branch, 363 Hearne Avenue
Thursday, March 20 at 10:30 a.m. at David Raines Branch, 2855 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Tuesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. at Hamilton/South Caddo Branch
Officials say in addition to these programs, library patrons can participate in a number of arts and crafts workshops inspired by notable women throughout history. Patrons can make Women's History Month posters at the Cedar Grove-Line Avenue Branch on Friday, March 7 at 10:00 a.m. or relax with coloring templates on Tuesday, March 11 at 10:00 a.m.
At the Broadmoor Branch, patrons can make collage clipboards on Monday, March 10 at 4:30 p.m. at the branch, located at 1212 Captain Shreve Drive. Library patrons can also make doilies at the Belcher-Wyche Branch, 409 Charles Street in Belcher, on Friday, March 14 at 3:00 p.m. or Women's History Month tote bags at the Hosston Branch, 15478 US Highway 71 in Hosston, on Thursday, March 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Those interested in expressing themselves through painting can participate in a special arts program at the Mooretown Branch, 4360 Hollywood Avenue, on Monday, March 24 at 4:00 p.m. or complete a Georgia O'Keeffe inspired work of art at the North Shreveport Branch, 4844 North Market Street, on Thursday, March 27 at 10:00 a.m. All supplies will be provided. Registration may be required.
All programs are free and open to the public.
For more information on these and other Shreve Memorial Library programs, please visit the website.
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