January. Teens and tweens are invited to write an essay about the impact of Martin Luther King,
Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech on today's youth and issues. A cash prize will be awarded for the
best essay. For more information and contest rules, call 222-0824. Other fun events for the
month include African-American Trivia Day,
January 19 from 2:00-4:00 PM at the Genealogy Department, Shreve Memorial
Library Broadmoor Resource Center. Reed Matthews will be presenting in Meeting
Room "A." Space is limited, reserve early by calling 219-3468.
for Beginners program on Wednesday, January 23 from 6:00-9:00 PM. The facilitators (Jeff Impson and
Patrick Davis, pictured L to R, below) will guide players through the basics on how to play pen-and-paper,
table-top roleplaying games. The rule-system used is the Pathfinder Roleplaying System published by Paizo,
will learn how to run a game, how to build characters, and how a turn-based
combat system works. The players will be provided with pre-generated 1st level
characters. Dice will be available, though participants can bring their own. The
program will focus both on learning game basics and in actual combat scenario
play. For more information about roleplaying games, contact Jeff or Patrick at
869-0120 or visit http://paizo.com/pathfinder.
and the renewal of your soul. But aside from that, didja get any new toys? A better
smartphone, a new e-reader, maybe one of those too-cool-to-be-believed convert-
ible computers? If so, it might interest you to know that Shreve Memorial Library has
Overdrive, a service that provides downloadable materials for all kinds of devices. So,
you can fill up your new device's hungry tummy for free by borrowing e-books, audiobooks, even music and
videos from your e-library. If you need help doing that, you can always give your local branch a call or stop
by, but we're also offering two sessions of Overdrive 101, an intensive, bring-your-own-device party where
we'll take you from Nook newbie to downloading denizen in just a few minutes. NOTE: if you have a new
Nook, please make sure it's "activated" before attending this event, or we won't be able to work with
it. The people at the Barnes and Noble store will be more than happy to take care of that for you.
the focus in the Walk to Wellness: Seven Weeks to Walking Success program. Free
booklets and pedometers will be provided. Call 425-3630 for details! Get a move on!
wouldn't be comfortable with them reading? Are they reading too many vampire or zom-
bie books? Do you worry dystopian books like the Hunger Games may be too dark for
your sixth grader? Is your kid just not reading? Please join LeVette Fuller, Shreve Memorial
Library's Teen Services Coordinator, at
the covers of the popular and sometimes controversial books being marketed to teens. Come learn about
what your kids love to read and why they love it. Ms. Fuller will also include a detailed list of books from the
YA section that are appropriate for middle school students and advanced elementary students. Sack lunches
may be pre-ordered from Se7endipity (next door) by January 22. To reserve your space, please call 226-3009.
Shreve Memorial Library Hamilton/South Caddo Resource Center
Thursdays, January 24 through March 7, 6:30 8:30 PM
Discussion Leader:
thematic series are led by university scholars, who introduce the books and lead group discussions. Sessions are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. This
humanites-based reading program employs historical works to promote reflection and discussion about Louisiana's experience in the American Civil
War (1861-1865). The subject is of enduring interest, but it is especially timely at this moment, as the nation observes the 150th anniversary of this
great internal conflict, which cost more than 600,000 lives and in the process dramatically transformed both the South and the country as a whole. The
reading/discussion series is free and open to the public. For a list of core and supplemental readings, please contact 687-6824.
Week 1
Since 1982, he has taught at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, where he currently holds the Garnie W. McGinty Chair in History. Dr. Webre's main
areas of study, research, and teaching include Latin American and Caribbean studies, Louisiana history, and U.S. history in general. A former president and
a life fellow of the Louisiana Historical Association, among other projects, Dr. Webre is currently at work on a history of the Twelfth Louisiana Volunteer
Infantry, a north Louisiana regiment that served in the western theatre during the Civil War.
are purchased by adults? Did you know
that 78% of the time they purchase the
2. Using the public computers, move the mouse and click on "login" as guest.
3. Type in the guest pass number.
4. Click on "log in."
5. Click "confirm."
6. Click "continue."
7. Double click on the icon "Library Catalog."
8. In the top right corner, click on "No Library card?" Click here to register online." Do not click on "log in."
9. Make sure the "caps lock" key is ON (very important).
10. Fill out registration form; don't forget to create a PIN, as you will use this to access your account online.
11. Click "register."
12. Bring your picture ID to the circulation desk to receive your card and other library check-out information.
test. Registration is required and seating can be limited. Registration and Orientation at four GED
instructional locations for the upcoming semester are as follows: