April 29, 2021

Press release from Shreve Memorial Library:

April 29, 2021

Shreve Memorial Library and AARP Louisiana team up to present a series of virtual workshops designed to educate seniors on library resources. The workshops will premiere via webinar on Wednesdays in May at 2 p.m. Workshops will teach participants how to research their ancestry and use digital and virtual library services. Workshops are free and open to all regardless of AARP membership status, but registration is required.

On Wednesday, May 12, Shreve Memorial Library staff will present a webinar covering Genealogy research teaching attendees how to research their ancestry. The Genealogy workshop will demonstrate and answer questions, making your genealogy search experience seamless. Participants will learn how to research their lineage more efficiently using Ancestry.com and other databases. To participate in the workshop, register at https://aarp.cvent.comShreveMemorialLibraryGenealogyWorkshop051221.

Did you know you can checkout movies, eBooks, digital magazines, and listen to Audiobooks on the go, or from the comfort of your home? The Digital Services Workshop on May 19 will explain how! A Question & Answer session will follow. Library staff will be available to guide attendees. Register for this workshop at https://aarp.cvent.com/ShreveMemorialLibraryDigitalServicesWorkshop051921.

Shreve Memorial Library and AARP Louisiana will present the last workshop in the series on May 26. This workshop is for the entire family. Participants will explore storytimes, online resources, and fun interactive games. Library staff will guide attendees through the process of accessing resources and explaining the benefits of each. A Question & Answer period will follow. To participate in this workshop, register at https://aarp.cvent.com/ShreveMemorialLibraryVirtualServicesWorkshop052621.

This press release was produced by Shreve Memorial Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.