I believe the library offers superb service to the community. I am signing up today for the Summer…read more Reading Program for my 6 yr. old Genealogy is my hobby and I wish they had a section in the library for this.

It smells in here. It really does. I don't know if it's dust, or unwashed patrons, or if the…read morebuilding or carpet just need updating desperately, or what. It's also not intuitive, when you walk in, where different departments might be located. And ... there are always unhygienic members of the community lazing around in the entrance or out in front,... staring at you. In all fairness, I haven't tried the library's programming, interlibrary loan system, ebooks or other services - maybe they're spectacular. I hope they are.

This is the main branch of the Shreveport City Library system. It's housed in the old federal…read morebuilding which used to be the Post Office and Court House. It's a very stately building and is located in the middle of the downtown area. The staff was friendly and helpful. As a visitor to the area, I didn't know what type of system they had to be able to use the Internet. But they had a guest pass system that allowed me to gain access to the Internet. I was a bit bummed that the children's department was as small as it was. I was surprised that it wasn't larger. Being that this was the main library for the Shreveport system, I was surprised that the collection wasn't as up to date as you would think a main library would be. For instance, I found old tax guides on the shelf from the early 1990s. Tax laws change yearly so keeping anything more than several years old is just obsolete after a while. I was also surprised that I was unable to locate any library catalog computers. Since I was there with my dad, we decided to make the trip worthwhile beyond just checking email. We decided to see if they had any books on Clementine Hunter, the primitive artists that we learned about at the Melrose Plantation. I looked for any computers that said library catalog, but couldn't find any. So I just decided to use the Internet computers to do my search. Thankfully, I know my way around a library catalog and quickly located some biographies on Clementine. A good thing to note about this library is that they are a government depository, meaning they have a government documents collection. So, if you're researching congressional hearings or legislation, you can find information here. Also, they have a petroleum documents collection for your oil industry research.

FYI - the iBistro system is on the same computers that you can use for internet access. you can…read morealso access the system through the internet. the children's section downtown is probably lacking because it is DOWNTOWN... The entire Shreve Memorial system covers Caddo parish and consists of neighborhood libraries that cater to the population.

Visited SFA for a campus tour, my dad mentioned that I would like the beautiful campus. I truly…read morewasn't amazed after visiting other Texas universities. It was more of a ordinary school that lacks history, traditions and school spirit. My tour guide, Cherish was the bomb.com though. She was funny, cool, and laid-back. Despite, all the old buildings and only the presidents building looking new--she made the tour exciting. I can't say much about the kinesiology department as we didn't cover that part. They do have forestry, but not horticulture which I'm looking to minor in with my major of kinesiology. The library looked pretty out-dated and basic which didn't appeal to me since I know I'll be spending a lot of time there. The dorms aren't the nicest either. It's horrible how they don't have a roommate survey in order to choose your roomie, you have to go based off of first day orientation which caters mostly to freshmen students and not transfer students. Like I said before, they lack traditions. The only two things that stand for SFA is the lumberjack stick that you have to buy and design on your own, the Stephen F. Austin water fountain changes to the school's color during finals week and the hand sign motioned to look like a gun or so. Wow! Big deal.. However, one cool thing is that SFA isn't affiliated with any other universities in Texas, it is its own school. Not a sister to no other school. That's neat. Though, it is located in the country and its better that way because you won't have to deal with loud unnecessary noises when you trying to study. The rec center/gym area is extremely small, but on the outdoors there is a lazy river that connects around. The campus isn't too big to get lost, but at the same time it's small enough to get packed quick. Scholarship opportunities seem to cater to the freshmen, so I can't say this school is transfer friendly. Additionally, everyone (staff) were extremely nice and showed their southern hospitality!

I graduated in 1993. Came back to do the campus tour with my daughter. The campus tour shows most…read moreof the buildings, a dorm room, and restaurants. The tour is a good overview of the campus. I love the small class sizes. My daughter is dyslexic, so I was happy to hear about all the accommodations and help she can get at SFA. Beautiful campus. Axe em Jacks

I love this library so much! There is an excellent selection of incoming titles downstairs and a…read moreshort trip up the elevator, there's a huge set of fiction (I like the scifi/fantasy section myself) and an even bigger selection of non-fiction. Plus, your library card allows you to access digital collections too; I have an audiobook checked out right now. The staff have always been kind and helpful and the library also hosts events and clubs for the public. I'm a regular at one of those clubs. It helped me make some friends with shared interests after I moved here. This is one of my favorite places in town.

I've used this library for over 40 years. They are always friendly and helpful. they have books…read morethat are current on the new releases.

Small, very small labrary (what do anyone expect for a small town), but it is good place to get a…read morebook and read... customer services is awesome... clean and they always have some type of activities (for adults and kids) going on....

The website states that the library closes at 5:30. We are new to town and arrived at 3:20. Not…read moreonly were my three children and I not greeted with a smile or hello etc, we were told it was too late in the day to obtain a library card and that they closed at 4. Even with the earlier closing time, I'm certain we had time to get a card and the books my kiddos needed for a report. I even had a list of the books needed. We will be traveling further to get our library cards to a library that embraces and encourages literacy, as this one seems to be a lost cause My advice for the library management is to seek employees or find volunteers that will welcome patrons, not turn them away because they want to leave early.

The staff at Stella Hill Memorial Library are always so very helpful for us genealogy and local…read morehistory researchers. The library is of a size that one would expect for a community the size of Alto, yet it has distinguished itself by the vision, scope and quality of its special collections. The Stella Hill materials are unique enough that they would be considered a major collection within a larger institution such as East Texas Research Center, History Center at Diboll, or at Liberty. And -- the staff makes their collections very easy to access and work with, with easily accessible materials and finding aids that are well-cared for and regularly updated. Stella Hill Memorial Library has established themselves as a unique and important complement to the larger archives in the area, and I encourage you to check them out as you make your way through your research. Thank you Stella Hill Memorial Library and your staff -- we all really appreciate your work and I myself look forward to returning to visit.

This is a small library with a surprising good selection of books. Lots of community outreach…read more Story time every Thursday at 10:30 a. m. Very nice genealogy room. Computer classes for seniors G E D classes Copying and FAX service available for a fee.

A wonderful stop to gain a bit of perspective on one of Nacogdoches' most prominent early…read moreresidents. Caitlyn (Kaitlyn?) the docent was extremely well versed on the events and personages that enriched the history of this structure, as well as being delightfully friendly and welcoming. Her cordiality made visiting the Sterne-Hoya house a highlight of my stay in Nacogdoches.

I LOVE Texas history and that's one of the reasons my hubby and I came to Nacogdoches, Texas. We…read morevisited the Sterne-Hoya House and Museum was a nice look back into the past. Definitely worth the little tour that they have. It is free to visit but I do recommend bringing some cash as they accept cash donations. They do not offer much of a gift shop and if you wanted anything you would need to pay cash.