Welcome to A.K. Smiley Public Library!
A.K. Smiley Public Library - Original Building, circa 1898
- Visit the Lincoln Memorial Shrine
Established in 1894, A.K. Smiley Public Library has served generations of patrons in the City of Redlands and beyond. The only “admission fee” is curiosity. Lifelong learning is at the center of activity in the beautiful, historic building and attractive grounds.
While at the library, be sure to visit the Lincoln Memorial Shrine located on our grounds. www.lincolnshrine.org
Our Heritage
The Smiley is not only a library, but a repository of local history. The newest wing houses historic items of various fascinations; the Library holds classical statuary and fine art worthy of a museum…
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Young Readers
The children’s collection of Smiley Library includes books for toddlers, picture books, easy readers, books-on-tape, magazines and fiction and non-fiction collections…
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Adult Literacy
The Redlands Adult Literacy Program, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, in association with A. K. Smiley Library! We provide one-on-one tutoring in reading and writing to adults…
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Library Budget Cuts
Notice: During the current fiscal emergency the City of Redlands is no longer able to provide funding for books, magazines and audiovisual. New materials will be acquired solely with funds provided by the Library’s Endowment, the Friends of A. K. Smiley Public Library, and other private gifts. Support your library.
Library Hours |
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Sun
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1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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Mon-Tue
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11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
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Wed-Thu
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10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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Fri-Sat
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10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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In March of 1897, Albert K. Smiley purchased sixteen acres of downtown land to build Redlands its new library building. The A.K. SMILEY PUBLIC LIBRARY and surrounding Smiley Park, so named by a grateful city council in honor of the donor, was dedicated on April 29, 1898.