A.K. Smiley Public Library

Serving the City of Redlands, California since 1894

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!

Young Readers’ Room

 The children’s collection of A.K. Smiley Public Library includes:

  • Books, periodicals, and audio materials for preschool through 8th grade.
  • Special programs and activities are held for children year round.
  • Reading Clubs are held throughout the year and feature special themes and rewards to young readers.

Story Times

Bring your little ones and enjoy storytelling from our wonderful group of readers!

Tuesday Afternoons in the Story Corner:

  • After-School Story Time: K – 5th graders welcome! ~ 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. (includes snack!)

Tuesday Evenings in the Story Corner:

  • Chinese Story Time: All ages welcome ~ 5:00 – 5:30 p.m.

  • Pajama Story Time:  all ages ~ 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday Mornings in The Contemporary Club:

  • Preschoolers: Ages 4-6 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. ~ story time + craft to take home

Thursday Mornings in The Contemporary Club:

  • Baby Story Time  9:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

  • Tiny Tots: Ages 2-3, 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; 10:40 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.

Saturday mornings in the Story Corner:

  • Spanish Story Time 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. with Mr. Aguirre

Fitness for Kids

             Every Thursday afternoon from 3:30 – 4:15 in The Contemporary Club
                      All ages welcome to attend this fast-paced, interactive class!

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 Special Event

Mondays, 1/13 & 1/27 in The Assembly Room

3:45 – 4:15 p.m.

STEM for Preschoolers

Join high school student, Miss Jager,  as she helps to guide your preschooler through STEM activities.

10 weeks of fun and educational STEM activities

Please call The Young Readers’ Room to register (909) 798-7674

  Ages 3 – 5

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Special Event

Stuffed animal sleep-over in The Young Readers’ Room!

Have your child drop off and say goodnight to their favorite (or second favorite) stuffed animal.

We’ll have a sleep-over party and all the stuffed animal friends will play games, read books and explore the library after hours!

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Therapy Dog friends Daisy; Snowball & Lord Devereaux

Come and read to our Therapy Dog friends in the Story Corner of the Young Readers’ Room on the4th Sunday in January @ 2:00; and 1st & 3rd Thursdays 1/2 & 1/16.

We look forward to having your kids read a great book to our friends!

Try some cool mapping at this website, created for the library by Esri:

http://smileylibrary.maps.arcgis.com/home/index.html

Have fun with it…where will be your first destination to look up?  Locally; in the state; country?  How about someplace in the world?!

Saturday Craft Day

January 25, 2020

“Aladdin”

Join us for a fun-filled morning of crafting, stamping and making new friends in the Assembly Room.  Join Miss Didi and her helpers as they help you make and create great crafts for you to take home.

17th Annual Family Day 2020

Saturday, October 10

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

We will have lots of activities for families to participate in together like sharing refreshments for each guest including one cupcake and cup of lemonade.
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, October 10!

For more information, call Children’s Services at 798-7674

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