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

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

Tuesdays in the Story Corner

  • Hindi Language Learning & Story Time: 5:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. All ages welcome!

Wednesday Mornings in the Contemporary Club:

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

Wednesday Evenings in the Story Corner:

  •  Chinese Story Time 5:00 – 5;30 p.m.

Thursday Mornings in the Contemporary Club:

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

Therapy Dog friends Daisy, Boo, Lilly & Feisty

Come and read to our Therapy Dog friends in the Story Corner of the Young Readers’ Room.

On one Sunday of each month from 2:00 – 2:30 p.m., November 18

On the first & third Monday, 11/5; 11/19 from 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.

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

 

  Yoga for children
Every Tuesday

3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Located in the Contemporary Club, or the Assembly Room this month.
Please bring your own mats!
All ages welcome!
Parents must stay with child.
Wear loose clothes for stretching!

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

November 3, 2018

“The First Thanksgiving”

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.

15th Annual Family Day 2018

Saturday, October 6
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Special author/illustrator visit by Marc Tyler Nobleman

    The first 450 families will receive a Marc Tyler Nobleman hard cover book for him to sign at Family Day!

 We will have lots of activities for families to participate in together such as a Superhero play in the Contemporary Club; Author presentation and book signing in the Contemporary Club; Fairy Garden creation; art and crafts; face painting; on 4th Street: Fire truck exploration; WWII vehicle exploration; refreshments for each guest include one cookie and cup of lemonade.
Sponsoring partners include Family Services; Building a Generation; Stater Bros.; Redlands Art Association; Stars of Tomorrow; Boy Scout Troop 3; Friends of Smiley Library; The Frugal Frigate; The Kiwanis Club; California Fish and Wildlife; First  Baptist Church.

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

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