Jason Topor

Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot with Board Game Paradise

Join us for a DnD one-shot here at A.K. Smiley Public Library! We’ll have an experienced Game Master from Board Game Paradise leading the way…first-timers and more experienced players welcome! Character builds will be provided. Space is limited to just twelve spots, so if you’re interested, register today!

Ages 13-19

Saturday, 1/25/2025

1:30-4:30pm

The Assembly Room at A.K. Smiley Public Library

125 W. Vine St. Redlands

FREE!

Registration Required. 🙂

Click here to register. Registration closes Thursday, January 23rd or when event is full.

Character descriptions will be provided to players at the event.

Closed for the Upcoming Holiday: Dec 24-25, Jan 1

The library will be closed for the following upcoming holidays:

2024 Holidays	Date(s) Observed
New Year’s Day	January 1
Martin Luther King Day	January 14-15
President’s Day	February 18-19
Cesar Chavez Day	March 31 – April 1
Easter	March 31
Memorial Day	May 26-27
Juneteenth	June 19
Independence Day	July 4
Labor Day	September 1-2
Columbus Day	October 13-14
Veteran’s Day	November 10-11
Thanksgiving	November 28-Dec.1
Christmas	December 24-25

2025 Holidays	Date(s) Observed
New Year’s Day	January 1
Martin Luther King Day	January 19-20
President’s Day	February 16-17
Cesar Chavez Day	March 31
Easter	April 20
Memorial Day	May 25-26
Juneteenth	June 19
Independence Day	July 4
Labor Day	Aug. 31 – Sept. 1
Columbus Day	October 12-13
Veteran’s Day	November 11
Thanksgiving	November 27-30
Christmas	December 24-25

Teen Movie Matinee: Little Women…Free!

Teen Movie Matinee: Little Women…Free!

You definitely don’t have to be a little woman to enjoy the movie “Little Women”…all teens are welcome! If you intend to make your own way in the world, join us! Snacks will be provided, of course…we would never watch a movie with our stomachs growling. 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

Little Women (PG)

Run Time: 2 hour 15 minutes

Saturday, December 7, 2024
2-4:15pm
The Assembly Room at A.K. Smiley Public Library

125 W. Vine St. Redlands

Ages 13-19

FREE!

Snacks provided! 🙂

(Registration is encouraged so we know how many snacks to buy!)

Teen Clay Hand Building Workshop

Teen Clay Hand Building Workshop with Redlands Pottery Project

Teen makers, come make stuff with us!

Redlands Pottery Project will be here to teach a clay hand building workshop! Space is limited and registration is required, so don’t hesitate to sign up below if you’re interested. 🙂

Clay Hand Building Workshop with Redlands Pottery Project

Ages 13-19

Saturday, November 16

2-4pm

The Assembly Room at A.K. Smiley Public Library

FREE!

Click here to register!

Dia De Los Muertos 2024

Join the A.K. Smiley Public Library as we celebrate Día de Los Muertos 2024 with our theme “Día Around the World”! 🌼🦋

Date: November 1st, 2024

Midday Event: 11 AM to 2 PM @ Smiley Park, MC Mario Saucedo, Redlands City Council Member

This festive event is FREE and open to all ages! Come together with our community to honor and celebrate the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos with:

Complementary Meal Tacos, Taquitos, and Ice Cream! While supplies last.
Fun activities for kids and families, such as sugar skulls and face painting!
Live music provided by Paty Luevano!
Contests for teen art and Catrina-Calavera costumes!

Evening Event: 6 PM to 8 PM @ The Contemporary Club, MC Dr. Rosa Gomez, Smiley Library VP

Join us at the Contemporary Club in the eventing for musical and cultural performances by Armando Castaneda-Bravo, Ana Gonzalez Jorgensen, and St. Mary’s Ballet Folklorico! Additionally, the community ofrendas provided by local organizations and families will be on display.

Bring the whole family and immerse yourself in this beautiful cultural tradition. Whether you’re learning about the holiday for the first time or continuing your own traditions, there’s something for everyone. We can’t wait to see you there!