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Celebrate Women’s History Month

March 1, 2023

In celebration of Women’s History Month, A.K. Smiley Public Library welcomes historian Ann Deegan on Saturday, March 11th at 2pm in the Assembly Room or

Author Talk w/ Jeri Westerson

February 28, 2023

LosAngeles native JERI WESTERSON currently writes two mystery series: a Tudorseries, the King’s Fool Mysteries, and a Sherlockian series called An IrregularDetective Mystery. She wrote

Books to Go

February 27, 2023

Welcome to A.K. Smiley Public Library’s Books to Go service. Library cardholder can request books, CDs, DVDs or magazines from the Library’s catalog either online

South Carolina Rice, Plantations, slaves and freedom: February 27

February 23, 2023

Local Historian Mark Radeleff will deliver a presentation on South Carolina rice, plantations, slaves and freedom. Mr. Radeleff will concentrate on how rice became important

Daniel Weston: March 7

February 16, 2023

Tuesday, March 7 6:30pm Contemporary Club Free and open to the public Redlands’ own Daniel Weston uses the guitar to display a range of expression

Visit the Friends Bookstore

February 10, 2023

The Friends of A.K. Smiley Public Library Bookstore has thousands of books for sale, most priced at less than $2.00. The funds raised are

Honor Black History Month

February 9, 2023

In celebration of Black History Month, A.K. Smiley Public Library will welcome Professor Kashaunda Harris on Saturday, February 18 at 11am in the Assembly Room.

Lincoln Season Begins

January 19, 2023

The Lincoln Memorial Shrine’s Lincoln Season begins in February! Open House – Saturday, February 4 Commemorate Lincoln and the Civil War at the Open House

Marcus Miller: Feb 15

January 15, 2023

Experience the meditative, community-building experience of African drumming with Marcus Miller with this family-friendly program. Marcus Miller is a fixture in the Southern California artist

Smiley LIVE! Hobo Jazz

January 10, 2023

Smiley LIVE! Presents: Hobo Jazz Thursday, January 25, 6:30 PM The Contemporary Club This free public event is part of the Smiley LIVE! concert

Beginners’ Computer Class

December 20, 2022

Three-week basic computer class for beginners who have limited or no computer experience and want to learn to learn the basics of computer use.

Sean Gaskell

December 20, 2022

Sean Gaskell will give a performance and educational demonstration on the kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa. He will feature traditional songs that

Smiley LIVE! Presents Holiday Music

December 6, 2022

Wednesday, December 14 at 6:30PM Come celebrate the spirit of the season with musical and spoken performances of local students and musicians, as well

CANCELED: Celebrate the Holidays on December 21

December 1, 2022

Due to the rise in COVID-19 transmission rates in San Bernardino County and the resulting staffing shortages, the Lincoln Memorial Shrine’s holiday sing-along has been

Honor Veterans Day on November 9

November 5, 2022

In honor of Veterans Day, A.K. Smiley Public Library presents a program on Redlander Sgt. Cruz Coyazo on Wednesday, November 9 at 6:30pm in the

Free Drivers’ Education Resource

Learning how to drive? Buckle your seat-belt and start here! A.K. Smiley Public Library has partnered with Driving-Tests.org to provide free unlimited access to the official California driver’s manual, online practice tests for car, motorcycle and commercial driver’s licenses, an

Jason February 24, 2022

Teen Movie Night: Feb 18

Teen Movie Night…Battle of the YA Movies: Yes or no to love? Yes or no to love? TEENS DECIDE! We’ll play whichever movie earns the most votes! Help determine the fate of this Teen Movie Night by casting your

Jason February 10, 2022

Conversation Corner

Practice your English conversation skills in a safe and friendly environment. We meet weekly on Tuesdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. For more information or to register for the class, please contact the Adult Literacy desk 909-798-7565 ext. 4138

Jason August 10, 2021

Circulating Local Art

Check out a piece of Redlands culture and support local artists! Our collection of local art contains pieces by a variety of local artists, many depicting scenes of Redlands. Pieces may be checked out for six weeks. Limit two

Jason April 29, 2021

Flipster: Read popular magazines from home

Flipster is a digital magazine service featuring a variety of titles for adults and children. We currently have 36 titles available! With Flipster, you can use your library card to access current and back issues of popular magazines including: Consumer Reports,

Jason March 21, 2021

Smiley family icon Gerow Smiley passes at age 98

Sculptor Linda Pew’s bust of Gerow Smiley, posed in the Young Readers Room which Gerow’s grandfather Daniel Smiley made possible in 1920. The pansy was the favorite flower of the Smiley brothers. Gerow Smiley, grandnephew of Smiley Library

Jason January 27, 2021

Community Steps Up for Smiley Library

Demonstrating how important A.K. Smiley Public Library is to Redlands, dozens of members of the community pledged their own financial resources to save the Library from the most severe budget cuts in its 126-year history, raising $193,000 in two weeks.

Jason June 12, 2020

Kanopy

Kanopy is a video streaming service offering more than 30,000 popular movies, documentaries, and educational videos from thousands of producers such as Criterion Collection, PBS, Great Courses, and more. Kanopy’s subdivision, Kanopy Kids, includes children’s programming. Just log in on

Jason May 28, 2020

Digital Escape Room

Think you know some library history? Enter into our Digital Escape Room and try to get out using you’re A.K. Smiley Public Library history knowledge!

Jason April 29, 2020

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Jason April 10, 2020

eLibrary Cards

Apply for an electronic library card to access eBooks, databases, streaming videos, magazines, newspapers, and resources for children and teens, New York Times Online, and more. If you want to check out books, video games, and more, you will need

Jason April 9, 2020

New York Times Online

The California State Library is pleased to offer the New York Times online to California public libraries! This offer features direct access to NYTimes.com from 1851 to right now. Your A.K. Smiley library card allows you 24 hour complimentary, unlimited

Jason March 16, 2020

Monday	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday	10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday	10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday	10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday	10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday	1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10:00 am – 5:00 pm*
Wednesday	10:00 am – 5:00 pm*
Thursday	10:00 am – 5:00 pm*
Friday	10:00 am – 5:00 pm*
Saturday	10:00 am – 5:00 pm*
Sunday	Closed

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday	1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday	1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Friday	1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday	1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday	1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

125 W. Vine St.
Redlands, CA, 92373

A.K. Smiley Public Library

Heritage Room

Lincoln Memorial Shrine