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125 W. Vine St.
Redlands, CA, 92373

A.K. Smiley Public Library

(909) 798-7565 - MORE INFO
(909) 798-7674 - Youth Services

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  • 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

Heritage Room

(909) 798-7632 - More Info

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  • 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

Lincoln Memorial Shrine

(909) 798-7636 - More Info

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  • 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

Falling for K-Pop Polco Party

January 23, 2025

K-Pop lovers…unite! Join us for K-Pop crafting with photo cards and stickers (that we’ll provide!), karaoke, bracelet-making, and talking with friends about our mutual appreciation

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Closed

Holiday Closures

December 23, 2024

The library will be closed for the following upcoming holidays: 2025 Holidays Date(s) Observed New Year’s Day January 1 Martin Luther King Day January 19-20

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Honoring Veterans Day

November 6, 2024

Due to scheduling conflicts, A.K. Smiley Public Library’s program commemorating Veterans Day has changed. Join us on Saturday, November 9 at 11am in the Assembly

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Dia De Los Muertos 2024

October 21, 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

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Family Day 2024

September 27, 2024

  You’re invited to our 21st Annual Family Day event on Saturday, 9/28 from 9am – 1pm.  Geared towards K – 5th graders and their

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Stop the Scam

September 26, 2024

  Stop the scam before it starts! Learn about scams and how you can prevent them. We’ll discuss different types of scams such as impersonation,

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Honor Veterans Day on November 9

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 Contemporary Club. Presented by Coyazo’s grandnephew Paul Aranda, the program will include family stories, photographs,

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Maria Carrillo November 5, 2022

Shrine’s 90th Anniversary Celebration

The 90th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial Shrine’s 90th anniversary will continue on Saturday, November 19 with a day of festivities. Taking place on the 159th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, the day begins with a commemoration of that

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Maria Carrillo November 5, 2022

Gala 2022 on October 15th!

Every four years, A.K. Smiley Public Library celebrates in a BIG way with the quadrennial Library Gala. A volunteer crew, coordinated by Myra Patterson and Robyn Evans, will mount the next Library Gala event on Saturday, October 15, 2022, 5:30-9pm.

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Maria Carrillo September 1, 2022

The Heritage Room Turns 50!

A.K. Smiley Public Library’s Heritage Room celebrates its golden anniversary on March 17th! This milestone event will be celebrated with a presentation on the Smileys and a special exhibition. Learn About the Smileys Don’t miss Smiley Library Director Emeritus Larry

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Maria Carrillo March 17, 2022

Citrus Heritage Program on March 12th

Join us on Saturday, March 12th at 11am as Dr. Benjamin Jenkins presents a look at his recently published book California’s Citrus Heritage in the Assembly Room of A.K. Smiley Public Library. An Archivist and Associate Professor of History at

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Maria Carrillo March 5, 2022

Lincoln Program on March 5th

Join us on Saturday, March 5th as we welcome bestselling author Walter Stahr who will present “Chase and Lincoln: Rivals and Colleagues” at 3pm in the Assembly Room of A.K. Smiley Public Library. President Abraham Lincoln famously selected his Cabinet

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Maria Carrillo February 26, 2022

Anniversary Film Series

2022 is a year of celebrations at A.K. Smiley Public Library! In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Heritage Room and the 90th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial Shrine, Smiley Library is offering two new film series: Redlands in

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Maria Carrillo February 1, 2022

Film Series Returns!

After an 18-month hiatus, A.K. Smiley Public Library’s “Southern California in Film” series returns! Featuring films set in California, the series celebrates the state’s contributions to cinema. From literary adaptations to depictions of historical events, “Southern California in Film” brings

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Maria Carrillo September 1, 2021

The Woman’s Vote: A Century of Suffrage

Celebrate the centennial of the 19th Amendment by exploring a new virtual exhibit about the fight to enfranchise women in the United States. “The Woman’s Vote: A Century of Suffrage” discusses the efforts of women in city of Redlands, state

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Maria Carrillo August 7, 2020

Resilient Redlands Webinar Series

A.K. Smiley Public Library’s “Resilient Redlands” webinar series focused on topics related to Redlands history and the collections of the Lincoln Memorial Shrine. Webinars were led by Smiley Library staff with a few special guests. Past Webinars 2020 April 25

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Maria Carrillo July 7, 2020

Resilient Redlands: COVID-19 and Our Town

As we navigate through these challenging times, we are reminded that we are living through an historic moment that will be analyzed by generations to come. The resilient spirit of the Redlands community has been apparent through acts of selflessness

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Maria Carrillo April 22, 2020
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