125 W. Vine St.
Redlands, CA, 92373

A.K. Smiley Public Library

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(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
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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

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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

Smiley LIVE! Darcie Rickert

Smiley LIVE! presents Darcie RickertWednesday, June 25, 20256:30pmThe Contemporary Club, 173 S. Eureka St., Redlands, CA Over the years, Darcie has built a loyal following,

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Mike Penny

Mike Penny has received numerous awards for his innovative compositions and performances using the Tsugaru Shamisen. He first studied in Santa Cruz, CA with Kevin

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Paul Olives

Paul Olives has paved his way as one of the area’s most inspiring musicians. A self-taught guitar virtuoso, street performer & one man band, he

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Bryan Bowers

From his rather unglamorous beginning as a street singer, Bryan Bowers has become a major artist on the traditional music circuit. He has redefined the

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Library Day 2025

Smiley Library is excited to announce Library Day 2025, happening on Saturday May 10th from 11-2! This year’s theme, “Drawn to the Library,” is a

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Become a museum docent

Become a Museum Docent

The Special Collections Division of A.K. Smiley Public Library is excited to announce the reimagined museum docent program! Originally founded in 1972 to expand the

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Pianos Plus Program

“Pianos Plus,” eight-hand two-piano quartet will present The Spinet program in cooperation with A.K. Smiley Public Smiley Library, on Tuesday, March 18, at the Contemporary

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Spring 2025 History Class

   A.K. Smiley Public Library announces the 54th year edition of its well-known course in local history, taught by Larry Burgess, who began the class

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CANCELED: Celebrate the Holidays on December 21

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 canceled. Originally scheduled for Wednesday, December 21st at 7pm, the program will no longer take

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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