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125 W. Vine St.
Redlands, CA, 92373

Family Day 2026

September 8, 2026

Families are invited to join us for the 23rd Annual Family Day to “Celebrate Redlands” event on Saturday, September 26 from 10 am – 1

Family Ofrenda

September 3, 2026

Elements of a Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Four main elements of nature are found on an ofrenda: Wind: The papel picado also lets loved

HG Hijos de Gloria

September 2, 2026

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month—this free family-friendly event is at the Contemporary Club (173 S. Eureka St. Redlands). For questions or more information call 909-798-7565.

Junk Journaling: Autumnal Adventures!

September 1, 2026

Wednesday, September 9 5:30 – 7:30pm The Contemporary Club, 173 S. Eureka Street (the red brick building behind Smiley Library!) Ages 18+ With fall soon

History of Medicine – Part 2

September 1, 2026

Interesting Stories and Characters in the History of Medicine – Part 2 Presented by Bill Patton, MD Wednesdays @ 6:30pm (2) 30 minute presentations Starting

Smiley LIVE! Prickly Pears

August 7, 2026

Join us for a performance from The Prickly Pears on Wednesday August 12th, 2026 at 6:30pm. They are a musical duo based in Pioneertown, California,

The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit

August 3, 2026

To help celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, the Arrowhead Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and A.K. Smiley Public Library are

Smiley LIVE! Citrus Sisters

July 9, 2026

On Saturday July 18th, 2026 at 4:00PM, the first group who helped kick off the Smiley LIVE! concert series will return to celebrate the

America250 – Liberty’s Legacy

June 24, 2026

As we honor a monumental milestone in American history – the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence – the Watchorn Lincoln Memorial Association invites

SmileyLIVE! Presents Patria Jacobs

June 17, 2026

Patria Jacobs is a Los Angeles songwriter, performer, singer, and guitarist. She landed in California by way of Texas. Because of her Southern upbringing, she’ll

Junk Journaling Part 2 (Eclectic Boogaloo)

June 1, 2026

Join us for our second Junk Journaling event! Make a junk journal from paper lunch bags or bring your own journal and use our scraps!

Spinet Music Organization

May 6, 2026

New Library App

April 17, 2026

Our new app allows you to browse our catalog, manage your account including placing holds or renewals, download e-books/e-magazines, view our calendar of events, check

Janet Klein and her Parlor Boys

April 3, 2026

On Thursday, April 16h, 2026 at 6:00PM, at The Contemporary Club, located at 173 S. Eureka St., in Redlands, we will be joined by Janet

Teen Card Embroidery Workshop

April 1, 2026

Design one-of-a-kind cards for every occasion…with your very own embroidery! Your friends and family will be begging for you to make more. Instruction from an

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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

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

A.K. Smiley Public Library

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