The Smiley is excited to bring back LIVE programs! We’re kicking it off with an evening of romantic Spanish guitar music with Michael Anthony Gagliardi.
Wednesday, August 4, 6:30 pm in the Assembly Room.
FREE to the public, no registration required.
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Friends of the Library Event
Now you can shop the Friends of A.K. Smiley Library bookstore from the comfort of your own home. Visit www.amazon.com/shops/friendsofaksmiley to purchase books and support the library today!
The Friends of A.K. Smiley Public Library raise funds to augment the collections and youth services of the library, as well as support library programming. Please call 909-798-7685 for more information.
Gently used books donated by generous patrons enable fundraising through bookstore and silent auction sales. You can show your support of the library by donating books, patronizing our bookstore on the lower level of the library, and participating in the silent auction of books in the main hall of the library.
Volunteers are needed to work in the bookstore, to assist with the auctions, and to help shelve books. Volunteers also help with publicity, mailings, and with hospitality at meetings. Also, volunteers publish a newsletter for members four times a year to keep them up to date. Call the Bookstore at 798-7685 for more information on volunteering.
2021 Adult Summer Reading Program
2021 Adult Summer Reading Program
June 22 – August 2
Read and review books checked out from the A.K. Smiley Library and enter to win gift cards and goodies from your favorite local businesses. The more you read, the better your chances of winning!
GRAND PRIZE: $100 shopping spree at Gerrard’s Market
Visit the Friends Bookstore
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 used to purchase books for the library’s collections, fund infrastructure needs and children’s programs.
Bookstore Hours
Monday & Tuesday 2:00pm – 5:45pm
Wednesday & Thursday 1:00pm – 4:45pm
Friday & Saturday 12:00pm – 3:45:pm
Closed Sundays
Redlands Community History Initiative
The Division of Special Collections is excited to announce a new community-wide project! The Redlands Community History Initiative seeks to learn about and preserve the stories of the many communities that made Redlands the city it is today, especially those traditionally left out of the conversation.
Redlands has always been a diverse community. People from all walks of life with varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds made their way to Redlands and the East San Bernardino Valley to set down roots, contributing to the area’s growth and prosperity. From the citrus and dairy industries; to service in homes and businesses; and centers of community – everything from churches to barber shops, all Redlanders left their mark on the city.
The stories of beloved historical figures like Israel Beal, who was born into slavery and made his way west after the Civil War; José Rivera, the city’s first law enforcement officer; and Lulu Nash, a popular housekeeper and caterer, have been well-documented, but what of the thousands of others who called Redlands home? What were their names? Why did they choose Redlands?
You can contribute to the Redlands Community History Initiative by sharing photos, letters, diaries, receipts, artifacts, and oral histories, all of which add to the understanding of the many people who built and sustained Redlands over the years. Whatever was important to you and your family is important for history!
Sharing is easy! You can upload images of photographs and other materials directly to the online submission portal, by email to heritage@akspl.org, or in person with an appointment. Contact the Heritage Room at (909)798-7632 to learn how the Library can help you preserve your family’s legacy in the Redlands area.