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
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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

New Library App

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

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Female Flyers

Professor Sabrina Jimenez is with the History Department of Crafton Hills College. Her specialty is military history. Join us in commemorating Women’s History Month with

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Patron Saints' Day

Celebrate the Smileys!

Don’t miss a very special Patron Saints’ Day celebrating the birthday of Redlands’s best-known benefactors, Albert and Alfred Smiley, with a program that connects both

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Junk Journaling!

Drop in to make junk journals from paper lunch bags or bring your own journal to work on! Take everyday items and make them into

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Craic Haus

CRAiC HAUS (pronounced crack house) translated from Irish and German, means FUNHOUSE. This high energy, tight trio has raised roofs and brought great cheer to

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Flute Concert: Feb. 22

The Inland Empire Valley Flute Society (IEVFS) in collaboration with the A.K. Smiley Public Library and The Contemporary Club will present a free concert of

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New Library App

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 library hours and more!

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SoCal in Film in 2026

Have you heard about A.K. Smiley Public Library’s Southern California in Film series? Launched in 2019, this series honors the region’s rich cinematic legacy by showcasing films that capture Southern California’s stunning landscapes and layered history. The 2025 lineup features

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Smiley LIVE! The Bells

Smiley LIVE! presents The BellsWednesday, July 16, 20256:30pmThe Contemporary Club, 173 S. Eureka St., Redlands, CA The Bells serve up a musical gumbo with hints of swamp rock, gospel, and blues. Led by vocalist and songwriter Mary Lou Stuart, the

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Be a Part of Redlands History

  The Division of Special Collections want to hear from you! Staff are hard at work to create the inaugural exhibits for the Museum of Redlands, including “I Am Redlands,” a digital display featuring photographs of Redlanders throughout time. Looking

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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 offerings of the Lincoln Memorial Shrine, the program will be revamped to include the forthcoming

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Redlands Community History Initiative

Did you grow up in Redlands? Do you have stories about the town and how it’s changed? If so, participate in the Redlands Community History Initiative! This project seeks to learn about and preserve the stories of the many communities

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Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality in the Teen Underground!  Teens, if you’ve always dreamed of giving VR a try, now’s your opportunity!   Virtual Reality in the Teen Underground 2nd Wednesdays of the Month 3:30-5:30pm Ages 13-19 Available Application . Title Rating Beat

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Libby

  Exciting news! 📚🎉 Dive into a world of endless reading possibilities with our newest addition to the AK Smiley Public Library – OverDrive magazines are now available on the Libby app! 📱🔖📰 From captivating articles to stunning visuals, access

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Adult Literacy Tutor

  The mission of the Redlands Adult Literacy Program is to provide free, professional, and confidential tutoring in reading and writing to help adult learners in the Redlands community reach their literacy goals. To learn more about the program, please

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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.

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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 

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