A.K. Smiley Public Library

Serving the City of Redlands, California since 1894

Because of the City of Redlands emergency measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Library will be closed until April 30. eBooks and eDatabases are available and we are looking into other ways to continue to service the community. Read the Director's Message to learn more about how Smiley Library is protecting the community from the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

News + Events

New York Times Online

The California State Library is pleased to offer the New York Times online to California public libraries! This offer features direct access to NYTimes.com from 1851 to right now.

Your A.K. Smiley library card allows you 24 hour complimentary, unlimited access to the digital edition of The New York Times. To get started, follow these simple steps:

  • Within the library, register or log in at nytimes.com/register. You can now enjoy unlimited access to NYTimes.com on any device during your library visit.
  • For remote users, click HERE and fill out the required fields on the following page. Use code 15e1b6b5205c1abe if the code is not already filled in.
  • Enjoy! You now have unlimited access to the digital edition of The New York Times.

BookMyne Mobile App

BookMyne

BookMyne makes it quick and easy to access A.K. Smiley Public Library on the go! Search our library’s catalog, download items, manage your account, and find suggested reading instantly with your iOS or Android device.

Top Features:

  • Search for items in the library’s catalog by title, author, subject, or general keyword.
  • Keep track of your account with dynamic notifications and view your checked-out items, holds, fines, and account information.
  • Reserve or place holds on library materials. A 75¢ hold fee per item will apply.
  • Search our OverDrive catalog, checked-out and returns items, and view your digital holds.
  • Find suggested reading: Check out the latest best-selling titles.
  • Use your device’s camera to scan the barcode on a book, CD, DVD, or other item at a friend’s house or bookstore and search for available copies at your library.

Just visit iTunes or Google Play to download the app.

360 Degree Virtual Library Tour

In this interactive 360-degree story, you can control your tour. Venture over to the auction, or go downstairs to the bookstore. Listen to a story in the Young Readers Room before you go through the door and out to the Lincoln Shrine.

Read the history of the library, buy a Friends membership, be inspired by the Adult Literacy Program and don’t miss the treasures in the Heritage Room.

Click, drag and look around.
You can learn about anything you click on.
Want to know the library’s hours? Click on the clock.
See photo galleries of the stained-glass windows, and of the art in the building.
Go from room to room by clicking on the photos in the doorways or stairwells.
​Have fun!

To be rescheduled – Free Movie on March 21st

In response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement regarding mass gatherings, A.K. Smiley Public Library has postponed all scheduled meetings and events through the end of the month, including the upcoming screening of L.A. Confidential on March 21st. We appreciate your patience as we work to ensure the health and safety of our community. Look for L.A. Confidential on the 2020-2021 roster of “Southern California in Film.”

Thank you.