A.K. Smiley Public Library

Serving the City of Redlands, California since 1894

Because of California's Regional Stay Home Order to slow the spread of COVID-19, in-person services are suspended until further notice. Books to Go, eLibrary, and Virtual Story Time are available and we are looking into other ways to continue to service the community. Read more about how Smiley Library is protecting the community from COVID-19.

News + Events

A message about COVID-19: December 8

Citing the spike in Inland Empire COVID-19 hospitalizations and the governor’s recent directives to slow the spread of the virus, the Board of Trustees of AK Smiley Public Library in Redlands voted unanimously at their meeting on December 8 to suspend in-person services at the library. The suspension is effective immediately and will be in place until at least January 4. Board President Bill Hatfield stated “We regret having to take this step and are hopeful that conditions will allow us to resume in person services sometime early in the new year.”

Library patrons can still obtain DVDs, books and magazines via the Smiley’s Books to Go program which enables cardholders to select material online, with email or on the phone. Details can be found on the library website www.akspl.org . In addition the library’s electronic resources including virtual storytimes and programming, databases, the digital New York Times, the digital Flipster magazine service and the Kanopy and Kanopy for Kids streaming networks are available 24/7 from home to all Smiley cardholders.

Patrons can continue to return library material into the book drop however the library will be unable to accept donated material until further notice.

For further information see the library’s website or call 909-798-7565.

Books to Go

 

A.K. Smiley Public Library in Redlands is unveiling a new service, named Books to Go, in which any Library cardholder can request books, CDs, DVDs or magazines from the Library’s catalog either online (www.akspl.org), via email circ@akspl.org, or with a phone call (909) 798-7565. Staff will pull the material, bag it up, and contact the cardholder to make an appointment to pick up the material from a table which will be set up in front of the Vine Street entrance to the Library. The program will start on Monday, April 27 and continue until further notice.

You will need a valid AKSPL library card. Make sure your phone number and email address are current in our system.  Please note that some formats are not available for the Books to Go program.

Online Procedure:          

  • Go to our website, www.akspl.org.
  • Click on My Account / Search our Catalog.
  • Click on Log In.
  • Enter Library Card # and PIN (usually last four digits of phone number).
  • Search our Catalog, click on desired title. Please note that some formats are not available for   the Books to Go program.
  • Click on Place Hold. (Disregard 75 cent charge for placing hold)
  • Click on Place Hold(s).
  • Click on Ok.
  • Repeat steps for each additional desired item.

Email Procedure:

  • Search our Catalog online at www.akspl.org.
  • Email your desired titles to circ@akspl.org.
  • Please include your library card number, first name, last name, and phone number in your email.

Phone Procedure:

  • Search our Catalog online at www.akspl.org.
  • Call (909) 798-7565 and tell library staff which title(s) you desire.

A member of our staff will attempt to fulfill your selections and contact you to setup an appointment to pick up your requested materials.  Pick-up appointments are available during the following hours:

  • Monday & Tuesday: 10am – 7:10 pm
  • Wednesday & Thursday: 10am –5:10pm
  • Friday & Saturday: 10am – 4:10pm
  • Sunday: Closed

After you’ve been given an appointment, please park near the Library’s Vine Street Entrance.  Upon arrival, either call the Library at (909) 798-7565 or ring the temporary buzzer.  A Library staff member will need the cardholder’s name so the correct books can be placed on the table outside for them.  Please maintain social distancing and utilize appropriate face covering while picking up your material. Please continue to use the Library’s book drop to return material.

Thank you for utilizing our Books to Go program.

 

Adam Miller Presents: Folk Songs of the Holidays

 

Tune in to this virtual musical event with renowned autoharpist and storyteller Adam Miller, featuring well-known and not-so-well-known traditional folk songs and carols for New Year’s, Hanukkah, Christmas, and the Winter Solstice. Watch at your convenience beginning Monday, December 14 at 6:00 pm on the library’s Adult Services’ YouTube channel. Happy holidays!

Día de los Muertos

 

 

 

Learn how Día de los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”) is celebrated by different cultural groups and families. Learn about the history and meaning of Día de los Muertos, how to create your own ofrenda (altar) to honor deceased loved ones, and how to apply traditional calaca-style face paintings. Discover how local groups and families create their own ofrendas and listen to discussions about their significance and importance.  View at your convenience online.