News + Events | A.K. Smiley Public Library

125 W. Vine St.
Redlands, CA, 92373

Spinet Quartet: March 15

March 11, 2022

The A.K. Smiley Library and Spinet Present Pianos Plus Eight-Handed Quartet The A.. Smiley Public Library is proud to co-sponsor the “Pianos Plus” eight-hand quartet

Tie Dye Day: March 30

March 9, 2022

Teens, is your wardrobe pitifully lacking color? Then register for this free Teen Tie Dye event immediately! We’ll supply the tie dye stuff and one

Citrus Heritage Program on March 12th

March 5, 2022

Join us on Saturday, March 12th at 11am as Dr. Benjamin Jenkins presents a look at his recently published book California’s Citrus Heritage in the

Craftsy

March 3, 2022

Craftsy is an online resource for all creative makers, where you can find everything you need – from basic instruction to advanced techniques. It’s

March 10: The Holocaust: The Indescribable Described

March 3, 2022

Join Dr. Hans Davidson for a fascinating and moving discussion of the story of the Holocaust, how it was developed, how it was executed, and

Lincoln Program on March 5th

February 26, 2022

Join us on Saturday, March 5th as we welcome bestselling author Walter Stahr who will present “Chase and Lincoln: Rivals and Colleagues” at 3pm in

Free Drivers’ Education Resource

February 24, 2022

Learning how to drive? Buckle your seat-belt and start here! A.K. Smiley Public Library has partnered with Driving-Tests.org to provide free unlimited access to the

Teen Movie Night: Feb 18

February 10, 2022

Teen Movie Night…Battle of the YA Movies: Yes or no to love? Yes or no to love? TEENS DECIDE! We’ll play whichever movie earns

Anniversary Film Series

February 1, 2022

2022 is a year of celebrations at A.K. Smiley Public Library! In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Heritage Room and the 90th anniversary

Film Series Returns!

September 1, 2021

After an 18-month hiatus, A.K. Smiley Public Library’s “Southern California in Film” series returns! Featuring films set in California, the series celebrates the state’s contributions

Conversation Corner

August 10, 2021

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

Circulating Local Art

April 29, 2021

Check out a piece of Redlands culture and support local artists! Our collection of local art contains pieces by a variety of local artists,

Flipster: Read popular magazines from home

March 21, 2021

Flipster is a digital magazine service featuring a variety of titles for adults and children. We currently have 36 titles available! With Flipster, you can

Smiley family icon Gerow Smiley passes at age 98

January 27, 2021

Sculptor Linda Pew’s bust of Gerow Smiley, posed in the Young Readers Room which Gerow’s grandfather Daniel Smiley made possible in 1920. The

The Woman’s Vote: A Century of Suffrage

August 7, 2020

Celebrate the centennial of the 19th Amendment by exploring a new virtual exhibit about the fight to enfranchise women in the United States. “The Woman’s

Virtual Teen Book Club…The Big Library Read

November 2-16 Where? Online! Access the YA book “A Snake Falls to Earth” by Darcie Little Badger from the Libby App (create a free account using your library card!), and then join our virtual Book Club discussion via Instagram (akspl_teens)!

Jason November 2, 2022

Dungeons & Dragons at A.K. Smiley Public Library!

Come play Dungeons and Dragons with us! We’ll have an experienced Game Master leading the way…first-timers and more experienced players welcome! Character builds will be provided. Space is limited to just eight spots, so if you’re interested, register today!

Jason October 24, 2022

Dia de los Muertos 2022

Come celebrate Dia de los Muertos at Smiley Public Library! A special celebration will take place at Smiley Library in Redlands on Tuesday, November 1 in recognition of Dia de los Muertos. From 12 to 3 in Smiley Park there

Jason October 14, 2022

Library Closed for Gala

To prepare for our Quadrennial Library Gala, the library will be closed on Saturday, October 15. Books to Go will be available from 10:15am – 2:00pm. The Library Gala is a vital method of raising funds to support the acquisitions

Jason October 14, 2022

Teen Underground – Eerie Stories After Hours

Teen Event – Eerie Stories After Hours…FREE! The library after hours is already spooky enough, but add scary stories to the mix? A recipe for a frightful night. Please join us (if you dare). We’ll be dishing up pizza

Jason October 13, 2022

Family Movie Night

We’re hosting a family movie night, so be ready to run amok, amok, amok, amok! “Hocus Pocus” – (PG) 1 hour, 36 minutes Welcome to all ages! October 19 from 5-7 p.m. in The Contemporary Club 173 South Eureka Street.

Jason October 10, 2022

Family Day 2022

Join us for our 19th Annual Family Day event featuring Rafael Lopez! Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 9:00 – 1:30 pm Geared towards Kindergarten – 5th graders and their families Please see the Young Readers’ Room website for more

Jason October 6, 2022

Smiley LIVE! The Smudge Pots

Join us at the Contemporary Club at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, September 27 when Smiley LIVE! presents in concert Redlands premier Jug band, The Smudge Pots. What is a Jug band you may ask? It’s a name that goes

Jason September 21, 2022

Free Tutoring

A.K. Smiley Public Library is pleased to announce a FREE Online Tutoring, provided by The State Library. This pilot program, led by The State Library, offers assistance in Math, Language Arts, and other core K-12 subjects in English, Spanish, Mandarin,

Jason September 21, 2022

Free K-Pop Polco* Party Event for Ages 10+

Free K-Pop Polco* Party Event for Ages 10+! K-Pop lovers…unite! Join us for an hour of K-Pop crafting with photo cards and stickers (that we’ll provide!), making buttons with our button maker (feel free to bring your own bias!), listening

Jason September 14, 2022

Celebration of Authors 2022

You are invited to the Redlands Adult Literacy Program’s Celebration of Authors on Sunday, September 25th, at 2:00 PM at the Contemporary Club, 173 S. Eureka Ave, Redlands. (Doors Open at 1:45 pm) Adult learner authors will read their published

Jason September 13, 2022

Gala 2022 on October 15th!

Every four years, A.K. Smiley Public Library celebrates in a BIG way with the quadrennial Library Gala. A volunteer crew, coordinated by Myra Patterson and Robyn Evans, will mount the next Library Gala event on Saturday, October 15, 2022, 5:30-9pm.

Maria Carrillo September 1, 2022

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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

125 W. Vine St. Redlands, CA, 92373

A.K. Smiley Public Library

Heritage Room

Lincoln Memorial Shrine

125 W. Vine St.
Redlands, CA, 92373