A.K. Smiley Public Library

Serving the City of Redlands, California since 1894

Established in 1894, A.K. Smiley Public Library has served generations of patrons in the City of Redlands and beyond. The only “admission fee” is curiosity. Lifelong learning is at the center of activity in the beautiful, historic building and attractive grounds!

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A.K. Smiley Library Celebrates Earth Day: April 22

Virtual Presentation: Every Day is Earth Day
Thursday, April 22, 10:00 am

 

A.K. Smiley Public Library welcomes Esri Chief Scientist and renowned oceanographer Dr. Dawn Wright for a presentation about conservation, climate change, sustainability, and how to be a better citizen of Planet Earth. Dr. Wright will be available for questions at the end of her presentation.

Dr. Wright is a leading expert in oceanography, coastal science, GIS, and geography. She played a key role in creating the first GIS data model for the oceans. Dr. Wright is active in conservation efforts in Redlands and beyond. She is the author of Arc Marine: GIS for a Blue Planet, Undersea with GIS, and Marine Geographical Information Systems: Theory and Applications, and Ocean Solutions, Earth Solutions.

Dr. Wright has authored and contributed to some of the most definitive literature on marine GIS. She is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Geological Society of America, the California Academy of Sciences, The Oceanography Society, Stanford University’s Earth Leadership Program, and holds lifetime achievement awards from the American Association of Geographers, the Geological Society of America, and UC Santa Barbara. Dr. Wright maintains an affiliated faculty appointment as Professor of Geography and Oceanography in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University. Dawn holds an Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Physical Geography and Marine Geology from UC Santa Barbara.

Participation is free; advance registration required. Please visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kD9wh7n0Qia1LJy6b5s4xw to register.

Join us on April 22 for a lively and educational presentation!

Now Accepting Donations

AKSPL Donation Policy

A.K. Smiley Public Library accepts donations

of gently used books, DVDs and CDs

 

Thank you for your support and patience during these challenging times. In an effort to keep everyone safe, the following rules will be implemented:

  • Donation drop-off hours will be Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, with the exception of when the library is closed for holidays.
  • Please limit donations to 4 bags/boxes per day. If you have more than 4 bags/boxes please call Smiley Library (909) 798-7565 to see if special accommodations can be arranged.
  • Because of COVID-19 staff will not be able to assist with unloading donations.
  • Please wear a mask, ring the doorbell at the library’s delivery door located on Eureka Street and a cart will be provided.
  • Smaller donations may be placed in the donation bin located outside the Assembly Room door on the south side of the library.

Please see our donation map for the delivery entrance and donation bin locations.

Flipster: Read popular magazines from home

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 use your library card to access current and back issues of popular magazines including: Consumer Reports, The Atlantic, People, The Advocate, Time, Bon Appetit, Us Weekly, HGTV Magazine, Family Handyman, Men’s Health, National Geographic, Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated, National Geographic Kids, Sunset, Boys’ Life, Girls’ Life, Teen Graffiti, and more.
Go to our eLibrary and click on Flipster.

Lincoln Shrine Now Open

After a year-long closure, the Lincoln Memorial Shrine has reopened to the public. The current hours of operation are Wednesday – Sunday, 1-4pm.

“Our thoughts go out to all who have lost their lives and whose families have been impacted during this worldwide crisis. As health conditions improve, we look forward to once again creating educational experiences that facilitate interaction with our shared past within the Lincoln Shrine,” remarked Curator Nathan Gonzales.  A number of new measures are in place to assure the safest environment possible, including increased sanitation procedures, limited capacity, directional flow for exhibits, and requiring face coverings for all visitors over the age of two.

The Shrine will continue its successful virtual exhibition gallery and history webinar programs in addition to in-person experiences.  “One thing we’ve learned through all of this is that the opportunity for teaching about the Civil War and that critical time in history isn’t limited to being physically present at the museum” shared Associate Archivist Maria Carrillo.  “Technology allows anyone with an internet connection the opportunity to participate in so many of the things the Shrine has to offer.”

As conditions continue to improve, public hours will increase to four hours per day and include Tuesdays.  “But this is a great place to start.  We’re so happy to be able to offer our community this wonderful resource once again.  A digital representation on a screen is very helpful, but can never replace the thrill of seeing the actual piece of paper Abraham Lincoln signed,” Gonzales said.

For more information, call (909)798-7632 or visit www.lincolnshrine.org.