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!

News + Events

Film Series Returns!

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 to cinema. From literary adaptations to depictions of historical events, “Southern California in Film” brings together a group of films that showcase the state’s complex past.

Join us for the following film screenings:

September 18 – Stand and Deliver, 1988 (Rated PG)

October 16 – Speed, 1994 (Rated R)

November 20 – Boyz n the Hood, 1991 (Rated R)

December 18 – Die Hard, 1988 (Rated R)

January 15 – Palm Springs Weekend, 1963 (Not Rated)

Not all films are suitable for all audiences. Schedule subject to change.

Films will be screened at 2pm in the Contemporary Club. Screenings are free and open to the public. Registration will open one week prior to screening date. For more information or for assistance with registration, please contact the Heritage Room at (909)798-7632 or heritage@akspl.org.

Conversation Corner

Practice your English conversation skills in a safe and friendly environment.

We meet weekly on Tuesdays from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Please join us at YMCA of the East Valley, located at 500 East Citrus Avenue.

For more information, to register for the class, or for a zoom link, please contact the Adult Literacy desk 909-798-7565 ext. 4138  Or send an email to us at:  literacy@askpl.org

Shrine To Dedicate New Cannon

Join us on Saturday, August 14th at 10am as the Lincoln Memorial Shine dedicates its new cannon in Smiley Park! Thanks to the generosity of a local family, the Lincoln Shrine now stewards a reproduction Model 1857 Napoleon 12-pounder field gun dated 1864.

The dedication ceremony will include the participation of Civil War reenactors and will feature an artillery demonstration by the 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery who will fire the inaugural shot. The Lincoln Shrine will open to visitors following the program.

Visitors of all ages are welcome. Admission is free. The Lincoln Memorial Shrine is located at 125 W. Vine Street in Smiley Park, directly south of A.K. Smiley Public Library. If you have any questions, call (909)798-7632 or email heritage@akspl.org. You won’t want to miss it!

Author Talk – Secret Inland Empire: August 24

Thought you knew everything there was to know about the Inland Empire? Think again!

Author Larry Burns knows all the strange history, charming oddities, and fascinating facts that make this region the weird and wonderful place it is.

Friends of A.K. Smiley Public Library presents a lively and fun author talk followed by a Q&A session.

Tuesday, August 24 @ 7:00 p.m. in The Contemporary Club.