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Looking for a fun socially distant family activity? AK Smiley Public Library in Redlands will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of their Young Readers’ Room with a special drive-through Family Day event on Saturday, October 10 from 9 AM to 12 PM. Families are invited to drive-through and stop at six different stations by entering into the library driveway via westbound Vine Street. The first 200 families will receive a variety of gifts including a free hardback children’s book, a bag of school supplies courtesy of the Contemporary Club, a centennial anniversary craft item, grade appropriate paperback books and finally a big wrapped Stater Bros sugar cookie. All without having to leave your car!

Cars will exit via Eureka Street which will be blocked at Brookside Avenue to facilitate traffic flow. Participants are directed to approach via Cajon Street and then turn onto westbound Vine Street.  A map of the route can be found here.

You can also enjoy Family Day virtually! Explore virtual reading and crafts.

Join the League of Women Voters and Key to Community members for a nonpartisan look at the Easy Voter Guide and ballot for the upcoming November 3^rd election. This virtual workshop will give you the facts about the election so you can make informed voting decisions. Register today!

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 Vote: A Century of Suffrage” discusses the efforts of women in city of Redlands, state of California, and across the country to win the right to vote. The long struggle culminated in the passage of the 19th Amendment a century ago.

See the exhibit here or visit the Special Collections page.