125 W. Vine St.
Redlands, CA, 92373

A.K. Smiley Public Library

(909) 798-7565 - MORE INFO
(909) 798-7674 - Youth Services

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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
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  • 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

Lincoln Memorial Shrine

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  • 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

Falling for K-Pop Polco Party

K-Pop lovers…unite! Join us for K-Pop crafting with photo cards and stickers (that we’ll provide!), karaoke, bracelet-making, and talking with friends about our mutual appreciation

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Holiday Closures

The library will be closed for the following upcoming holidays: 2025 Holidays Date(s) Observed New Year’s Day January 1 Martin Luther King Day January 19-20

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Honoring Veterans Day

Due to scheduling conflicts, A.K. Smiley Public Library’s program commemorating Veterans Day has changed. Join us on Saturday, November 9 at 11am in the Assembly

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Dia De Los Muertos 2024

  Join the A.K. Smiley Public Library as we celebrate Día de Los Muertos 2024 with our theme “Día Around the World”! 🌼🦋 Date: November

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Family Day 2024

  You’re invited to our 21st Annual Family Day event on Saturday, 9/28 from 9am – 1pm.  Geared towards K – 5th graders and their

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Stop the Scam

  Stop the scam before it starts! Learn about scams and how you can prevent them. We’ll discuss different types of scams such as impersonation,

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Smiley LIVE – Polka

Smiley LIVE!: Fred Mlakar & Frank Rote Polka – The other American Roots Music Wednesday, October 23 | 6:30pm The Contemporary Club, 173 S. Eureka

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Smiley LIVE! Concert Series

Smiley LIVE! is a series of monthly free concerts featuring a variety of musical genres sponsored by the A.K. Smiley Public Library. Its family-friendly, with

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Lincoln Season at the Shrine

Lincoln Season in February February is Lincoln Season at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine! Open House – Saturday, February 1 Don’t miss the Open House on Saturday, February 1, 2025, 11am-3pm at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine and Smiley Park. The annual

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Spring 2025 History Class

   A.K. Smiley Public Library announces the 54th year edition of its well-known course in local history, taught by Larry Burgess, who began the class in 1971, Tom Atchley who joined him three years later, and Nathan Gonzales, who became

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Civil War Historian to Speak on March 1

After a postponement in January, the Lincoln Memorial Shrine will welcome Megan Kate Nelson, PhD on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11am in the Assembly Room of A.K. Smiley Public Library and on Zoom. Dr. Nelson’s program, “The American Civil

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Redlands Community History Initiative

Did you grow up in Redlands? Do you have stories about the town and how it’s changed? If so, participate in the Redlands Community History Initiative! This project seeks to learn about and preserve the stories of the many communities

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Falling for K-Pop Polco Party

K-Pop lovers…unite! Join us for K-Pop crafting with photo cards and stickers (that we’ll provide!), karaoke, bracelet-making, and talking with friends about our mutual appreciation for Korean music, shows, and culture. Falling for K-Pop Polco* Party Thursday, 2/13 3:30-5:30pm The

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Memoirist Recalls Youth in Redlands

A.K. Smiley Public Library welcomes Redlands native Charles Hargrove on Saturday, January 25 at 11am in the Assembly Room. Hargrove’s presentation, “Put Me Off at Redlands,” named after the eponymous 1915 tune, will share stories from life and his experience

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Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot with Board Game Paradise

Join us for a DnD one-shot here at A.K. Smiley Public Library! We’ll have an experienced Game Master from Board Game Paradise leading the way…first-timers and more experienced players welcome! Character builds will be provided. Space is limited to just

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Holiday Closures

The library will be closed for the following upcoming holidays: 2025 Holidays Date(s) Observed New Year’s Day January 1 Martin Luther King Day January 19-20 President’s Day February 16-17 Cesar Chavez Day March 30-31 Easter April 20 Memorial Day May

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Teen Movie Matinee: Little Women…Free!

Teen Movie Matinee: Little Women…Free! You definitely don’t have to be a little woman to enjoy the movie “Little Women”…all teens are welcome! If you intend to make your own way in the world, join us! Snacks will be provided,

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Holiday Sing Along on December 14

The Lincoln Memorial Shrine will celebrate the holiday season with a Holiday Sing Along featuring the Camp Carleton Band on Saturday, December 14 at 11am in Smiley Park. From timeless classics like “Deck the Halls” and “Silent Night”, to songs

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Honoring Veterans Day

Due to scheduling conflicts, A.K. Smiley Public Library’s program commemorating Veterans Day has changed. Join us on Saturday, November 9 at 11am in the Assembly Room and on Zoom with a presentation by Smiley Library Director Don McCue. “Over There:

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