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Resilient Redlands: COVID-19 and Our Town
As we navigate through these challenging times, we are reminded that we are living through an historic moment that will be analyzed by generations to come. The resilient spirit of the Redlands community has been apparent through acts of selflessness and generosity exhibited by people throughout the pandemic.
A.K. Smiley Public Library is embarking on a new project to document life in Redlands during the outbreak. Led by the Library’s Division of Special Collections, “Resilient Redlands: COVID-19 and Our Town” invites the Redlands community to share their experiences through photographs, stories, poetry, works of art, or anything that can be shared electronically that documents life during COVID-19. Your submissions will become part of the Library’s COVID-19 remembrance collection.
Share your experiences through the new “Resilient Redlands” portal that allows you to upload photographs, documents, and answer a few questions about adjusting to life in this time of uncertainty. If email is your preference, please send these items to the Heritage Room at heritage@akspl.org. To learn more or participate in this community effort, click here. In-person donations can be accepted by appointment only.
If you have any questions, please contact the Heritage Room at heritage@akspl.org or (909)798-7632.
eLibrary Cards
Apply for an electronic library card to access eBooks, databases, streaming videos, magazines, newspapers, and resources for children and teens, New York Times Online, and more. If you want to check out books, video games, and more, you will need to come in and apply for a regular library card. Electronic library cards are good for 365 days.
Use of the electronic library card is governed by our Computer Use and Internet Policy.
Electronic library cards are free if you do not already have a regular library card with A.K. Smiley Public Library. Please fill out the following fields and click Submit.
New York Times Online
The California State Library is pleased to offer the New York Times online to California public libraries! This offer features direct access to NYTimes.com from 1851 to right now.
Your A.K. Smiley library card allows you 24 hour complimentary, unlimited access to the digital edition of The New York Times. To get started, follow these simple steps:
- Within the library, register or log in at nytimes.com/register. You can now enjoy unlimited access to NYTimes.com on any device during your library visit.
- For remote users, click HERE and fill out the required fields on the following page. Use code 15e1b6b5205c1abe if the code is not already filled in.
- Enjoy! You now have unlimited access to the digital edition of The New York Times.
360 Degree Virtual Library Tour
In this interactive 360-degree story, you can control your tour. Venture over to the auction, or go downstairs to the bookstore. Listen to a story in the Young Readers Room before you go through the door and out to the Lincoln Shrine.
Read the history of the library, buy a Friends membership, be inspired by the Adult Literacy Program and don’t miss the treasures in the Heritage Room.
Click, drag and look around.
You can learn about anything you click on.
Want to know the library’s hours? Click on the clock.
See photo galleries of the stained-glass windows, and of the art in the building.
Go from room to room by clicking on the photos in the doorways or stairwells.
Have fun!