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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

Heritage Room

(909) 798-7632 - More Info

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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

(909) 798-7636 - More Info

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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

Community Survey

March 28, 2023

  Smiley Library in Redlands is asking for your feedback as we develop our new 5-year strategic plan. Please fill out our survey and let

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Adult Literacy Tutor

March 10, 2023

  The mission of the Redlands Adult Literacy Program is to provide free, professional, and confidential tutoring in reading and writing to help adult learners

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Author Talk w/ Jeri Westerson

February 28, 2023

LosAngeles native JERI WESTERSON currently writes two mystery series: a Tudorseries, the King’s Fool Mysteries, and a Sherlockian series called An IrregularDetective Mystery. She wrote

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Books to Go

February 27, 2023

Welcome to A.K. Smiley Public Library’s Books to Go service.  Library cardholder can request books, CDs, DVDs or magazines from the Library’s catalog either online

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Daniel Weston: March 7

February 16, 2023

Tuesday, March 7 6:30pm Contemporary Club Free and open to the public Redlands’ own Daniel Weston uses the guitar to display a range of expression

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Honor Black History Month

February 9, 2023

In celebration of Black History Month, A.K. Smiley Public Library will welcome Professor Kashaunda Harris on Saturday, February 18 at 11am in the Assembly Room.

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Lincoln Season Begins

January 19, 2023

The Lincoln Memorial Shrine’s Lincoln Season begins in February! Open House – Saturday, February 4 Commemorate Lincoln and the Civil War at the Open House

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Marcus Miller: Feb 15

January 15, 2023

Experience the meditative, community-building experience of African drumming with Marcus Miller with this family-friendly program. Marcus Miller is a fixture in the Southern California artist

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Celebrate the Gettysburg Address

In celebration of the 160th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, the Lincoln Memorial Shrine will host a special event on Sunday, November 19 at 1pm in Smiley Park. Featuring music by Mountain Fifes and Drums and Camp Carleton Band, as

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Maria Carrillo October 14, 2023

Teen Art Contest

  Dia de los Muertos Teen Art Contest Calling all teen artists! In conjunction with the library’s Dia de los Muertos Celebration, we’re hosting a teen art contest! Prizes of $500, $250, and $100 are on the line! Submissions are

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Jason October 4, 2023

Teen Murder Mystery Party: Oct 29

  Teen Murder Mystery Party…Murder at the Teen Idol Awards Teens, get your gowns, tuxes, and magnifying glasses ready for a night of murder and mayhem at the Teen Idol Awards! Join us for this role-playing mystery party for what

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Jason October 4, 2023

Smiley LIVE! Pickle and Bean

Smiley LIVE!  Pickle & Bean Bluegrass featuring special guest Bill Purcell.  November 8, 6:30 PM at the Contemporary Club This free public event is part of the Smiley LIVE! free concert series. It’s family-friendly, with a Q&A segment where young

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Jason October 4, 2023

Family Day 2023

Join us this year for our 20th Annual Family Day event featuring Caldecott Medal winner Dan Santat. We’ll celebrate his books with many stations for families to participate in together.  Each Kindergarten through5th grade student will receive a free book,

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Jason September 29, 2023

Teen Movie Matinee: Sept 30

Battle of the YA Movies: Vampires vs. Hobbits Vampires or hobbits? TEENS DECIDE! We’ll play whichever movie earns the most votes. BREAKING NEWS! This event will also include trivia and costumes, so be sure to come dressed like your favorite

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Jason September 6, 2023

Tom Medlicott: Oct 11

  Smiley Library and Redlands Area Historical Society Old House Group present an Evening Discussion with Redlands glass artisan Tom Medlicott:  The Three “R”s of Historic Windows and Glass Restoration, Repairs and Replacement Please join A.K. Smiley Public Library and

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Jason September 5, 2023

Bonsai Tree: Sept 12

  Tuesday, September 12 | 6:30pm Contemporary Club John L. Nielsen, Certified Arborist will present a program on designing and caring for bonsai trees, beautiful live miniature trees in containers. “Bonsai trees provide the natural beauty our souls need in

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Jason September 1, 2023

Smiley LIVE! VAVULA4

  Smiley LIVE! VALVULA4 Saturday, September 23 | 4:00pm @ The Contemporary Club This free public event is part of the Smiley LIVE! free concert series. Its family-friendly, with a Q&A segment where young and old alike can ask the

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Jason August 23, 2023

History Class

August 2023 For immediate release (Redlands, CA) – A.K. Smiley Public Library announces the 52nd 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

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Jason August 17, 2023

Shrine’s Cannon to be Fired

Back by popular demand! The Lincoln Memorial Shrine’s reproduction cannon will be fired on Saturday, August 26 at 10am in Smiley Park, between the Shrine and A.K. Smiley Public Library. Manufactured by Trail Rock Ordnance of Tennessee and donated by

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Maria Carrillo August 5, 2023

Smiley LIVE! The Faragher Brothers

    Smiley LIVE!  Faragher Bros – Family Soul Wednesday, August 23 | 6:30pm @ The Contemporary Club This free public event is part of the Smiley LIVE! free concert series. Its family-friendly, with a Q&A segment where young and

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Jason June 20, 2023
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