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!

Books to Go

 

A.K. Smiley Public Library in Redlands is unveiling a new service, named Books to Go, in which any Library cardholder can request books, CDs, DVDs or magazines from the Library’s catalog either online (www.akspl.org), via email circ@akspl.org, or with a phone call (909) 798-7565. Staff will pull the material, bag it up, and contact the cardholder to make an appointment to pick up the material from a table which will be set up in front of the Vine Street entrance to the Library. The program will start on Monday, April 27 and continue until further notice.

You will need a valid AKSPL library card. Make sure your phone number and email address are current in our system.  Please note that some formats are not available for the Books to Go program.

Online Procedure:          

  • Go to our website, www.akspl.org.
  • Click on My Account / Search our Catalog.
  • Click on Log In.
  • Enter Library Card # and PIN (usually last four digits of phone number).
  • Search our Catalog, click on desired title. Please note that some formats are not available for   the Books to Go program.
  • Click on Place Hold. (Disregard 75 cent charge for placing hold)
  • Click on Place Hold(s).
  • Click on Ok.
  • Repeat steps for each additional desired item.

Email Procedure:

  • Search our Catalog online at www.akspl.org.
  • Email your desired titles to circ@akspl.org.
  • Please include your library card number, first name, last name, and phone number in your email.

Phone Procedure:

  • Search our Catalog online at www.akspl.org.
  • Call (909) 798-7565 and tell library staff which title(s) you desire.

A member of our staff will attempt to fulfill your selections and contact you to setup an appointment to pick up your requested materials.  Pick-up appointments are available during the following hours:

  • Monday & Tuesday: 11am – 7:10 pm
  • Wednesday & Thursday: 10am –5:10pm
  • Friday & Saturday: 10am – 4:10pm
  • Sunday: Closed

After you’ve been given an appointment, please park near the Library’s Vine Street Entrance.  Upon arrival, either call the Library at (909) 798-7565 or ring the temporary buzzer.  A Library staff member will need the cardholder’s name so the correct books can be placed on the table outside for them.  Please maintain social distancing and utilize appropriate face covering while picking up your material. Please continue to use the Library’s book drop to return material.

Thank you for utilizing our Books to Go program.