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!

WWI Cemetery Tour: May 5

Free WWI Cemetery Tour at Hillside Memorial Park on May 5

As part of the commemoration of the centennial of World War I, A.K. Smiley Public Library will host a walking tour of Hillside Memorial Park on Saturday, May 5 at 10am. Led by Dr. Ann Deegan and Smiley Library Associate Archivist Maria Carrillo, the tour will focus on the important contributions of the men and women from Redlands who served during the war.

The walking tour is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and bring water. For further information on Smiley Library’s WWI Centennial Commemoration, visit https://www.akspl.org/ or call the Heritage Room at (909)798-7632.