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!

Young Readers’ Room

 The children’s collection of A.K. Smiley Public Library includes:

  • Books, periodicals, and audio materials for preschool through 8th grade.
  • Special programs and activities are held for children year round.
  • Reading Clubs are held throughout the year and feature special themes and rewards to young readers.

Story Times

Bring your little ones and enjoy storytelling from our wonderful group of readers!

Tuesday Afternoons in the Story Corner:

  • After-School Story Time: K – 5th graders welcome! ~ 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. (includes snack!)

Tuesday Evenings in the Story Corner:

  • Pajama Story Time:  all ages ~ 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday Mornings in the Assembly Room:

  • Preschoolers: Ages 4-6 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. ~ story time + craft to take home

Thursday Mornings in the Assembly Room:

  • Baby Story Time  9:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

  • Tiny Tots: Ages 2-3, 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., 10:40 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.

Thursday Evenings in The Story Corner:

  •  Spanish Story Time 5:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Friday Afternoons in the Story Corner:

  • Spanish Story Time 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.

Therapy Dog friends Daisy, Feisty; Snowball & Lord Devereaux

Come and read to our Therapy Dog friends in the Story Corner of the Young Readers’ Room the 1st Monday & 3rd Sunday in August @ 2:00:  8/5 & 8/18.

We look forward to having your kids read a great book to our friends!

Angels’ Baseball Riddle Contest

Redlands Kids’ Riddle Contest 

Redlands children can win six behind-home plate tickets to the Angels vs. Rangers baseball game Tuesday evening, August 27, at 7 p.m.
Only 6- to 12-year-old children who live in Redlands may enter.
To enter, figure out the riddle and send your answer, name, age and phone number to kidsriddlecontest@gmail.com, or take it to the Young Readers’ Room at A.K. Smiley Public Library.
All correct answers will be entered into a random drawing.  Only one entry per child is allowed.
Answers must be submitted by August 19 and the winner will be notified August 20.
The contest is co-sponsored by the Rochford Foundation and A.K. Smiley Public Library.

Each Tuesday & Friday all summer long
You can be seeing a play or hearing a song.
Put down your devices! Turn off the TV!
At the Bowl here in Redlands, entertainment is free!
Live music and dancing, folks making art
Might cause a tear or a smile, might lift up your heart.
An orchestra, ensemble, soloist or choir
Brass band or ballet can raise spirits higher.
It’s fun and It’s free, but now I inquire…
What’s the motto engraved there, meant to inspire?

Try some cool mapping at this website, created for the library by Esri:

http://smileylibrary.maps.arcgis.com/home/index.html

Have fun with it…where will be your first destination to look up?  Locally; in the state; country?  How about someplace in the world?!

Saturday Craft Day

August 31, 2019

“Back to School”

Join us for a fun-filled morning of crafting, stamping and making new friends in the Assembly Room.  Join Miss Didi and her helpers as they help you make and create great crafts for you to take home.

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16th Annual Family Day 2019

Saturday, October 12
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Special author/illustrator visit by Joe Cepeda
We will have lots of activities for families to participate in together such as an Author presentation and book signing in the Contemporary Club;  refreshments for each guest include one cookie and cup of lemonade.

For more information, call Children’s Services at 798-7674

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