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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                                  Contact us anytime @ (909) 798-7674                                                                    Email:  yrr@akspl.org          Instagram: akspl_kids                                                 FaceBook: Young Readers’ Room at A.K. Smiley Public Library

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Kate DiCamillo’s “The Magician’s Elephant” to be released on Netflix!  Have you read it yet?  Check out your copy today, and then watch the Netflix version!

                                                            Kate DiCamillo invites fans to read THE MAGICIAN’S ELEPHANT

 

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A.K. Smiley Public Library Youth Services presents

 “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten”

   You can help your child succeed in Kindergarten and beyond by reading to them as soon as possible!

Let us help you by using our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program!

  Click the link below to get started!

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

       Here is a link to the:  Instructions on beginning the program 

                   …y en Espanol

Here is a booklist to help you get started!  Booklist

Booklists:

Baby & Toddler booklist

Two & Three Year Old’s booklist

Four & Five Year Old’s booklist

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                  **FREE** HOMEWORK/ONLINE TUTORING AVAILABLE…24/7!

Help Now!

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HelpNow: From college application essays to the SAT, school reports, and even creative writing, get free feedback on any type of writing.

You can connect with a live tutor for immediate help or use the writing lab for thorough feedback.

#ImproveYourWriting #WritingGoals #WritingLab #LibrariesTransform #BrainfuseCommunity #WritingHomework #CreativeWriting #HomeworkHelp #OnlineTutoring

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Download the Libby App to begin a new book,

start reading an old favorite, or you can even listen to a story!

The Libby App is open 24 hours per day!

Download the Libby App today!

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Tuesday Mornings:  @10:15 a.m. ~ PRESCHOOL STORY TIME in the park or The Contemporary Club (173 S. Eureka St. –  behind The Lincoln Memorial Shrine)

Wednesday Evenings @ 7:00 p.m.  ~ PAJAMA STORY TIME in the YOUNG READERS’ ROOM STORY CORNER OR THE ASSEMBLY ROOM

Thursday Mornings @ 9:30 A.M. & 10:30 A.M.~ BABY STORY TIME in the park or The Contemporary Club (173 S. Eureka St. – behind The Lincoln Memorial Shrine)! 

Friday Mornings: @ 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ~ SPANISH STORY TIME ~!Los Cuentos! in The Story Corner of the Young Readers’ Room

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PLANNING A VISIT TO A STATE PARK WITH YOUR KIDS?  CHECK OUT THIS WEBSITE BEFORE YOU GO:

Kids’ Exploration of California’s State Parks

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Story Time with our City’s Firefighters

Book Recommendations for Kids by Kids

Contact us!

Phone: 909-798-7674

email: yrr@akspl.org

Instagram: akspl_kids

FaceBook: Young Readers’ Room at A.K. Smiley Public Library

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