First and foremost, Happy New Year to the readers of the “What’s New at Smiley Public Library” column. We are about two weeks into the New Year, and if your resolution for 2025 is to read more books, … [Read More...] about Happy 2025! Look for these new fiction titles coming soon
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Visit the New Book shelf in the Young Readers’ Room!
The dawn of a New Year is just a few sleeps away, so some questions may loom for you... 'what books will I read next year? There were such great ones in 2024...what will strike my fancy for 2025?’ … [Read More...] about Visit the New Book shelf in the Young Readers’ Room!
Sweet baking recipes and stories for your happy holidays!
We are in the midst of oven season and holiday baking is still in high gear. Whether you are looking for a new quick and easy brownie recipe or an impressive show-stopping dessert, these new sweet … [Read More...] about Sweet baking recipes and stories for your happy holidays!
Double the joy of reading with these books on… reading!
With all the free time we have during the holidays (she says with a wink), I thought I’d introduce you to some good books that might help fill all those hours when you’re not baking, decorating, … [Read More...] about Double the joy of reading with these books on… reading!
Learn how to craft gifts to give this holiday season
The holiday season is almost upon us! The weather is getting colder and gifts need to be acquired. Instead of rushing out to the nearest store, try to make something for the person you care for. It … [Read More...] about Learn how to craft gifts to give this holiday season
New books featuring the special connections between animals and humans
Horses, dogs, cows, and cats, oh, my! Smiley Library’s new book section has some interesting books about various animals and their connections to their human friends. “The Horse: A Galloping … [Read More...] about New books featuring the special connections between animals and humans
Teens, feeling anxious and alone? These new YA novels can help
Teens, good news: I’m not dying. Well, I am, eventually, but for now, it seems my demise isn’t imminent. Why am I telling you this? For the last several months, I’ve felt an unmistakable heaviness in … [Read More...] about Teens, feeling anxious and alone? These new YA novels can help
New genre on the scene, “healing fiction”
It is not uncommon for readers, even the most passionate ones, to find themselves in the dreaded reading slump. You read synopsis after synopsis and nothing sounds good to you or everything sounds the … [Read More...] about New genre on the scene, “healing fiction”
It’s time to ‘Fall back’ and vote!
Friendly reminders: Whether you love it or hate it, Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3, at 2 a.m. And, whether you love it or hate it, American citizens are being called to vote by this … [Read More...] about It’s time to ‘Fall back’ and vote!
Adult Literacy Program celebrates new authors
September was an eventful month for the Redlands Adult Literacy Program. On September 17, the Redlands City Council approved a proclamation declaring September 29, 2024 as “Adult Literacy Day in the … [Read More...] about Adult Literacy Program celebrates new authors
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