Writing is a core element of the Redlands Adult Literacy Program. This year, nine adult learners from the Redlands Adult Literacy Program at Smiley Library entered the Writer-to-Writer Challenge, a … [Read More...] about The act of writing promotes adult literacy
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The grill and the chill: recipes for some summertime fun!
The alluring smoky aroma, the sizzle of basting food, and the distinctive look of charred spots and grill marks let you know it’s barbecue time! “Symon’s Dinners Cooking Out” by Michael Symon can help … [Read More...] about The grill and the chill: recipes for some summertime fun!
Queer horror books to sink your teeth into!
IT’S STILL PRIDE MONTH FOR A FEW MORE DAYS! So, let’s explore a personal favorite genre of mine: Queer Horror. The idea of horror quite frequently focuses on the out of the ordinary, or the thing that … [Read More...] about Queer horror books to sink your teeth into!
For hands-free reading, listen to one of our audiobook offerings!
June is audiobook appreciation month. Please visit A.K. Smiley Public Library to check out our variety of audiobook options! Physical audiobooks in the library include audio compact discs, MP3 … [Read More...] about For hands-free reading, listen to one of our audiobook offerings!
‘Color Our World’ Teen Summer Reading Program Book Club (look for freebies!)
Teens, could anything be better than a summer book club? How about a summer book club that offers free Young Adult (YA) books? How about a summer book club that offers THREE free YA books? Surely you … [Read More...] about ‘Color Our World’ Teen Summer Reading Program Book Club (look for freebies!)
Check out our new movie and television series DVDs!
Hear ye! Hear ye! Now that I have your undivided attention, I am pleased to tell you that A.K. Smiley Public Library has added some new movies and television series to the collection to check-out for … [Read More...] about Check out our new movie and television series DVDs!
‘Color Your World’ with the 2025 Summer Reading Program at Smiley Library!
The sun is out, the birds are singing, and the palm trees are swaying. It's nearly summer in Redlands, California, and at Smiley Library, we all know what that means. It's time again for the Youth … [Read More...] about ‘Color Your World’ with the 2025 Summer Reading Program at Smiley Library!
Adult Literacy volunteers come from many walks of life
The Redlands Adult Literacy Program at A.K. Smiley Library is going strong after 15 years. The program works because of volunteers who want to be tutors. A frequent misconception is that adult … [Read More...] about Adult Literacy volunteers come from many walks of life
Take advantage of variety of databases for kids and teens!
A.K. Smiley Public Library has a plethora of databases available for library patrons. Allow me to introduce you to the selection we have for children and teens. With your library card, you can access … [Read More...] about Take advantage of variety of databases for kids and teens!
So many cookbooks! — Come on in and check ’em out!
Here at Smiley Library, we have lots of new cookbooks with many more on the way. Since there is a delicious abundance, too many to mention in detail, please enjoy this buffet listing of recent … [Read More...] about So many cookbooks! — Come on in and check ’em out!