March is Women’s History Month and what better way to celebrate women and how amazing we are than by reading novels written by women. Here are a few new titles that are available for check out at A.K. … [Read More...] about Women rule! New fiction for Women’s History Month
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Craft time for kids at Smiley Library!
Reading is fundamental. Do you know what else is fundamental? Having fun. And do you know what else is fundamental? Crafting – learning to create something you’re proud of. And do you know where you … [Read More...] about Craft time for kids at Smiley Library!
Redlands Adult Literacy Program celebrates five years of Family Literacy
Many adults enroll in A.K. Smiley Public Library's Adult Literacy Program with the goal of improving their reading and writing skills so they can read to their children, help their children with … [Read More...] about Redlands Adult Literacy Program celebrates five years of Family Literacy
Youth Services now offering mental wellness and STEAM “book kits”
What’s New at Smiley you ask? I’m so glad you asked! The Youth Services Department is excited to announce nine newly acquired book kits for our Library of Things, consisting of six Mental Wellness … [Read More...] about Youth Services now offering mental wellness and STEAM “book kits”
Fresh ideas for healthier menu options
Do you make food resolutions? Maybe you are determined to eat less refined sugar, include more vegetables, or expand the number of home-cooked meals for your family in 2025. If you are in need of some … [Read More...] about Fresh ideas for healthier menu options
The continuing legacy of slavery
President Abraham Lincoln, in his Emancipation Proclamation, declared, “…all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State… shall be then, thenceforward, and forever … [Read More...] about The continuing legacy of slavery
Each of our voices deserves to be heard
Hello library users! February is African American History month! As all voices deserve a chance to be heard, here are some authors you may not have come across before but whose works leave a lasting … [Read More...] about Each of our voices deserves to be heard
Get to know these fascinating folks!
A.K. Smiley Public Library currently has several new biographies to choose from, with more coming soon. Selections include presidents, scientists, military and international leaders, civil rights … [Read More...] about Get to know these fascinating folks!
Teen writers, or writer-wannabes, unite!
Teens, you didn’t ask, but one of my favorite quotes is by playwright Anton Chekhov: “Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” It gives me shivers! I’m not even … [Read More...] about Teen writers, or writer-wannabes, unite!
Growing community connections: Considerations for a Seed Library at A.K. Smiley
In 2025, A.K. Smiley Public Library is excited to explore the possibility of introducing a seed library to better serve our patrons and enrich the area. A seed library, at its core, is a collection of … [Read More...] about Growing community connections: Considerations for a Seed Library at A.K. Smiley
