The 900s in the Dewey Decimal System is a diverse collection ranging from world civilizations to history to historical figures, and also travel. The 900s as a whole is a gigantic collection here at … [Read More...] about Venture into the new year making travel plans!
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Welcome to A.K. Smiley Public Library Blog!
While you're here, please enjoy a variety of Library news and book reviews by our staff across Smiley Library departments: Adult Services, Adult Literacy, Youth Services (Young Readers’ Room and Teen Underground), Special Collections (Heritage Room), Lincoln Memorial Shrine, Museum of Redlands, Friends of the Library, Smiley Heritage Tours, and more.
Each week you will be treated to a new installment of the "What’s New at A.K. Smiley Public Library" column published in the Redlands Daily Facts newspaper. Written by our staff on a variety of newly acquired books by the Library, it is one of the longest-running columns currently published by the paper.

Year-end picks of favorites by library staff
How is it already the end of December? It seems like only yesterday that I was recommending what books to read for the month of October. For this end of the year article, I will be providing a … [Read More...] about Year-end picks of favorites by library staff

Creature comfort in new children’s books is sweet inspiration
There’s an argument to be made that animals are more common main characters than humans in children’s books. Think of your favorite book from when you were a kid. Is the main character an animal? A … [Read More...] about Creature comfort in new children’s books is sweet inspiration

Redlands Adult Literacy Program celebrates its beneficial impact with Adult Learners and Volunteers
On December 2, the Redlands Adult Literacy Program held its annual holiday celebration. This celebration is an opportunity for adult learners and tutors to meet each other and celebrate all that has … [Read More...] about Redlands Adult Literacy Program celebrates its beneficial impact with Adult Learners and Volunteers

Youth Services offers holiday books, movies, and events
The holiday season has arrived and the Young Readers’ Room is ready with a plethora of holiday books and a couple of extra programs to suit your fancy. The holiday book display can be found on the … [Read More...] about Youth Services offers holiday books, movies, and events

True crime or tea time?
By Ruth Aguilar
The fall season has made its stormy presence known these last few weeks, and I, for one, welcome it. What better excuse to curl up on the sofa with a blanket, a cup of tea, and a spooky story to read? … [Read More...] about True crime or tea time?

Happy Birthday, Jane Austen!
"You may find me to be a bit hasty in my congratulations, Miss Austen, yet I cannot contain my enthusiasm! I must wish you a most felicitous semiquincentennial celebration, the 250th anniversary of … [Read More...] about Happy Birthday, Jane Austen!

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with these new reads!
November is here, and with it another chance to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. This month is dedicated to remembering the past, embracing the present, and thinking about how to improve the … [Read More...] about Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with these new reads!

From flames to feelings: selecting a read for November
November, for me, is a month when I reflect on my New Year’s resolutions and how they are coming along. This year my resolution was to read more, specifically to finish reading my library books from … [Read More...] about From flames to feelings: selecting a read for November

Teens, you have constitutional rights – a guide to learning more about them
Teens, you have constitutional rights. And not just the right to remain silent (although this is a useful one that many teenagers have invoked since the Fifth Amendment was ratified in 1791…haha). … [Read More...] about Teens, you have constitutional rights – a guide to learning more about them
