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
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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
Time to think about holiday food delights!
'Tis the season to start thinking about and planning for all of the holiday-related events that will be here before you know it. Whether you are hosting Thanksgiving, bringing a side dish or dessert, … [Read More...] about Time to think about holiday food delights!
Voter registration deadline is Oct. 21; Library offers research assistance to help inform your vote
The saying goes, ‘if you don’t use it, you lose it.’ This seems to be true with a lot of things. I worry that someday it could even be true of the American right to vote. As the numbers of us who … [Read More...] about Voter registration deadline is Oct. 21; Library offers research assistance to help inform your vote
Discover Hispanic Heritage Month through the perspective of poetry
Summer is officially over and it’s time to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! These months give us a chance to highlight voices that sometimes get overshadowed. And poetry is a great way to allow … [Read More...] about Discover Hispanic Heritage Month through the perspective of poetry
Revisit favorite places with a good book!
A personal connection to a book makes it even more interesting to read. A place you have been or a person you have knowledge of may engage you more deeply into the story. A few years ago, I took a … [Read More...] about Revisit favorite places with a good book!