We have received inquiries about the materials we have available in our collections by black authors and/or on the topic of race relations. In the spirit of expanding public dialogue, the staff has put together the following partial list of titles in … [Read More...] about Celebrating Black Authors and Black Lives
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Books for Teens Explore Social Injustice
I have a lot of favorite things about teenagers, but one of my most favorite of all is your natural gravitation towards social justice. Now I understand that “teenagers” are not a monolith. It would be a mistake to lump you into one category with … [Read More...] about Books for Teens Explore Social Injustice
Books from Diverse Authors Help to Build Compassion, Understanding
“What the world needs now is love sweet love- it’s the only thing that there’s just too little of” – Jackie DeShannon Books are powerful. Books can bring people together. Diversity in books is important. Representation is important. Books give the … [Read More...] about Books from Diverse Authors Help to Build Compassion, Understanding
Check Out Three New Adventure Books
I’ve heard that adventure awaits in the out-of-doors and I believe it to be true. While hiking a mountain trail, I about scared myself half to death because I looked up to see a bear just yards away from me, with a look that said “Oh good, my lunch … [Read More...] about Check Out Three New Adventure Books
Adult Literacy Stays Strong Despite COVID-19
Before social distancing was required in response to COVID-19, adult learners in the Redlands Adult Literacy Program met weekly with their volunteer tutors at A. K. Smiley Public Library or program-approved learning sites at Clement Middle School, … [Read More...] about Adult Literacy Stays Strong Despite COVID-19
Five New Picture Books for Young Readers
So many things are happening in the library since we’ve been closed. We are still receiving wonderful, new books for you to check-out! The Young Readers’ Room staff has been busy getting the Juvenile and Young Adult areas cleaned and tidied up for … [Read More...] about Five New Picture Books for Young Readers
Libraries, Wonderful Libraries!
We often hear people say that libraries are magical places. It seems that, as if just by osmosis, some sense of beauty, of history, of curiosity, of warm childhood memories, of potential for access to infinite knowledge, or of a calming peace invades … [Read More...] about Libraries, Wonderful Libraries!
Books Dish about the Lives of Four Top Chefs
Julia Child once remarked, “Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.” For Julia Child, Ruth Reichl, Jose Andres and Anthony Bourdain, food has been their passion and a driving force in their lives and careers. … [Read More...] about Books Dish about the Lives of Four Top Chefs
Books to Binge
In this strange time, many of us are looking for an escape. We turn to streaming services to watch shows that allow us a bit of separation from the situation as it is. In doing so we get a bit of a reprieve. But where did the inspiration for these … [Read More...] about Books to Binge
Adult Learners Win Southern California Writing Awards
The cornerstones of literacy are reading comprehension and effective writing. Over the last two years, the Redlands Adult Literacy Program has offered tutor training and learner workshops to help learners develop stronger writing skills. The focus on … [Read More...] about Adult Learners Win Southern California Writing Awards