Teens, is it just me or do you feel like food is everywhere at this time of year? Like, right after I swallow my last slice of pumpkin pie, somebody’s showering me with gingerbread and gelt. Perhaps I … [Read More...] about These tempting tales are tasty treats for teens!
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Explore Black history, culture: books, DVDs, webinars, databases, Juneteenth
The staff of A.K. Smiley Public Library has gathered a list from our collections of books and DVDs featuring Black history and cultural themes with which to honor, remember, and inspire. Most of the … [Read More...] about Explore Black history, culture: books, DVDs, webinars, databases, Juneteenth
So many new biographies!
A.K. Smiley Public Library has a wide variety of new books about famous and infamous personalities with more coming in every week. Aside from the many selections on musicians, actors, and sports … [Read More...] about So many new biographies!
Stories to help bring on the holiday cheer!
For the past five years or so, I have been reading holiday-themed books to help put me in the mood for the upcoming holiday season. There is something about reading those delightful books that make me … [Read More...] about Stories to help bring on the holiday cheer!
Native American heritage: new books, periodicals, online resources
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November with some of the new Smiley Library titles listed below. As a reminder, we continue to offer Books to Go: select a title, place it on hold, and … [Read More...] about Native American heritage: new books, periodicals, online resources
Crafting for the holidays
With the holidays drawing near, it’s the perfect time to create handmade gifts. Smiley Library has a large crafting collection suitable for all skill levels and interests. Our books will be sure to … [Read More...] about Crafting for the holidays
Nurturing nature: finding our own, unique ways to help restore the environment
Alarm bells are sounded daily concerning our environment: we are bombarded with disturbing news topics such as climate change bringing about hotter temperatures and 'extreme heat events'; increased … [Read More...] about Nurturing nature: finding our own, unique ways to help restore the environment
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, a reading list
September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month. The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National … [Read More...] about Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, a reading list
Virtual tour of Redlands historical sites now available!
Redlands Unified goes virtual for Smiley Heritage Tour Source: Redlands Community News The Redlands Unified School district has been sending fourth-grade students on the Smiley Heritage Tour … [Read More...] about Virtual tour of Redlands historical sites now available!
Adult learners share their stories in 2021 Adult Literacy anthology
The Redlands Adult Literacy Program recently published its fourth volume of Our Stories, A Collection of Writings, composed of writings from adult learners enrolled in the Redlands Adult Literacy … [Read More...] about Adult learners share their stories in 2021 Adult Literacy anthology
Happy Halloweeeen!… Some goosebumps-giving tales for young readers!
Halloween has arrived, so have you been scared enough yet? All over town, folks have decorated their yards with extremely scary, spine-tingling scenes which may yield a scream or two! Let me take this … [Read More...] about Happy Halloweeeen!… Some goosebumps-giving tales for young readers!
Autumnal aromas: quick, balanced, tasty dinners and um, ok, we’ll take one of those desserts
“Dinner is where the magic happens in the kitchen.” Kris Carr If you are looking for quick, balanced dinner recipes with less waste and easy cleanup, then definitely check out “Everyday Dinners” … [Read More...] about Autumnal aromas: quick, balanced, tasty dinners and um, ok, we’ll take one of those desserts
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- Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, a reading list
- These tempting tales are tasty treats for teens!
- Explore Black history, culture: books, DVDs, webinars, databases, Juneteenth
- So many new biographies!
- Stories to help bring on the holiday cheer!
- Native American heritage: new books, periodicals, online resources
- Crafting for the holidays
- Nurturing nature: finding our own, unique ways to help restore the environment
- Virtual tour of Redlands historical sites now available!
- Celebrating diverse voices
- New books examine Hispanic heritage themes
- Banned Books Week– Young Adult titles lead the list of challenged books
- Wild rides with extraordinary folks and their animal companions