Since the world continues to spin on its axis, poetry month has arrived once more and once more do we explore new works of poetry. Poetry gives us a way to look at the world and the culture we find … [Read More...] about New poetry books for National Poetry Month!
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New books–for the birds! Come in and enjoy our live stream of the Big Bear eagles!
Have you been keeping up with the Big Bear eagles and their eaglets? They are currently being live-streamed by the Circulation Desk at A.K. Smiley Public Library. The non-profit Friends of Big Bear … [Read More...] about New books–for the birds! Come in and enjoy our live stream of the Big Bear eagles!
Take comfort, teens, history shows us that we persevere
Teens, it’s easy to think the things that happen in our lifetimes have never happened before…that the events we experience personally or collectively are ours alone, totally unique to our time, and … [Read More...] about Take comfort, teens, history shows us that we persevere
Women rule! New fiction for Women’s History Month
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
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