Teens, TGIMWTWTA. Do you need help decoding that acronym? Here’s the translation: Thank Goodness It’s My Week to Write This Article. It’s kind of like TGIF, but catchier and obviously a thousand times … [Read More...] about Hey, teens, 13-19! Register now for fun, summer activities designed for you!
Main Content
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.

Expeditions, excavations, an ex-con, and Edgar
By Nancy McGee
Attention armchair adventurers, archaeology enthusiasts, history and literary buffs! There are some captivating non-fiction books currently on the shelves of the Smiley Library’s New Book Section … [Read More...] about Expeditions, excavations, an ex-con, and Edgar

Hot off the press–fiction by new authors!
Are you looking for something new to read? Well luckily for you, A.K. Smiley Public Library has plenty of new fiction titles by new authors for you to choose from. Here are some new titles that are on … [Read More...] about Hot off the press–fiction by new authors!

In case you need to hear this: “You are more than enough.” Mental health awareness reading resources for us all
. ♥ Body aware : rediscover your mind-body connection, stop feeling stuck, and improve your mental health with simple movement practices / Hornthal, Erica . ♥ The self-healing mind : an essential … [Read More...] about In case you need to hear this: “You are more than enough.” Mental health awareness reading resources for us all

Smiley Library’s new rock memoirs are ready to roll!
Music lovers, take a collective breath. I’m going to inundate you with our latest music books and biographies. Smiley Library gets new titles in all the time. I’ve previously featured our jazz, rap, … [Read More...] about Smiley Library’s new rock memoirs are ready to roll!

Adult Literacy changes lives of adults and their families
During the pandemic, many libraries and adult literacy programs in California closed. Determined to meet the needs of adult learners, the Redlands Adult Literacy Program continued to provide services … [Read More...] about Adult Literacy changes lives of adults and their families

Engaging e-databases for children and young adults
Everyone, well, just about everyone, is quite able to log on to the internet these days. Kids and Teens seem to know exactly what they’re searching for, even helping out us ‘older’ folks every so … [Read More...] about Engaging e-databases for children and young adults

Show your pantry some love!
By Diana Lamb
Spring is officially here and with it, comes the urge to take stock of what remains in our freezers and pantries. This is especially true if you have watched videos on social media and been influenced … [Read More...] about Show your pantry some love!

Visit national parks–connect with nature for Earth Day; Redlands events, April 22
As I’m writing this from the Library, I am so thankful to be able to look out the window at the green space of Smiley Park around us. Not all of us are so lucky as to be able to experience an expanse … [Read More...] about Visit national parks–connect with nature for Earth Day; Redlands events, April 22

Celebrate Earth Day every day — by learning — a reading list for all ages
A reading list for adults, young adults, and children to learn more about why we need Earth Day, and how to enjoy it... Celebrate Earth Day in Redlands, Saturday, April 22 ♥ … [Read More...] about Celebrate Earth Day every day — by learning — a reading list for all ages