In the Youth Department, there’s never a shortage of fun programs and events going on. We’re busy all year 'round! September and October are especially chock-full of events, ranging from story times, … [Read More...] about Join the fun: Youth Services fall programs & events!
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City Council proclaims September 27 as Adult Literacy Day in Redlands
The Redlands City Council, recognizing the vital importance of literacy in employment, family education, and civic engagement, has officially proclaimed Sunday, September 27, 2026, as Adult Literacy … [Read More...] about City Council proclaims September 27 as Adult Literacy Day in Redlands
National Read a Book Day and remembering Dolly and Jackie
September 6 is National Read a Book Day! Of course, we at Smiley Library celebrate every day as read-a-book day by offering a wide variety of books to borrow. With so much to choose from, this … [Read More...] about National Read a Book Day and remembering Dolly and Jackie
Adventure-full! new chapter books for the young-at-heart
What’s New at Smiley? Chapter books - that’s what’s new! The Young Readers’ Room has stocked the New Book shelf with some great new fiction titles for library patrons, young and older. Come and peruse … [Read More...] about Adventure-full! new chapter books for the young-at-heart
Get ‘graphic!’ with these dystopia-centered works
The library’s collection of graphic novels has been growing steadily. There are so many new and exciting ones to choose from that it can be a bit overwhelming. In order to help narrow down your … [Read More...] about Get ‘graphic!’ with these dystopia-centered works
Read and view: the book versus the movie!
Books and movies make a good team! It is always fun to read a book and then view and compare the movie version of it. Here are three literary masterpieces that came alive on the big screen … [Read More...] about Read and view: the book versus the movie!
Keep visiting the library, teens, but, after school!
Teens, I’m aware that many of you will be heading back to school in the very near future. I’m excited for you! But, I’m also sad. I will miss seeing you at the library when your busy back-to-school … [Read More...] about Keep visiting the library, teens, but, after school!
Summer titles for curious readers of art
Summer’s longer days offer an opportunity to make time for activities we often set aside. For me, the extra daylight is an opportunity for one of my favorite hobbies, reading books about art. My … [Read More...] about Summer titles for curious readers of art
Shannon’s sc-sc-scary summertime selections
There is something about this time of year that makes me want to stay up late and read a scary book with just the moon and stars as company. The quiet, darkness, and being alone is the perfect … [Read More...] about Shannon’s sc-sc-scary summertime selections
Pawsitively enchanting books
Within people’s souls I like to imagine there is a concrete path, a sidewalk, where you will find the indentations of little paws, pressed softly but confidently into the promenade. There must be some … [Read More...] about Pawsitively enchanting books
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