Halloween is already right around the corner! Our Halloween books in the Young Readers’ Room are so popular, they barely hit the shelves before they’re snatched up. Here are a few of my favorite scary … [Read More...] about Happy Halloween from the Young Readers’ Room!
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Redlands celebrates Adult Literacy Day with adult learner-authors
On September 16, the Redlands City Council approved a proclamation declaring September 28, 2025 “Adult Literacy Day in the City of Redlands.” Mayor Mario Saucedo presented the proclamation to Bill … [Read More...] about Redlands celebrates Adult Literacy Day with adult learner-authors
Meet Smiley Library’s Youth Services staff!
In this week’s article I am happy to introduce you to all of our staff members in the Youth Services Department. With a staff of five, the Senior Librarian is Miss Pamela. She has been the librarian … [Read More...] about Meet Smiley Library’s Youth Services staff!
Three authors who invite us to look deeply inward
Sometimes it’s best to take a pause and do some introspection. These works are the result of three authors taking the time to look inward and write unflinching accounts of what they found. “I Want … [Read More...] about Three authors who invite us to look deeply inward
Discover new book adventures in September, Library Card Sign-up Month!
A.K. Smiley Public Library has a large selection of new books waiting to be checked out. Did you know you can check out up to twenty items at a time for two weeks? Here are some non-fiction books … [Read More...] about Discover new book adventures in September, Library Card Sign-up Month!
Librarian shouts, ‘New Young Adult thrillers are here!’
Teens, I’m curious. What are your thoughts on yelling at books? Maybe I need to provide more context. Lately, I’ve gotten back into reading Young Adult (YA) thrillers, a genre that never fails to lure … [Read More...] about Librarian shouts, ‘New Young Adult thrillers are here!’
Award-winning books on immigration in America
The United States was founded by a population of immigrants, mostly citizens of England who left for various reasons--some to escape poverty, some to acquire land in the Americas, and some to escape … [Read More...] about Award-winning books on immigration in America
It’s read-a-romance month — who knew?
With a show of hands, how many of you know that August is read-a-romance month? And what better way to celebrate the month, than by visiting A.K. Smiley Public Library and checking out the following … [Read More...] about It’s read-a-romance month — who knew?
Another successful Summer Reading Program closes and storytimes amp up!
As the 2025 Summer Reading Program comes to an end, we in the Young Readers’ Room are reflecting on the events of this year’s program. We are so grateful to the smart and talented kids and teens who … [Read More...] about Another successful Summer Reading Program closes and storytimes amp up!
The act of writing promotes adult literacy
Writing is a core element of the Redlands Adult Literacy Program. This year, nine adult learners from the Redlands Adult Literacy Program at Smiley Library entered the Writer-to-Writer Challenge, a … [Read More...] about The act of writing promotes adult literacy