A.K Smiley Public Library

Overview A.K. Smiley Library Site Lincoln Shrine

A.K. Smiley Public Library

Since 1894, Smiley Public Library has provided library services to the residents of Redlands. It seeks to provide, in accordance with the State Education Code, general diffusion of information and knowledge, a supplement to the formal system of free public education and shall be forever free to the inhabitants of Redlands.

Library Hours

Sunday

1 pm to 5 pm

Monday and Tuesday

10 am to 9 pm

Wednesday and Thursday

10 am to 6 pm

Friday and Saturday

10 am to 5 pm

You may contact us by any of the following ways

Library Director

Don McCue
125 W. Vine St Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 798 -7565
mailto:admin@akspl.org

The Library Director and Library Board of Trustees oversee the operation of the A.K. Smiley Public Library and its two museums, the Lincoln Memorial Shrine & the Redlands Historical Museum.

Services

The A.K. Smiley Public Library is proud to provide the following services to the community:

  • Extensive collection of books, periodicals, and audio visual materials
  • Free computer & wireless internet access
  • Adult information services & reference resources
  • Local and regional history room and archive
  • Children’s services & programs
  • Young adult collection and special events
  • Adult literacy assistance
  • Adult book clubs
  • Special community programs & events
  • Fund-raising efforts to secure future growth
  • Volunteers who augment staffing and services
  • Funding software which enables library card holders to use the Community Center Computer Lab
  • Utilizing Endowment income for library programs, materials, and enrichment