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Browse the A.K. Smiley Public Library in Redlands, and Then Some
125 W Vine StRedlands, CA 92373-4728 Phone: (909) 798-7565About
In the heart of the city, stop by an architectural classic. From Redlands' golden age to the Information Age, the A.K. Smiley Public LIbrary has been central to city life. Worth visiting for the architecture alone, it's a Moorish-style wonder of stone arches, stained-glass windows, and carved gargoyles that has been designated a State Historic Landmark. Don’t miss the conservatory, which opens onto a lush flower garden. And the friendly staff is legendary in bibliophile circles. Inside tip: The Redlands Tourism Information Center is just to the right as you enter the library, making this a two-for-one stop. Plus, just behind the library you’ll find a museum dedicated to the study of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War, stocked with artifacts like a medal of honor given to an 18-year-old drummer at Vicksburg.
