A.K. Smiley Public Library’s Southern California in Film

A.K. Smiley Public Library’s Southern California in Film series, launched in 2019, honors the region’s rich cinematic legacy by showcasing films that capture Southern California’s stunning landscapes and layered history. The 2025 lineup features a mix of timeless comedies and iconic films from Hollywood’s Golden Age to more recent decades—each one a story that could only unfold in SoCal.
Don’t miss the following screenings:
January 17 – The Karate Kid (1984) – Rated PG
February 21 – Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) – Rated R
March 21 – The Naked Gun (1988) – Rated PG-13
April 18 – The Player (1992) – Rated R
May 16 – We Bought the Zoo (2011) – Rated PG
June 20 – The Graduate (1967) – Rated PG
September 19 – The Ring (1952) – Not Rated
October 17 – Poltergeist (1982) – Rated PG
November 21 – Blade Runner (1982) – Rated R
December 19 – A Star is Born (1954) – Not Rated
No admission is charged for screenings, thanks to the generous contributions of donors to Smiley Library. Screenings are free and open to the public. Films will be screened at 2pm in the Contemporary Club. Not all films are suitable for all audiences.
The Contemporary Club is located at 173 S. Eureka Street in Redlands, directly south of the Lincoln Memorial Shrine. For more information about the series or for schedule updates, call (909) 798-7632 or visit News + Events at www.akspl.org/ Schedule subject to change.