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Patrons can now use the self-checkout machine at the library. Express checkout is fast and helps eliminate long lines at the circulation desk. The article includes a photo of Jason Chang (6) using the machine.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25953
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 4, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 4, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009
Chang, Jason
Item ID
26153AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Public Library will have a new conference room constructed and will remodel the existing room into offices and a work area. An office will be created for the Friends of the Library. This is the first phase and the contract was awarded to K & S Design for $106,500. Phase 2 of the project, to be completed at a later date, will include a teen center and an enlarged international language area.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31563
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 26, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 26, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - 2001-2010 - remodeling
City Council Meetings
Item ID
31759AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Public Library is not responsible for children left alone at the library by their parents. The library is not a public babysitting service.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27432
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 2, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 2, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009
Item ID
27629AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Public Library opens "Teen Center," with a new collection dedicated especially to teenagers. It is located in the northeast corner of the adult reading room.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33376
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly,
Date
October 11, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly,
Date
October 11, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library--2001-2010
Item ID
33572AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Children's Room will be completely refurbished - partly with city funds and partly from a drive headed by Mayor Charles Gilb. It will be renamed the Jerry Broadwell Children's Library as a memorial to Fire Captain Jerry Broadwell who died in a fire in August 1975.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1946
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 19 ,1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 19 ,1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Gilb, Charles
Item ID
1942AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Friends of Library Plan Something New. Summary of the organization, its history and the services it has provided (Twice Sold Tales book sales and print sales). Gifts presented to the Arcadia Library include opaque overhead projector and headsets (headphones) to listen to records in the children's room. See hard copy in VF Friends of the Library, item 20.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1641
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 31, 1974
Pages
p. C-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 31, 1974
Pages
p. C-1 photo
Subjects
Charles, Hazel
Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
Huddy, Peg (Friends president)
Livingston, Jean
Miller, Richard
Murray, Marcy Kay
Selmer, Doris
Item ID
1640AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Biographical profile of Helen Lawrence, who retired May 1977 from the Arcadia Public Library after almost 21 years, the last 10 of which were as head of the Circulation Department.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1939
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 19, 1977
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 19, 1977
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees - Lawrence, Helen
Item ID
1935AN
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25% of a $10,000 goal for the new Jerry Broadwell children's room has been pledged. A benefit concert will be held on December 17 at the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium and proceeds will be shared by the High School and the Broadwell Fund.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1947
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 4, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 4, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1943AN
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Celebration of the 30th anniversary of the dedication of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room at Arcadia Public Library took place March 30, 2006.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29974
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 31, 2006
Pages
p. A3 w/photos
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 31, 2006
Pages
p. A3 w/photos
Subjects
Broadwell, Jerry
Cai, Tim
Lauderdale, Jon
Arcadia Public Library - 2001-2010
Arcadia Fire Department
Jerry Broadwell Children's Room
Item ID
30161AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A continuous left turn lane will be provided in the center of Duarte Road from Lovell Ave. to Baldwin Ave., and directional left turn lights will be installed at the Baldwin and Duarte intersection. This was passed by the Council, requested by the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3519
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 24, 1979
Pages
p. A-2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 24, 1979
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Traffic Engineering
Item ID
3403AN
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After actor Mel Gibson was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, he went into an anti-Semitic tirade. Rabbi Devora Fond of Congregation Shaarei Torah in Arcadia comments, "I believe that when you are drunk, what you truly believe comes out."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30148
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 2, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 2, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Fond, Rabbi Devora
Gibson, Mel
Actors
Arrests - driving under the influence (DUI)
Item ID
30335AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Board of Education has adopted a resolution opposing SB 1419, which would limit the authority of school boards to contract out for services. The bill is on the governor's desk for signature or veto. The bill would restrict districts from using personal services contracts if the duties can be performed by district employees.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30580
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 19, 2002
Pages
p. 15
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 19, 2002
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Arcadia Board of Education
Item ID
30768AN
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As of July 1, the City of Arcadia was awarded $31,750 in federal grant funds under the Older Americans Act, Title III. Funds will be used to provide I & R, outreach and volunteer services for older residents of Arcadia and Temple City.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3248
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 30, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 30, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Senior Citizens
Item ID
3154AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Vandals who were refused entry to a private party at the Arcadia All-Pro Athletic Club allegedly used spray paint to damage several businesses and an apartment complex on Duarte Road.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24837
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
Dec. 27, 2002
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
Dec. 27, 2002
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Crime
Vandalism
Arcadia All-Pro Athletic Club
Item ID
25032AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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An addition to the High School Little Theater has been approved for a bid of $67,350. The addition will be used for set design, etc. The $20,000 cost increase over what had been tentatively set did not please the School Board.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3042
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 1, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 1, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Arcadia High School
Item ID
2964AN
Collection
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Local author Denise Hong and her son Andrew collaborate on a children's book titled "Why I Love My Mom." The book is illustrated by Paul Lopez.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28230
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News U Section
Date
May 9, 2004
Pages
p. 12
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News U Section
Date
May 9, 2004
Pages
p. 12
Subjects
Arcadia Authors
Hong, Denise
Hong, Andrew
Lopez, Paul
Children's Books
Item ID
28424AN
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Plans for a new City Hall building have moved into a second design phase, after officials approved a preliminary design package and dedicated a five-month process to fleshing out further details.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31139
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 20, 2008
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 20, 2008
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arcadia City Hall building
Design
Steinberg Architects
Item ID
31333AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council hears report on Phase Two of the Arcadia Public Library Strategic Plan. It outlines the need for additional funding to the Strategic Plan to accommodate for remodeling and additional office space and staff.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33405
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 22, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 21
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 22, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 21
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library--2001-2010
Sporleder, Janet
Item ID
33601AN
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City contemplates approval of Phase Two of Arcadia Public Library's Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan outlined the current budget, proposed budgetary increases, and proposed plans for improvement of the library's facilities and staffing needs.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33395
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 8, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 8, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 9
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library--2001-2010
Budget
Strategic Plan
Item ID
33591AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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In a surprise move, the School Board voted to accept Federal funds under Title I. The monies will go to Bonita Park Elementary School to reinforce the education of culturally deprived children in reading and math.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2509
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 29, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 29, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
School Board
Item ID
2451AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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