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The library reopens after the expansion/renovation project with grand re-opening events. Alexis Powers and Gloria Horstman will present book reviews, David Monty will perform a magic show, and many family activities are planned for November 16-22.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 14, 1996

Pages: p. 6

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 14, 1996

Pages: p. 6

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999; Horstman, Gloria; Powers, Alexis; Monty, David

Item ID: 25980AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library Store, located at the entrance to the beautifully renovated library, had its grand opening on October 28th.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 31, 1996

Pages: p. 1, 13

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 31, 1996

Pages: p. 1, 13

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999

Item ID: 25976AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council gave preliminary approval Wednesday to an expansion of the Arcadia Public Library that may add 15,000 square feet of space at a cost of about $3.5 million.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 28, 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 28, 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Item ID: 88AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Festivities for the grand re-opening of the Arcadia Public Library will begin on November 19. The President of the Arcadia Public Library Foundation, Jesse Vanlandingham, is still seeking donations to cover interior details.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 3, 1996

Pages: p. 4

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 3, 1996

Pages: p. 4

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Item ID: 25962AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Public Library Foundation donated $35,0000 to the library.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 18, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 18, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999; Library Foundation; Donations

Item ID: 27070AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Rotary Club has dedicated the conference room of the newly remodeled and expanded library in memory of the Methodist Hospital chaplain, Paul Johenk, who died in 1993. The article includes a profile of Johenk.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 5, 1996

Pages: p. 7

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 5, 1996

Pages: p. 7

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999; Johenk, Paul

Item ID: 25985AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Police Officer's Association made a donation of $500 to the Arcadia Public Library Foundation to provide funds for interior furnishings.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 27, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 27, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia Police Officer's Association; Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999

Item ID: 26011AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The expansion and creation of recreation and activity programs at all school levels and extending Arcadia Public Library hours to include Sunday afternoon topped the list of recommendations in the Youth Master Plan.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 15, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 15, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Youth Master Plan; Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999; City Council - 1990-1999

Item ID: 26026AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The library has new equipment for people with special needs. The "Reading Edge" scans printed text, converts it and then reads it aloud for those who are blind or visually impaired. The library also has a color video magnification system.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 11, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 11, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Library - 1990-1999

Item ID: 26578AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Fire Fighters Association has funded and built a new puppet theater for the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room of the library.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 23, 1997

Pages: p. 2

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 23, 1997

Pages: p. 2

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999; Arcadia Fire Fighters Association; Fire Department

Item ID: 25999AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Library Board of Trustees voted to keep the 100 paintings by Edna Lenz and Justine Wishek, a collection of pictures of the San Gabriel Valley.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 27, 1997

Pages: p. 24

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 27, 1997

Pages: p. 24

Subjects: Lenz, Edna; Wishek, Justine; Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999

Item ID: 26012AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council approved a recommendation to hire Glendale-based Charles Walton Associates to prepare a library building program. The proposal will cost between $50,000 and $55,000 and the new library will cost approximately $7 million.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1990

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1990

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1961 -

Item ID: 1953AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Keeping the library open on Saturday would require an additional $201,000 from the city.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 4, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 4, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Library - 1990-1999

Item ID: 26577AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The library will reopen on Fridays beginning August 21st.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 30, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 30, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Library - 1990-1999

Item ID: 26597AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

In an informal, long-range planning session, City Council members made a new library and police station two of their top priorities. Last month, the council approves spending $55,000 to hire a consultant, to be chosen at the June 19th meeting, to draw up plans for a new library to replace the overcrowded library.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 13, 1990

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 13, 1990

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: City Council 1990 - 1999

Item ID: 1038AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council votes to put a utility tax increase on next April's ballot.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 20, 1997

Pages: p. 14

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 20, 1997

Pages: p. 14

Subjects: City Council - 1990-1999; Taxation

Item ID: 26114AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council approved an application for $9 million in state funds to build a new library. If the state awards the funds and the council accepts them, the city would have to contribute $7 million toward the new library.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 13, 1991

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 13, 1991

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1961 -

Item ID: 1954AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Reorganization of the City Council took place on April 15 with Robert Harbicht becoming Mayor and Gary Kovacic Mayor ProTem.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 17, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 17, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: City Council - 1990-1999; Mayors - Harbicht, Robert; Kovacic, Gary

Item ID: 26016AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

James Domney, 49, is leaving his position as City Librarian after 11 years in this position and 18 years with the library. Kent Ross, 45, who started at the library at about the same time as Domney, was recently appointed as the new City Librarian.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 4, 1990

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 4, 1990

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - Employees - Domney, James D.

Item ID: 1934AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A special budget session was held on February 11 to discuss alternatives for major expenditure reductions and the impact on services if reductions are made.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 20, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 20, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Budget

Item ID: 26004AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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The library reopens after the expansion/renovation project with grand re-opening events. Alexis Powers and Gloria Horstman will present book reviews, David Monty will perform a magic show, and many family activities are planned for November 16-22.

The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library Store, located at the entrance to the beautifully renovated library, had its grand opening on October 28th.

The City Council gave preliminary approval Wednesday to an expansion of the Arcadia Public Library that may add 15,000 square feet of space at a cost of about $3.5 million.

Festivities for the grand re-opening of the Arcadia Public Library will begin on November 19. The President of the Arcadia Public Library Foundation, Jesse Vanlandingham, is still seeking donations to cover interior details.

Arcadia Public Library Foundation donated $35,0000 to the library.

The Arcadia Rotary Club has dedicated the conference room of the newly remodeled and expanded library in memory of the Methodist Hospital chaplain, Paul Johenk, who died in 1993. The article includes a profile of Johenk.

Arcadia Police Officer's Association made a donation of $500 to the Arcadia Public Library Foundation to provide funds for interior furnishings.

The expansion and creation of recreation and activity programs at all school levels and extending Arcadia Public Library hours to include Sunday afternoon topped the list of recommendations in the Youth Master Plan.

The library has new equipment for people with special needs. The "Reading Edge" scans printed text, converts it and then reads it aloud for those who are blind or visually impaired. The library also has a color video magnification system.

The Arcadia Fire Fighters Association has funded and built a new puppet theater for the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room of the library.

The Library Board of Trustees voted to keep the 100 paintings by Edna Lenz and Justine Wishek, a collection of pictures of the San Gabriel Valley.

The City Council approved a recommendation to hire Glendale-based Charles Walton Associates to prepare a library building program. The proposal will cost between $50,000 and $55,000 and the new library will cost approximately $7 million.

Keeping the library open on Saturday would require an additional $201,000 from the city.

The library will reopen on Fridays beginning August 21st.

The City Council votes to put a utility tax increase on next April's ballot.

The City Council approved an application for $9 million in state funds to build a new library. If the state awards the funds and the council accepts them, the city would have to contribute $7 million toward the new library.

Reorganization of the City Council took place on April 15 with Robert Harbicht becoming Mayor and Gary Kovacic Mayor ProTem.

James Domney, 49, is leaving his position as City Librarian after 11 years in this position and 18 years with the library. Kent Ross, 45, who started at the library at about the same time as Domney, was recently appointed as the new City Librarian.

A special budget session was held on February 11 to discuss alternatives for major expenditure reductions and the impact on services if reductions are made.