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The Arcadia Public Library is now offering a new 24-hour, 2 days a week email reference service and a live interactive chat reference service called "Ask the Librarian."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30143
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 25, 2001
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 25, 2001
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - 2001-2010
24/7 Reference
Item ID
30330AN
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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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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 26, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - 2001-2010 - remodeling
City Council Meetings
Item ID
31759AN
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Newspaper Index
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As their own volunteer project, local boys from Arcadia acquire shelving and install it at Bienvenidos Children's Center in Altadena. Sam Pievac Co. in Santa Fe Springs donated the shelves.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29307
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 13, 2004
Pages
p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 13, 2004
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Volunteers
Volunteerism
Vanni, Adam
Fornaciari, Matt
Bienvenidos Children's Center
Item ID
29491AN
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A study released today by the Public Policy Institute of California found students' progress toward English proficiency is linked to their native language and socioeconomic status more than the length of time they've been in the country. A comparison chart of San Gabriel Valley schools is included.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29463
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 7, 2005
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 7, 2005
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
English proficiency and fluency
Public Policy Institute of California
California English Language Development Test
Item ID
29648AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Public Library garden dedicated to the memory of Jesse Vanlandingham, known to many as Van. He was instrumental in founding the Arcadia Public Library Foundation and served as its president since its inception in 1995, until his death in 2000. The Vandlandingham Memorial Garden was designed by landscape architect Bob Ericksson.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33404
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 22, 2001
Pages
p. 21
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 22, 2001
Pages
p. 21
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library Foundation
Vandlandingham Memorial Garden
Item ID
33600AN
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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
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p. A3
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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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On March 5, 2005, the city will hold a community art project to decorate 6 by 6 inch tiles that will be affixed to the northwest exterior wall of the Arcadia Public Library. The theme is "Arcadia is..." The project is limited to 200 tiles.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29424
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 21, 2005
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 21, 2005
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Public art projects
Arcadia Public Library - 2001 - 2010
Tile painting
Item ID
29608AN
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An industrial fire at Altos Tire Company, on Longden Avenue, in Irwindale, near Monrovia and Arcadia, burned for more than 3 hours. Arcadia Fire Department and Monrovia Fire Department assisted. Arcadia firefighter Don Smith (photo) from Station 105, battles the fire atop one of the company's largest ladders.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33298
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 26, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 10
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 26, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 10
Subjects
Altos Tire Company
Fires
Smith, Don
Item ID
33495AN
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A tile tapestry was unveiled on the northwest wall of the Arcadia Public Library on Friday, April 8, 2005. More than 200 individual tiles were painted by the public to depict life in Arcadia. A photo is included.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29469
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 9, 2005
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 9, 2005
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - 2001-2010
Public Art
Tile tapestry
Liu, Sarah
Peppers, Justin
Peppers, Joanne
Wang, Vivian
Item ID
29654AN
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The fountain at Peacock Corner (southwest corner Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive) is taking on a new look. Student volunteers are placing small mosaic tiles on the facade of the fountain. Local interior designer Shirley Farris volunteered to coordinate the project.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33438
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 14, 2002
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 14, 2002
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia Rotary Club
Farris, Shirley
Fisher, Ardelle
Kovacic, Gary
Lee, Jaime
Lin, Lisa
Item ID
33634AN
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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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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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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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The new landscaping and bus shelter for the west side of the Arcadia Public Library will cost $152,126.03 and will be done by Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises Inc.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31157
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 20, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 20, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - 2001-2010
Arcadia Transit
Bus shelter
Bus stops
Landscaping
Item ID
31354AN
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Demolition permits have been approved and the project of building new homes where the Anoakia mansion stands is now underway. Artifacts from the mansion have been given to the Arcadia Historical Society and the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27679
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 13, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 13, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Anoakia
Housing
Item ID
27876AN
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Janet Sporleder, a veteran city employee, has been named the new city librarian. Her appointment will be effective July 1, 2001. She replaces outgoing City Librarian, Kent Ross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper20828
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 26, 2001
Pages
p. A2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 26, 2001
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Sporleder, Janet
Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009
Item ID
21058AN
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Although the Arcadia Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve The Shops at Santa Anita mall project, oppositon group members felt unfairly represented at Monday's meeting. A continuation meeting took place on Wednesday and 100 people attended. The public will get to comment again on April 11 at the Masonic Center.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30454
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 23, 2007
Pages
p. News 1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 23, 2007
Pages
p. News 1
Subjects
Caruso Affiliated
Developments
Malls
Planning Commission
Public meetings
Shops at Santa Anita (The)
Item ID
30640AN
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A 51-year-old Monrovia man died on Santa Anita Avenue when his pickup truck hit a tree, just south of Colorado Boulevard. His name has not been released yet.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29861
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 16, 2006
Pages
p. A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 16, 2006
Pages
p. A6
Subjects
Traffic Accidents
Collisions
Item ID
30046AN
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The road to Chantry Flat reopens to the public after a six month closure.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25388
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 17, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 17, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Chantry Flat
Angeles National Forest
Item ID
25587AN
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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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Chantry Flat is still closed as a public area gets reconstructed and Arcadia's Public Works Department handles other road improvements.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29337
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 20, 2004
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 20, 2004
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Chantry Flat
Closures
Angeles National Forest
Roadwork
Item ID
29521AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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