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The Library Board has approved money for the installation of a book detection system to help prevent thefts.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 25, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 25, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1961 -

Item ID: 1939AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A new $340,000 computer system will be installed in the library. using Inlex software and Hewlet Packard hardware, the library will automate the card catalog and the circulation desk providing better control of the library's 150,000 books and 240 periodicals.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 9, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 9, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1961 -

Item ID: 1951AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

New HVAC system at the newly remodeled/expanded Arcadia Public Library. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1687

Date: slide set compiled in 1997

1 image

Date: slide set compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 color

ID: 1675

Collection: Photographs

Images

The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library have donated $5,940 from their annual book sale to purchase the Josten book lease plan for the Library.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 12, 1978

Pages: p. C-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 12, 1978

Pages: p. C-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1961 -

Item ID: 1946AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Public Library has joined the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System. Library users will have access to MCLS libraries, SCAN (Southern California Answering Network at Los Angeles Public Library) and SCILL (Southern California Interlibrary Loan Network).

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 14, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 14, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1961 -

Item ID: 1947AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

New exterior of the newly remodeled/expanded Arcadia Public Library. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1688

Date: slide set compiled in 1997

1 image

Date: slide set compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 color

ID: 1676

Collection: Photographs

Images

Book return in front parking lot at Arcadia Public Library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1532

Date: c.1961

1 image

Date: c.1961

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1961-1989

Physical Description: 3x5 color

ID: 1516

Collection: Photographs

Images

The San Gabriel Valley Firefighters Association has given $1000 to the Arcadia Public Library for books for the Jerry Broadwell Children's Library.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 9, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 9, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1961 -

Item ID: 1945AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Newly remodeled adult room at Arcadia Public Library as it appeared shortly after the remodel/renovation project. View is toward Reference Desk with audiovisual section to the left. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1673

Date: slide set compiled in 1997

1 image

Date: slide set compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 color

ID: 1661

Collection: Photographs

Images

Newly remodeled reference area at Arcadia Public Library as it appeared shortly after the remodel/renovation project. View is toward the study rooms with the reference section to the left. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1674

Date: slide set compiled in 1997

1 image

Date: slide set compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 color

ID: 1662

Collection: Photographs

Images

Newly remodeled and expanded Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Exterior view with Children's Room on right.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1636

Date: October 1996

1 image

Date: October 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1624

Collection: Photographs

Images

Front entrance of the newly remodeled/renovated Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Road. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1665

Date: slide show compiled in 1997

1 image

Date: slide show compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 color

ID: 1653

Collection: Photographs

Images

A new or improved public library could become a reality in the near future. The current library is bursting at the seams with increasing amounts of books, computer equipment and an increasing number of people using the 28-year-old library.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 20 1990

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 20 1990

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1961 -

Item ID: 1952AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Newly remodeled and expanded Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Exterior view looking toward front entrance.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1637

Date: October 1996

1 image

Date: October 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1625

Collection: Photographs

Images

The Arcadia Rotary Club has dedicated the Conference Room of the newly remodeled and expanded library in memory of Paul Johenk.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper8128

Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: December 26, 1996

Pages: p. 9-A

Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: December 26, 1996

Pages: p. 9-A

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

Item ID: 8083AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Due to a shrinking budget the audio-visual department of the Arcadia Public Library has been closed by the City Council. The Arcadia school system has been offered the films and equipment, worth approximately $100,000. The cuts in the library budget will also mean reduction in personnel and operating hours. These matters are discussed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1961 -

Item ID: 1948AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Newly remodeled and expanded Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Exterior view from approximately corner of Santa Anita Ave and Duarte Road.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1634

Date: October 1996

1 image

Date: October 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1622

Collection: Photographs

Images

Newly remodeled and expanded Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Exterior view looking across north parking lot toward front entrance.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1635

Date: October 1996

1 image

Date: October 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1623

Collection: Photographs

Images

The Library will close for two weeks to move into its newly refurbished east wing.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper5696

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: February 6, 1996

Pages: p. A 1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: February 6, 1996

Pages: p. A 1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Item ID: 5547AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Area librarians agree that recessionary periods create a greater demand for library services. It is ironic that this comes at a time when libraries are hurting from budget cuts. Arcadia and Monrovia have suffered most in this regard, cutting down on personnel and new book purchases and, in Arcadia's case, closing it's audio-visual department and reducing hours.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 25, 1982

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 25, 1982

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1961 -

Item ID: 1949AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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The Library Board has approved money for the installation of a book detection system to help prevent thefts.

A new $340,000 computer system will be installed in the library. using Inlex software and Hewlet Packard hardware, the library will automate the card catalog and the circulation desk providing better control of the library's 150,000 books and 240 periodicals.

New HVAC system at the newly remodeled/expanded Arcadia Public Library. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

Images

The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library have donated $5,940 from their annual book sale to purchase the Josten book lease plan for the Library.

The Arcadia Public Library has joined the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System. Library users will have access to MCLS libraries, SCAN (Southern California Answering Network at Los Angeles Public Library) and SCILL (Southern California Interlibrary Loan Network).

New exterior of the newly remodeled/expanded Arcadia Public Library. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

Images

Book return in front parking lot at Arcadia Public Library.

Images

The San Gabriel Valley Firefighters Association has given $1000 to the Arcadia Public Library for books for the Jerry Broadwell Children's Library.

Newly remodeled adult room at Arcadia Public Library as it appeared shortly after the remodel/renovation project. View is toward Reference Desk with audiovisual section to the left. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

Images

Newly remodeled reference area at Arcadia Public Library as it appeared shortly after the remodel/renovation project. View is toward the study rooms with the reference section to the left. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

Images

Newly remodeled and expanded Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Exterior view with Children's Room on right.

Images

Front entrance of the newly remodeled/renovated Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Road. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

Images

A new or improved public library could become a reality in the near future. The current library is bursting at the seams with increasing amounts of books, computer equipment and an increasing number of people using the 28-year-old library.

Newly remodeled and expanded Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Exterior view looking toward front entrance.

Images

The Arcadia Rotary Club has dedicated the Conference Room of the newly remodeled and expanded library in memory of Paul Johenk.

Newly remodeled and expanded Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Exterior view from approximately corner of Santa Anita Ave and Duarte Road.

Images

Newly remodeled and expanded Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Exterior view looking across north parking lot toward front entrance.

Images

The Library will close for two weeks to move into its newly refurbished east wing.