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The Arcadia Redevelopment Agency will vote on awarding $152,126 to Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises, Inc., to build a bus shelter and provide landscaping at the Arcadia Public Library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25305

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: March 18, 2003

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: March 18, 2003

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009; Redevelopment; Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises, Inc.

Item ID: 25503AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

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

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 2, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009

Item ID: 27629AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

1728a. Arcadia Public Library exterior front. 1728b. Arcadia Public Library exterior front. 1728c. Arcadia Public Library west side of building. 1728d. Arcadia Public Library bus stop waiting area

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Date: June 18, 2004

1 image

Date: June 18, 2004

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 2000-2009

Physical Description: Assorted color printed on 8.5 x 11" sheet of paper

ID: 1728

Collection: Photographs

Images

Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Road before the remodel/expansion project. This view appears to have been taken shortly after it was built in 1964. The trees appear very young and there is little landscaping. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1664

Date: slide show compiled in 1997

1 image

Date: slide show compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 b&w

ID: 1651

Collection: Photographs

Images

The city has hired an outside consultant, Cooperative Personnel Services, to look at the Arcadia Public Library and make recommendations on upgrading of services.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27706

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 28, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 28, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009

Item ID: 27903AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

With the help of over 200 volunteers, the library is able to offer many programs.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 8, 2000

Pages: p. 19

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 8, 2000

Pages: p. 19

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009; Volunteers

Item ID: 27716AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Public Library interior--adult reading room facing west. Shows atlas case, globe, purple and green chairs, phone books, career and job information section, consumer information

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1741

Date: June 18, 2004

1 image

Date: June 18, 2004

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 2000-2009

Physical Description: 4.25 x 3.5 color digital printed on 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper

ID: 1729

Collection: Photographs

Images

Library patrons with mobility problems use the new motorized cart donated to the library by the late Logan Garner's family.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24164

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 24, 2002

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 24, 2002

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009; Garner, Logan

Item ID: 24358AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

John Fung, coordinator for the English-learning program at the Arcadia Public Library, works with people of all ages helping them to learn English.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27687

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 3, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 3, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009; English as a Second Language (ESL); Fung, John

Item ID: 27884AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Four men were arrested while committing a burglary in the 1100 block of South Santa Anita. An employee at the Arcadia Public Library spotted the suspects and called the police.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26240

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: September 4, 2003

Pages: p. A2

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: September 4, 2003

Pages: p. A2

Subjects: Robbery; Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009

Item ID: 26441AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 4, 2003

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009; Chang, Jason

Item ID: 26153AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

For the fifth straight year, more than two dozen local lawyers and judges will provide pro-bono consultation for the public on Saturday, May 3 in observance of Law Day. The free legal clinic will be at the Arcadia Public Library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25435

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: April 27, 2003

Pages: p. A4

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: April 27, 2003

Pages: p. A4

Subjects: Law Day; Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009

Item ID: 25634AN

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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25762

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

Helen Jackson, a master artist in making handmade quilts, spoke about the history of quilting at the Arcadia Public Library and displayed many of her quilts.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24955

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: January 19, 2003

Pages: p. A5

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: January 19, 2003

Pages: p. A5

Subjects: Quilting; Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009; Jackson, Helen

Item ID: 25154AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A 1927 bust of Anita Baldwin, hidden away in storage at the Arboretum, is on exhibit at the Arcadia Public Library along with photographs of Anita, examples of her musical scores, poetry and cookbook.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26329

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: September 22, 2003

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: September 22, 2003

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009; Exhibits; Baldwin, Anita

Item ID: 26529AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view shows drainage pipe used to drain water from roof during the rains of winter 1996. The book trucks covered the pipe, which ran all the way out the temporary front doors into what used to be the Children's Room patio. The area behind the book trucks was the sorting area. A young woman is standing looking at books shelved along the plywood wall. To the right are the photocopy machines.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1406

Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1393

Collection: Photographs

Images

Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Rd. This view is of the newly remodled/renovated exterior with new landscaping. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1663

Date: slide show compiled in 1997

1 image

Date: slide show compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 color

ID: 1652

Collection: Photographs

Images

Photo taken of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, during the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This view is of the interior of the newly constructed adult area. A pickup truck is parked outside the emergency exit located in the northeast corner of the room. Brown paper has been placed over sections of the new carpet.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1470

Date: January 16, 1996

1 image

Date: January 16, 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1454

Collection: Photographs

Images

"Generations on Line" is a free, subscription-based program available through the Arcadia Public Library to help educate senior citizens about the benefits of computer training and the Internet.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25020

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: February 3, 2003

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: February 3, 2003

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009; Generations on Line; Senior Citizens

Item ID: 25216AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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The Arcadia Redevelopment Agency will vote on awarding $152,126 to Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises, Inc., to build a bus shelter and provide landscaping at the Arcadia Public Library.

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.

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.

1728a. Arcadia Public Library exterior front. 1728b. Arcadia Public Library exterior front. 1728c. Arcadia Public Library west side of building. 1728d. Arcadia Public Library bus stop waiting area

Images

Images

The city has hired an outside consultant, Cooperative Personnel Services, to look at the Arcadia Public Library and make recommendations on upgrading of services.

With the help of over 200 volunteers, the library is able to offer many programs.

Arcadia Public Library interior--adult reading room facing west. Shows atlas case, globe, purple and green chairs, phone books, career and job information section, consumer information

Images

Library patrons with mobility problems use the new motorized cart donated to the library by the late Logan Garner's family.

John Fung, coordinator for the English-learning program at the Arcadia Public Library, works with people of all ages helping them to learn English.

Four men were arrested while committing a burglary in the 1100 block of South Santa Anita. An employee at the Arcadia Public Library spotted the suspects and called the police.

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.

For the fifth straight year, more than two dozen local lawyers and judges will provide pro-bono consultation for the public on Saturday, May 3 in observance of Law Day. The free legal clinic will be at the Arcadia Public Library.

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.

Helen Jackson, a master artist in making handmade quilts, spoke about the history of quilting at the Arcadia Public Library and displayed many of her quilts.

A 1927 bust of Anita Baldwin, hidden away in storage at the Arboretum, is on exhibit at the Arcadia Public Library along with photographs of Anita, examples of her musical scores, poetry and cookbook.

Images

Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Rd. This view is of the newly remodled/renovated exterior with new landscaping. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

Images

Images

"Generations on Line" is a free, subscription-based program available through the Arcadia Public Library to help educate senior citizens about the benefits of computer training and the Internet.