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Arcadia is going ahead with plans to spend $3.5 million to renovate its 31 year old library.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: April 1, 1993

Pages: p. 1,6 photos; Highlander section

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: April 1, 1993

Pages: p. 1,6 photos; Highlander section

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Item ID: 257AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Public Library is being renovated and the Arcadia Public Library Foundation is seeking to raise $1.2 million for new library resources.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News Hometown

Date: August 24, 1995; August 31, 1995

Pages: p. H3 photos

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News Hometown

Date: August 24, 1995; August 31, 1995

Pages: p. H3 photos

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Item ID: 4694AN

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

Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo was taken on the stage, which was being used as the temporary children's staff offices. The stage curtain is visible to the right.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1412

Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1399

Collection: Photographs

Images

On April 11, the Arcadia City Council approved the renovation of the City Public Library located at 20 West Duarte Rd.

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Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: April 27, 1995

Pages: p. 13

Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: April 27, 1995

Pages: p. 13

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Item ID: 4418AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Public Library staff Kent Ross, Library Director. This staff photograph was taken at the request of the Library Board.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2153

Date: 1997

1 image

Date: 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1990-1999; Employees; Ross, Kent

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 2128

Collection: Photographs

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The Arcadia Public Library will be expanding and renovating its existing structure beginning early this summer. The temporary closure schedule is discussed.

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Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: May 11, 1995

Pages: p. 11

Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: May 11, 1995

Pages: p. 11

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Item ID: 4428AN

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

Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the technical services area.

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Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1409

Collection: Photographs

Images

Phase II of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the new circulation desk.

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Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1415

Collection: Photographs

Images

Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the hallway between the adult reading room and the reference area, looking toward the reference area. A drinking fountain is seen on the left.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1414

Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1401

Collection: Photographs

Images

The Arcadia City Council postponed a decision regarding the proposed library renovation project until the April 11, 1995 Special Session.

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Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: April 6, 1995

Pages: p. 15

Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: April 6, 1995

Pages: p. 15

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Item ID: 4417AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo was taken in what used to be the Art & Lecture Room. Stacks of childrens' books are visible. Photo was probably taken from the stage area.

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Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1398

Collection: Photographs

Images

The fate of the Arcadia Public Library will hang in the balance in the immediate future during budget discussions.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper14209

Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: June 4, 1998

Pages: p. 9

Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: June 4, 1998

Pages: p. 9

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990 - 1999; Budget

Item ID: 14785AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the City Librarian's temporary office. No one is visible in the photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1419

Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1406

Collection: Photographs

Images

Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the temporary reference office. The fireplace is barely visible to the right.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1423

Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1410

Collection: Photographs

Images

Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view was taken in the temporary children's room, looking toward the stage.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1424

Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1411

Collection: Photographs

Images

Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view shows part of the Reference area. A round table and chairs are visible in foreground.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1415

Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1402

Collection: Photographs

Images

Children seated at a table in the Children's Room at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This was taken shortly before remodel/expansion project. The children are all children of staff members.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1463

Date: May 4, 1995

1 image

Date: May 4, 1995

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 3x5 b&w

ID: 1447

Collection: Photographs

Images

Children seated at a table in the Children's Room at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This was taken shortly before remodel/expansion project. The children are all children of staff members.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1464

Date: May 4, 1995

1 image

Date: May 4, 1995

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 3x5 b&w

ID: 1448

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia is going ahead with plans to spend $3.5 million to renovate its 31 year old library.

The Arcadia Public Library is being renovated and the Arcadia Public Library Foundation is seeking to raise $1.2 million for new library resources.

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.

Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo was taken on the stage, which was being used as the temporary children's staff offices. The stage curtain is visible to the right.

Images

On April 11, the Arcadia City Council approved the renovation of the City Public Library located at 20 West Duarte Rd.

Arcadia Public Library staff Kent Ross, Library Director. This staff photograph was taken at the request of the Library Board.

Images

The Arcadia Public Library will be expanding and renovating its existing structure beginning early this summer. The temporary closure schedule is discussed.

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

Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the technical services area.

Images

Phase II of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the new circulation desk.

Images

Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the hallway between the adult reading room and the reference area, looking toward the reference area. A drinking fountain is seen on the left.

Images

The Arcadia City Council postponed a decision regarding the proposed library renovation project until the April 11, 1995 Special Session.

Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo was taken in what used to be the Art & Lecture Room. Stacks of childrens' books are visible. Photo was probably taken from the stage area.

Images

The fate of the Arcadia Public Library will hang in the balance in the immediate future during budget discussions.

Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the City Librarian's temporary office. No one is visible in the photo.

Images

Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the temporary reference office. The fireplace is barely visible to the right.

Images

Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view was taken in the temporary children's room, looking toward the stage.

Images

Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view shows part of the Reference area. A round table and chairs are visible in foreground.

Images

Children seated at a table in the Children's Room at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This was taken shortly before remodel/expansion project. The children are all children of staff members.

Images

Children seated at a table in the Children's Room at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This was taken shortly before remodel/expansion project. The children are all children of staff members.

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