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The Friends of the Library donated $4500 to help begin an audiotape or "audio book" collection, while the Lions Club donated $500 to purchase a display rack.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper258
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 8, 1993
Pages
p. 6 photo; Highlander section
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 8, 1993
Pages
p. 6 photo; Highlander section
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
258AN
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View inside Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road shortly before the start of construction for the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This photo is taken from the front parking lot looking toward the old front entrance. A construction fence has been installed to the left of the front door.

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Date
1995
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Date
1995
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Physical Description
4x6 color
ID
1465
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25780
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 14, 1996
Pages
p. 6
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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
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Public Library Foundation donated $35,0000 to the library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26870
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 18, 1999
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 18, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999
Library Foundation
Donations
Item ID
27070AN
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Newspaper Index
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Temporary circulation desk during Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion at 20 W. Duarte Road. This circulation desk was located in the NW corner of what used to be the Children's Room. The window to the left looks out into what used to be the Children's Room patio. Globe lights.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1405
Date
February 1996
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Date
February 1996
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Physical Description
4x6 color
ID
1392
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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 and was the temporary location for the Children's Room. Door to the left led into the adult area, with temporary circulation desk to the right. The stage curtains are visible on the right.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1409
Date
February 1996
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Date
February 1996
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
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4x6 color
ID
1396
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Arcadia Public Library Mission Statement. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1657
Date
1997
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Date
1997
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
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4X6 COLOR
ID
1645
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The Arcadia Public Library will reopen on Fridays after the City Council added $42,000 to the year's library budget.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper14449
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 11, 1998
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 11, 1998
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990 - 1999
Item ID
15006AN
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Some services of the Arcadia Public Library are described.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10382
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
September 11, 1997
Pages
p. 9
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Sierra Madre News
Date
September 11, 1997
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990 - 1999
Item ID
10330AN
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Newspaper Index
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Taken at the time of the Library groundbreaking ceremonies for the Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion project, this photo is of the color rendering of the proposed new facade for the library. See also photos 1356 and 1357 for color renderings of proposed library building.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1511
Date
June, 1995
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Date
June, 1995
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Physical Description
4x6 color
ID
1495
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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
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Date
February 1996
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Physical Description
4x6 color
ID
1399
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Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photograph was taken after all the books had been moved into the new remodeled section. The circulation desk is visible to the far left. The drainage pipe is on the right. Globe lights.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1425
Date
February 1996
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Date
February 1996
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Physical Description
4x6 color
ID
1412
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Photographs
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General information regarding Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4061
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1956 p. 13
May 10, 1956 p. 17 (formed)
February 18, 1957 p. 1 (gives record player to Library)
June 28, 1962 p. 15 (first art loan festival)
February 24, 1963 p. 14 (oral history tapes)
November 5, 1967 p. 10 (historical paintings donated to Library)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1956 p. 13
May 10, 1956 p. 17 (formed)
February 18, 1957 p. 1 (gives record player to Library)
June 28, 1962 p. 15 (first art loan festival)
February 24, 1963 p. 14 (oral history tapes)
November 5, 1967 p. 10 (historical paintings donated to Library)
Subjects
Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
Item ID
3937AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Photographic reproduction of original artist's rendering of proposed Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion. Original rendering measures approx. 32"x36". Artist was Anthony Van Strauhal, also known as Tony Van Strauhal. This view is of front of the building showing trellis work to the left and right of the main entrance. New addition to the adult area is visible to the left. Several cars are parked in the front lot and people are walking to and from the entrance.

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Date
Original rendering dated 1993
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Date
Original rendering dated 1993
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Van Strauhal, Anthony (Tony)
Physical Description
8x10 color
ID
1356
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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
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Date
February 1996
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Physical Description
4x6 color
ID
1401
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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
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Date
1997
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1990-1999
Employees
Ross, Kent
Physical Description
4x6 color
ID
2128
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Photographs
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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
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Date
February 1996
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Physical Description
4x6 color
ID
1398
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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
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Date
January 16, 1996
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Physical Description
4x6 color
ID
1454
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Arcadia is going ahead with plans to spend $3.5 million to renovate its 31 year old library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper257
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 1, 1993
Pages
p. 1,6 photos; Highlander section
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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
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The Arcadia Public Library announced the availability of dial-in access to its computer catalog.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4816
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
August 24, 1995
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
August 24, 1995
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
4692AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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