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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

Ray Bradbury spoke to the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library at the Arcadia Public Library on December 12, 1996.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper8125

Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: December 19, 1996

Pages: p. 10-A

Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: December 19, 1996

Pages: p. 10-A

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Item ID: 8080AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

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.

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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

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

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Date: October 1996

1 image

Date: October 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1625

Collection: Photographs

Images

Photo taken of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, during the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This view is looking toward the new front entrance. The entranceway pillars are partially constructed. The old entrance is visible to the right.

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Date: January 16, 1996

1 image

Date: January 16, 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1452

Collection: Photographs

Images

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

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Date: October 1996

1 image

Date: October 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1623

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.

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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

Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photograph was taken of the adult reading room after all the books had been removed and moved into the renovated section. The drainage pipe is visible in the center of the photo. A floor plant is next to a pillar. Globe lights.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1426

Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1413

Collection: Photographs

Images

Charles Walton Associates, the architect selected to design the $3.5 million library renovation, will hold a "design camp" at the library where the public, library staff and city officials will informally discuss possible design plans.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper255

Newspaper: Star Tribune

Date: January 13, 1993

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Star Tribune

Date: January 13, 1993

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Item ID: 255AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. Trash cans turned upside down straddled the drainage pipe which was installed to drain water off the roof. This photo is taken from what used to be the Children's Room patio, looking toward the temporary front doors. The Friends of the Library 25cent booksale bookshelf is visible in the center of the photo. A television seen to the right played a fundraising video.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1408

Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1395

Collection: Photographs

Images

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/subject449

Contents: Newspaper articles, scrapbook, photograph, pamphlets.

Contents: Newspaper articles, scrapbook, photograph, pamphlets.

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 007

Shelf Number: Shelf H3

Item ID: 450AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Contents: "Boswell the Bookworm" Bookplate original artwork and copyright. 1963 Newspaper Clippings 1989 - 1993

Contents: "Boswell the Bookworm" Bookplate original artwork and copyright. 1963 Newspaper Clippings 1989 - 1993

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 007A

Shelf Number: Shelf H3

Item ID: 451AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Contents: Silent Auction Records, 1984 - 2005

Contents: Silent Auction Records, 1984 - 2005

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 007B

Shelf Number: Shelf H3

Item ID: 452AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Contents: Scrapbook, 1964-1971

Contents: Scrapbook, 1964-1971

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 028

Shelf Number: Shelf H10

Item ID: 477AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Contents: Scrapbook, 1956-1964 Scrapbook, 1972-1976

Contents: Scrapbook, 1956-1964 Scrapbook, 1972-1976

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 029

Shelf Number: Shelf H10

Item ID: 478AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/subject477

Contents: Scrapbook, 1976-1985 Scrapbook, "Twice Told Tales," 10/6/61

Contents: Scrapbook, 1976-1985 Scrapbook, "Twice Told Tales," 10/6/61

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 030

Shelf Number: Shelf H11

Item ID: 479AF

Collection: Subject Files

Photo taken of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, during the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This view is of the temporary reference desk, located near the fireplace in the south end of the library. A sign identifying the desk as an "Information Desk" is visible to the left.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1474

Date: January 16, 1996

1 image

Date: January 16, 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1458

Collection: Photographs

Images

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

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4552

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

Phase II of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the temporary children's room, housed in a section of the renovated wing which will house the adult reference collection. Two computerized catalogs are visible in the foreground.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1427

Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1414

Collection: Photographs

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

Ray Bradbury spoke to the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library at the Arcadia Public Library on December 12, 1996.

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

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.

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

Images

Photo taken of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, during the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This view is looking toward the new front entrance. The entranceway pillars are partially constructed. The old entrance is visible to the right.

Images

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

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

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Charles Walton Associates, the architect selected to design the $3.5 million library renovation, will hold a "design camp" at the library where the public, library staff and city officials will informally discuss possible design plans.

Images

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Photo taken of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, during the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This view is of the temporary reference desk, located near the fireplace in the south end of the library. A sign identifying the desk as an "Information Desk" is visible to the left.

Images

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

Phase II of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the temporary children's room, housed in a section of the renovated wing which will house the adult reference collection. Two computerized catalogs are visible in the foreground.

Images