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The City Council will discuss reopening the Library on Fridays. Article quotes Kent Ross, City Librarian, discussing budget cuts to the Library.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 9, 1998
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 9, 1998
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990 - 1999
Budget
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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.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 11, 1998
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 11, 1998
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p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990 - 1999
Item ID
15006AN
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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.

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Date
1997
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Date
1997
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Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
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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.

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Star Tribune
Date
January 13, 1993
Pages
p. A-3
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Star Tribune
Date
January 13, 1993
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
255AN
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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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Sierra Madre News
Date
April 27, 1995
Pages
p. 13
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Sierra Madre News
Date
April 27, 1995
Pages
p. 13
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
4418AN
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Arcadia has launched a $4.9 million expansion project to its city library.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 9, 1995
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 9, 1995
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
4429AN
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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
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p. 1, 13
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 1996
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999
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25976AN
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On Monday, June 19, the City of Arcadia hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Library Expansion/Remodel project.

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Sierra Madre News
Date
June 22, 1995
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p. 7
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Sierra Madre News
Date
June 22, 1995
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p. 7
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
4496AN
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City officials decided to reexamine the issue of Sunday hours at the Arcadia Public Library at a later time, citing fiscal concerns.

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Sierra Madre News
Date
May 30, 1996
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p. 7
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Sierra Madre News
Date
May 30, 1996
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
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5893AN
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The Library Board of Trustees voted to keep the 100 paintings by Edna Lenz and Justine Wishek, a collection of pictures of the San Gabriel Valley.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 27, 1997
Pages
p. 24
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 27, 1997
Pages
p. 24
Subjects
Lenz, Edna
Wishek, Justine
Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999
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26012AN
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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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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 3, 1996
Pages
p. 4
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 3, 1996
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
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25962AN
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The Arcadia City Council postponed a decision regarding the proposed library renovation project until the April 11, 1995 Special Session.

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Sierra Madre News
Date
April 6, 1995
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p. 15
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Sierra Madre News
Date
April 6, 1995
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
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4417AN
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Library (1990-1999)

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1. Minutes of the Arcadia City Council meeting held jointly with the Library Board of Trustees for a "Library Tour," January 16, 1992. 2. Minutes of the Arcadia City Council meeting and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Regular Meeting (Library Expansion Project), June 2, 1992. The en…
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1. Minutes of the Arcadia City Council meeting held jointly with the Library Board of Trustees for a "Library Tour," January 16, 1992.
2. Minutes of the Arcadia City Council meeting and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Regular Meeting (Library Expansion Project), June 2, 1992. The entire meeting was the presentation of the Library Expansion Concept Plan.
3. Map showing the layout before expansion/remodel of library (prior to remodeling construction).
4. Excerpt of the Arcadia City Council meeting regarding Library Construction (C.I.P Modification for Funding), September 7, 1993. Approved.
5. Excerpt of the Arcadia City Council meeting regarding Project/Construction Management Firm for Library Expansion Project (Construction Management Resources), December 21, 1993. Approved.
6. Minutes of the Arcadia City Council meeting and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Regular Meeting (Work Session) regarding the Library Expansion Project, January 11, 1994.
7. "Update" from the Friends of the Arcadia Library regarding the remodeling and expanding of the Library, April 1995.
8. Invitation to the groundbreaking ceremony and information card from the Arcadia City Council to welcome participants at the groundbreaking ceremony June 19, 1995 for the Library Expansion/Renovation Project. One copy of invitation, four copies of information card.
9. Dial-in access to computer catalog offered beginning in August 1995. "Dial Access Computer Catalog." Information brochure August 1995.
10. Memo to staff from Jackie Faust-Moreno regarding the Library Dial-up Catalog with copy of "Dial-up Catalog: User's Guide" attached, July 6, 1995.
11. Arcadia Public Library Policy Manual. Adopted 1974; Revised 1975, 1984, 1992.
12. "Library renovation update." Sierra Madre News, January 11, 1996.
13. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council to the Dedication Ceremony for the Library Expansion/Renovation Project, November 18, 1996.
14. "Library Store Grand Opening." Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 1996, page 1.
15. Map of the new Arcadia Public Library, November 1996.
16. "City of Arcadia - Arcadia Public Library Dial Access Computer Catalog." Brochure, 1996. Two copies.
17. "Arcadia Public Library." Brochure listing services, 1996. Two copies.
18. "Arcadia Public Library - Connecting People with Information." Flyer listing events for the opening week, November 16-22, 1996. Two copies.
19. Dedication Ceremony program showing the "Arcadia Public Library Week" proclamation of Mayor Barbara D. Kuhn and the listing of special events, November 18, 1996. Two copies.
20. Program for "An evening with Gloria Horstman" book reviews, November 19, 1996. Two copies.
21. Library room honors former hospital chaplain (Paul Johenk)." Arcadia Weekly, December 5, 1996, page 7.
22. Program for Puppet Theater Presentation Ceremony, Jerry Broadwell Children's Room, 1997.
23. "Arcadia Public Library" Brochure, 1990.
24. Laser color copy of artist's rendering of proposed Library remodel/renovation, 1995.
25. Program for Arbor Day Celebration at Arcadia Public Library, March 7, 1997.
26. First floor plan for Library Expansion/Renovation Project, May 22, 1995.
27. Mayor's Proclamation regarding Library Week, November 16-22, 1996.
28. "31-year-old Arcadia Library will get $3.5 million facelift." Temple City/Arcadia/Sierra Madre Highlander, April 1, 1993, page 1.
29. Sign announcing Friday closures effective December 26, 1997.
30. Memo from Kent Ross to City Council regarding Sunday hours for the Library. May 1996.
31. Sketch of proposed library remodel. This sketch was not chosen. c. 1994
32. Memo from Kent Ross to City Council regarding costs for reopening the Library on Fridays and opening one-half day on Sundays. June 1998.
33. City Manager Staff Report to City Council regarding Library Foundation's effort to raise funds via City water bills. July 1998.
34. Web page for "Library Reopening," Nov. 16-22, 1996. Week-long celebration to commemorate the completion of the remodel/renovation of the library. 1 computer disc and paper copy.
35. Correspondence to Robert Saddoris from Kent Ross, City Librarian, thanking Mr. Saddoris for his restoration of the model of the Mayflower. September 28, 1998.
36. Correspondence to Gino Roncelli from Kent Ross, City Librarian, thanking Mr. Roncelli for providing the plastic cover for the Library's model of the Mayflower. September 29, 1998.
37. Info. from the Arcadia Public Library Foundation board meeting on the cable television show called "Connie Martinson Talks Books" which will broadcast live from the Library following the dedication ceremonies scheduled for November 18, 1996. For almost a year Ms. Martinson has interviewed authors and asked them to autograph a copy of their book in honor of the Arcadia Library. A list of the books donated to the library is included.
38. Arcadia Public Library Policy Manual. Adopted 1974; Latest revision 1994.
39. "First Tuesday Tour" flyer. Behind the scenes library tour started in October, 1999.
40. Example of library card used during the 1990s after started barcoding. Replaced in 2003 with a new card having the peacock logo.
41. "Library to get welcomed face lift." Hometown Arcadia, Duarte, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, June 29, 1995. p. H1
42. Flyer for "Free Internet Service at the Arcadia Public Library" beginning May 4, 1998.
43. City of Arcadia Library Expansion and Remodel Project, project fact sheet, includes project scope, construction cost, schedule, description.
44. Bookmark contest winning entries from each grade from all Arcadia elementary schools. Grand reopening in 1996, after remodeling.
45. Flyer from Bookfest '96 (storytime, fun activities for children). November 16, 1996, the grand re-opening of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room after the remodeling.
46. "Thanks for the memories!" quotes from patrons that finished the line, "My favorite memory of the Arcadia Public Library is..." Selected quotes were used in a memory book commemorating the library's grand re-opening, after the remodeling.
47. Arcadia Library to apply for matching funds from California State Library for construction of a new building. Librarian Kent Ross said the 30-year-old library at 20 West Duarte Road is obsolete. Source unknown. c. 1991 or 1992.
48. Over 100 years of Arcadia history at your fingertips. Arcadia History Collection of the Arcadia Public Library brochure, circa 1990s.
Subjects
Library (1990-1999)
Item ID
137AF
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Arcadia Public Library Foundation donated $35,0000 to the library.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 18, 1999
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p. 1
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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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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.

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Date
February 1996
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Date
February 1996
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Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
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City Council voted 4-1 to choose Peter Ulrich for the Library Board, by passing an Asian American nominee.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 7, 1997
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p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 7, 1997
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
City Council, 1990-1999
Arcadia Public Library - Library Board
Ulrich, Peter
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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
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 28, 1992
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
88AN
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The library will reopen on Fridays beginning August 21st.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 30, 1998
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 30, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Library - 1990-1999
Item ID
26597AN
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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
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p. H3 photos
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Pasadena Star News Hometown
Date
August 24, 1995
August 31, 1995
Pages
p. H3 photos
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
4694AN
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Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the temporary office of Joan Hallett, secretary to the City Librarian. No one is visible in the photo.

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Date
February 1996
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Date
February 1996
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