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Thanks to new technology at the Arcadia Public Library, individuals who are blind or visually impaired can be well read. The Reading Edge scans printed text, converts it into synthesized speech and then reads it aloud. Photo.

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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
June 11, 1998
Pages
p. 9
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Sierra Madre News
Date
June 11, 1998
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990 - 1999
Item ID
14787AN
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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.

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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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Photographs
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Arcadia’s Longley Way offers classes for visually impaired students.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 8, 2018
Pages
p. 13
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 8, 2018
Pages
p. 13
Subjects
Arcadia Schools
Longley Way Elementary School
Robinson, Megan
Item ID
35515AN
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Newspaper Index
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On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Arcadia Fire Fighter's Association resented a new puppet theater to the Arcadia Public Library in a special ceremony.

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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
February 6, 1997
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Sierra Madre News
Date
February 6, 1997
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Arcadia Fire Fighter's Association
Item ID
9119AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Public Library now has access to the world's largest computer network through the Internet system.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 27, 1993
Pages
p. 19; Highlander section
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 27, 1993
Pages
p. 19; Highlander section
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
245AN
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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
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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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Newspaper Index
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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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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
April 6, 1995
Pages
p. 15
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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
April 6, 1995
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
4417AN
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Improving an 8th grade school project has proved profitable for Arcadia High School senior Kyle Tarplee, who won $1,500 in savings bonds for his "range-finding glasses," which help visually impaired people detect objects in their path.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 5, 2000
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 5, 2000
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
Subjects
Tarplee, Kyle
Item ID
18748AN
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In an informal, long-range planning session, City Council members made a new library and police station two of their top priorities. Last month, the council approves spending $55,000 to hire a consultant, to be chosen at the June 19th meeting, to draw up plans for a new library to replace the overcrowded library.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 13, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 13, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council 1990 - 1999
Item ID
1038AN
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Newspaper Index
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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.

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Date
February 1996
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Date
February 1996
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
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ID
1395
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Photographs
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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
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Date
February 1996
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
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4x6 color
ID
1415
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Photographs
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Library supporters are heralding their new facility with a week-long celebration that includes fire engines, mystery writers and a magic show.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 16, 1996
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 16, 1996
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
7988AN
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Newspaper Index
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Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo was taken in what was the Art & Lecture Room, looking toward the hallway which housed the restrooms. A temporary plywood wall is seen in the center. To the left is a video caroussel. This area was part of the temporary Children's Room.

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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
1400
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Photographs
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The Arcadia Public Library has joined the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System. Library users will have access to MCLS libraries, SCAN (Southern California Answering Network at Los Angeles Public Library) and SCILL (Southern California Interlibrary Loan Network).

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 14, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 14, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1947AN
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Library (1990-1999)

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Contents
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
Collection
Subject Files
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Due to a shrinking budget the audio-visual department of the Arcadia Public Library has been closed by the City Council. The Arcadia school system has been offered the films and equipment, worth approximately $100,000. The cuts in the library budget will also mean reduction in personnel and operating hours. These matters are discussed.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 1, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 1, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1948AN
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Photographic reproduction of original artist's rendering of proposed Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion. Original rendering measures approx. 32"x36". The artist was Anthony Van Strauhal, also known as Tony Van Strauhal. This view is of proposed new addition to adult area and shows red tile roof that was not budgeted by City Council. Exterior view.

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Date
Original rendering dated 1993 by artist
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Date
Original rendering dated 1993 by artist
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Van Strauhal, Anthony (Tony)
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8x10 color
ID
1357
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Photographs
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Phase II of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the new reference desk, with the core reference books visible along the wall behind the desk.

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Date
February 1996
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Date
February 1996
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
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ID
1416
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Arcadia Public Library Foundation donated $35,0000 to the library.

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

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Date
1997
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Date
1997
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1990-1999
Employees
Ross, Kent
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4x6 color
ID
2128
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