New children's room at Arcadia Public Library as it appeared shortly after the remodel/renovation project. The Children's Reference Desk is on the left. Children's Librarian Kathy Meacham is standing behind the desk. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Old children's room at Arcadia Public Library as it appeared before the remodel/renovation project. The Children's Reference Desk is on the right. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Edna Lenz painting of the Arcadia Public Library when it was housed in a small house close to the old City Hall, circa 1920s. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Section of the new children's room at Arcadia Public Library as it appeared shortly after the remodel/renovation project. View is of the Imagination Theater. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Old adult reading room at Arcadia Public Library as it appeared shortly after it was built in 1961. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Seated at desk labeled Readers' Advisor is, on left, Judith Boegerhausen (later Mrs. Al Moore) and, on right, Children's Librarian Mary Louise Fitts. Arcadia Public Library 25 N. First Avenue. An enlarged photo is in the oversize drawer.
Individual study room at the Arcadia Public Library. Three study rooms were added with the library remodel/expansion project. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Section of the new children's room at Arcadia Public Library as it appeared shortly after the remodel/renovation project. View is of a young boy with headphones seated in front of a computer . Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Vi Chaffers, on left, Children's Librarian at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. She is looking at large cartoon-part of art show in Art & Lecture Room. Talking with her about piece is Gilbert Castruita, Library Custodian.
Arcadia Public Library at First and Wheeler Avenues. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Children's Librarian Eva Swedstedt, shown giving books to young girl while boy watches. Eva Swedstedt was Children's Librarian from about 1972-1977. Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road.
New public access computers at Arcadia Public Library after the remodel/renovation. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Original reference desk at Arcadia Public Library as it was built in 1961 Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
New exterior of the newly remodeled/expanded Arcadia Public Library. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Group of youngsters photographed at Christmas party in Children's Room, Arcadia Public Library, 25 N. First Avenue. Standing is Children's Librarian Marjorie Hickerson (later, Phelps).
New reference desk at Arcadia Public Library after the remodel/renovation. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.