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Arcadia Public Library will have a new conference room constructed and will remodel the existing room into offices and a work area. An office will be created for the Friends of the Library. This is the first phase and the contract was awarded to K & S Design for $106,500. Phase 2 of the project, to be completed at a later date, will include a teen center and an enlarged international language area.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 26, 2003

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 26, 2003

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - 2001-2010 - remodeling; City Council Meetings

Item ID: 31759AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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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: 1454

Collection: Photographs

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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.

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Date: slide set compiled in 1997

1 image

Date: slide set compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 b&w

ID: 1660

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia Public Library is giving out 3,000 NASCAR tickets to kids signing up for the Summer Reading Program.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 8, 2005

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 8, 2005

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library -2001-2010; Summer Reading Program - 2005; Irwindale Speedwway

Item ID: 29794AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

View of reference desk (originally located in center of area just inside doors of adult reading room). Card catalog at this time ran north and south. Both Reference Desk and catalogs were relocated in 1972. Alfreda Bolduan, head of Reference Department, is standing at desk. Rounded desk, globe lights, telephone, and typewriter visible.

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Date: c. 1962

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Date: c. 1962

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989; Bolduan, Alfreda

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 332

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia Public Library interior--adult reading room facing west. Shows atlas case, globe, purple and green chairs, phone books, career and job information section, consumer information

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Date: June 18, 2004

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Date: June 18, 2004

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 2000-2009

Physical Description: 4.25 x 3.5 color digital printed on 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper

ID: 1729

Collection: Photographs

Images

View of adult reading room at Arcadia Public Library, 25 N. First Avenue. Photo shows 2 men seated, one girl standing in stacks and one mother and child in stacks.

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Date: c.1955

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Date: c.1955

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1930-1959

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 336

Collection: Photographs

Images

Celebration of the 30th anniversary of the dedication of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room at Arcadia Public Library took place March 30, 2006.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: March 31, 2006

Pages: p. A3 w/photos

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: March 31, 2006

Pages: p. A3 w/photos

Subjects: Broadwell, Jerry; Cai, Tim; Lauderdale, Jon; Arcadia Public Library - 2001-2010; Arcadia Fire Department; Jerry Broadwell Children's Room

Item ID: 30161AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

"Be a Read-a-Saurus" is the theme of the Summer Reading Program sponsored by the children's room of the Arcadia Public Library.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 1, 1988

Pages: p. B-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 1, 1988

Pages: p. B-1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - Captain Jerry Broadwell Memorial Children's Room

Item ID: 1928AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1401

Collection: Photographs

Images

The Library Board approved a budget of $5000 to purchase more Asian reading materials. Rose Hwang, the librarian in charge of the Asian language collection said the money will buy at least 600 new books.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 6, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 6, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - Collection

Item ID: 1931AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The third READ poster was unveiled at the Arcadia Public Library. It features the Arcadia Police Department encouraging children to read.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: November 18, 2005

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: November 18, 2005

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Arcadia Police Department; Turner, Stephen; Arcadia Public Library - 2001-2010; Literacy; Sanderson, Bob; READ posters

Item ID: 29961AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1413

Collection: Photographs

Images

A new "Read" poster featuring Arcadia firefighters was unveiled on Tuesday, February 1, 2005, to encourage children to read.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: February 2, 2005

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: February 2, 2005

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library -- 2001-2010; Read poster; Arcadia Fire Department; Jerry Broadwell Children's Room

Item ID: 29580AN

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.

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Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1414

Collection: Photographs

Images

View of part of Children's Room at Arcadia Public Library, 25 N. First Avenue. Three boys are reading at a table in foreground, one boy on right standing, one man seated at table, one woman standing near center and another standing at back under sign that reads "Good books are true friends."

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Date: c.1953

1 image

Date: c.1953

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1930-1959

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 307

Collection: Photographs

Images

View of south portion of adult reading area and south patio. The screen was made of brown styrofoam balls suspended from ceiling. Mid-century style. Arcadia Public Library.

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Date: c.1961

1 image

Date: c.1961

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 321

Collection: Photographs

Images

Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view was taken in the adult reading room, looking toward the circulation desk. A patron is sitting with his/her back to us. Globe lights.

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Date: February 1996

1 image

Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1408

Collection: Photographs

Images

The Arcadia Public Library is now offering a new 24-hour, 2 days a week email reference service and a live interactive chat reference service called "Ask the Librarian."

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 25, 2001

Pages: p. 9

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 25, 2001

Pages: p. 9

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - 2001-2010; 24/7 Reference

Item ID: 30330AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: June 11, 1998

Pages: p. 9

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990 - 1999

Item ID: 14787AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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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.

Images

Arcadia Public Library is giving out 3,000 NASCAR tickets to kids signing up for the Summer Reading Program.

Images

Arcadia Public Library interior--adult reading room facing west. Shows atlas case, globe, purple and green chairs, phone books, career and job information section, consumer information

Images

View of adult reading room at Arcadia Public Library, 25 N. First Avenue. Photo shows 2 men seated, one girl standing in stacks and one mother and child in stacks.

Images

Celebration of the 30th anniversary of the dedication of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room at Arcadia Public Library took place March 30, 2006.

"Be a Read-a-Saurus" is the theme of the Summer Reading Program sponsored by the children's room of the Arcadia Public Library.

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.

Images

The Library Board approved a budget of $5000 to purchase more Asian reading materials. Rose Hwang, the librarian in charge of the Asian language collection said the money will buy at least 600 new books.

The third READ poster was unveiled at the Arcadia Public Library. It features the Arcadia Police Department encouraging children to read.

Images

A new "Read" poster featuring Arcadia firefighters was unveiled on Tuesday, February 1, 2005, to encourage children to read.

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

View of part of Children's Room at Arcadia Public Library, 25 N. First Avenue. Three boys are reading at a table in foreground, one boy on right standing, one man seated at table, one woman standing near center and another standing at back under sign that reads "Good books are true friends."

Images

View of south portion of adult reading area and south patio. The screen was made of brown styrofoam balls suspended from ceiling. Mid-century style. Arcadia Public Library.

Images

Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view was taken in the adult reading room, looking toward the circulation desk. A patron is sitting with his/her back to us. Globe lights.

Images

The Arcadia Public Library is now offering a new 24-hour, 2 days a week email reference service and a live interactive chat reference service called "Ask the Librarian."

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.