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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

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 28, 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Item ID: 88AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

At a second discussion on a policy regarding student records, a snag occurred and the final decision has been postponed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 15, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 15, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools

Item ID: 2606AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information regarding Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29, 1956 p. 13; May 10, 1956 p. 17 (formed); February 18, 1957 p. 1 (gives record player to Library); June 28, 1962 p. 15 (first art loan festival); February 24, 1963 p. 14 (oral history tapes); November 5, 1967 p. 10 (historical paintings donated to Library)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29, 1956 p. 13; May 10, 1956 p. 17 (formed); February 18, 1957 p. 1 (gives record player to Library); June 28, 1962 p. 15 (first art loan festival); February 24, 1963 p. 14 (oral history tapes); November 5, 1967 p. 10 (historical paintings donated to Library)

Subjects: Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Item ID: 3937AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council voted to postpone until May 22 the decision of traffic problems in the Santa Anita Oaks area.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 22, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 22, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Streets

Item ID: 3276AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information regarding library on First Avenue.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 18, 1933 p. 3 (history); August 3, 1934 p. 7 (history); July 21, 1949 p. 1 (growth to 1949); March 23, 1950 p. 8 (First Avenue site); December 24, 1953 p. 1 (new wing); March 8, 1954 p. 1; March 11, 1954 p. 1 (opening); December 9, 1954 p. 1; December 13, 1954 p. 1 (comparison report); July 25, 1955 p. 1; August 11, 1955 p. 3 (sub-standard report from survey); August 25, 1960 p. 1; August 29, 1960 p. 1; Decmber 22, 1960 p. 1 (leased to schools); March 20, 1961 p. 1 (closed); May 15, 1961 p. 1 (uses studied); July 24, 1961 p. 1 (for sale); February 19, 1962 p. 1 (plan for 5 story building); March 19, 1962 p. 3 (proposed to use as a youth center); March 22, 1962 p. 1 (petition for use as a youth center); April 9, 1962 p. 1 (estimate of cost to operate as youth center); April 12, 1962 p. 1 (proposed 6 story office); April 16, 1962 p. 1 (C. of C. opposes as youth center); April 19, 1962 p. 1 (rejected as youth center); April 23, 1962 p. 1 (3 offers for building); May 7, 1962 p. 1 (death of a bidders; use as office building site); May 24, 1962 p. 1 (bidders); June 3, 1962 p. 1 (Council sets date for review of bids); June 7, 1962 p. 1 (3 bids rejected); June 21, 1962 p. 1 (2 more bids rejected; time to submit bids extended two weeks); June 28, 1962 p. 1 (Dentco Corp. gets 6 mo. option to buy); July 8, 1962 p. 1 (deal closed); January 24, 1963 p. 1 (sale collapses); March 3, 1963 p. 1 (building to be demolished); March 14, 1963 p. 1 (schools drop use proposal); March 31, 1963 p. 1 (Heiss offer to buy); April 7, 1966 p. 1 (new bid)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 18, 1933 p. 3 (history); August 3, 1934 p. 7 (history); July 21, 1949 p. 1 (growth to 1949); March 23, 1950 p. 8 (First Avenue site); December 24, 1953 p. 1 (new wing); March 8, 1954 p. 1; March 11, 1954 p. 1 (opening); December 9, 1954 p. 1; December 13, 1954 p. 1 (comparison report); July 25, 1955 p. 1; August 11, 1955 p. 3 (sub-standard report from survey); August 25, 1960 p. 1; August 29, 1960 p. 1; Decmber 22, 1960 p. 1 (leased to schools); March 20, 1961 p. 1 (closed); May 15, 1961 p. 1 (uses studied); July 24, 1961 p. 1 (for sale); February 19, 1962 p. 1 (plan for 5 story building); March 19, 1962 p. 3 (proposed to use as a youth center); March 22, 1962 p. 1 (petition for use as a youth center); April 9, 1962 p. 1 (estimate of cost to operate as youth center); April 12, 1962 p. 1 (proposed 6 story office); April 16, 1962 p. 1 (C. of C. opposes as youth center); April 19, 1962 p. 1 (rejected as youth center); April 23, 1962 p. 1 (3 offers for building); May 7, 1962 p. 1 (death of a bidders; use as office building site); May 24, 1962 p. 1 (bidders); June 3, 1962 p. 1 (Council sets date for review of bids); June 7, 1962 p. 1 (3 bids rejected); June 21, 1962 p. 1 (2 more bids rejected; time to submit bids extended two weeks); June 28, 1962 p. 1 (Dentco Corp. gets 6 mo. option to buy); July 8, 1962 p. 1 (deal closed); January 24, 1963 p. 1 (sale collapses); March 3, 1963 p. 1 (building to be demolished); March 14, 1963 p. 1 (schools drop use proposal); March 31, 1963 p. 1 (Heiss offer to buy); April 7, 1966 p. 1 (new bid)

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - Building - 1930-1960

Item ID: 3978AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Board of Education has voted to put off until April 23, a decision on whether or not to establish a smoking area at the high school.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2968AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council approved a recommendation to hire Glendale-based Charles Walton Associates to prepare a library building program. The proposal will cost between $50,000 and $55,000 and the new library will cost approximately $7 million.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1990

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1990

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1961 -

Item ID: 1953AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council agreed to proceed more slowly regarding their decision to erect a barricade on Hillcrest Blvd. at the Monrovia City boundary.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 19, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 19, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Streets

Item ID: 3274AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Area librarians agree that recessionary periods create a greater demand for library services. It is ironic that this comes at a time when libraries are hurting from budget cuts. Arcadia and Monrovia have suffered most in this regard, cutting down on personnel and new book purchases and, in Arcadia's case, closing it's audio-visual department and reducing hours.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 25, 1982

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 25, 1982

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1961 -

Item ID: 1949AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

'Granny flats' issue sparks ire regarding commission's decision.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 21, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 21, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Senior Citizens - Housing

Item ID: 3190AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 13, 1990

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: City Council 1990 - 1999

Item ID: 1038AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

To commemorate American Library month, the children's room of the Arcadia Public Library will hold a series of special programs.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 6, 1988

Pages: p. D-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 6, 1988

Pages: p. D-1

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

Item ID: 1927AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1961 -

Item ID: 1948AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Council has postponed their decision on Best Disposal's request for an increase in the trash pick-up rate pending a study of increases in other cities by other companies. In October, Best asked for a 40% increase. They are now requesting an 80% increase.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Refuse and Refuse Disposal

Item ID: 2323AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council approved an application for $9 million in state funds to build a new library. If the state awards the funds and the council accepts them, the city would have to contribute $7 million toward the new library.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 13, 1991

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 13, 1991

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1961 -

Item ID: 1954AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

National Library Week will be celebrated in the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room with special displays and programs through the month.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29 ,1987

Pages: p. B-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29 ,1987

Pages: p. B-1 photo

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

Item ID: 1925AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Board members of the Arcadia Public Library

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 20, 1931 p. 1 (Rev. John A. Glasse, chairman; Mrs. W. H. Horlock; Mrs. Harold W. Johns; Mrs. G. G. Meade); August 18, 1933 p. 3 (S. T. Clover; Mrs. O. D. Harris; Mrs. W. H. Horlock; Mrs. Harold W. Johns; Mrs. G. G. Meade; Rev. G. W. Thomas; Rev. Hugh Johes; Mrs. O. E. Winkler); January 12, 1942 p. 1 (Nellie Marshall resigns; Mrs. Sanuel Hobbs appointed); August 5, 1943 p. 1 (Mrs. Dorsey and Arthur Main appointed); August 9, 1943 p. 1 (Mrs. Carl Randolph); November 4, 1943 p. 1 (Mrs. DeForest Stoll appointed); August 13, 1951 p. 1 (George Spraggins appointed chairman); July 19, 1954 p. 1 (Harry Vawter elected chairman); August 12, 1954 p. 1 (George Spraggins and D. H. McKellar to resign); August 16, 1954 p. 1 (George Spraggins and D. H. McKellar resign); July 21, 1955 p. 1 (J. L. Young appointed); July 31, 1958 p. 1 (Gene Gregg elected chairman); October 5, 1961 p. 1(Cay Mortensen appointed); June 6, 1963 p. 1 (John Nourse appointed); August 22, 1963 p. 1 (Councilman Reibold proposes Charter change to give Council veto power over Library Board because of their refusal to establish a closed shelf for certain books.); September 22, 1963 p. 1 (Proposal on October 15th agenda); October 3, 1963 p. 1 (Rules set for October 15 hearing); October 10, 1963 p. 1 (Proposal discussed by Council); October 17, 1963 p. 1 (Proposal rejected); July 6, 1964 p. 1 (Robert Stragnell appointed); July 19, 1964 p. 3 (Mrs. Herbert Opel appointed); June 20, 1965 p. 1 (Elton D. Phillips appointed); August 20, 1967 p. 1 (Robert Stragnell elected chairman); January 21, 1973 p. 1 (Fred Coots resigns; Dr. James W. Hagelganz appointed)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 20, 1931 p. 1 (Rev. John A. Glasse, chairman; Mrs. W. H. Horlock; Mrs. Harold W. Johns; Mrs. G. G. Meade); August 18, 1933 p. 3 (S. T. Clover; Mrs. O. D. Harris; Mrs. W. H. Horlock; Mrs. Harold W. Johns; Mrs. G. G. Meade; Rev. G. W. Thomas; Rev. Hugh Johes; Mrs. O. E. Winkler); January 12, 1942 p. 1 (Nellie Marshall resigns; Mrs. Sanuel Hobbs appointed); August 5, 1943 p. 1 (Mrs. Dorsey and Arthur Main appointed); August 9, 1943 p. 1 (Mrs. Carl Randolph); November 4, 1943 p. 1 (Mrs. DeForest Stoll appointed); August 13, 1951 p. 1 (George Spraggins appointed chairman); July 19, 1954 p. 1 (Harry Vawter elected chairman); August 12, 1954 p. 1 (George Spraggins and D. H. McKellar to resign); August 16, 1954 p. 1 (George Spraggins and D. H. McKellar resign); July 21, 1955 p. 1 (J. L. Young appointed); July 31, 1958 p. 1 (Gene Gregg elected chairman); October 5, 1961 p. 1(Cay Mortensen appointed); June 6, 1963 p. 1 (John Nourse appointed); August 22, 1963 p. 1 (Councilman Reibold proposes Charter change to give Council veto power over Library Board because of their refusal to establish a closed shelf for certain books.); September 22, 1963 p. 1 (Proposal on October 15th agenda); October 3, 1963 p. 1 (Rules set for October 15 hearing); October 10, 1963 p. 1 (Proposal discussed by Council); October 17, 1963 p. 1 (Proposal rejected); July 6, 1964 p. 1 (Robert Stragnell appointed); July 19, 1964 p. 3 (Mrs. Herbert Opel appointed); June 20, 1965 p. 1 (Elton D. Phillips appointed); August 20, 1967 p. 1 (Robert Stragnell elected chairman); January 21, 1973 p. 1 (Fred Coots resigns; Dr. James W. Hagelganz appointed)

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - Library Board

Item ID: 3998AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Dexter Jones, 72, long active in Arcadia civic affairs, died at Arcadia Methodist Hospital. He was a local attorney, a former member of the Arcadia Board of Education and the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 2, 1986

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 2, 1986

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - Library Board - Jones, Dexter

Item ID: 1956AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

James Domney, 49, is leaving his position as City Librarian after 11 years in this position and 18 years with the library. Kent Ross, 45, who started at the library at about the same time as Domney, was recently appointed as the new City Librarian.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 4, 1990

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 4, 1990

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - Employees - Domney, James D.

Item ID: 1934AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information regarding proposed 122 room motel on Colorado Place.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 12, 1962 p. 1 (application by men from Santa Barbara); July 22, 1962 p. 1; August 12, 1962 p. 1 (C. of C. directors oppose); August 16, 1962 p. 1 (Planning Commission approves by 3-2 vote); August 19 1962 p. 1 (council to set hearings); September 20, 1962 p. 1; October 4, 1962 p. 1; October 14, 1962 p. 1 (denied)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 12, 1962 p. 1 (application by men from Santa Barbara); July 22, 1962 p. 1; August 12, 1962 p. 1 (C. of C. directors oppose); August 16, 1962 p. 1 (Planning Commission approves by 3-2 vote); August 19 1962 p. 1 (council to set hearings); September 20, 1962 p. 1; October 4, 1962 p. 1; October 14, 1962 p. 1 (denied)

Subjects: Hotels, Motels, etc.

Item ID: 3961AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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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.

At a second discussion on a policy regarding student records, a snag occurred and the final decision has been postponed.

General information regarding Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

The Arcadia City Council voted to postpone until May 22 the decision of traffic problems in the Santa Anita Oaks area.

General information regarding library on First Avenue.

The Arcadia Board of Education has voted to put off until April 23, a decision on whether or not to establish a smoking area at the high school.

The City Council approved a recommendation to hire Glendale-based Charles Walton Associates to prepare a library building program. The proposal will cost between $50,000 and $55,000 and the new library will cost approximately $7 million.

The City Council agreed to proceed more slowly regarding their decision to erect a barricade on Hillcrest Blvd. at the Monrovia City boundary.

'Granny flats' issue sparks ire regarding commission's decision.

To commemorate American Library month, the children's room of the Arcadia Public Library will hold a series of special programs.

Council has postponed their decision on Best Disposal's request for an increase in the trash pick-up rate pending a study of increases in other cities by other companies. In October, Best asked for a 40% increase. They are now requesting an 80% increase.

The City Council approved an application for $9 million in state funds to build a new library. If the state awards the funds and the council accepts them, the city would have to contribute $7 million toward the new library.

National Library Week will be celebrated in the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room with special displays and programs through the month.

Board members of the Arcadia Public Library

Dexter Jones, 72, long active in Arcadia civic affairs, died at Arcadia Methodist Hospital. He was a local attorney, a former member of the Arcadia Board of Education and the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.

James Domney, 49, is leaving his position as City Librarian after 11 years in this position and 18 years with the library. Kent Ross, 45, who started at the library at about the same time as Domney, was recently appointed as the new City Librarian.

General information regarding proposed 122 room motel on Colorado Place.