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Library-Children's Services

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1. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Sid Fleischman. Dated January 31, 1979. 2. Letter to Children's Services staff Eva Swedstedt, signed by author Marguerite Henry. Dated June 10, 1975. 3. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, handwritten an…
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1. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Sid Fleischman. Dated January 31, 1979.
2. Letter to Children's Services staff Eva Swedstedt, signed by author Marguerite Henry. Dated June 10, 1975.
3. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, handwritten and signed by author Bill Peet.
4. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Ed Radlauer. Dated January 15, 1979.
5. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Sonia Levitin. Dated May 22, 1981.
6. Letter to Children's Services signed by author Don Freeman.
7. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Ruth Bornstein. Dated January 17, 1979.
8. Artwork on transparencies by Muriel Blaustein. 6 sheets.
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Library-Children's Services
Item ID
279AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Loan of art from library

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 20, 1958 p. 1
September 22, 1958 p. 1
October 2, 1958 p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 20, 1958 p. 1
September 22, 1958 p. 1
October 2, 1958 p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Special services
Item ID
3992AN
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Newspaper Index
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Bea Wyant Chute of Arcadia was among 48 delegates from California to attend the 2nd White House Conference on Library and Information Services recently in Washington, D. C. "Making most of library network: delegate Chute says support is key to better education" by Shelia Thompson.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 8, 1991
Pages
p. A-3 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 8, 1991
Pages
p. A-3 photo
Subjects
Chute, Bea
Conferences - Library and Information Services, White House
Item ID
956AN
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Some services of the Arcadia Public Library are described.

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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
September 11, 1997
Pages
p. 9
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Sierra Madre News
Date
September 11, 1997
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990 - 1999
Item ID
10330AN
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Residents of Arcadia, in response to a questionnaire about city services, rated the paramedic service the highest. Second highest rating was earned by the reference department of the library. Of 23,000 questionnaires sent out, 652 were returned. This is considered above average response.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 11, 1982
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 11, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Municipal Services
Item ID
1993AN
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A package of new and increased city service fees designed to eliminate a potential budget shortfall will take effect on September 1, 2008. The higher fees are expected to bring Arcadia nearly $512,000 in the new fiscal year, by increases in fire services, swim classes, business licenses, plan checks and library services.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 27, 2008
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p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 27, 2008
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Budget
City services - fees
Item ID
31377AN
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The city has hired an outside consultant, Cooperative Personnel Services, to look at the Arcadia Public Library and make recommendations on upgrading of services.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 28, 2000
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 28, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009
Item ID
27903AN
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Social Services

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1. P.T.A. Thrift Shop does wonderful work for needy of Arcadia. news clip, n.d. circa 1934. 2. Child Guidance Clinic Service in Arcadia. Three page survey of services available. n.d. (1950s?) 3. Directory of facilities for handicapped children. May 1961. 4. Health services and facilities …
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1. P.T.A. Thrift Shop does wonderful work for needy of Arcadia. news clip, n.d. circa 1934.
2. Child Guidance Clinic Service in Arcadia. Three page survey of services available. n.d. (1950s?)
3. Directory of facilities for handicapped children. May 1961.
4. Health services and facilities available for Arcadians. League of Women Voters, 1963.
5. Services for families in Arcadia. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, n.d.
6. Community Planning Council Pasadena Foothill area. Annual Report, 1966.
7. Arcadia 1968-69. Brief survey of 21 United Way Agencies and American Red Cross serving the community.
8. San Gabriel Valley Mental Health Service. Brochure profiling agency by Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. n.d.
9. HOY should be a community project. Arcadia Tribune October 7, 1973.
10. HOY free clinic finds place in community. Arcadia Tribune September 6, 1973.
11. Meals on Wheels soon available. Arcadia Tribune September 6, 1973.
12. HOY handles youth problems. news clip, n.d. third in a series.
13. Arcadia free clinic converts early skeptics. Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley Section July 14, 1974.
14. Cardiac Rehabilitation Center in Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune June 23, 1974.
15. As HOY's clients increase, so does support. Arcadia Tribune August 25, 1974. One of a series.
16. Beginning with one client, now a full service agency. Arcadia Tribune September 5, 1974. Last in a series.
17. Monrovia Health Center. Flyer showing immunizations from this agency, n.d.
18. Discount directory for senior citizens. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce and Arcadia Recreation Department, November 1, 1975.
19. I have become a convert to HOY. Arcadia Tribune October 20, 1977.
20. Foothill Unity Center, Inc. overview of services provided in 2013 and qualification and benefits information sheet.
21. In Arcadia, tiny shelters spur big battle over homelessness; divide also highlights power of Asian American communities. Los Angeles Times, June 8, 2021.
22. Arcadia to host homelessness symposium February 29, 2024 at the Arcadia Community Center. The target audience will be city council members, city managers, and other local government executives in the San Gabriel Valley responsible for addressing the homelessness crisis though it will be open to the public. Arcadia Weekly September 14, 2023.
Subjects
Social Services
Item ID
238AF
Collection
Subject Files
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A summary of the state of the library includes programs and statistics, and the promotion of Janet Sporleder to City Librarian.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 23, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 23, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - 2001-2010
Services
Statistics
Ross, Kent
Sporleder, Janet
Item ID
30220AN
Collection
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General information regarding Social Services.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4380
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 23, 1937 p. 1 (Arcadia Welfare Federation incorporated under the name Arcadia Community Chest)
March 3, 1966 p. 1 (poverty board)
October 10, 1971 p. 1 (mini "United Way" proposed)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 23, 1937 p. 1 (Arcadia Welfare Federation incorporated under the name Arcadia Community Chest)
March 3, 1966 p. 1 (poverty board)
October 10, 1971 p. 1 (mini "United Way" proposed)
Subjects
Social Services
Item ID
4256AN
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Senior Citizen Services

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Contents
1. Elderly and handicapped program. Part of City Planning Report, August 15, 1980. 2. City of Arcadia Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia City Hall, 1979. 3. City of Arcadia, Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia Community Education, Inc., 1986. 4. City of Arcadia Senior Citizen Services Monthly Ne…
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1. Elderly and handicapped program. Part of City Planning Report, August 15, 1980.
2. City of Arcadia Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia City Hall, 1979.
3. City of Arcadia, Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia Community Education, Inc., 1986.
4. City of Arcadia Senior Citizen Services Monthly Newsletter. August 2003.
5. City of Arcadia Community Center Senior Services Monthly Newsletter "The Connection."December 2014 and January 2015 (2 items).
Subjects
Senior Citizen Services
Item ID
2AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library's Technical Services Department as it appeared shortly after the library remodel/renovation. In this view, new furniture has not yet been purchased. 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
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Date
slide set compiled in 1997
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library
Physical Description
4X6 color
ID
1667
Collection
Photographs
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Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the technical services area.

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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
1409
Collection
Photographs
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Arcadia Library Board of Trustees appoints Mary Beth Hayes as interim Director of Library and Museum Services, following the sudden death of Jackie Faust-Moreno. Mary Beth Hayes has been employed by the City of Arcadia since 1989 and is currently Library Services Manager.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 14, 2012
Pages
p. 15
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 14, 2012
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Arcadia city employees
Arcadia Public Library--directors--employees
Hayes, Mary Beth
Item ID
33262AN
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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
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 6, 1988
Pages
p. D-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Captain Jerry Broadwell Memorial Children's Room
Item ID
1927AN
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The Arcadia Public Library is not responsible for children left alone at the library by their parents. The library is not a public babysitting service.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 2, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 2, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009
Item ID
27629AN
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The library has new equipment for people with special needs. The "Reading Edge" scans printed text, converts it and then reads it aloud for those who are blind or visually impaired. The library also has a color video magnification system.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 11, 1998
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 11, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Library - 1990-1999
Item ID
26578AN
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Library-Library Board

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1. "Reorganization of the Arcadia Library Board of Trustees." Arcadia Tribune, July 18, 1965. 2. "Mrs. Carl Randolph resigns from Library Board." Pasadena Star News, June 26, 1947. 3. "Library head resigns." Los Angeles Times, June 26, 1947. 4. "Library Board Member resigns." Arcadia Advertiser, Ju…
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1. "Reorganization of the Arcadia Library Board of Trustees." Arcadia Tribune, July 18, 1965.
2. "Mrs. Carl Randolph resigns from Library Board." Pasadena Star News, June 26, 1947.
3. "Library head resigns." Los Angeles Times, June 26, 1947.
4. "Library Board Member resigns." Arcadia Advertiser, June 25, 1947.
5. "Library member resigns." Pasadena Star News, June 18, 1947.
6. "Mrs. Joneson named to head Library Board." Arcadia Tribune, July 14, 1947.
7. "Library exhibits newspaper printed in 1783." News clip, July 17, 1947.
8. "Library Board election." Arcadia Tribune, July 20, 1969.
9. "Former trustee honored." News clip, undated.
10. "Improved services, facilities is the goal of library trustees." News clip, undated.
11. "Library Board of Trustees." Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1973.
12. "Hagelganz takes Coots' position on Library Board." News clip, January 1973.
13."Arcadia Library Board Officers." News clip, October 1976.
14. "Phillips resigns library post." News clip, undated.
15a. "Dr. Stragnell named Library Board head." Arcadia Tribune, August 20, 1967.
15b. "Stragnell elected president of Library Board." News Post, August 18, 1967.
16. George Spragins to head Library Board." Arcadia Tribune, August 13, 1951.
17. List of Library Board of Trustees. August 2, 1978.
18. Tribute certificate signed by the Library Board of Trustees honoring the passing of Board member Drexel E. Watson , remembering her leadership as Past Board Chairman and her contributions to the Arcadia Public Library. Mrs. Watson died on September 18, 1961.
Subjects
Library-Library Board
Item ID
143AF
Collection
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Enjoy being safe at home with Arcadia Public Library. Arcadia Public Library is offering a surprising array of phone, pick-up, and online services that will definitely brighten your days during the pandemic.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 9, 2020
Pages
p. 4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 9, 2020
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-2020-2029
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Pandemics
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View inside Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road shortly before the start of construction for the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This photo is of the back section of the old technical services area, with the open door leading into the Technical Services Supervisor's office.

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Date
1995
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Date
1995
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
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ID
1460
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Photographs
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