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Library-Special Services

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Contents: 1. "Arcadia Public Library courier service." Arcadia Tribune, January 18, 1970. 2. "Book deliveries available for sick." News Post, October 14, 1970. 3. "Library facility provided for Friendship Club use." News clip, circa 1973. 4. "Library Friends serve shut-in patrons with courier program." Arcad…

Contents: 1. "Arcadia Public Library courier service." Arcadia Tribune, January 18, 1970.; 2. "Book deliveries available for sick." News Post, October 14, 1970.; 3. "Library facility provided for Friendship Club use." News clip, circa 1973.; 4. "Library Friends serve shut-in patrons with courier program." Arcadia Tribune, February 1977.; 5. "Library courier program aids shut-ins with books." News clip, February 1977.; 6. "The history of our calendar." News photo, February 1977.; 7. "Public Library services to the aging." Questionnaire filled out by Arcadia Public Library to Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.; 8. Survey of public library services available to homebound. California State Library, 1967.; 9. "New programs move library to patients." Arcadia Tribune, January 22, 1967.; 10. "Arcadia book services brighten patients' days." Pasadena Independent, March 1, 1967.; 11. Arcadia Public Library flyer announcing services for people with special needs." December 1997.

Subjects: Library-Special Services

Item ID: 146AF

Collection: Subject Files

Children's Department Collection

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Contents: Summer Reading Club Scrapbook 1967-1979, in a burgundy binder. Contains procedures, photos, flyers, brochures, performers, bookworm. Blue scrapbook-clippings c. 1933-1994 Proposal for improvements Children's Services, submitted by E. Swedstedt, September 1975.

Contents: Summer Reading Club Scrapbook 1967-1979, in a burgundy binder. Contains procedures, photos, flyers, brochures, performers, bookworm.; Blue scrapbook-clippings c. 1933-1994; Proposal for improvements Children's Services, submitted by E. Swedstedt, September 1975.

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-Children's Department; Arcadia Public Library-Children's Services; Summer Reading Club; Summer Reading Program

Physical Description: One manila box

Location: Basement

Box Number: 134A

Shelf Number: H25

Item ID: 501AF

Collection: Subject Files

Children's Department Collection

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Contents: Manila folders-Photos 1980s-2000s, Polaroid photos 1990s, undated photos and Polaroids Individual folders-clippings and photos 1930-1999 Clippings 1994-1996 Misc. flyers, letters, undated clippings, etc.

Contents: Manila folders-Photos 1980s-2000s, Polaroid photos 1990s, undated photos and Polaroids; Individual folders-clippings and photos 1930-1999; Clippings 1994-1996; Misc. flyers, letters, undated clippings, etc.

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-Children's Department; Arcadia Public Library-Children's Services; Art programs; Cooking programs; Dinosaur programs; Halloween programs; Science programs; Valentine's Day programs

Physical Description: One blue box

Location: Basement

Box Number: 134B

Shelf Number: H25

Item ID: 502AF

Collection: Subject Files

Social Services

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Contents: 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 …

Contents: 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

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…

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 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

Library-Library Board

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Contents: 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…

Contents: 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: Subject Files

Library-Federal Depository Library

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Contents: 1. "Could area library become storehouse for U.S. documents?" Arcadia News Post, September 12, 1970. 2. "Document storage plans pigeonholed." News clip, circa 1971. 3. "Arcadia Public Library has been named a depository for U.S. government publications." Arcadia Tribune, June 1975. 4. "New documen…

Contents: 1. "Could area library become storehouse for U.S. documents?" Arcadia News Post, September 12, 1970.; 2. "Document storage plans pigeonholed." News clip, circa 1971.; 3. "Arcadia Public Library has been named a depository for U.S. government publications." Arcadia Tribune, June 1975.; 4. "New documents at local library." Arcadia Tribune, circa June 1974.; 5. "Arcadia Library receives U.S. government documents." News clip, August 1975.; 6. "Library becomes U.S. Depository." News clip, August 1975.; 7. "Depositors." News clip, October 1976.; 8. "Library depository has the answers." News clip, circa 1975.

Subjects: Library-Federal Depository Library

Item ID: 142AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia-Library-Arcadia Public Library Foundation

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Contents: 1. Letter to Arcadia Public Library Foundation from Internal Revenue Service approving federal income tax exemption under section 501(a) as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). Dated June 30, 1995. 2.Arcadia Public Library Foundation brochure from 2005, describing the foundation with don…

Contents: 1. Letter to Arcadia Public Library Foundation from Internal Revenue Service approving federal income tax exemption under section 501(a) as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). Dated June 30, 1995.; 2.Arcadia Public Library Foundation brochure from 2005, describing the foundation with donation form.; 3. "Opening minds to shape our future" brochure outlines the needs and goals of the Arcadia Public Library Foundation.; 4. Arcadia Public Library Foundation letterhead.; 5. Arcadia Public Library Foundation "Capital Campaign" brochure and form for donations, to fill needs associated with the library remodeling project. Circa 1995-1996.; 6. Arcadia Public Library Foundation Patron Recognition luncheon, September 28, 1997.; 7. Page from the library website about the Library Foundation with its goals and history. c. 2015. Note: The Foundation dissolved in 2016.