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Library supporters are heralding their new facility with a week-long celebration that includes fire engines, mystery writers and a magic show.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper8028
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 16, 1996
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p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 16, 1996
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
7988AN
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper88
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 28, 1992
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 28, 1992
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
88AN
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On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Arcadia Fire Fighter's Association resented a new puppet theater to the Arcadia Public Library in a special ceremony.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper9165
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Sierra Madre News
Date
February 6, 1997
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Sierra Madre News
Date
February 6, 1997
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Arcadia Fire Fighter's Association
Item ID
9119AN
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The Arcadia Fire Fighters Association has funded and built a new puppet theater for the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room of the library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25799
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 23, 1997
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p. 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 23, 1997
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999
Arcadia Fire Fighters Association
Fire Department
Item ID
25999AN
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Arcadia Public Library Foundation donated $35,0000 to the library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26870
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 18, 1999
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 18, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999
Library Foundation
Donations
Item ID
27070AN
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26378
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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Patrons of the Arcadia Public Library Foundation were honored during a recent luncheon held at the library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10701
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Sierra Madre News
Date
October 9, 1997
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p. 10
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Sierra Madre News
Date
October 9, 1997
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p. 10
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library Foundation
Item ID
10628AN
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Executive Director Jana Costuma retires after 18 years of service with the Chamber of Commerce.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26385
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 25, 1998
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 25, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Chamber of Commerce
Costuma, Jana
Item ID
26585AN
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The Arcadia Rotary Club has dedicated the conference room of the newly remodeled and expanded library in memory of the Methodist Hospital chaplain, Paul Johenk, who died in 1993. The article includes a profile of Johenk.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 5, 1996
Pages
p. 7
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 5, 1996
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999
Johenk, Paul
Item ID
25985AN
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Ray Bradbury spoke to the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library at the Arcadia Public Library on December 12, 1996.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper8125
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
December 19, 1996
Pages
p. 10-A
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Sierra Madre News
Date
December 19, 1996
Pages
p. 10-A
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
8080AN
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Upland resident Rick Gomez, 41, has been appointed to the position of deputy City Manager and Development Services Director. Gomez has worked for 18 years in municipal government for Rancho Cucamonga, Lewis Homes of California and FORMA, a planning consulting firm.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4467
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 12, 1994
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p. A-3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 12, 1994
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
City Employees- Gomez, Rick
Item ID
4343AN
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Charles Walton Associates, the architect selected to design the $3.5 million library renovation, will hold a "design camp" at the library where the public, library staff and city officials will informally discuss possible design plans.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper255
Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
January 13, 1993
Pages
p. A-3
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Star Tribune
Date
January 13, 1993
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
255AN
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Joan Hallett, secretary to the City Librarian, died Tuesday at Huntington Memorial Hospital. She was struck by a car on Saturday and never regained consciousness. Joan had worked at the Arcadia Public Library nearly 40 years.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper18063
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 23, 1999
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 23, 1999
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Hallett, Joan
Item ID
18265AN
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The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library Store, located at the entrance to the beautifully renovated library, had its grand opening on October 28th.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25776
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 1996
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p. 1, 13
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 1996
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999
Item ID
25976AN
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Some services of the Arcadia Public Library are described.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10382
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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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The library reopens after the expansion/renovation project with grand re-opening events. Alexis Powers and Gloria Horstman will present book reviews, David Monty will perform a magic show, and many family activities are planned for November 16-22.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 14, 1996
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p. 6
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 14, 1996
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999
Horstman, Gloria
Powers, Alexis
Monty, David
Item ID
25980AN
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After 18 years of dedicated service to the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, Jana Costuma stepped down and was honored by friends and coworkers. Photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper14363
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
July 2, 1998
Pages
p. 9
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Sierra Madre News
Date
July 2, 1998
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Chamber of Commerce
Costuma, Jana
Item ID
14928AN
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Head Librarian

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 16, 1947
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 16, 1947
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees
Chene, Laurrene
Item ID
3982AN
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A scholarship fund has been established at Arcadia High School in memory of dancer Cara Yehle, 18, who died after an acute allergic reaction to peanut sauce on May 31.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper201
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 14, 1993
Pages
p. A-5 photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 14, 1993
Pages
p. A-5 photo
Subjects
Yehle, Cara
Item ID
201AN
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Festivities for the grand re-opening of the Arcadia Public Library will begin on November 19. The President of the Arcadia Public Library Foundation, Jesse Vanlandingham, is still seeking donations to cover interior details.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 3, 1996
Pages
p. 4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 3, 1996
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
25962AN
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