Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Rd. This view is of the newly remodled/renovated exterior with new landscaping. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Newly remodeled adult room at Arcadia Public Library as it appeared shortly after the remodel/renovation project. View is toward Reference Desk with audiovisual section to the left. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Section of the new children's room at Arcadia Public Library as it appeared shortly after the remodel/renovation project. View is of a young boy with headphones seated in front of a computer . Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
New children's room at Arcadia Public Library as it appeared shortly after the remodel/renovation project. The Children's Reference Desk is on the left. Children's Librarian Kathy Meacham is standing behind the desk. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Patrons standing in line to check out books at the new circulation desk at the Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Road. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Newly remodeled reference area at Arcadia Public Library as it appeared shortly after the remodel/renovation project. View is toward the study rooms with the reference section to the left. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Arcadia Public Library's auditorium as it appeared shortly after the library remodel/expansion. At this time, new stage curtains had not yet been purchased. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Patrons standing in line to check out books at the old circulation desk at the Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Road. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross. Globe lights and "wagon wheel" fixture.
Arcadia Public Library at First and Wheeler Avenues. This view shows a mother and young son walking in the front entrance. The circulation desk is on the left. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
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.
Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Road before the remodel/expansion project. This view appears to have been taken shortly after it was built in 1964. The trees appear very young and there is little landscaping. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Betty Rochefort, President of the Friends of the Library, joins Gloria and S.H. Wen and Kent Ross, City Librarian at the Arcadia Public Library, during a recent Day at the Races benefit for the Arcadia Public Library Foundation. S.H. Wen is a member of the Foundation Board.
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.
The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library sponsored a slide show and lecture by Carol Libby about Arcadia history. The Friends group presents community programming and supports the Library with donations.
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo shows three men standing at the podium under the tent. Mayor Dennis Lojeski is on the left and City Librarian Kent Ross is on the right. The man in the middle is unidentified.