Group pictured in front of the Arcadia Public Library on the occasion of the donation of Chinese language materials to the Library. Pictured L-R: Suzy Huang, Kent Ross, Dr. Sheng Chang, June Fee, unknown, Mrs. Chang, unknown.
Councilmember Sheng Chang is seen seated in a chair in the north reading room of the Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. He is wearing a suit and appears to be reading a magazine. Photo was taken by Dorothy Denne of the Arcadia Weekly to be used in a display for National Library Week.
Councilmember Bob Harbicht is seen looking at a book in the adult nonfiction stacks of the Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Rd. He is wearing a red shirt. Photo was taken by Dorothy Denne of the Arcadia Weekly to be used in a display for National Library Week.
Councilmember Mary Young is seen seated at a table in the north reading room of the Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Rd. She is wearing a blue dress. The nonfiction stacks are visible behind her. There are books and a globe on the table. Photo was taken by Dorothy Denne of the Arcadia Weekly to be used in a display for National Library Week.
Temporary circulation desk during Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion at 20 W. Duarte Road. This circulation desk was located in the NW corner of what used to be the Children's Room. The window to the left looks out into what used to be the Children's Room patio. Globe lights.
Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view shows drainage pipe used to drain water from roof during the rains of winter 1996. The book trucks covered the pipe, which ran all the way out the temporary front doors into what used to be the Children's Room patio. The area behind the book trucks was the sorting area. A young woman is standing looking at books shelved along the plywood wall. To the right are the photocopy machines.
Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion project at 20 W. Duarte Road. Temporary adult reading area with round tables are seen in what used to be the Children's Room. Microfiche/film cabinets are visible along wall to the left. Several patrons are seen sitting at the tables.
Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. Trash cans turned upside down straddled the drainage pipe which was installed to drain water off the roof. This photo is taken from what used to be the Children's Room patio, looking toward the temporary front doors. The Friends of the Library 25cent booksale bookshelf is visible in the center of the photo. A television seen to the right played a fundraising video.
Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo was taken in what used to be the Art & Lecture Room and was the temporary location for the Children's Room. Door to the left led into the adult area, with temporary circulation desk to the right. The stage curtains are visible on the right.
Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo was taken in what used to be the Art & Lecture Room. The temporary Children's Room reference desk is visible just to the right of the center of the photo. A caroussel for videos is seen on the right. No one is seen in the photo.
Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo was taken in what used to be the Art & Lecture Room. Stacks of childrens' books are visible. Photo was probably taken from the stage area.
Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo was taken on the stage, which was being used as the temporary children's staff offices. The stage curtain is visible to the right.
Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo was taken in what was the Art & Lecture Room, looking toward the hallway which housed the restrooms. A temporary plywood wall is seen in the center. To the left is a video caroussel. This area was part of the temporary Children's Room.
Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the hallway between the adult reading room and the reference area, looking toward the reference area. A drinking fountain is seen on the left.
Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view shows part of the Reference area. A round table and chairs are visible in foreground.
Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the temporary reference desks. The window behind the second reference desk overlooks what used to be the south adult patio.