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Details the recent $28,000 remodeling of the library lobby and the newly installed 3-M Book Detection System.
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 29, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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The Arcadia Public Library has joined the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System. Library users will have access to MCLS libraries, SCAN (Southern California Answering Network at Los Angeles Public Library) and SCILL (Southern California Interlibrary Loan Network).
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 14, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Public Library of the Week Award
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 12, 1970
Pages
p. 2
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Summary of the amount of money wagered during the most recent meeting. For the 24 day Oak Tree meet, $74.5 million was bet. Of that, $62.6 million was returned to bettors. The balance went back into circulation through various channels, including state and local taxes.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 8, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
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Further restrictions go into effect on January 1, 1976 of public officials to insure that their meetings are open to the public. Complete details of SB 1 are given.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 30, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Articles relative to new library.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1955 p. 1 (Board recommendations for new facility)
March 6, 1958 p. 1 (City leaders look at new library plan)
December 25, 1958 p. 1 (Final choice for library site)
January 8, 1959 p. 1 (City Council approves site)
June 29, 1959 p. 1 (Contract signed)
November 16, 1959 p. 1 (Board approves plan)
February 22, 1960 p. 1 (Plans for new building)
April 10, 1961 p. 12 (Girl scouts plant trees)
April 13, 1961 p. 1 (Dedication program)
April 17, 1961 p. 1 (Cultural events slated)
April 20, 1961 p. 1 (Crowds visit new library)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1955 p. 1 (Board recommendations for new facility)
March 6, 1958 p. 1 (City leaders look at new library plan)
December 25, 1958 p. 1 (Final choice for library site)
January 8, 1959 p. 1 (City Council approves site)
June 29, 1959 p. 1 (Contract signed)
November 16, 1959 p. 1 (Board approves plan)
February 22, 1960 p. 1 (Plans for new building)
April 10, 1961 p. 12 (Girl scouts plant trees)
April 13, 1961 p. 1 (Dedication program)
April 17, 1961 p. 1 (Cultural events slated)
April 20, 1961 p. 1 (Crowds visit new library)
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Building - 1961-
Item ID
3979AN
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The Library Board has approved money for the installation of a book detection system to help prevent thefts.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 25, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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General information regarding Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1956 p. 13
May 10, 1956 p. 17 (formed)
February 18, 1957 p. 1 (gives record player to Library)
June 28, 1962 p. 15 (first art loan festival)
February 24, 1963 p. 14 (oral history tapes)
November 5, 1967 p. 10 (historical paintings donated to Library)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1956 p. 13
May 10, 1956 p. 17 (formed)
February 18, 1957 p. 1 (gives record player to Library)
June 28, 1962 p. 15 (first art loan festival)
February 24, 1963 p. 14 (oral history tapes)
November 5, 1967 p. 10 (historical paintings donated to Library)
Subjects
Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
Item ID
3937AN
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The San Gabriel Valley Firefighters Association has given $1000 to the Arcadia Public Library for books for the Jerry Broadwell Children's Library.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 9, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
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The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library have donated $45,940 from their annual book sale to purchase the Josten book lease plan for the library.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 12, 1978
Pages
p. C-1
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The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library have donated $5,940 from their annual book sale to purchase the Josten book lease plan for the Library.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 12, 1978
Pages
p. C-1
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Robinson's Santa Anita will open April 19, 1976. Details of the style of the store and construction of the building and landscaping are given.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 15, 1976
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Biographical sketch of Jim Domney, recently named City Librarian for Arcadia Public Library.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 15, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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New Ralphs market will open at corner of Live Oak and Santa Anita Avenue on April 20.
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
April 12, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
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New Ralphs market will open tomorrow at corner of Live Oak and Santa Anita Avenue on April 20. Manager is Leon Rowland.
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
April 19, 1950
Pages
p. 2 (See basement box 112.)
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The Jerry Broadwell Children's Library will be opened March 21, 1976. It has been completely recarpeted, painted, and new furniture purchased.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 18, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
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Citizens responded negatively to a request by the Santa Anita Oaks Homeowners Association to close several streets north of Foothill Boulevard, and to the introduction of an ordinance raising posted speed limits.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 8, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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A spokesperson for Santa Anita Consolidated has indicated that there is no intention of moving the Santa Anita Park race track to the $100 million sports complex proposed for the City of Los Angeles by Hollywood Park, Inc.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 20, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
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General information regarding Live Oak Library
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 20, 1954 p. 6 (Live Oak branch opens)
January 26, 1956 p. 3 (part of 6th largest library system in U.S.)
November 19, 1959 p. 1 (County search for new site for E. Live Oak branch)
February 22, 1962 p. 8 (protest closing)
February 4, 1965 p. 1 (new library dedicated)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 20, 1954 p. 6 (Live Oak branch opens)
January 26, 1956 p. 3 (part of 6th largest library system in U.S.)
November 19, 1959 p. 1 (County search for new site for E. Live Oak branch)
February 22, 1962 p. 8 (protest closing)
February 4, 1965 p. 1 (new library dedicated)
Subjects
Libraries
Item ID
3977AN
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25% of a $10,000 goal for the new Jerry Broadwell children's room has been pledged. A benefit concert will be held on December 17 at the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium and proceeds will be shared by the High School and the Broadwell Fund.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 4, 1975
Pages
p. A-1