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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.
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 1996
Pages
p. 1, 13
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
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Newspaper articles, scrapbook, photograph, pamphlets.
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"Boswell the Bookworm"
Bookplate original artwork and copyright. 1963
Newspaper Clippings 1989 - 1993
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Silent Auction Records, 1984 - 2005
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
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Scrapbook, 1964-1971
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Scrapbook, 1956-1964
Scrapbook, 1972-1976
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Scrapbook, 1976-1985
Scrapbook, "Twice Told Tales," 10/6/61
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The Arcadia Public Library is being renovated and the Arcadia Public Library Foundation is seeking to raise $1.2 million for new library resources.
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News Hometown
Date
August 24, 1995
August 31, 1995
Pages
p. H3 photos
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Arcadia Public Library Foundation donated $35,0000 to the library.
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 18, 1999
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Public Library Mission Statement. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
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The Friends of the Library donated $4500 to help begin an audiotape or "audio book" collection, while the Lions Club donated $500 to purchase a display rack.
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 8, 1993
Pages
p. 6 photo; Highlander section
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The Arcadia Public Library will reopen on Fridays after the City Council added $42,000 to the year's library budget.
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 11, 1998
Pages
p. A3
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Some services of the Arcadia Public Library are described.
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
September 11, 1997
Pages
p. 9
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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.
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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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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.
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 3, 1996
Pages
p. 4
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Taken at the time of the Library groundbreaking ceremonies for the Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion project, this photo is of the color rendering of the proposed new facade for the library. See also photos 1356 and 1357 for color renderings of proposed library building.
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The Arcadia Public Library announced the availability of dial-in access to its computer catalog.
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
August 24, 1995
Pages
p. 7
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Arcadia Public Library staff Kent Ross, Library Director. This staff photograph was taken at the request of the Library Board.
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Mavis Dumbacher was elected to serve as President of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 30, 1987
Pages
p. B-2 photo