 Click here for the Calendar or on the links below for articles about special events or services: City of Arcadia Information Available Supporting Your Library, Serving Your Community Arcadia Public Library will partner with First5 Literacy Program RE-Zoned: After School Program for Grades 6-8 Adult Book Discussion Group -- "A Potpourri of Fiction" 2010 Historic Images & Document Index on Library Website Arcadia History Room Featured Historical Pictures Friends of the Library Special Program on March 24 Memorial & Honor Books ESL English Conversation Skills Class
MyiLibrary ... a new downloadable audiobook service from Ingram Digital is now available at Arcadia Public Library.  All titles available from MyiLibrary can be downloaded and transferred to most iPods and to Windows Media devices!
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Supporting your Library, Serving your Community  | - Are you looking for ways to give something back to your community?
- Are you over 13 years of age and wondering how you can fulfill your school's Community Service Requirements?
- Are you retired, but not tired, and still want to stay active and involved?
- Do you have basic computer skills or training that might help you tutor others on the computer?
If you said yes to any of the questions above and have a couple of free hours each week, the Library's Volunteer Program has a place for you. Click here and fill out the Volunteer Application Form. Volunteering is just one of the many ways you can help support your Library. Click on this link to find out more....Helping the Library.
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EMAIL NOTICES FOR ITEMS DUE SOON, OVERDUE, OR ON HOLD The Library sends email notices for items that are "due soon", "recently overdue" or when "on hold" items are available. If you would like to receive these email notices to help you keep track of your Library materials, please click on this link to go to the "Email Verification Form" or ask a staff person at the Circulation Desk to make sure your correct email address is listed on your account and the rest is automatic. Also please remember to return your Library materials on time so others can enjoy them! If you have lost or overdue items, please visit the Circulation Desk today to clean up your Library account. The Library sends all accounts that are 60 days or more past due to a collections agency. |  |
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 City of Arcadia Information Available
Not only is the Library your source for information about what’s happening at the state and national levels, the Library can also help you become better informed about what’s going on in Arcadia. Come to the Library’s Reference Desk and browse through the shelves of Arcadia City information. Here you will find City Council agendas and minutes, the City’s operating and capital improvement budgets, departmental annual reports, and environmental impact reports. There are also videotapes of City Council meetings that can be checked out.
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Friends of the Arcadia Public Library Upcoming Friends Programs: March 24, 2010, 10 am
Philip Ostergard, author, "The Inspired Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln."
The Friends are looking for friendly, outgoing volunteers to help staff the Friends' Bookstore at the Library. Volunteers need to be available to work for a two and a half hour shift Mondays through Saturdays between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the Bookstore at 294-4813 or stop in at the Bookstore to pick up an application. Click here for the "Among Friends" newsletter.
Do you have books that are in good shape and that you won't be reading again? Donate them to the Friends of the Library Bookstore.
If you haven’t discovered the Friends Bookstore located just inside the Library, be sure and stop by! It’s filled with books for both children and adults that cover many subjects including history, art, music, literature, science, travel, and more. All books are sold at absolutely amazing bargain prices and the Friends guarantee adventure and surprises in every category. All proceeds from the Bookstore support a variety of Library activities from children’s programs to online databases. The Bookstore is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Top of Page
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Computer Skills Classes @Your Library
The Library is pleased to offer a FREE Computer Skills Learning Lab! Courses will be offered every quarter on a wide variety of subjects, and participating patrons will be able to practice hands-on with a dedicated laptop computer, courtesy of the Arcadia Public Library Foundation. Multiple sessions of each course are available. Click here for more details.
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FUTURE FILMS INCLUDE: All About My Mother – 1999
– Academy Award for Foreign Language Film – Spain (R) | May 12, 2010 | Character – 1997
– Academy Award for Foreign Language Film – The Netherlands (R) | June 9, 2010 | Waltz with Bashir – 2009
– Academy Award nominee for Foreign Language Film – Israel (R) | July 14, 2010 | The Sea Inside – 2004
– Academy Award for Foreign Language Film – Spain (PG-13) | August 11, 2010 | The Lives of Others – 2006
– Academy Award for Foreign Language Film – Germany (R) | September 8, 2010 | Pan’s Labyrinth – 2006
– Academy Award nominee for Foreign Language Film – Mexico (R) | October 13, 2010 | Ridicule – 1996
– Academy Award for Foreign Language Film – France (R) | November 10, 2010 | Children of Heaven – 1997
– Academy Award nominee for Foreign Language Film – Iran (PG) | December 8, 2010 | Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie – 1972
– Academy Award for Foreign Language Film – France (NR) | January 12, 2011 | Life is Beautiful – 1998
– Academy Award for Foreign Language Film – Italy (PG-13) | February 9, 2011 |
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Re-Zoned: After School Program for Grades 6-8
Begins September 22 and ends May 21, 2010
Tuesday-Friday (except school holidays and minimum days) 2:30-4:30pm Re-Zoned is a free drop-in program, for youth in grades 6-8 which provides a safe
place for teens to hang out with friends. The Center is closed on AUSD school holidays
and minimum days. The Center is supervised by Recreation Leaders and provides a
variety of programs including indoor and outdoor games and sports, table games, crafts,
tournaments and more. There is no charge for the program but fees will be charged for
special events as scheduled. Participants are required to sign in and out on a daily basis
however staff cannot prevent a youth from leaving the center if they so desire.
Transportation to or from Re-Zoned is the responsibility of the participant.
After School Program Registration:
To register for Re-Zone, complete the form on page 20 of the Peacock Buzz and
submit to the Recreation and Community Services Office:
P.O. Box 60021, Arcadia, CA 91066-6021
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New iPhone App for Gale Online Resources The FREE Gale "AccessMyLibrary" iPhone® app is now available. AccessMyLibrary uses GPS to find public libraries within a 10-mile radius of the user's location, then gives them free, unlimited access to reputable, authoritative Gale online resources — without the need to authenticate. Learn more about it »
See a demonstration in this video >> 
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Federal and State Tax Forms are now available.
Tax season is here. The Library has a wide selections of forms available: - In the Main Display
F 1040 U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
I 1040 Instructions for U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
F 1040 A U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
I 1040 A Instructions for U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
F 1040 EZ Income Tax Return for Single and Joint Filers with No Dependents
I 1040 EZ Instructions for Income Tax Return for Single and Joint Filers with No Dependents
SCH A Itemized Deductions
I SCH A Instructions for Itemized Deductions
SCH B Interest and Ordinary Dividends
SCH C Profit or Loss from Business
SCH D Capital Gains and Losses
SCH E Supplemental Income and Loss
SCH EIC Earned Income Credit
SCH SE Self-Employment Tax
F 1040 ES Estimated Tax for Individuals
F 2106 Employee Business Expenses
I 2106 Instructions for Employee Business Expenses
F 2441 Child and Dependent Care Expenses
I 2441 Instructions for Child and Dependent Care Expenses
F 4868 Extension
F 8863 Education Credits
Pub 17 Your Federal Income Tax
Pub 1132 Reproducible Federal Tax Forms
Pub 3194 Laminated Tax Forms
540 2EZ California Resident Income Tax Return (Form and Instructions)
540 and 540A California Resident Income Tax Return (Forms and Instructions) - At the Adult Information Services Desk
F W-2 Wage and Tax Statement
F W-3 Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements
I W-2 and W-3 Instructions for Forms W-2 and W-3
F 1099-MISC Miscellaneous Income
F 1099-INT Interest Income
F 1096 Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns
F 1040 X Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
I 1040 X Instructions for Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
F 3903 Moving Expenses
F 4562 Depreciation and Amortization
I 4562 Instructions for Depreciation and Amortization
540NR Nonresident or Part-Year Resident Income Tax Return (Form and Instructions)
Pub 334 Guide for Small Business
Pub 523 Selling Your Home
Pub 535 Business Expenses
If you need assistance locating your forms, please ask at the Adult Information Desk. Also, easy access to printer-friendly federal and state tax products can be found at: Top of Page
2010 Census  2010 is a Census Year. Between March 19 and April 19 an official Census person will be available during selected hours at a special location in Entry area of the Library to help you fill out your form. Make sure you are counted.
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