 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 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 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 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.
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Computer Skills Classes @Your Library -- Taking a break for the summer.
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. Come back to this spot for more information in August.Top of Page
FUTURE FILMS INCLUDE: Children of Heaven – 1997
– Academy Award nominee for Foreign Language Film – Iran (PG) | Dec. 8, 2010 | Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie – 1972
– Academy Award for Foreign Language Film – France (NR) | Jan. 12, 2011 | Life is Beautiful – 1998
– Academy Award for Foreign Language Film – Italy (PG-13) | Feb. 9, 2011 | Beyond Silence - 1996
– Academy Award nominee for Foreign Language Film – Germany
(PG-13) 109 min. | March 9, 2011 | A Prophet – 2009
– Academy Award nominee for Foreign Language Film – France (R) 155 min. | April 13, 2011 | Saawariya – 2007
– Nominated for multiple awards for the International Indian Film Academy –
India (PG) 142 min. | May 11, 2011 | King of Hearts – 1966
– A cult film classic – France (NR) 102 min. | June 8, 2011 | The Motorcycle Diaries – 2004
– Academy Award for Best Song, nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay – Argentina (R) 126 min. | July 13, 2011 | Waltz With Bashir – 2008
– Academy Award nominee for Foreign Language Film – Israel (R) 90 min. | Aug. 10, 2011 | The Chorus – 2004
– Academy Award nominee for Foreign Language Film – France (PG-13) 97 min. | Sept. 14, 2011 | The White Ribbon – 2009
– Academy Award nominee for Foreign Language Film, Cinematography –
Germany (R) 144 min. | Oct. 12, 2011 | Babette’s Feast – 1987
– Academy Award for Foreign Language Film – Denmark (G) 102 min. | Nov. 9, 2011 | Joyeux Noel – 2005
– Academy Award nominee for Foreign Language Film – France (PG-13) 116 min. | Dec. 14, 2011 | 12 – 2007
– Academy Award nominee for Foreign Language Film – Russia (PG-13) 159 min. | Jan. 11, 2012 | Diving Bell and the Butterfly – 2007
– Academy Award nominee for Writing, Directing, Editing, Cinematography –
France (PG-13) 112 min. | February 8, 2012 |
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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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Career Transitions Resource from Gale
A guided, step-by-step approach to planning and making your next move. Click this link for this valuable resource: Career Transitions If you are thinking about a career transition, your research should include whether there is a projected increase in demand for any given occupation you might be considering. One simple way to research this is to go into Career Transitions Explore Careers section, target a career, click to learn more, and you will find a current projected growth figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. You will need to create an account to use this resource, but once logged in you will find sections for: Discover My Interests, Explore Careers, Prepare Resume, Improve My Chances, and Find Jobs. Discover. Explore. Prepare. Take the leap. Top of Page
Chat With a Reference Librarian You can always reach a reference librarian by phone or in person, but did you know that you can also chat with us online? During most open hours a librarian is available for online chat, so if you've got a quick question click on this link to give it a try!
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Improve your vocabulary with this NEW resource or prepare for SAT, GRE, ACT. Sign up and login for FREE
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Click on this link to open the QUIZ for the "To Kill A Mockingbird" drawing.
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