HomeMy WebLinkAboutLB Agenda: 10/16/2025
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business hours.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 4:30 P.M.
Location: Library Conference Room, 20 W. Duarte Rd. Arcadia
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
Hsiuchen Chen, Chair
Miriam Carter, Chair Pro-Tempore
Barbara Delphey, Trustee & Liaison to the Friends of the Library
Barbara Ansell, Trustee
Connie Liao, Trustee
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENTS (5-minute time limit per person)
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per person; any changes to the allotted time will be announced prior to the Public Comment
period. Under the Brown Act, the Library Board of Trustees is prohibited from discussing or
taking action on any item not listed on the posted agenda. The matter may be referred to
staff for appropriate response or action or may be placed on the agenda of a future meeting.
REPORTS FROM LIBRARY TRUSTEES / LIAISONS
Announcements / Statements / Future Agenda Items
REPORTS FROM THE DIRECTOR
Announcements / Statements / Future Agenda Item
a. Director’s Update
b. Monthly Statistical Report: Sept. 2025
c. Monthly Report Narrative: Sept. 2025
d. Financial Report: Sept. 2025
e. Policy Manual Update
Account Services
Fines and Fees
Library Materials Selection Policy
Code of Conduct
Privacy and Confidentiality
f. Student Library Card Initiative
g. Staff Update
h. Library Board Packets mail or email
i. Library Parking Passes
j. Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage
k. Calendar of activities for Adult and Teen Services: November 2025
l. Calendar of activities for Children’s Services: November 2025
m. Flyers/articles/attachments
2026 Bookish
Adams Pack Station
Keychain Program
Repair Café
Seed Library
n. Featured Historical Photo: Baldwin Ranch Dairy Buildings
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and can be acted
on by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members
of the Library Board, staff, or public request that a specific item be removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action.
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2025
Recommended action: Approve
ADJOURNMENT
The Library Board will adjourn this meeting to November 20, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. in the
Conference Room of the Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia.
Information & Materials Fiscal Year to Date September September September Average
Management 2025-2026 2024-2025 2025 2024 2023 2024-2026
ACCOUNT SERVICES
Gate count 100,229 99,733 36,037 34,653 30,386 33,082
Circulation 138,107 126,933 44,705 46,450 44,383 45,814
Adult 28,297 29,687 8,730 9,210 9,152 9,200
Teen 6,280 6,172 1,839 1,816 1,698 1,880
Juvenile 81,053 83,749 26,381 28,099 28,532 28,136
Digital Collection 22,477 20,413 7,755 7,325 5,001 6,598
In-House Use Check-ins 20,863 40,802 * 11,542 12,345 11,195
Self-Check 64,408 71,849 19,726 25,976 22,044 23,375
Registrations 1,329 1,273 460 389 375 397
Overdues 723 566 250 179 153 184
Holds/Reserves 7,241 6,886 2,575 2,407 3,567 2,747
TECHNICAL SERVICES
Materials cataloged 2,082 2,659 746 807 727 737
Materials discarded 1,868 2,822 462 589 226 538
Interlibrary loan (ILL)67 141 20 57 26 36
Bindery 0 97 0 33 0 11
Serials Processed 285 1,309 103 438 412 312
Program & Collection
Development
ADULT SERVICES
Reference questions 8,036 8,773 2,773 2,789 2,760 2,662
Total Reference 3,438 4,703 1,238 1,290 1,509 1,267
Total Other 4,598 4,070 1,535 1,499 1,251 1,395
Adult Programs 22 30 7 10 11 9
Participants 166 519 53 116 109 95
Teen Programs 3 28 1 16 13 10
Participants 164 1,638 2 1,021 588 589
Teen Zone 27 23 17 15 11 12
Participants 1,607 1,419 921 983 575 748
24/7 Reference email 473 214 206 86 39 92
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Reference questions 7,812 7,975 2,765 2,631 3,061 2,804
Total Reference 4,318 4,921 1,415 1,694 1,737 1,687
Total Other 3,434 3,054 1,350 937 1,324 1,098
School Age Programs 23 27 7 5 5 4
Participants 1,292 1,322 222 159 256 155
Storytime/Class Visits/Scouts 29 30 16 12 14 9
Participants 1,301 1,525 551 592 721 438
Administration
STATISTICS
Volunteer Hours 3,135 2,473 854 822 678 784
Website Visits 14,910 12,152 4,909 3,909 7,403 5,378
Other Service Point Questions 3,827 3,527 1,239 1,297 344 942
English Conversation Class 3 4 3 4 2 2
Participants 85 72 85 72 38 37
REVENUES
Fines & Fees 6,469.84$ 7,777.70$ 809.50$ 2,397.86$ 1,841.05$ 2,400.30$
Auditorium 450.00$ 450.00$ 450.00$ 450.00$ 1,600.00$ 683.33$
Lost books 1,839.90$ 1,958.00$ 584.84$ 559.73$ 435.17$ 531.11$
Gifts & grants 35,000.00$ 3,429.23$ 5,000.00$ 1,000.00$ -$ 333.33$
Passport Services 18,065.00$ 12,880.00$ 4,905.00$ 4,030.00$ 4,655.00$ 4,698.33$
Total 61,824.74$ 26,494.93$ 11,749.34$ 8,437.59$ 8,531.22$ 8,646.41$
Seaver Trust Donated $5,000
*System Reporting Error with In-House Check-in
Arcadia Public Library
Monthly Statistical Report
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
September
ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONTHLY REPORT – September 2025
HIGHLIGHTS
The Arcadia Public Library launched a Library Card Sign-Up Month campaign in September,
encouraging kids, teens, and adults to register for a library card. Account Services Library
Technician, Mariella F., designed a special button reflecting the initiative’s “I Got Mine!” slogan.
The buttons were distributed to and worn by Library staff, Library Board of Trustees, and Friends
of the Library Board members to help promote the campaign.
An “I Got Mine!” themed selfie booth was set up near the
Account Services desk and patrons were encouraged to
take photos with their library cards and post them to social
media for an opportunity to win a prize. Account Services
also offered free library card replacements and waived
late fees. The Adult and Teen and Children’s Services
desks provided free library card holders and lanyards to
new library card recipients. The Children’s Room also
offered a Library Card Sign-Up Month bingo challenge in
which children completed library-related activities to earn
a prize.
Throughout the month there were 460 library card
registrations. To encourage, especially kids and families,to
come back to the library, (though everyone was included), late fees were waived and 123 library
cards were replaced free of charge.
On Wednesday, September 17, a teen alerted staff at the Account Services Desk about a possible
weapon on Library grounds. Administrative staff were immediately notified, and the Arcadia Police
Department was contacted. Officers arrived within 15 minutes. Following police instructions,
Library staff initiated a full evacuation to allow officers and a K-9 unit to conduct a thorough sweep
of the building. The evacuation was completed in eleven minutes and only Library Services
Managers and security personnel remained on-site to assist law enforcement. The officers
completed their sweep by 7:00 p.m., and no weapon was found. The following morning,
administrative staff conducted an additional walkthrough to ensure the safety of the facility before
reopening to the public. A staff debriefing was held the next day to review the incident, reinforce
safety protocols, and discuss procedures moving forward. Library staff demonstrated exceptional
professionalism and teamwork during the evacuation. Their quick response and coordination were
instrumental in ensuring the safety of all patrons and staff.
PROGRAMMING
The Adult Librarian hosted a “Crochet Class” program in which the 17 attendees learned crochet
techniques for creating a granny square. This month’s International Film program was cancelled
September Activity
Visitors: 36,037
Holds Processed: 2,575
Physical Items Checked Out: 36,037
eBooks/Audiobooks/Magazines Downloaded/Streaming: 7,755
Programs/Attendance: 51 | 1,834
Passports Issued/Photos Issued/Questions Answered: 114 | 61 | 161
Facebook/Instagram/X Followers: 1,757 I 2,190 I 705
due to an emergency building closure. There will be a re-scheduled screening of the film, The
Women on the 6th Floor, in the future.
Members of the Bookish book group met and talked about Babel by R.F. Kuang and the
Bookmarked group discussed Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop written by Hwang Bo-
Reum Yeongju. The Smart Squad assisted 24 patrons with computer and mobile device inquiries.
English Conversation Class resumed this month, bringing in new and returning students and
tutors. This month’s classes offered an opportunity for students to get to know one another, a
review of class scheduling and materials, and individual and group goal setting.
The Teen Librarian hosted a “Teen Sticker Club” where participants learned how to design stickers
using an iPad. There were 921 visitors to Teen Zone this month. Shelving Aides continued to help
monitor the space after school.
Parents and tweens who participated in the “Using AI Safely
and Wisely” program learned how to recognize AI-generated
content and explored how common technology tools
incorporate AI. There were 19 program attendees. The
Children’s Services Senior Library Technician hosted a “Mid-
Autumn Festival Celebration”, attracting 106 attendees.
Children learned about the history of the festival, listened to
stories, and recited a Chinese poem. The group then crafted
lanterns and paraded them throughout the Library.
With the start of the new school year, Arcadia Unified School
District’s monthly collaboration days returned. On these
minimum days, the Children’s Room invites middle
schoolers to take part in “Game Day” where students can
gather with friends, enjoy provided snacks, and play a variety of tabletop and Nintendo Switch
games. In September, there were 51 “Game Day” participants.
Children’s Services staff hosted 13 early literacy programs, including an English/Mandarin
Bilingual Storytime with a Moon Festival theme and a Frida Kahlo storytime in celebration of
Hispanic Heritage month. This month’s early literacy programs drew 551 children and their
caregivers.
The first Middle School Advisory Group meeting of the new school year was hosted and brought
in ten middle schoolers who brainstormed ideas for a new bulletin board display and discussed
possible contributions for the Middle School Matters e-newsletter. The Children’s Librarian hosted
a Booking Together program in which five middle school students gathered to discuss the novel-
in-verse book Alone written by Megan Freeman. Each participant received a survival kit and free
copy of Freeman’s companion book, Away.
There was a visit from First Avenue Middle School students who learned how to locate books in
the public library, access digital resources from home, and took part in a scavenger hunt that
encouraged exploration of the Children’s Room. Kindergartners from Arroyo Pacific Academy also
visited and listened to a read aloud, learned about library etiquette, and took a tour of the Jerry
Broadwell Children’s Room.
PARTNERSHIP AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Los Angeles County is trying to determine whether the Peck Road Water Conservation Park
qualifies as a historical landmark. County staff contacted the Arcadia Public Library to research
information about the Park.
The Teen Librarian attended the monthly Arcadia High School PTSA meeting to connect with the
community, learn about happenings at the high school, and share about teen programs and
resources.
Staff attended the first AUSD PTA Council meeting of the new school year and shared about the
new Student Success Card initiative and the Library’s goal of partnering with Arcadia Unified
School District to ensure that every student up to third grade can get a public library card. Staff
also announced upcoming middle school happenings taking place at the Library.
Children’s Services staff attended a meeting of the Arcadia
Unified School District elementary and middle school
Library Technicians to share about public library resources
and programs available to children and their families and
to also learn about current activities happening at the
school sites. The Children’s Services Principal Librarian
took part in Camino Grove Elementary School’s
Community Helper Day and read stories to the children as
well as shared about the role of librarians, library etiquette,
and the upcoming In-N-Out reading program.
Local Girl Scout, Hannah D., partnered with the Library to
host a workshop showing 18 children, in third to fifth grade,
how to make vinyl-woven Labubu keychains.
COLLECTIONS
The Adult and Teen Services team weeded items that were outdated, low usage, or in poor
condition, through areas of the fiction, non-fiction, and Chinese language materials.
Children’s Services staff completed a review of the juvenile DVD collection, ensuring that offerings
remain current, relevant to patrons, and supportive of their educational and recreational needs.
TECHNOLOGY
Staff was unable to access September’s in-house use check-in statistics due to a bug from the
most recent Koha platform update.
Staff met with FE Technologies to troubleshoot issues with the Smart Chute. The Library has
received three faulty chutes in the past eight months. FE Technologies is working to identify why
they are not working. The company will extend its maintenance and licensing contract with the
Library for an additional year without charge.
Library Staff also met with the City’s Public Information Officer to receive an update of the website
re-design project, review the newest iteration of the Library’s subsite landing page, and discuss
the department’s sitemap draft.
There were 5,391 visits to the Library Catalog, local web documents, and online databases as
well as 7,222 unique public Wi-Fi users.
STAFFING
First round Interviews were conducted for the Librarian I position in Cataloguing and Acquisition
Services. A list of 18 candidates was established to fill the vacant position and the first five on the
list will be invited to second round interviews in October.
With a vacant cataloguing position, processing demand has been reduced and the part-time
Cataloguing and Acquisition Services Library Technician has assisted the Shelving Management
section with shelf-reading projects in Children’s Services.
A new Shelving Aide rotation began on September 8 and Aides were rotated to different Library
sections – Account Services, Adult and Teen Services, Children’s Services, or Information
Systems Services. This helps ensure solid familiarity with each section within the library.
Shelving Aide, Angel A. submitted a letter of resignation and cited October 1 as her last day of
employment. Shelving Aide, Jocelyn H., also submitted a letter of resignation and cited October
11 as her last day.
A conditional job offer was extended to the final candidate on the Library Aide eligibility list and is
awaiting pre-employment clearance.
TRAININGS
The Cataloguing and Acquisition Services Principal Librarian has been training the part-time
Senior Library Technician to do some of the technical, routine aspects of cataloguing such as
deleting unnecessary or unused subject headings and the full-time Senior Library Technician has
continued to cross-train section staff in various tasks such as paying invoices and processing
audio-visual materials.
The part-time Children’s Librarian and Library Technician commenced a four-week “Children’s
Services Fundamentals” online learning course hosted by Infopeople.
FACILITY AND GROUNDS
Public Works staff repainted the curbs in the Library’s north parking lot to make them more
distinguishable for patrons.
There were several plumbing issues with the public restrooms. R.J. Collins Plumbing Co
conducted its semi-annual cleanout of the Library’s main sewer line this month.
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001-5607-4013 5607 - LIBRARY-TECHNICAL 4013 - VACATION PAY OFF 0 11135.99 -11135.99 No Budget
001-5607-4014 5607 - LIBRARY-TECHNICAL 4014 - VACATION SELL BACK 1300 179.21 1120.79 86.21%
001-5607-4017 5607 - LIBRARY-TECHNICAL 4017 - TAXABLE LIFE/AUTO 0 190.05 -190.05 No Budget
001-5607-4018 5607 - LIBRARY-TECHNICAL 4018 - RIDE SHARE 0 99 -99 No Budget
001-5607-4021 5607 - LIBRARY-TECHNICAL 4021 - LONGEVITY PAY 17900 1805.85 16094.15 89.91%
001-5607-4241 5607 - LIBRARY-TECHNICAL 4241 - P.E.R.S 105700 11480.27 94219.73 89.14%
001-5607-4244 5607 - LIBRARY-TECHNICAL 4244 - MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE 55800 6636.16 49163.84 88.11%
001-5607-4245 5607 - LIBRARY-TECHNICAL 4245 - LONG TERM DISABILITY 500 37.2 462.8 92.56%
001-5607-4247 5607 - LIBRARY-TECHNICAL 4247 - LIFE INSURANCE 300 91.84 208.16 69.39%
001-5607-4250 5607 - LIBRARY-TECHNICAL 4250 - FICA/HOSPITAL INSURANCE 5700 790.96 4909.04 86.12%
001-5607-4299 5607 - LIBRARY-TECHNICAL 4299 - VACANCY RATE -16900 0 -16900 100.00%
001-5607-5110 5607 - LIBRARY-TECHNICAL 5110 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 19800 2320.76 17479.24 88.28%
001-5607-6921 5607 - LIBRARY-TECHNICAL 6921 - BIBLIOGRAPHIC UTILITIES 32500 31166.76 -1495 -4.60%
ACCOUNT_NO DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT BUDGET YTD AVAILABLE_BUDGET REMAINING_PERCENT
001-5607-6922 5607 - LIBRARY-TECHNICAL 6922 - LIBRARY MATERIALS 10000 0 10000 100.00%
001-5607-7811 5607 - LIBRARY-TECHNICAL 7811 - POB CONTRIBUTIONS 46400 0 46400 100.00%
001-5608-4010 5608 - LIBRARY-ADULT 4010 - REGULAR EMPLOYEES 420000 64688.11 355311.89 84.60%
001-5608-4021 5608 - LIBRARY-ADULT 4021 - LONGEVITY PAY 6000 923.08 5076.92 84.62%
001-5608-4241 5608 - LIBRARY-ADULT 4241 - P.E.R.S 109100 16980.18 92119.82 84.44%
001-5608-4244 5608 - LIBRARY-ADULT 4244 - MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE 49700 7850.68 41849.32 84.20%
001-5608-4245 5608 - LIBRARY-ADULT 4245 - LONG TERM DISABILITY 500 46.5 453.5 90.70%
001-5608-4247 5608 - LIBRARY-ADULT 4247 - LIFE INSURANCE 300 114.8 185.2 61.73%
001-5608-4250 5608 - LIBRARY-ADULT 4250 - FICA/HOSPITAL INSURANCE 6200 953.16 5246.84 84.63%
001-5608-4299 5608 - LIBRARY-ADULT 4299 - VACANCY RATE -18200 0 -18200 100.00%
001-5608-5110 5608 - LIBRARY-ADULT 5110 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 3300 187.03 3112.97 94.33%
001-5608-5115 5608 - LIBRARY-ADULT 5115 - PROGRAM EXPENSES 3000 260.36 2739.64 91.32%
001-5608-6922 5608 - LIBRARY-ADULT 6922 - LIBRARY MATERIALS 159000 24217.07 134782.93 84.77%
001-5608-6923 5608 - LIBRARY-ADULT 6923 - ELECTRONIC RESOURCES 121400 47580.97 72900.03 60.05%
001-5608-7811 5608 - LIBRARY-ADULT 7811 - POB CONTRIBUTIONS 45700 0 45700 100.00%
001-5640-4010 5640 - PASSPORT PROCESSING 4010 - REGULAR EMPLOYEES 0 172.17 -172.17 No Budget
001-5640-4030 5640 - PASSPORT PROCESSING 4030 - PART-TIME PERS ONLY 17200 3285.45 13914.55 80.90%
001-5640-4032 5640 - PASSPORT PROCESSING 4032 - PART-TIME NON-PERS 30600 3797.31 26802.69 87.59%
001-5640-4241 5640 - PASSPORT PROCESSING 4241 - P.E.R.S 0 834.75 -834.75 No Budget
001-5640-4250 5640 - PASSPORT PROCESSING 4250 - FICA/HOSPITAL INSURANCE 0 105.2 -105.2 No Budget
001-5640-5110 5640 - PASSPORT PROCESSING 5110 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 13000 210.49 12789.51 98.38%
001-5640-7811 5640 - PASSPORT PROCESSING 7811 - POB CONTRIBUTIONS 2300 0 2300 100.00%
Section 1 – Page 16
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Section 2 – Page 18
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Requirements. Slight rewrite:
Proof of identity and verification of California residency are required to obtain a
library card.
Acceptable forms of identification include:
1. A valid government-issued photo identification card showing a current California
address.
o If the address on the identification is incorrect or not current, the patron
must provide an additional form of documentation verifying the current
address, or present mail delivered to that address dated within the past
thirty (30) days.
o Self-created or unoƯicial identification will not be accepted.
2. A post oƯice box number is acceptable when verified by two (2) pieces of current
mail dated within the past thirty (30) days, along with valid identification showing
the same post oƯice box number.
Patrons must present valid and current identification to be eligible for a library card.
Library Card Application Procedures
The applicant must be present when applying for a library account, with the
exception of eCard applications.
Library card applications will not be accepted within fifteen (15) minutes of the
Library’s closing time.
The first library card issued to a patron is free of charge. A replacement fee will be
assessed for lost or damaged cards.
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Add Hero Card
The Hero Card is issued exclusively to minors currently enrolled in K–12 Arcadia
schools. This program aligns with California legislation (SB 321 and updated SB 1329),
which established the opportunity for libraries and schools to provide every student
with a Student Success Card by the third grade. The Hero Card provides access to all
online resources at the Arcadia Public Library and allows the cardholder to borrow up to
two (2) items at a time. A responsible adult may upgrade the Hero Card to an All-Access
Library Card at any time. The responsible adult must be present with the student and
must provide valid photo identification along with proof of current address.
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Items may generally be renewed twice. Renewal is not permitted for:
• Items with a waiting list
• Items that have already been renewed twice
• Items on accounts with fines or fees of $10.50 or more
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for the replacement cost and a processing fee for any lost or irreparably
damaged items. Paid fines and fees are non-refundable.”
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LIBRARY MATERIALS SELECTION POLICY
The Arcadia Public Library develops and maintains a materials collection to serve our mission to
bring people, information, and ideas together to enrich lives and build community through equal
access to materials and services that meet the educational, informational, historical, and
individual interests of a diverse community. The Library’s core values of innovation, accountability,
and excellence are demonstrated in the Library’s approach to implementing this policy. The
Library uses professional staff expertise, data, professional journal reviews, and community input
and feedback to curate the best collection of materials possible for the residents of Arcadia,
creating a library for all.
Collection Management Overview
The Arcadia Public Library is a small library and recognizes that it is impossible to collect all library
resources. Limited physical space and a finite budget guide what we can purchase and retain.
The Library’s collection is a living, changing entity. As items are added, others are reviewed for
their ongoing value and sometimes withdrawn from the collection if no longer relevant, timely, or
accurate. Great care is taken to retain or replace items that have enduring value to the
community. Decisions are influenced by patterns of use and the shelving capacity within the
Library. The final authority for the Library collection rests with Library management.
Implementation of collection development policy and management of the collection is assigned to
professional Library staff. Staff review the collection regularly to maintain its vitality and usefulness
to the community.
The purpose of the Collection Development Policy is to serve as a guide for library staff in regards
to collection development, management, and materials selection and de-selection. It defines what
comprises the collection, specifies the types of materials that are included, and explains the basis
for making collection management decisions. The Policy also serves to inform the public about
the Library’s collection and the principles that govern the selection process. In addition, it is to
ensure that the Library continuously works to curate a collection representing a wide array of
people, cultures, ideas, and experiences. The process of curating, maintaining, and providing a
diverse and equitable collection is an ongoing process which is considered during all aspects of
collection management. The Collection Development Policy ensures that over time, the Arcadia
Public Library’s collection will remain on course and reflect the needs of the community, while
creating unique experiences of meaning and inspiration for the individual patron. In doing so, the
Library strives to provide materials in a variety of formats, taking into consideration the varied
preferences, languages, interests, reading abilities, and accessibility needs of the public served
within the limitations of library funds.
In support of its mission, the Library builds its collections with the following principles and
endorses and has continuously adopted the following statements used as guidelines for the
development of the Library collection: American Library Association’s “Library Bill of Rights”,
“Freedom to Read”, “Freedom to View”, ALA Access for Children and Young Adults to Non-Print
Materials, ALA Policy Concerning Confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information about
Library Patrons, presented in Section 7: ALA Policy Guidelines. Further, California State Law, AB
1825, passing in 2024, requires the following statements to be included in public library collection
development policies:
The collection meets the broad and diverse interests of the community and respects
both the library’s autonomy and their specific community needs.
The public library serves as a center for voluntary inquiry and dissemination of
information and ideas.
Library materials should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment
of all people, and should present diverse points of view in the collection as a whole.
The right of the public to receive access to a range of social, political, aesthetic, moral,
and other ideas and experiences is acknowledged.
The goals and objectives stated in this policy will not replace the judgement of library professionals
and are designed to assist library professionals in the selection process.
Collection Development Goals and Scope
The primary responsibility of the Arcadia Public Library is to provide a broad and diverse choice
of materials to meet the current educational, informational, cultural, historical, recreational, and
individual needs of the community in a variety of formats. Therefore, the Library’s collection is
reviewed regularly, and no less than every three years, to ensure that collections are current and
materials that are outdated or no longer used, are weeded from the collection, especially as it
relates to science, technology, medical, and legal materials.
Patron use, circulation, patron purchase requests, and hold levels also are all closely monitored,
influencing the purchase of new items and additional copies of high demand items. The Library
provides materials for all ages and does not place value on one patron’s needs or preferences
over another’s. The Library upholds the right of the individual to access information, even though
the content may be controversial, unorthodox, or unacceptable to some.
Materials for children and teenagers are intended to broaden their vision, support, recreational
reading, encourage and facilitate reading skills, supplement their educational needs, stimulate
and widen their interests, lead to recognition and appreciation of literature, and reflect the diversity
of the community. The reading and viewing activity of children is ultimately the responsibility of
the parents, legal guardians, or caregivers who guide and oversee their own child’s development.
The Arcadia Public Library does not intrude on that relationship and the Library does not serve in
loco parentis.
Scope of the Library Collection
The Library collection contains core fiction and non-fiction collections in multiple formats including,
but not limited to, print, audio, video, online and streaming formats. It includes materials of
enduring nature as well as current-interest materials. The Library collection represents the
diverse viewpoints and interests of the community the Library serves. The Reference collection
contains current and historical non-circulating publications to support reference services for the
public, students, and businesspeople. The online collection includes citation and full-text
databases; eBooks, eAudio, learning resources, streaming media, and instructional and/or
reference materials. Special collections, specifically the Arcadia History Collection, provides
research level, primary, and secondary materials in a variety of formats. Items are purchased
through the general collection budget as well as donations from the public. A deed of gift is
provided to those items donated. Generally the items in this collection are for in-library use only.
International Languages Collection provides materials in multiple formats in various languages,
predominantly in simplified and traditional Chinese, Korean, and Spanish.
Selection Criteria
This Materials Selection Policy gives assurances that the Library’s collection will include:
1. Popular materials.
2. Standard classics representative of American and international cultures.
3. Contemporary works providing patrons with an appreciation of the varied trends in modern
thought, expression, and world culture.
4. Library materials are provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of everyone
and presents diverse points of view in the collection as a whole. Individual items, which in
and of themselves may be controversial or offensive to some, may be selected if their
inclusion will contribute to the range of viewpoints in the collection as a whole and the
effectiveness of the Library’s ability to serve its community. Individual authors and creators
of works may also be controversial due to their viewpoints or personal actions. Their works
may also be included if the work will contribute to the Library collection. Their works will
not be removed solely for the history or situation of the author or creator.
In selecting materials for purchase, adding gift materials, or when items are being evaluated for
retention or replacement, the Librarian takes into consideration some or all these attributes:
1. Literary, artistic, historical, scientific, or intellectual merit
2. Relevance to interests or needs of the community.
3. Extent of publicity, critical review, and current or anticipated demand.
4. Relevance to the existing collection’s strengths and weaknesses.
5. Reputation and qualifications of the author, publisher, or producer, with preference
generally given to titles vetted through examination of professional reviews (ex. Library
Journal, Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, School Library Journal, Booklist ), though not
exclusively as best seller listings from the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, as well
as popular book clubs like Oprah, Reese Witherspoon, or top sellers or author talks at
local bookstores are also taken into consideration.
6. Timeliness and significance of the subject.
7. Reliability and accuracy of factual material.
8. Relationship to other materials and adequacy of coverage in subject area
9. Depth and diversity of viewpoint
10. Reputation/significance of author
11. Date of publication
12. Price, availability, space available in the Library and available Library budget
13. Local/regional/national significance
14. Community needs, interests, and demand for a specific item, including local industrial,
business, and professional needs and interests.
15. Advance notices and pre-publication announcements supplied by publishers and
professional reviewing services.
16. Opinions expressed by reviewers in review media.
17. Cost of the item in relation to funds available.
18. Physical condition of the item and space limitations.
19. Duplication of material already in the Library.
20. Availability of material in nearby libraries if local interest is limited to small or specialized
groups.
In selecting materials, library staff will use professional reference resources, judgement,
knowledge and experience to select those materials, and will proactively solicit advice from, as
well as anticipate, the needs and interests of the community.
Collection Development Guidelines
The selection of any material or resource does not constitute an endorsement of the Library, the
City of Arcadia, or its staff.
The Library recognizes that some materials and resources may be controversial.
Selection decisions are guided by the merits of the work, collection needs, and interests of a
diverse collection which can support the varying roles of the Library, including reference, local
history, and popular collections for all ages.
Selection decisions are not based on or influenced by the possibility that material may be
accessible to children. Responsibility for children’s use of library materials lies with their parents,
legal guardians, or caretaker.
The Library selects a wide range of materials of varying complexity, media, and format because
it serves a public that includes a wide range of ages, educational backgrounds, interests, sensory
preferences, and reading skills. When staff review and select materials, they consider the needs
of the entire community.
The Library may select materials that are to be used by the Library only or accessible by
appointment only (Local History collection).
Library materials will not be marked or identified to show approval or disapproval of contents and
nothing will be sequestered except to protect it from theft or damage.
Library materials that experience high demand, may or may not, meet the general or specific
criteria contained in this policy. Volume and nature of patron requests from the Arcadia community
are a serious consideration for selectors. Additionally, as the community’s social and intellectual
climate changes, materials not originally recommended for purchase may become of interest.
Materials donated to the Library are not automatically added to the collection. These items are
reviewed by Library staff according to the selection criteria. The Library may add works produced
by authors, printers, or publishers with Arcadia connections that meet the purpose and objectives
of this policy.
Budget and space limitations require a focus on materials that appeal to a broad range of users,
rather than the academic, highly technical, or otherwise specialized collections which are the
missions of the area’s universities and research institutions. These items may be available
through the Library’s Interlibrary Loan Service.
The selection of Library materials is not informed by who may encounter them. All Library users,
including minors ages17 years and younger, may access all materials in the Library. Parents and
legal guardians have the responsibility to provide oversight of what their child or teen reads, listens
to, and/or views. The Arcadia Public Library does not act in loco parentis and is not responsible
for what resources a child inadvertently reads, listens to, or views at the Library.
Electronic Databases and Resources: Arcadia Public Library subscribes to various online
databases and eBook platforms. Content for some of these is selected by Arcadia Public Library
staff, the Southern California Digital Library (for eBooks and resources), the Southern California
Library Cooperative (SCLC), and/or the California State Library. Some of the platforms for e-
resources are preloaded with content, and therefore Arcadia Public Library does not control or
make collection decisions for all digital materials to which our patrons have access.
Arcadia Public Library generally follows the following criteria for the purchase or selection of
electronic resources:
Ease of use and remote access potential.
Agreements for cooperative support of consortium resources.
Hardware, software, networking, and storage requirements.
Licensing requirements in a consortium setting.
Comparison of content and cost with other available formats.
Availability and access rights in line with Southern California Digital Library (for eBooks
and resources, the Southern California Library Cooperative (SCLC), and/or the
California State Library standards.
Patron Recommendations and Requests
Patrons may request items the Library does currently own. Each request is reviewed for
inclusion in the collection and will follow the collection maintenance guidelines and selection
criteria listed in this policy. Requests may be made in person, online, or by telephone.
Preference is given to those that live or work within the community.
The Library does not purchase the following types of materials: costly books of little demand,
collectibles, used books or items, textbooks, family genealogies, or from direct solicitation from
authors, unless it deems to be suitable for community and collection.
Maintenance of Library Materials
Most library materials are processed in such a way as to ensure their maximum use under
normal circumstances. All items are inspected upon return and any item returned in poor
condition is set aside. Items damaged but still usable, are mended and noted on the item. Titles
and items that are in poor condition are withdrawn from the collection with the option of the
selector to purchase a new copy. Items may also be withdrawn if they are worn, obsolete, or
seldom used; superseded by a newer edition or better work on the subject; or physically
damaged or in poor condition.
Responsibility for the selection of library materials rests with the Director of Library and Museum
Services. Under the Director’s supervision, selection and de-selection is delegated to the
professional members of the staff and their professional judgement. Library management
retains the authority to reject or select any item contrary to the recommendation of staff.
Criteria for Weeding and Withdrawal
The following criteria is used in selecting materials for withdrawal:
Damage or poor condition.
Number of copies in the collection.
Relevance to the needs and interests of the community.
Current demand and frequency of use.
Accuracy and timeliness.
Lack of local interest.
Relevance to Arcadia Public Library’s reference and research collection.
Availability and ease of access elsewhere including other libraries and online.
Deemed to be of an enduring nature.
Availability of improved or newer editions.
Space availability.
Outdated or harmful representation of groups of people.
Replacement of withdrawn materials is not automatic. The following criteria are considered:
Number of copies currently in the collection.
Existence of adequate coverage of subject matter.
Demand for the specific title or for material in that subject area.
Existence of a newer format as a replacement.
Availability for purchase.
Withdrawn items are donated to the Friends of the Library for reuse or recycling. Materials
unsuitable for transfer are discarded and/or recycled. The Library will not accept requests to
hold weeded materials for individuals due to lack of space and staff time. Donated items not
added to the Library collection may be disposed of or given to the Friends of the Library who
sells them to fund donations that benefit the Library.
Collection Audits
The Library routinely performs an audit of the collection to identify gaps in subjects and
equitable representation of voices. The results of the collection audit, similar to damaged or lost
items, are purchased with the standard annual collection budget unless a grant or other one-
time funds are infused.
The Library subscribes to the philosophy articulated in the Library Bill of Rights, the Freedom to
Read and the Freedom to View statements.
Adopted as amended by the Arcadia Public Library Board of Trustees on September 21, 2023
Policy Manual Update 2025
Additions:
Behave in a manner that does not interfere with another person’s ability to use and enjoy the
Library or prohibit staƯ from providing services.
a. Unacceptable behaviors include, but are not limited to:
i. Harassing, threatening or intimidating customers or staƯ.
ii. Monopolizing library equipment, resources, or sta Ư time to the exclusion of other
library users.
iii. No physical fighting
iv. No sexual conduct or lewd acts
v. No consuming drugs or alcohol on library property
vi. No exhibiting signs of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol so as to
constitute a nuisance to other persons.
vii. No entering the library without suƯicient clothing. Patrons must wear tops,
bottoms, and shoes at all times.
b. No intimidating, harassing, or threatening patrons, staƯ, or volunteers, including but not
limited to staring, stalking, lurking, repeating unwanted personal or embarrassing
questions, unwanted attention of a sexual nature, actual or implied threats of bodily harm,
and discriminatory remarks about a person’s physical appearance, race, ethnicity, gender,
sexual orientation, or disability.
c. No trespassing in non-public areas; no being inside library facilities without the permission
of an authorized library employee before or after library operating hours.
d. Harassment, or behaving in a threatening or abusive manner (including but not limited to
battery, verbal threats, stalking, offensive staring, or offensive touching)
e. The display or dissemination of child pornography, or material that is harmful to minors
f. Possession or display of weapons, illegal or controlled substances, or alcohol
g. Make certain that children do not engage in unsafe activities, including, but not limited to,
swinging, climbing, or standing on furniture and equipment and any other behaviors that
will cause injury to the child or other patrons
h. Attire
i. For personal safety, library visitors and patrons must be fully clothed, including
shirt and shoes, at all times
i. Adults may only use the Central Library’s Children’s restroom while accompanying or
assisting a child, or with the express permission of library staff
Access to library facilities may be suspended includes, but not limited to,
Patron possessions with fleas and/or lice
Patrons with clothing stained with urine or feces
Patrons exhibiting flu-like symptoms such as a persistent cough or vomiting
Should it become necessary to suspend a patron’s library privileges in order to protect library
collections, facilities, or other users, notification of the suspension will be made via mail or in
person by the supervisor of the library location in which the incident occurred. Access to facilities
and borrowing will be restored when the suspended customer demonstrates that the situation
that caused the loss of privileges has been remediated.
Any library patron that has privileges suspended under the terms of this policy may request a re-
evalution of the suspension by contacting Library Administration.
Source: California Penal Code §370
Privacy and Confidentiality
Your presence in the Library is not private information. Security cameras are in use to protect your
safety and security.
As a public and community space, the Library often photographs or videotapes programs for use
in publicity materials. By being present during these activities, you consent to the use of your
appearance or likeness by the Library and its licensees, designees, or assignees, in all media,
worldwide, in perpetuity. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be
identified using names or personal identifying information without written approval from the
photographed subject, parent or legal guardian.
When you submit your library barcode to authenticate remote access to eResources, your
account information is not provided or shared with third-party vendors. The authentication
process will only confirm that the library barcode provided is an active, valid card number. When
you interact with resources provided by these vendors, including creating an email/password login
or downloading records via email, etc., third-party vendor privacy and data policies apply.
Your Account Information and Personal Data: Third-Party Vendor Privacy Policies
The third-party vendors that partner with the Library to oƯer services like eMedia and research
databases have their own privacy policies that may apply when using their apps and resources.
When you use them under separate account logins, you may provide email address and other
data. These vendors' policies are linked here:
ComicsPlus
EBSCO
Gale/Cengage Group
Hoopla
Libby (OverDrive)
Morningstar
NewsBank
PressReader
SpringShare
* = Registration required
InternationalFilm ProgramAuditorium6PM
Adult & Teen Services Calendar of Events
November 2025
Mon Tues
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10AM–12PM
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Teen Zone
Auditorium
3:30-6PM
Teen Zone
Auditorium
3:30-6PM
Teen Zone
Auditorium
3:30-6PM
Library
Closed
DecodenFramesAuditorium7PM
Fun With FeltAuditorium3:30-5PM
Adams PackStationAuditorium2-3PM
No Smart
Squad
Smart Squad
Teen Central
10AM–12PM
Smart Squad
Teen Central
10AM–12PM
Smart Squad
Teen Central
10AM–12PM
ECC*
Auditorium
10AM–12PM
ECC*
Auditorium
10AM–12PM
Teen Zone
Auditorium
3:30-6PM
Teen Zone
Auditorium
3:30-6PM
Teen Zone
Auditorium
3:30-6PM
Teen Zone
Auditorium
3:30-6PM
Teen Zone
Auditorium
3:30-6PM
No ECC
No Teen
Zone
Adams Pack Station
Saturday, November 1, 2-3PM
Cay Mortenson Auditorium
Arcadia Historical Society President Ed
Andersen tells the fascinating histories of
the Adams Pack Station’s working
donkeys and mules, Peter Steil’s Tent
Camp, the first tourist resort, Sturtevant
Camp, Chantry Flat, and more! No
registration needed. All ages welcome.
International Film Program:
The Brand New Testament
(Belgium, Luxembourg & France, 2011)
Wednesday, November 19 at 6PM
Cay Mortenson Auditorium
Join us for a movie, snacks provided!
Synopsis: God is real, lives in Brussels,
and is far from benevolent. His daughter
upends his work by locking his
computer and traveling the Earth. Ages
18+. No registration required.
Smart Squad
Saturdays, 10AM - 12PM
Teen Central
You have technology questions, we have
answers! Get technology assistance &
device help at the Library. No registration
required. No Smart Squad November 29.
Teen Zone
Monday– Thursday
*unless noted otherwise
3:30 – 6PM
Cay Mortenson Auditorium
English Conversation Class (ECC)
Mondays 10AM - 12PM
Cay Mortenson Auditorium
Practice your spoken English in a
supportive, small group setting.
Requirements: A basic understanding of
English. This class is free! Registration is
required. No class November 24.
Adult Craft Corner
Decoden Frames
Thursday, November 13, 7-8PM
Cay Mortenson Auditorium
Decorate a frame in the “decoden” style!
All supplies provided. Available while
supplies last. No registration required.Fun With Felt
Thursday, November 20, 3:30 - 5PM
Cay Mortenson Auditorium
Get a head start on holiday gifts with DIY
felt crafts including photo card holders and
plushies. No registration required but
supplies are limited!
TN
18+
18+
18+
TN
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18+
Arcadia Public Library and Friends of
Arcadia Public Library present a
Classical Kaleidoscope Concert
Wednesday, December 10 at 7PM
Violinist Paul Stein, pianist Stephanie
Lan, and violinist Alex Russell will be
performing selections from three of the
most energetic composers of the
Classical and Romantic eras--Liszt,
Moszkowski, and Mozart. Many musical
surprises are in store for the audience.
For ages 12+.
Next Month!
18+ADULTS
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Adult & Teen Services Calendar of Events
November 2025
ALL
TN =HIGH SCHOOL
GRADES 9-12
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1
November
Book Buddies
sign-ups begin
10 -11 am:
Priority registration
for Arcadia residents with
proof of residency
11 am onward:
Open registration.
IN-N-OUT COVER TO COVER CLUB
READING PROGRAM
All book titles must be logged
and earned gift cards claimed by
Saturday, November 15, 2025
before 5:30 p.m.
3
4
Seedlings Storytime
4—23 Months
10:30 am
Blooms Storytime
4—7 Years
6:30 pm
5
Sprouts Storytime
24—47 Months
10:30 am
6
Game Day
6th—8th
12:30 pm —3:30 pm
*Book Buddies
4—8 Years
5:00 pm—5:30 pm
*Registration required
7
8
10
11
Library Closed
Veterans Day
12
Sprouts Storytime
24—47 Months
10:30 am
13
*Book Buddies
4—8 Years
5:00 pm—5:30 pm
*Registration required
English/Mandarin
Bilingual Storytime
3—5 years
6:30 pm
14 15
Last Day to Log and
Redeem for In-N-Out
Reading Program
before 5:30 pm
Bad Art Day
6—10 years
2:30 pm
17
18
Seedlings Storytime
4—23 Months
10:30 am
Blooms Storytime
4—7 Years
6:30 pm
19
Sprouts Storytime
24—47 Months
10:30 am
Middle School
Advisory Group (MAG)
Meeting
6th—8th Grades
4:00 pm — 5:00 pm
20
21
22
24
25
Seedlings Storytime
4—23 Months
10:30 am
Blooms Storytime
4—7 Years
6:30 pm
26
Sprouts Storytime
24—47 Months
10:30 am
27
Library Closed
Thanksgiving Day
28
Library Closed
29
Arcadia Public Library - Jerry Broadwell Children’s Room N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 5
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Notify Library staff if you prefer not to be photographed or videotaped.
Our thanks to the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for providing funding for our programs, events, and classes.
FOR EARLY LEARNERS
Grow Your Reader with Weekly Storytime!
These early literacy programs are a wonderful way to
introduce children to learning new concepts and vocabulary,
building their language skills, encouraging social interaction,
and introducing children to a lifelong love of reading and
visiting the community Library.
Registration is NOT required for all storytime sessions.
SEEDLINGS STORYTIME
Tuesdays, November 4, 18 & 25, 2025 at 10:30 am
Best for Ages 4—23 Months
20 minute program of songs, stories, fingerplays and more.
BLOOMS STORYTIME
Tuesdays, November 4, 18 & 25, 2025 at 6:30 pm
Best for Ages 4 — 7 Years
Join us for a 45-minute program of fun stories and activities
for children ages four to seven years.
SPROUTS STORYTIME
Wednesdays, November 5, 12,19, & 26, 2025 at 10:30 am
Best For Ages 24—47 Months
Join us for stories and activities just right for toddlers.
ENGLISH/MANDARIN BILINGUAL STORYTIME
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:30 pm
For Ages 3 — 5 Years
A bilingual storytime with stories, songs and
activities in Mandarin and English.
NOVEMBER 2025 Calendar of Events
FOR SCHOOL AGE KIDS
IN-N-OUT COVER TO COVER CLUB READING PROGRAM
Ends Saturday, November 15, 2025
For Ages 4—12 Years
Read five books to earn a gift card redeemable for a
free In-N-Out hamburger, cheeseburger, or cheese sandwich.
All book titles must be logged and earned gift cards claimed by
Saturday, November 15, 2025 before 5:30 pm.
BOOK BUDDIES
Thursday, November 6, 2025; 5:00 pm—5:30 pm
Thursday, November 13, 2025; 5:00 pm—5:30 pm
For Ages 4—8 Years
A one-on-one reading program designed for kids ages 4 to 8 years
old. Listen to fun stories read aloud by the Assisteens®, an auxiliary
of the Assistance League of Arcadia. Registration is required.
Sign-up to participate, beginning Saturday, November 1, 2025.
10:00 am-11:00 am: In-person priority registration for Arcadia
residents with proof of residency.
11:00 am onward: In-person open registration.
If space is available. phone-in registration begins Monday,
November 3, 2025.
BAD ART DAY
Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 2:30 pm — 4:00 pm
For Ages 6—10 Years
Color theory? Never heard of it. Painting inside the lines? Boring!
Instead, let your creativity run wild. Join us for a stress-free afternoon
of Bad Art and create your best “worst” masterpiece.
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS
Registration is NOT required for all
Middle School Programs.
GAME DAY
Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 12:30 pm — 3:30 pm
For 6th—8th Grades
Join friends for tabletop card games, board games and
Nintendo Switch video games! Light snacks will be
served to attendees.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVISORY GROUP MEETING
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 4:00 pm
For 6th—8th Grades
Join the Middle School Advisory Group (MAG) to give library staff
valuable feedback and assistance for programs, resources, and
more! Get the chance to make a difference for middle school students
at the library and earn volunteer experience.
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Bookish
Books available at the library
FOLLOW USARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
20 W Duarte Rd | Arcadia, CA 9 1006
(626) 821-5569 | www.ArcadiaCA.gov/library
January - October 2026
Fourth Tuesdays of every month | 10AM
Arcadia Public Library Conference Room
Join fellow book lovers for conversation
on a different book every month
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
eBooks and Audiobooks available
on Libby and Hoopla
ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Book Club
Bookish 2026 Schedule
ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Book Club
January27
February24
March24
April28
June23
The Book Club for
Troublesome Women
by Marie Bostwick
Days at the Morisaki
Bookshop
by Satoshi Yagisawa July28
August25
September22
May26 October27
Piranesi
by Susanna Clark
Rejection
by Tony Tulathimutte
Redwood Court
by Delana R.A. Dameron
Blue Ruin
by Hari Kunzru
Happiness Falls
by Angie Kim
Counterfeit
by Kirstin Chen
Annihilation
by Jeff VanderMeer
Into the Water
by Paula Hawkins
All Bookish discussions are held in the Library Conference Room on Tuesday mornings at 10AM.
No registration required.
In 1963, a group of housewives
finds empowerment and sisterhood
after forming a book club to discuss
The Feminine Mystique.
After her life falls apart, a young
woman named Takako finds solace
and a new beginning while living
and working at her eccentric uncle's
second-hand bookshop in Tokyo.
A man named Piranesi lives in an
endless, labyrinthine House filled
with statues and ocean tides, but as
he uncovers clues to his forgotten
past, he discovers the world is not
what it seems.
A satirical collection of
interconnected stories about
modern characters struggling with
loneliness, online obsessions, and
various forms of rejection.
A coming-of-age story about Mika
Tabor, a young girl who documents
her 1990s South Carolina family's
life, preserving their struggles and
celebrating their resilience.
A former artist, now a struggling
delivery driver, unexpectedly
confronts his former lover and best
friend during a grocery drop-off at
their isolated compound. during
the COVID-19 Pandemic.
A Korean American family in
Virginia have their lives upended
when their beloved father and
husband goes missing.
Reconnecting with a former college
roommate, a dissatisfied and
straight-laced lawyer gets pulled
into a high-stakes scheme to create
and sell counterfeit luxury
handbags.
Four female scientists venture into
the mysterious, uninhabited Area
X, where nature has reclaimed
civilization and strange
transformations challenge their
sanity and perception of reality.
An estranged sister returns to her
hometown to investigate the
mysterious death of her sister, who
drowned in the same river where
a teenage girl died months earlier.
10AM
10AM
10AM
10AM
10AM 10AM
10AM
10AM
10AM
10AM
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ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
20 West Duarte Road
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626)821-5569
www.ArcadiaCA.gov/library
FOLLOW US
ADAMS PACK STATION
ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY and
ARCADIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENT
Restaurateur Peter Steil’s tent
camp, est. 1889.
and the old camps of the San Gabriels
Saturday, November 1, 2025
2-3pm
Cay Mortenson Auditorium
Ed Andersen gives a
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interactive talk highl
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the Great Hiking Era,
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The first tourist resort in the San
Gabriels, established by “Commodore”
Perry Switzer, an L.A. carpenter.
Adams Pack Station, started in 1938,
employed donkeys & mules to bring
campers their supplies & vittles. Learn
how the pack station continues to this
day.
Sturtevant Camp, Chantry Flat, & more!
Free! No registration needed.
Hikers, nature lovers, local history buffs –
all are welcome!
ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
20 West Duarte Road
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626)821-5567
www.ArcadiaCA.gov/library
ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
FOLLOW US
Your next adventure begins at...
ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Check out an Adventure Backpack Kit with
trekking poles, binoculars, compass, pocket
microscope, field guides and more.
Then set out on your next adventure!
Visit the Library’s Account Services Desk to check out a Kit with your Arcadia Public Library card.
Kits are funded by the California State Library.
Charm Keychains
DIy
Make your very
own special
charm
keychain!
16OCTOBER AT 7PM
Cay Mortenson Auditorium
Arcadia Public Library
All supplies provided.
No registration required.
Available while supplies last.
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ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
20 West Duarte Road
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626)821-5569
www.ArcadiaCA.gov/library
FOLLOW US
Repair Café
Arcadia Public Library
Pasadena Repair Café returns to
Arcadia Public Library!
Repair Café’s volunteers can help you fix your damaged
items, like microwaves, torn clothes, and broken toys.
They will also have a free market and gardening section
outside!
Registration is required at the auditorium door.
October 25, 2025
10am - 1pm
Cay Mortenson Auditorium
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ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
20 West Duarte Road
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626)821-5569
www.ArcadiaCA.gov/library
FOLLOW US
Overview
The City of Arcadia Public Works Services Department is partnering with the
Arcadia Public Library to bring you a seed library featuring California Native
plants! Native plants help our local pollinators and save water outdoors.
Take advantage of the benefits offered by a native plant lawn such as
reduced lawn maintenance, water conservation, and providing habitat for
pollinators.
Seeds are available at the Arcadia Public Library!
By taking advantage of the seed library and installing a water-wise landscape
at your home, you’ll be promoting biodiversity and water conservation.
Arcadia’s
Native Plant
Seed Library
Discover the beauty of unique California Native Plants!
Sustainable Arcadia offers more resources including
water conservation rebates! Find out more at
Arcadiaca.gov/WaterConservation
ref247@ArcadiaCA.gov
Contact Arcadia
www.arcadiaca.gov
(626) 821-5569
California Buckwheat
FivespotBlue Eyed Grass
Deergrass
California Sagebrush
Black Sage
Elegant Clarkia
Desert Bluebells
California Poppy Prince’s Rockcress Scarlet Bugler
Mojave Buckwheat
Sticky Monkeyflower Chaparral Yucca
Creeping Red Fescue California Melica
Arcadia’s Native Plant Seed Library
Baldwin Ranch Dairy Buildings
If you’re interested in Arcadia’s rich history, visit either the Arcadia History Room at
the Arcadia Public Library or the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage. The Arcadia
History Room is shown by appointment only. Call 626-821-5569 for an appointment,
or 626-574-5440 for more information about the Museum’s collection.
Courtesy of Arcadia Public Library, Arcadia, California. ID#115 Oct-Nov 2025
FEATURED HISTORICAL PHOTO
These dairy buildings were part of Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin’s
Rancho Santa Anita. They were located for the library by Reid
Greer, as just west of Tallac Knoll (a section of Los Angeles
County Arboretum) and later were purchased and operated
by Supreme Dairy. Date unknown.
ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 18, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Chen called the meeting to order at 4:40 p.m. in the Library’s
Conference Room.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Trustee Miriam Carter
ROLL CALL: Chair Hsiuchen Chen, Chair Pro-Tempore Miriam Carter, Trustee and Liaison to
the Friends of the Library Barbara Delphey, City Council Liaison Paul Cheng, Library Services
Managers Samantha Alba and Petra Morris
ABSENT: Trustees Connie Liao and Barbara Ansell, Director Darlene Bradley
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
REPORTS FROM LIBRARY TRUSTEES / LIAISONS:
City Council Liaison Paul Cheng made announcements about upcoming community events,
including the Annual Health Fair on September 20, the Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation Gala
on September 20, former Arcadia Mayor Jim Helms 100-year birthday celebration on September
24, the Moon Festival on October 4, and the Arcadia Water Wise Workshop on September 24.
Trustee Delphey asked City Council Liaison Cheng for a brief synopsis of City Council matters.
City Council Liaison Cheng explained that a 4 – 0 resolution was passed to censure the Mayor.
Two lawsuits were filed against the City claiming that the censure action was illegal. There are
motions in place to file for early dismissal of the suits. Further conversation and questions ensued
about the censure and legal case. Trustee Carter inquired if there are new rules in place for how
future Council meetings will be conducted. City Council Liaison Cheng confirmed that there are
rules in place and if not followed then Council can switch who is running the meeting for the day.
Trustee and Liaison to the Friends of the Library Barbara Delphey provided an overview of the
September Friends of the Library board meeting. There are two new Friends of the Library board
members. The Friends is seeking to acquire liability insurance. The group will join Arcadia
Coordinating Council. There will be a ukelele concert hosted by the Friends on October 4 and
they will also co-host a classical concert with the Library on October 8 and December 10. The
group is considering sponsoring a classical concert in Spring 2026.
Trustee Carter inquired about the Friends having to provide their own liability insurance. City
Council Liaison Cheng offered that there may be benefits available through the City and
encouraged members of the Friends to speak with the City Manager about this.
Chair Chen said that she contributed to the Friends of the Library but her name was not reflected
on the membership list in the recent Friends of the Library newsletter. Trustee Delphey said that
she would look into this.
Trustee Carter shared that the English Conversation Class commenced on Monday, September
15 and the group seemed to enjoy the program.
REPORTS FROM THE DIRECTOR
Announcements / Statements / Future Agenda Items
Director’s Update
Library Services Manager Alba announced that Director Bradley was on vacation and would
return the coming week. She shared about an incident that occurred on Wednesday, September
17 in which the Library closed at 5:30 pm. A teen reported that a friend of a friend had a weapon
in the building. Dispatch was phoned and upon arrival worked with Library staff to evacuate the
building out of precaution. Library staff as well as patrons promptly evacuated. Library Services
Manager Alba assisted officers during their survey of the building. The Library’s Security Guard
and Library Services Manager Morris provided oversight for children who were waiting to be
picked up. A police canine was also called in but did not locate a weapon. Officers phoned and
questioned the Library staff member who first reported the matter. After officers departed, Library
Services Manager Alba surveyed the building the night of September 17 and the next morning.
Library Services Manager Alba also debriefed with Library staff about the incident the next
morning and reviewed safety procedures and tips for being good witnesses. Staff were advised
not to comment on the matter as there was an active investigation underway. Library Services
Manager Alba also debriefed Director Bradley as well as City Manager Lazzaretto. A press
release regarding the incident was released by the Police Department due to media inquiry.
Library Services Manager Alba shared the updated Discover Arcadia Public Library and Digital
Library brochures with the Board and explained that the publications are distributed to every new
library card holder. The updated brochure for the Libby app was also distributed to Board
members.
Chair Chen reminded Board members to review the Library’s Policy Manual prior to the next
meeting.
Monthly Statistical Report: July 2025
Per Trustee Liao’s request, the monthly statistical report layout was rearranged so that the current
monthly statistics are now next to past year’s statistics, making annual comparisons easier to
track.
Library Services Manager Alba reviewed the July statistical report, highlighting the self-checkout
machines being used heavily, reserve requests increasing, adult programming numbers being a
little down due to some past programming not recurring this year, and slightly lower children’s
programming statistics due to newer staff.
Monthly Statistical Report: August 2025
Library Services Manager Alba reviewed the August statistical report, mentioning a decrease in
the gate count likely attributed to people being on vacation and the start of a new school year,
less items being catalogued due to lower staffing levels, fewer items being sent to bindery as
Technical Services is taking a different approach to binding damaged materials, and other service
point questions reflecting inquiries at service desks aside from Children’s and Adult Services.
Library Services Manager Alba shared about the City’s website re-design project. As part of the
project, the City surveyed user web searches to help inform how the new website will be designed.
Library staff is currently discarding dated web documents/information and updating content that
will be transferred to the new site.
Monthly Report Narrative: July 2025
The July 2025 monthly report narrative was reviewed by Board members.
Monthly Report Narrative: August 2025
Chair Chen inquired about the Student Success Initiative and Library Services Manager Alba
explained that Senate Bill 321 was introduced and encourages partnership between public
libraries and schools to ensure that students have a public library card by third grade. The Library
will be working with Hugo Reid Elementary School as a pilot program. The Principal shared the
initiative with the School District’s Executive Team to ensure that privacy rights are not violated
and the Principal was helpful with the application design process. The Library’s goal is to meet
with each school principal and tailor partnerships to the needs of the specific school. The card will
be exclusive to Arcadia Schools.
Chair Chen inquired about the fire panel. Library Services Manager Alba explained that there are
communication issues between the panel in the front of the building and in the back. The issue is
also happening with the Museum and other City Departments.
Chair Chen asked about pests in the building and Library Services Manager Alba explained that
there have been cockroach and ant sightings. An exterminator has come out to treat specific
areas around the building. The exterminator visits quarterly but will also visit if there are specific
sightings.
Financial Report: July/August 2025
Chair Chen acknowledged the highlighting changes to the monthly Financial Report. Library
Services Manager Alba mentioned that the Administrative Office Coordinator was able to highlight
financial accounts which the Library has direct control over and also created a bar chart to reflect
spending for the current Fiscal Year.
Chair Chen inquired about the negative balance under Bibliographic Utilities and Library Services
Manager Alba suggested that it could be an increase in platform costs that was originally quoted
and as some vendor contracts are due at the start of a new Fiscal Year this can use up all funds.
Chair Chen asked why the Adult and Teen Services budget was higher than Children’s Services.
Library Services Manager Morris explained that the cost of adult materials is usually higher than
that of children’s and provided the example of the cost of an adult fiction or coffee table book
compared to that of a picture book or nonfiction purchase.
Library Services Manager Alba inquired if the Library Board members would like to have an
ongoing bar chart report included with the financial report. Chair Chen replied that it is nice to
have but if difficult to do then the chart is not necessary.
Staff Update:
Library Services Manager Alba explained that Library Aides do a rotation throughout the Library
to learn the collections and then are deployed to specific Library sections. A conditional job offer
was made to the last Aide on the eligibility list. Library Services Manager Alba sat on an interview
panel to fill the vacant Librarian I position in Cataloguing and Acquisition Services. There is now
an established list of eighteen candidates and it will be used to fill any future Librarian I vacancies.
The top five on the list will move on to a second interview with Director Bradley, Library Services
Manager Alba, and Principal Librarian Krueper.
Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage: Fall Calendar
The Museum’s Fall events were reviewed by Library Services Manager Alba, including the Hidden
Histories program, the new Camp Santa Anita exhibit, and the Architecture in Arcadia activity kits.
The Gilb Museum Curator and staff are currently working on the Military Banner Program.
Calendar of Activities for Adult and Teen Services: September 2025
Library Services Manager Alba highlighted upcoming September events, including English
Conversation Class, the International Film Program, the Crochet Class, and Bookmarked book
group. Teen Zone has been a busy space for teens to gather and has helped with noise control
throughout the building. The program has been extended to some Friday afternoons with Aides
helping to oversee the space.
Library Card Sign-Up Month is being celebrated in September and has offered various promotions
to encourage visitors to get an Arcadia Public Library Card. There is a selfie station near the
Account Services desk, fines have been forgiven, and Library Cards are being replaced free of
charge.
Calendar of Activities for Adult and Teen Services: October 2025
The Repair Café will return in October due to being a hit in April 2025. Teen Services will also
offer a Haunted Trivia program.
Calendar of Activities for Children’s Services: October 2025
Library Services Manager Morris highlighted some September children’s programs and reviewed
October events including the In-N-Out Cover to Cover reading program, storytimes, the Star Wars
Reads event, Game Day for middle schoolers, and the Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree.
Flyers/Articles/Posters/Attachments:
A review of the included flyers was provided by Library Services Manager Alba.
Historical Photo: Holly Avenue School
Board members reviewed the photo.
Chair Chen moved to switch Trustee Delphey’s absence from the September Library Board
meeting to the October meeting. The motion was seconded by Chair Pro-Tempore Carter and
carried on a unanimous voice vote:
AYES: Chair Chen, Chair Pro-Tempore Carter, Trustee Delphey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Trustees Liao and Ansell
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 17, 2025
The motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 17, 2025 was moved by Chair Chen,
seconded by Trustee Carter, and carried on a unanimous voice vote.
AYES: Chair Chen, Chair Pro-Tempore Carter, and Trustee Delphey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Trustees Liao and Ansell
Approve the Collection Development Policy as revised
The revised Collection Development Policy was not discussed at the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Chen adjourned the meeting at 6:14 p.m. to October 16, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. in the Conference
Room of the Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia.
Approved:
______________________________ _______________________________
Hsiuchen Chen, Chair Darlene Bradley, Secretary
Minutes prepared by: Petra Morris