Arcadia Public Library
🏢 City of Arcadia Library Services · Arcadia, California
Arcadia Public Library
Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Road serves the San Gabriel Valley community with four weeknight hours until 9 p.m., an Arcadia History Room, Community Memory Lab, and California State Library Parks Passes for outdoor adventures.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–9pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–9pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–9pm |
| Thursday | 10am–9pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–6pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 20 W. DUARTE ROAD, ARCADIA, CA 91006
Phone: +1626-821-5567
Website: arcadiaca.gov
Plus Code: 85634XH9+P5 (ARCADIA, CA)
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📖 About Arcadia Public Library
Arcadia Public Library is the public library of Arcadia, a city of roughly 57,000 in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County. The library sits at 20 W. Duarte Road and offers extended evening hours Monday through Thursday, making it one of the more accessible suburban libraries in the area. A dedicated Arcadia History Room holds locally digitized historical content and heritage materials documenting the city's roots — from its founding by Elias J. Baldwin ('Lucky Baldwin') to its present-day equestrian community near Santa Anita Park. The Community Memory Lab gives patrons hands-on technology for digitizing personal photos and recordings, while the Cay Mortenson Auditorium hosts programs and is available for community rental. The library also issues California State Library Parks Passes for free entry to state parks, and accepts passport applications on-site.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Extended evening hours Monday through Thursday until 9 p.m. for after-work and after-school visits
- Arcadia History Room with digitized local heritage content documenting the 'Lucky Baldwin' era and beyond
- Community Memory Lab — hands-on digitization lab for personal photos, films, and recordings
- California State Library Parks Passes for free entry to California state parks
- U.S. Passport application acceptance and photo services on site
- Study rooms available for reservation, plus computer and free Wi-Fi access
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Arcadia cardholders can borrow eBooks, stream media, and access databases free through the library's digital collection:
📚 Services
- U.S. Passport application acceptance and photo services
- California State Library Parks Passes — free day-use entry to state parks
- Community Memory Lab — personal photo, film, and document digitization
- Study room reservations
- Arcadia History Room — local history and heritage research
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi throughout the library
- Ask A Librarian reference and reader's advisory service
- Assistive services for patrons with disabilities
- Cay Mortenson Auditorium rental for community events
🎸 Programs
- Storytimes and children's programming
- Teen programs and activities
- In-N-Out Cover to Cover summer reading initiative
- Adult programs and workshops
- Arcadia Heritage and history events tied to the History Room
- Community Memory Lab digitization workshops
📍 Nearby Libraries in the San Gabriel Valley
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Arcadia Public Library offer passport services?
Yes. Arcadia Public Library is an official U.S. passport acceptance facility. Staff can process first-time and renewal passport applications and provide passport photos on site. Call (626) 821-5567 or visit the library's website to confirm current appointment availability before you go.
What is the Community Memory Lab at Arcadia Public Library?
The Community Memory Lab is a hands-on digitization station where patrons can scan and preserve personal photos, slides, film negatives, home movies, and documents. It's a free service that lets families convert their analog memories into digital files — no appointment required during regular library hours.
Can I use a California State Parks Pass through Arcadia Public Library?
Yes. Arcadia Public Library participates in the California State Library Parks Pass program. Cardholders can borrow a pass for free day-use entry to more than 200 California state parks — perfect for weekend day trips to parks near the San Gabriel Valley. Check availability at the library or through your online account.
What are the hours for Arcadia Public Library, and is it open on Sundays?
Arcadia Public Library is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m.–9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. The library is closed on Sundays. The four extended weeknight hours make it easy to stop by after work or school.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
📚 This library has study rooms. See how library study rooms work — booking, time limits and quiet vs group rooms — and find other libraries with study rooms libraries with study rooms by state.
🛂 This library offers U.S. passport services. See how library passport acceptance works — requirements, fees and appointments — and find other passport acceptance libraries by state.
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