OUR DOORS ARE CLOSED--
BUT WE ARE OPEN ONLINE, BY PHONE, EMAIL, OR CHAT

NEW PROCESS 

NEW! Click here for Video Instructions

NEW!  Try  Arcadia Discovery-- Our New Catalog!

Click here to begin the journey!  

NEW!   Everyone has a creative side – even you!

No pressure, just possibilities!


NEW !  Learn at your own speed, online

Chrome books available for checkout outside the Library!

NEW! Support the Friends of the Library with your Amazon purchases!

Start your Amazon shopping by clicking on the image above and 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products will be donated to Friends of the Library!
Learn more about the Friends of the Library by clicking here.

Virtual Book Discussion for Adults

Let's meet via Zoom on on Monday, 8/24 at 7 PM to discuss All you can ever know by Nicole Chung.  Zoom meeting information: Meeting ID: 818 6926 7629.    Passsword available upon request. 

Story time comes to your home!

Click here to view 


Need a Library Card while we are closed to the public? 

With a Library Account, you can access our e book collection, watch streaming videos, and more!



New eBook Collection!

Created in response to the pandemic, this special collection of 5300 eBooks includes books for early readers, story time books for kids, books for young adults, and  even books for adults.

New Resource Guide

New Service Available!

Log in to your Library Account and pay your fines 24/7!

WHILE THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED, THESE SERVICES ARE STILL AVAILABLE:

Available 24/7:
Books and other items can be returned at our book drops
Books and other items can be renewed  online at discovery.arcadialibrary.org 
Credit card payments for fines can now be paid online!  Just log into your account.
Download eBooks and eMagazines at www.ArcadiaCA.gov/digital
Watch a movie on Canopy by going to  www.ArcadiaCA.gov/digital  [Note that Canopy is experiencing some slowdowns due to the increased number of users] 
Read a story with your child at Tumble books by going to www.ArcadiaCA.gov/digital
Learn a new language on Mango Languages by going to www.ArcadiaCA.gov/digital
Subscribe to one of our eNewsletters so you'll  be among the first to find out when we get a new book!  Click here. 

Available during regular business hours only:
If you've been notified your hold is ready, call 626-821-5571 to schedule a pickup. Click here  for video instructions
Books and other items can be renewed by phone  at 626-821-5571
Credit card payments for fines can be paid by phone at 626-821-5571
Chat with a Librarian by clicking here. 
Talk to an Adult and Teen Services Librarian by phone at 626-821-5569
Talk to a Children's Services Librarian by phone at 626-821-5566
Checkout a Chrome book!  Call 626-821-5571 to reserve one for front-door pickup.
Popular Tax Forms are available outside our front door (other forms are available online, see below)

Our Regular Business Hours are Monday -Thursday: 10-9, Friday-Saturday : 10-6, Sunday: Closed

NOTE:  WE ARE NO LONGER EXTENDING DUE DATES FOR ITEMS CHECKED OUT.   WE STARTED CHARGING OVERDUE FINES AGAIN BEGINNING JULY 1.   ITEMS CAN BE RETURNED TO ANY OF OUR OUTSIDE BOOK DROPS (OPEN 24/7!).  

OTHER RESOURCES:

Online Tax Forms 
Federal tax forms are available online from the Internal Revenue Service:   http://www-instructions

California tax forms are available from the California Franchise Tax Board: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/

 ANSWERS TO POPULAR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY DURING THE PANDEMIC: 

DO I HAVE TO RETURN MY BOOKS WHEN THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED?
Yes, if your items were checked out with due dates between March 13 and June 30, they should have been returned before July 1.  We have been charging fines since July 1.  Remember,  you can return items to our outside book drops 24/7! 

WILL I BE ABLE TO RENEW MY ITEMS? 
You can still renew items one time.  Renewals can be done online, over the phone (626-821-5571), or over chat.

CAN I STILL CHECK-OUT MATERIALS? 
You can contact us with requests as part of our Front Door Pickup service (see the details above).  Unfortunately, you will not be able to enter the library to look for items at this time.  But you are able to check-out our online materials such as: eBooks, eMagazines, TumbleBook online picture books, or stream movies via Canopy, or eAudiobooks via OverDrive.  Please visit the Library’s web site at  www.ArcadiaCA.gov/digital to check out our online resources.

IS THE LIBRARY OPEN?
Our doors are still closed to the public as part of the City of Arcadia’s OVID-19 transmission mitigation efforts.  However the Library is still providing many services such as reserves, front door pickup, online programming, and services by phone, email or chat.  Public health officials have encouraged citizens to practice social distancing, particularly in locations and facilities where community groups gather, as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and welfare of local communities. The City of Arcadia is taking all necessary measures to safeguard our residents, visitors, community partners, and employees. For more information regarding COVID-19, please visit the City’s web site at http://www.arcadiaca.gov/alert_detail.php .

HOW LONG WILL THE CLOSURE LAST?   
For the latest information, please visit the City’s web site at http://www.arcadiaca.gov/alert_detail.php.

WHEN SHOULD I RETURN MY ITEMS? 
Items with due dates after March 13 through June 30 were due on June 30, and beginning July 1, we have started charging for overdue items.   Note that books can be returned to any of our outside book drops. 

WILL I BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LATE FEES DURING THE CLOSURE? 
Books due from March 13 to June 30 were due to be returned by June 30.  We began charging fines on overdue items beginning July 1.   

I HAVE FINES ON MY ACCOUNT-- CAN I PAY FOR THEM? 
We are currently taking payments for fines over the phone with a Visa or Master card during business hours, or fines can be paid online at any time.  

I HAVE FORGOTTEN MY PIN NUMBER, WHAT CAN I DO?
Call 626-821-5571  for assistance. 

MY ACCOUNT HAS EXPIRED, WHAT CAN I DO?
Temporary extensions can be made for accounts that have expired within the last 3 years.   Call 626-821-5571 for assistance. 

I RETURNED A DVD OR CD WITHOUT THE DISC-- CAN I RETURN THE DISC TO THE LIBRARY? 
While the library is closed to the public, library staff is still operating during normal business hours.  Feel free to stop by the main entrance or call 626-821-5571 and schedule a drop off time with an Account Services staff member. Please knock on the door and have your library card handy.

CAN I APPLY FOR A PASSPORT?
No.  We are not accepting passport applications during our closure.  If you are interested in getting a passport, go to www.travel.state.gov for the latest information.  

CAN I PLACE A HOLD ON A BOOK?
Holds are available!  Please note that holds for items that are available are pulled daily, but may take up to 48 hours to process.  Staff will call you to schedule a pick-up time.  Limit 5 holds per card. 

WHY ARE THE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC?
As part of the City of Arcadia’s COVID-19 transmission mitigation efforts, the Arcadia Public Library and Gail Museum are closed to the public effective Friday March 13, 2020.  All programs and events at these facilities during the closure have been suspended until further notice.  Public health officials have encouraged citizens to practice social distancing, particularly in locations and facilities where community groups gather, as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and welfare of local communities.  The City of Arcadia is taking all necessary measures to safeguard our residents,  visitors, community partners, and employees.

For more information regarding COVID-19 and Library and Museum operations, please visit the City’s web site at www.ArcadiaCA.gov

COVID-19 INFORMATION UPDATE FROM THE CITY OF ARCADIA: http://www.arcadiaca.gov/alert_detail.php