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2008
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Check out the
floor plan of the new library
1st floor
2nd floor
A Brief History
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The Alhambra Public Library was established in 1906, to support the learning
and reading needs of the community. As the City of Alhambra has grown, so has
the Library and the services it provides. The current Library building was
opened in 1975, but there has been a library at 410 W. Main St. since 1916. The
Library currently has a collection of approx. 150,000 volumes, which include all
types of materials: Books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, CDs, Videos, Books on
Tape and computer resources are all available at the Library.
The Library is one of the busiest libraries in the State of California,
circulating as many as 500 items an hour. On average, about 44,000 individuals
visit the library every month, and check out about 550,000 items every year. The
Library is committed to providing the best possible service to the vibrant
community of Alhambra.
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LIBRARY VISION STATEMENT
The Alhambra Public Library will become an
essential public resource connecting our community to diverse and dynamic staff,
services, and collections that provide:
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A Welcoming Environment
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Information that Empowers and Enriches
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People and Technology Supporting the Search for Knowledge
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Access to the Exchange of Ideas
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A Thriving Cultural Center
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The original Alhambra
Library building was established in 1906. It
was demolished in 1968 due to structural
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LIBRARY MISSION STATEMENT
A basic municipal service, the Library Department provides
current information, formal education support, independent learning
opportunities and life enrichment materials to a highly diverse public in a warm
and welcoming atmosphere through a highly trained team of individuals committed
to quality service.
SERVICE PRIORITIES
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Provide access to library services through resource
availability and usability.
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Provide resources to a community diverse in age, language, culture,
education, and income.
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Provide service that is knowledgeable, effective, and personal.
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Provide support for learners, especially youth.
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Provide technology that maximizes information searching and
organizational operations.
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