Yorba Linda History


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View the documentMany folks use local library
Yorba Linda Star July 19 1922 page 1
View the documentSecure site for new library, review growth of institution
Yorba Linda Star January 11 1924 page 1
View the documentLibrary board buys lots for future site
Yorba Linda Star February 15 1924 page 1
View the documentAll Yorba Linda is proud of library
Yorba Linda Star May 9 1924 page 1
View the documentCommunity asset in Yorba Linda library
Yorba Linda Star November 6 1924 page 1
View the documentStory hour at the public library
Yorba Linda Star March 19 1926 page 1
View the documentHow do you use your library?
Yorba Linda Star January 27 1928 page 1
View the documentGroup formed to curb flaming youth
Yorba Linda Star February 22 1929 page 1
View the documentYorba Linda Library giving more service on less money
Yorba Linda Star February 16 1934 page 1
View the documentPlan `painless' new library in community
Yorba Linda Star August 16 1935 page 1
View the documentCall library bond election for Oct. 2
Yorba Linda Star September 13 1935 page 1
View the documentLibrary bond sale to be contingent on federal grant
Yorba Linda Star September 20 1935 page 1
View the documentLibrary bonds carry by small vote margin
Yorba Linda Star October 4 1935 page 1
View the documentLack of money causes library plan to shrink
Yorba Linda Star January 3 1936 page 1
View the documentLibrary plans definitely `out' Chapman says
Yorba Linda Star February 7 1936 page 1
View the documentYorba Linda Library plays big role in town's culture
Yorba Linda Star October 17 1947 page 1
View the documentChamber of Commerce hears appeal for new library building
Yorba Linda Star May 2 1957 page 1
View the documentNew library plans on display as project gains headway
Yorba Linda Star May 29 1958 page 1
View the documentYorba Linda Casts Enthusiastic vote for new $80,000 library
1958 page 1
View the documentLibrary bonds to go to voters July 8
Yorba Linda Star June 19 1958 page 1
View the documentLibrary will open its doors this afternoon
by March Butz,
Yorba Linda Star December 10 1959 page 1
View the documentLarge group attends impressive ceremony
Yorba Linda Star February 11 1960 page 1
View the documentMarch Butz to retire as local librarian
Yorba Linda Star June 15 1961 page 1
View the documentLibrary starts new checkout card system
Yorba Linda Star September 11 1963 page 1
View the documentBond election set by library board
Yorba Linda Star May 5 1965 page 1
View the documentLibrary bond issue approved
Yorba Linda Star June 9 1965 page 1
View the documentLibrary expansion plans discussed
Yorba Linda Star March 6 1968 page 2
View the documentTrustees seek $585,000 bond issue to enlarge library
Yorba Linda Star September 10 1969 page 1
View the documentLibrarian upholds proposed expansion
by Katherine Citizen,
Yorba Linda Star October 29 1969 page 1
View the document$585,000 library bond issue wins: incumbents re-elected
Yorba Linda Star November 12 1969 page 1
View the documentLibrary bond sale okayed by supervisors
Yorba Linda Star February 4 1970 page 1
View the documentOpen house at library Sunday
by Val Lucas,
Yorba Linda Star June 23 1971 page 1
View the documentHundreds Attend Library Opening
by Val Lucas,
Yorba Linda Star June 30 1971 section 2 page 1
View the documentLibrary cuts staff and hours to handle budget reduction
by Gisela Meier,
Yorba Linda Star June 17 1978 page 1
View the documentComputers bring library into the modern age
Yorba Linda Star February 17 1982 page 1
View the documentLibrary to undergo renovation
by Bruce Bailey,
Yorba Linda Star June 22 1989 page 1
View the documentLibrary set for opening
by Bruce Bailey,
Yorba Linda Star May 28 1992 page 1
View the documentNew computers to provide limited Internet access
by Heather McRae,
Yorba Linda Star April 16 1998 page 1
View the documentThat's what `friends' are for
by Heather McRea,
Yorba Linda Star April 16 1998 page 6
View the documentCouncil delays library project
by Shoba Spencer,
Yorba Linda Star September 23 2004 page 1-2

Library set for opening

by Bruce Bailey,
Yorba Linda Star May 28 1992 page 1   Open this page in a new window

The Yorba Linda Public Library, like a butterfly emerging from a cocoon of wires, hoses, scaffolds and “under construction” signs will spread its wings for the public during a grand opening June 1.

The old, square-box appearance is gone. In its place stands a new, dramatic facility featuring geometric lines and patterns.

Inside, extensive use of natural lighting, multi-level ceilings and muted colors blend to offer visitors and patrons a tranquil and comfortable atmosphere.

Services will be centralized at one desk for all adult information, including fiction, nonfiction and reference material. Study tables have been arranged throughout to provide quiet, low-noise reading and study pleasure.

A microfilm reader/printer, InfoTrac and other computer-based services will be found in a room specially designed to mute equipment noise.

The shelving has been expanded 30 percent to increase to 130,000 the 100,000-volume book collection it now has while the space for the library's video and audio cassettes and compact discs also has been expanded.

Seating to accommodate 125 people, an increase of 20 percent, is another feature as are two conference rooms, which can be used for group or personal meetings.

The entrance doors have been automated to allow easy access for the handicapped and the elevator and restrooms, too, have been upgraded to meet current handicapped access standards.

The $3.7 million remodeled library also features a used book store operated by the Friends of the Library. Called The Book Corner, this 1,100-square-foot store features topics ranging from self-help to reference material, and from biographies and children's books to compact discs and records. Although the materials for sale are used, most items found in the Book Corner are in excellent condition.

The Book Corner's hours will be 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. It will be closed Wednesdays and Sundays.

Other features include a redesigned children's room, sunny alcoves, public display cases, a community room that holds 200 people and an expanded parking area.

The library hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and closed Sundays.

Fittingly, the entry way has been graced with a bronze sculpture by Brea's Artist in Residence Carlos Terres.

It's title, “Books Give Us Wings,” captures the mood, spirit and philosophy of the newly emerged building.

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