Growing Up in the Arcadia Area

Doris and Jerry Selmer

Jerry Selmer, a long-time member of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library and a former president of the Friends of the Library, has lived in this area since childhood and will recount many of his growing up experiences on November 12, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The talk will take place in the Cay Mortenson Auditorium of the Arcadia Public Library.

Please bring your lunch and enjoy a social gathering and a talk about our local history. The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library will provide some extras to go with your brown bag lunch. This talk was previously given at the Arcadia Historical Society and was very well received. For more information, please call 626.821.5569.

The Arcadia Public Library is located at 20 W. Duarte Rd., Arcadia. The Library is open Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. You can also follow the Library on Twitter and Facebook.

About the City of Arcadia Nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Arcadia is an 11.38 square mile community with a population of just over 56,000. Located approximately 20 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, Arcadia is a full-service charter city governed by a five- member City Council, elected at large. Recognized for exceptional education and recreation opportunities and beautiful neighborhoods, Arcadia is also defined as the “Community of Homes” and has twice been designated the “Best City in California in which to Raise Kids” by Business Week Magazine.