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Home My WebLink AboutHuntington Beach Library Information and Cultural Resource C I. i, I I i , HUNTINGTON BEACH LIBRARY & CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTER _ 5 0 �1111111111111111111111111111111111/ The I o Know "Where There Is No Vision The People Perish" TABLE OF CONTENTS Officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Fountains of Ideas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Design Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Dedication Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Board Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 CONTENTS \. ¥. i LIBRARY BOARD Dr. Richard Altmm Charlene Ba mr David Wickersham Jacqueline Schmidt George Williams Chairman � . 4 11111111FIF] CITY „ . �/ t',0 i i s Henry H. Duke Ted W. Bartlett Norma Brandel Gibbs Mayor Alvin M. Coen LA f i Jerry A. Matney Dr.Donald D.Shipley Harriett M.Wieder David D. Rowlands Administrator OFFICIALS t `4 We have built for our- WALTER JOHNSONselves,our children and ,. • for thousands of residents yet to come a magnificent building to house and disseminate information in mankind's effort to dispel ignorance and to promote enrichment of every life. - The opportunity to assist in the presentation of this Huntington Beach Library, Information and Cultural Resource Center to the citizens of this city carries with it a sense of ful- fillment for I know that while we are justly proud of what we `- have accomplished for today, this magnificent building and its 1 facilities will be appreciated by many future generations. a . Just as we have inherited the benefit to the community of x } . .} the libraries of the past in this and other communities, so too will generations to come inherit the benefit of the wisdom of this generation in causing this library to be built. . _, Libraries are not just reservoirs of knowledge, but rather fountains which bubble forth benefit far in excess of the re- sources expended for construction and for collections of books and other instructional materials. As the sparkling sprays splash from the fountains within and outside the library, so should ideas pour from this library, rippling out with others in a cascade of new and exciting concepts. This resource center can and will become the inspirational fountain for other sparkling cultural aspirations including an auditorium, a theatre and an art gallery that will flow into place in time. Opening this center can be but the first of a tide of acti- vities that re-emphasize that libraries indeed are not simply reservoirs, but truly fountains. DIREC -OR \IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII [][IFFIFIF] < The architectural firm of Richard DION NEUTRAand Dion Neutra celebrates its �> 50th anniversary in continuous practice in 1976, the year mark- ing the 200th birthday of the United States. ti",.,--_.. This experience was teamed with that of the general contractors Swinerton and Walberg, a firm which traces its experience in the construction field for nearly a hundred years and enjoys a reputation as one of the oldest licensed contractors in California. - The architect, in consultation with the three-member , •c, H w., k committee of city councilmen designated as a liaison group, the Library Board and the library director developed a comprehen- sive program for the library project in 1970. _°'" ; r; This comprehensive program envisioned a total cultural and informational center complex which would form the nucle- us of culture in the community. The library itself forms the ,•. {:_ '` r•, -w,. . Aa;. '' center of the group and has masterplanned within it several .' _• �' wings which can readily be added as Huntington Beach growst to its projected capacity in years to come. Huntington Beach Library Information and Cultural Re- source Center is the culmination of the ideas and experiences of a host of people who have been vitally concerned with a library for the city. Desire coupled with a drive to make dreams come true, has brought the community to the point of dedication for this new building. At the same time the new facility is a beginning, not just of service to the-community in loaning books, as valuable as that service certainly is, but the beginning of a cultural move- ment which can change the image' of the entire community. ARCHITECT I � SETTINGS The new library complex of static, well-lighted air-conditioned space. Huntington Beach is located By collecting the book storage at the center of the build- in the midst of a glorious 200-acre Central Park. We have, by all ing, a very compact arrangement has been achieved, saving technicallmeans at our disposal, allowed the park to penetrate approximately 30 percent in the required floor area to be con- and flow through the new library structure with the greatest sumed. The main entrance is located at the upper of two major possible contact with nature. levels with a circular ramp leading to the lower floor and access Quite contrary to the limitations imposed by most urban provided to all principal levels by means of ramps or an elevator. surroundings, this library site was originally chosen with a The middle level of the stacks coincides with the main conviction that views, both near and far, should dictate the level of the library, and other stack levels are only eight-feet conceptual approach, and this was the challenge to be met by removed. Storage for about 70,000 volumes is provided on each the new design. of the stack levels. BOLD GLAZED PAVILION PLAN EXPANSION In response to this challenge, I conceived a simple bold Bearing in mind that some users of the ultimate "Cultural glazed pavilion placed at a high point in the park, basically only Resource Complex" may initially have to be housed here, as two stories in height, sheathed in reflective glass so as to mirror well as the advancing "state of the art" in the role of the library the surrounding park landscape, as well as exclude undesirable in the community, we have planned for possible expansions in sun rays. several directions, anticipating as yet unforeseen developments The idea was to place all readers in the outer portion of in library science. These additions have been planned to be the floor area and concentrate the bulk of the book collection made according to a master plan in a logical and consistent in a multi-tiered central core brilliantly illuminated and open manner without detracting from the over-all simple, direct, im- on all sides to the spacious interior, housing planting, water- pressive basic structure. play, and a light, airy infusion of natural daylight, by sky- The building is especially memorable at night, when the lighting. stack area with its lighting forms the major source of illumina- Concern for the welfare of users_and inhabitants of the tion of the glazed pavilion sitting on the hill and reflected in designed environment has characterized the writings and works the foreground waters as seen from the west. The waters of of Richard and Dion Neutra over the past half-century. During Talbert Lake are drawn closer to the complex by the use of this long period of practice, it has been increasingly apparent informal ponds, streams and water-filled roofs which infuse to us that for greatest comfort,man needs a dynamic and chang- the entire park area with the magic reflective qualities of ing environment to enhance vitality, rather than only a purely nature's horizontal mirrors. 8 �eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer HUNTINGTON BEACH LIBRARY INFORMATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTER DEDICATION PROGRAM Saturday, April 5, 1975 1:30 p.m. Band Prelude . . . . . . . • • • • • • • • • Huntington Beach Community Concert Band 2:00 p.m. Call to Order . . . . . . . • • • • • • • • • Master of Ceremonies, David Wickersham Library Board Chairman Flag Presentation . . . . . • • • • • • • • • Bicentennial Commission Acceptance . • . . . • • • • • • • • • • • • Walter W. Johnson Librarian Raising of Colors . . . . . . • • • • • • Boy Scout Troop National Anthem . . . . • • • • • • • • • • • Concert Band Pledge of Allegiance . . . . • • • • • • • • Olga Wrobel Past President—Friends of Library I nvocation . . . . . . • • • • • • • • • . Henry Kaufman Former Councilman Musical Response . • • • • • • • • • • • • • Concert Band Master of Ceremonies . . . . . • • • • • • • • David Wickersham Introductions and Acknowledgements Presentation of Keys to Building • • • • • • • • • Architect, Dion Neutra Acceptance Address• • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mayor Alvin M. Coen Dedicatory Address • • • • • • • • • • • Benediction • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Leonard Shane President,Jewish Federation of Orange County Postlude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Concert Band PROGRAM L 3 O p Fire Exit Mal o F PARK LEVEL NORTH READING c _ PATIO LEVELF TECHNICAL PROCESSING 0 a 0 ' n Elev. E TTt ¢ BOOK DRIVE-UP WINDOW Ramp MAINTENANCE WINDOW STACKS r_� Audio-Visual L I I Maintenance 3 o L__J YOUNG ,Practice ADULT LAr a 16mm FILM SERVICE CHILDREN'S CHILDREN'S BALCONY LOUNGE ROOM r'1 AREA I I L_J Women r-1 L—J Kitchenette Men Women Men 0 Work Room Girls PARK m B LEVEL STAFF CHILDREN'S LIBRARY CO NFERENCE LOBBY Children's Boys ROOM Librarian &STORY AREA Y ll PARK LEVEL BALCONY PARK LEVEL FLOOR PLAN 0 Lower Reading Upper Reading Balcony Balcony Balcony Lower Upper Qffi a Office Reading Reading Main Level No. NNo.2 Librarian Deck Deck North Reading Typing& Duplicating Office PEI No.3 Office No.0 Elev. Up No.1 REFERENCE Viewing Room &AUDIO VISUAL STACKS Up Carrels Downd r [F E� �1 Media $ Down Audio Visual PfoduC• m Elev Information Librarian ° Na.2 Desk 0 tiOn w Telephone Booths Media Center _ Men Women PACIFIC ROOM MAIN LEVEL CHARGE BOOKSTORE LOUNGE DESK %1 ' ri FlIE11- Y MAIN ENTRY MAIN LEVEL FLOOR PLAN Exit TIER 1 TIER 3 Upper-Level Mid-Level (Red) F C (yellow) Unused 92&920's Section Elay. Elev. 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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ;l Shortly before the city was incorporated February, 1909, the possibility of opening a library was brought to the atten- On June 14, 1909, the president of the Public Library tion of the Board of Trade by two citizens, R.W. Blodget and Association, Mr. Everett, appeared before the city board and Mrs. R.H. Lindgren. offered,to turn over the library to. the city. The subsequent Efforts of these two citizens aroused the interest of some agreement called for the city to set aside $300 for the im- local organizations and the Huntington Beach Womens Club mediate use of the library, to assume its debts and to support called a mass meeting on February 15, 1909, to form a library the library with tax funds. association. After Mr. Everett's appearance before the board, the city This meeting resulted in a temporary organization being LIBRARY ASSOCIATION governing body enacted Ordinance 18, which established. a established and Mr. Blodget was asked to draw.up a constitu- public library. At .this time the city's board chairman, Ed tion and by-laws for the new organization. The first board of Manning, appointed the first library board of trustees. Mem- trustees consisted of Mr. A.W. Everett, Mrs. C.D. Heartwell, bers of the first board were Mr. Everett, president; Mrs. Lind- Mrs. Mary Manske, Miss Alma Wilson and Mr. A.L. Reed. Each gren, secretary; Mrs. Manske; Mrs. Blodget; and Ida Vincent. member of this board represented a different group or interest FIRST LIBRARIAN in the city. Shortly after the city acquired the new library, Elizabeth Once the Public Library Association was established, Singleton and two assistant librarians from Long Beach came to j! friends in the community began giving books and other neces- the city and cataloged the books free of charge. Their lunches sary things and a home for the new library became a problem. l The board decided to buy an old office building which was to and traveling expenses were provided by the Library Board of be moved and Mr. Reed guaranteed payment of $50 for the Trustees. roofless building. Mr. S.E. Hearn agreed to allow the board to Edith Brown of Long Beach became the first city librarian move the building to a lot at the corner of Walnut Avenue and in July, 1909. At that time there were 338 volumes in the Main Street for a nominal rent charge. library, 228 were gifts while 110 had been bought new. 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In January, 1911, the library was moved to the intersection of Walnut Avenue and CARNEGIE LIBRARY 3rd Street. In February, 1913, councilmen received notification of MANY IMPROVEMENTS the $10,000 grant and they notified the Library. Board to begin Miss Andrews was granted a leave of absence from her discussing plans for the new library. librarian's job in March, 1911, and when she failed to return, In August, 1913, the Carnegie Corporation accepted the Bertha Proctor was permanently appointed to"take her place plans and W. D. Lambert of Long Beach received the contract. in May. At that time the librarian's salary was $35 per month... The cornerstone of the Carnegie Library was laid during"a big During the next few months there were many improve ceremony. The history of the city, the library, names of all ments to the library building and its surroundings but it was those�who had served on the Library Board, city trustees, becoming more apparent that the need for a permanent library pastors of the churches, members of the Board of Trade, names building was surfacing. The Huntington Beach Company offered of those who had served on the library staff, the name of each the city a site provided a $5,000 building was erected on the child in.the schools and a small. American flag were enclosed in property. The Library Board began looking for the means to the stone. accomplish such an endeavor but the project was temporarily In a little over four years the number of volumes in the abandoned when no funds could be located. library had risen from 328 volumes to 2800 volumes, 700 of w which were donated by residents of the city. COUNCIL AIDS The main floor of the new Carnegie Library housed an After some discussion, the Library Board decided to pur- adult reading room, a children's department and the librarian's chase four lots on the corner of Walnut Avenue and 8th Street office. The lecture room, a reference room and the furnace at a cost of $1900. The Library Board was able to come up with room were located downstairs. The Chamber of Commerce was all but $300, so the City Council provided the extra money and located in the lecture room until 1921. k by May, 1913, the, city had acquired a site for the,proposed In order to be more responsive to community needs the library. Library Board :decided to establish a reading room at 205 Once the lots were clear and title was given to the city Main Street.-'The reading room was open the same hours as 16 �eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee'seer � the main library, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The reading room was used The new Huntington Beach Library started its existence for a three-year period from 1928 until August, 1931. in 1967 when the Librarian Walter Johnson created a program EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE citingthe library needs for a growing community and the library In March, 1933, the Carnegie Library suffered consider- board selected the Talbert Avenue site. The City Council then .able damage in the great earthquake which struck the area. decided to place the library program on the ballot. The board authorized Catching Brothers Company to make the The issue failed on the election held on November 5, 1968. necessary repairs to the Carnegie building. With approximately 62 percent of the vote in favor of the 1934 saw the library lose its librarian of 23 years when library, however, the council decided to fund -the project, Bertha Reynolds (formerly Proctor) resigned. She had seen the through the creation of a Public Facilities Corporation and library grow from the small building at Walnut Avenue and created a five-man corporation for this purpose. 3rd Street to the Carnegie Building at Walnut Avenue and 8th The same body represented the city for the new Civic Street, and now the library was outgrowing that facility. Center. Members are Dr. Dudley Boyce, Darrell Ward, Robert A preliminary set of plans was submitted to the Library Polly, William Armstrong and Larry Curran. i Board by Architects McClelland, McDonald, and Markwith of HIRE NEUTRA Los Angeles, but the advent of World War 11 held up construc- Library Board members, wanting a first hand view, tion until 1949. toured libraries in California that had recently been constructed Margaret Kemp served as temporary librarian until Floyd and were of similar size. The board developed a list of some 35 Jorgensen filled the job in 1937. When he left for the military, architects that they were interested in considering and eventu- p,l Lylyan Mossinger took over and served until 1959. ally narrowed it down to 17 whom they invited in for interviews. On Friday, July 13, 1951, the Carnegie Library closed its Of the 17, the firm of Richard & Dion 'Neutra was asked doors after almost 40 years of service. When the doors closed, to design the library. Shortly before the actual signing of the the library had a total of 42,000 volumes. agreement, Richard Neutra passed away while on tour and his On Sunday, September 30, 1951, the new library building son, Dion,was retained to design the project. u at 525 Main Street was dedicated by Mayor Vernon Langen- The site had been selected because of its centralized loca- beck. The library was built at a cost of $140,000. Members of tion, both geographically and by population, and because of the the Library Board at the time of dedication were Pearl M. natural beauty surrounding it. A ten-acre plot of land was pur- Jones,�president, Berta Tovatt, J. K. McDonald, Edith Vavra, chased for the site, including part of Talbert Lake, and the and G. H. Hasson. ground breaking ceremony took place on October 28, 1972. I I 17 777 liki; `' �l • ' RMfill /EPI, �•�, " ,� �. III 1 -:�',`!,°',,�,�vx � .'>s�' �. 1 At for J. ^ 7 y^ ( r„ '' ;y3�i• , ? fib••,,^ • • • • • rp f .+ * ';+ �. * � 7411' • • tf . • + v- z• +� w.s',,''9` •SYw`,lRa-+�9 w.-r -•!•tea f• ' k� +". � i" ••et.:4f4•wo sltio- .. � .x S: • aa¢w:�y if a ri 1 s, �•: t }�� 11, � -:#ter � 1:.'�,w �': .'�:� o u��Ul 9y i kti IR A a �t �w v F i i 000[][T] ' ... a. i i DAVID WICKERSHAM hepast t Yover ears ( w that this library has been under consideration and construction, remember the many hours and people it took to get this dedication date. i There have been happy and sad times but most of all each step has been gratifying. The selection of the site and its beauti- ful surroundings. The choosing of an architecture which would reflect the many moods of the sky, ocean, lakes and trees we overlook. The development of the internal functions so that we could expand with new and innovative services for a young and _ I growing community. Then to see the first shovel of dirt turned, making the start of a new era and the beginning of what was once only a dream. Now that April 5th, 1975 is here it pleases me to see what dreams can turn into. Hopefully because of the efforts of many, some new idea or dream will spring forth from within these glass walls and we will embark on a new road to provide for the needs of our future generations. �. -: '.,<.y ;w=-sue = „_ <: •r . D dAIRMAN I, 19 r , s Milo .r\ v11141111 sT .Y �{ � '. •. •,fit •� ,. - "t„ • !!'♦, Ak �r-WROV, y ��4s�11� . ! ! "-!a', "*�+' ' �... - �� f 4 i j�,•ti is kh's} ...... i ' OMNI low _��., s +`.r' a.s. Y'y ws• ...r .- < _.c.d':=mow..6-a��. .srr•"".. r" -. ..- .. -4� • � �' f _ `� I , a rt.,.�� ?r«N .` -.t��rtlr r kt� r *�-•«ir' !!«}ti(+,:,t +'� ,, s.... f } } ' lk 1�'" ,.+ 't- �..� ♦3}} �.,�� e? � S"7dt�lF <i.r�7 t •}'kt�' t S[ r r � r ,x .. �3# T �rd's�r�a 14� Tx t t! •i fi �Y{�'S'J{P { 1 3ti « yy i ��asa"�e'a'�ea�a�tt'eoom'omoer 111][IFIFIF] READER SERVICES- Huntington Beach 16mm and 35mm micro-film; and three for various reductions Library offers a of micro-fiche, one of which may be taken home. An Optiscope, number of special services, both information services and equip- a machine which magnifies normal print for people with vision I ment services. Several information services stem from the co- problems, is available at the Central Library. Xerox machines operative efforts of all of the libraries in Orange County. Two and electric typewriters are also available. cooperative units, the Santiago Library System (SLS) and Li- braries of Orange County Network (LOCNET) enable the library DOZENS OF SOURCES to provide expanded book borrowing privileges. Dozens of pleasure and information sources are available COOPERATIVE SERVICES through the Huntington Beach Public Library and Cultural Through these two units, the Huntington Beach Library Resource Center. card is honored in almost every library in Orange County and Books — Fiction or non-fiction collection compares with other libraries - college or city. Periodicals — over 750 titles, the Reference Department has access to astate-funded reference center, the Southern California Answering Network (SCAN). some dating back to the 19th century. Government Documents. News- books German, Spanish. - These cooperatives also provide quick and easy access to Foreign Language Books — French, :p books not owned by Huntington Beach but available through- papers — among them the New York Times since 1851 the out the county or even the state by using a Western Union TWX Huntington Beach News since 1905. communication system to speed the inter-library loan borrowing. A pamphlet file containing drawers of information on the The library also has a number of its own special services. city of Huntington Beach and the County of Orange. I The Orange County Genealogical Society collection is housed Phone Books — nationwide. College Catalogs. Library of gmerican Civilization —an Encyclopedia Britannica micro-fiche in the Huntington Beach Library. A Community Resource file contains the names of local specialists who can and do aid the collection of important writings and sources of American history. ' Play-scripts— royalty-free.A Job Board— containing jobs offer- , library in searching for information in their special fields. � ed on local, county, and state levels. Large Print Books — for the A paperback exchange operates in all the branches of the visually impaired. library. Plans are being made for a community referral service to aid people in contacting the agencies and finding the services REFERENCE DEPARTMENT they need to help with personal or family problems. The Reference Department,consisting of four professional In addition to special information services, the library also librarians, the information service center of the library, seeks to i has special equipment it makes available to the public. Four provide information to all the citizens of Huntington Beach different types of micro-print readers are available: one for both whenever they need it. SERVICES d f ti 9 21 . i I The natural curiosity of a child and his freedom of ex- pression are encouraged through non-restrictive loan -policies. The center's early childhood education area contains over 3,000 picture books and many easy readers to delight young children, parents and pre-school teachers. A conversation pit in the area will be used for stories told -. , to groups on tour of the library such as Campfire Girls or Boy Scout troops. STORY HOURS f y ri Weekly elementary and pre-school story sessions will be held in the Balboa Room, which overlooks the library's unique fountain and planter ramp. The Balboa Room which contains a motorized screen will also be used for library orientation of school classes and may also be reserved for public meetings. W Among the items available for loan from the children's re- source center are books, cassettes, records, filmstrips, encyclo- pedias, toys and games, flannel board stories, picture stories, h,a _ pamphlets and magazines. Reading and personal enrichment for children through 6th grade are encouraged through the center's special programs. f ..0 Everyone is invited to the weekly pre-school and elementary level story hours, summer reading and film programs, and special events such as the annual Winnie-the-Pooh and Laura Ingalls Wilder parties. CHILDREN'S SERVICESThe children's PARENTS COLLECTION resource center A special collection designed especially for parents is avail- provides a warm, pleasant and stimulating atmosphere of varied able in the children's resource center. They will find books in materials which encourage the child to expand his knowledge the "How To Parent" collection to assist them with child rear- of the world around him. ing, adoption, sibling rivalry, explaining the facts of life and Manyavenuesof exploration will be open to him, including other things. reading, educational toys, multi-media items, and special learn- Young adults will find the Youth Activities Room a place ing materials normally not found in a public library. In the re- of fun and recreation during a study break. Pool tables, ping source center children will be free to read, explore, and take pong, records, games and paperbacks will invite them into the home any of the stimulating learning and recreational materials new library. Once there, they will also find many fiction books provided, such as microscopes. labeled "YP" in the adult collection appropriate to their in- terests. 22 i i F11111111F] MEDIA SERVICESThe Media Center of Media Center. Pre-recorded video programs may be checked the Huntington Beach out at the center's desk. Public Library has grown in the past few years as the demand FILM COOPERATIVE for audio-visual materials has increased. Included within the center's current collection are 16mm, The Media Center is also a member of a film cooperative 8mm and super 8mm films, film loops, film strips, slides, cas- which includes Huntington Beach Union High School District, settes and records. Projectors and cassette units are available on Westminster School District and Ocean View School District. a loan basis to city residents for a minimum fee. The collection includes over 2,000 16mm films which are de- As a member of two film circuits, the Media Center is able livered to 54 schools daily and are also available for check out to maintain freshness in the 16mm film collection. Each month from the center. The wide variety of subjects covered by the the center receives about 35 films from the Public Library films adds to their versatility. Film catalogs of this collection Film Circuit and another 40 through the Santiago Library may be purchased for a.small fee. System which stay in the center for two months. In keeping with the center's policy of providing the fullest amount of patron service, a number of new media facilities have been provided at the new library. ` FILM AND TV VIEWING ` Motorized screens are located in many areas of the new library. These areas can be scheduled for group showings of the center's audio-visual materials. A preview room is also available for pre-screening any of the films from the center's vast collec- tion. A, FM stereo listening posts are located on all reading levels of the new library. The listening posts are located in carrels which are identified by a switch box on top. Quality headsets may be checked out at the Media Center desk. The entire library has been wired for video reception. Television monitors and cassette units are located near the 23 at t�+. ��F .�F �, }} •alp, _ ,} 'k _r ; ej s k x J� \1111111111111111111111111111111111/ [11FIFIFT] Joint efforts of the Bi- Friends of the Huntington Beach Public BICENTENNIAL centennial Commission FRIENDS Library was organized in July 1971 after and the Historical Society are making the dedication of the considerable organizing effort by Mrs. Charlene Bauer and Library an event of the Heritage '76 and Horizons '76 programs Mrs. Rhoda Martyn as co-chairmen. of the celebration of the nation's 200th birthday. SUPPORT LIBRARY Its primary purpose is to support and cooperate with the SPECIAL FLAG library in developing library services and facilities. The Friends Flying over the dedication festivities will be the Hunting- have enriched library resources through membership fees and ton Beach Bicentennial Historic Flag, the only United States other fund-raising activities. flag to have flown over Independence Hall in Philadelphia, The initial advisory board consisted of Jan- Mason, mem- Valley Forge, Gettysburg, the Nation's Capitol in Washington, bership; Marie Sheets, projects; Connie Johnson, publicity;and D.C., and Arlington National Cemetery. Margaret Force, bulletin. Commemorating the relationship between Henry E. Hunt- First set of officers were Olga Wrobel, president; Rhoda ington, whose railroad was important in the early development Martyn, vice president; Marie Bottoms, secretary; and Jean of Huntington Beach and for whom the city is named, a repre- Warden, treasurer. sentative from the Henry E. Huntington-Library in San Marino OFFER SERVICES is participating in dedication of the library. The new Library, Information and Cultural Resources The Bicentennial Commission, Historical Society and Center will provide a room where Friends will offer best sellers Friends of the Library are working to acquire display cases for and art reproductions for a small rental fee. Proceeds from these exhibit in the library of historical and cultural material of local, rentals will be used to diversify the range of operation of this state, and regional significance. The Historical Society has a rich facility. and ever-growing collection of material related to the early In recent years Friends has sponsored museum tours, book settlement and history of the area to be displayed at the library sales, book-related speakers and holiday wassail parties where as well as at the Newland House, presently being restored as a many local authors were guests. historic monument and permanent museum as part of Heritage Persons interested in volunteering library service may con- '76. tact Marie Sheets at the library or telephone 842-3704. SU-PPORT 25. CITY STAFF City Administrator David D. Rowlands HUNTINGTON BEACH PUBLIC FACILITIES CORP. Executive Assistant Floyd G. Belsito Darrell Ward, Chairman Civil Defense William Armstrong Dudley Boyce Wilbur J. Lage Larry Curran Robert Polly Economic Development William J. Back Public Information William G. Reed j Departments HUNTINGTON BEACH LIBRARY Elected: INFORMATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTER Attorney Construction Began Oct. 28, 1972 — Completed Feb. 14, 1975 Clerk Don P. Bonfa Richard and Dion Neutra, Architects Swinerton and Walberg, Contractors Alicia Wentworth Treasurer Warren G. Hall Appointive: EDITORIAL STAFF Building William G. Reed, Executive Editor;Jacqueline Schmidt, Editorial Director;Thom Jacobs,Art John F. Behrens Director; Tim Flanagan, Chief Photographer; Mark Davis, Library Staff Coordinator; Bill Hodge, Finance Frank B. Arguello Writer; Delbert G. Higgins, Historical Consultant; Louise Woodruff,Production Coordinator. Fire LIBRARY STAFF Raymond C. Picard Harbors and Beaches Gwen Talbert, Sue Baerg, Marie Sheets, Linda Strauss, Marcia Donat, Kathy Muhs, Diane Pinterpe, Vincent G. Moorhouse Sherrie Daugherty, Ann Hamill, Ron Hayden, Marian Anderson. Library Walter W.Johnson Personnel A Partial List of Those Who Have Made This Library Possible Edward H. Thompson Planning Esther Funk, Roger Slates, Lea Hood, Olga Wrobel, Shirley Kerins, Nancy Phillips, Margaret Richard A. Harlow Carlberg, Mildred Serrano, Bobbie Murphy, Jean Worden, Rhoda Martyn, Don Mitchell, Connie Po/ice Bauer, Tom Severns, Marie Sheets, Virginia Whipple, Margaret Force, Connie Johnson, Florence Public Workss Earle Robitaille Boosey, Pearl Jones, Bertha Tovatt, Lynn King, Aubrey Horn, Delores Bortz, Jean Garrison, Don H. E. Hartge Kiser, Ernest Elwood, Ray Harper, Huntington Beach Independent, Daily Pilot, Huntington Beach Recreation and Parks News, and a host of citizens who have supported fine library services since the beginning of the Norman L. Worthy Huntington Beach Library. I Ali ( 26 I