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Indigenous Americans of the Southwest | Glendale Library | November 2024-July 2025
Indigenous Americans of the Southwest
11/08/2024
Embark on a year-long series of lectures, workshops and performances at the Glendale Public Library showcasing the rich culture, heritage and historical impact of Indigenous Americans in Arizona and throughout the Southwest.
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Velma Teague Library Relocation FAQ
Velma Teague Library Relocation FAQ - updated 10/25/24
10/24/2024
We are excited to announce that the Velma Teague Library will be getting a $7.9 million upgrade and moving to a new location at the Promenade at Palmaire, at 5835 W Palmaire Avenue!
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Writer in Residence: One-on-One Consultations and Workshops with Mystery Author Donis Casey. September-November 2024
Writer in Residence with Author Donis Casey
07/28/2024
Get expert writing advice in one-on-one consultations and workshops with mystery author Donis Casey from September through November.
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Earn Your High School Diploma Online!
04/28/2024
Looking for an alternative to a GED? You have options! Earn an accredited high school diploma through Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School.
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Glendale Library Is Fine-Free!
Glendale Public Library Is Fine-Free!
03/27/2024
No more overdue fines — Glendale Library is now fine-free!
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Glendale Arizona -- Sign Up for Community Alerts -- Receive emergency information on severe weather, police, fire, health emergencies and more.
Sign Up for Community Alerts
12/05/2023
Sign up for community alerts! Receive emergency information on severe weather, police, fire, health emergencies and more.
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Culture Pass & Survey
12/01/2023
Enjoy free visits to museums, botanical gardens, and other venues with our Culture Passes, then take a quick survey about your experience.
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Glendale Public Library App -- Browse the library's collections, place and manage holds, and renew materials from your smartphone!
New Library App
08/25/2023
Access the library with our convenient new mobile app!
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New extended operating hours, beginning September 5! -- Monday & Thursday, 10 AM - 8 PM; Tuesday & Wednesday, 10 AM - 4 PM; Friday,, 10 AM - 6 PM; Saturday, 10 AM - 5 PM; Sunday, 1 PM - 5 PM
2023 Extended Operating Hours
08/15/2023
The Glendale Public Library is excited to announce new extended operating hours, beginning September 5!
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Mobile Office to Go
Mobile Office to Go!
01/30/2022
A Mobile Office to Go kit contains a Chromebook, a printer, and a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot with internet service that you can use for free!
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Hotspots
Bring the Internet Home with a Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot!
01/15/2022
Does your family need to use the internet at home, but you don’t have access? Check out our Wi-Fi hotspot collection at the Glendale Public Library!
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Storyline
Storyline: Stories by Phone!
10/08/2020
Hey, kids! Ever wish you could have a story read to you at any time? YOU CAN! Call the Storyline each week to hear a new story read aloud by our storytelling squad!
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Readers Concierge Service
Readers Concierge Service
08/28/2020
Let the Glendale Public Library help you find your new favorite reads with our Readers Concierge service!
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eCards
Get an eCard from Home!
04/27/2020
Are you a Maricopa County resident who wants to enjoy Glendale Public Library’s resources from home, but you lack a library card? We have an online library card just for you!
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