Glendale Library

Watch the top 15 songwriters showcase their original songs in front of a panel of three professional judges on Sunday, November 3, from 2-4 p.m. at the Main Library.

Come to our superhero-themed celebration of National Family Literacy Day on Friday, November 1, from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Foothills Library, featuring a family storytime, crafts, games, prizes and more!

It's spooky season! We've got Halloween fun for everyone at the library, including Halloween ComicFest, Día de Muertos, Scary STEAM, Boo Bash, Victorian Seances and so much more!

Don't miss the unbeatable prices at the Foothills Library's Fabulous Fall Book Sale on Saturday, October 12, from 10 AM-4 PM & Sunday, October 13, from 1-4 PM.

Join us for a community forum at the Velma Teague Library on Thursday, September 19, from 6-7:30 PM to share your ideas and feedback on the programs and amenities you’d like to see in your library.

Velma Teague Library will be closed on Wednesday, August 21 for repairs.

Don't miss out on our epic Nerf Battle spanning the entire Heroes Regional Park Library on Friday, August 23, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.!

We're hiring! The Glendale Public Library is currently recruiting for Public Service Assistants.

Prepare for Library Card Sign-up Month with our all-ages Button Design Contest! Submit your design by August 23.

Community Survey! We need your help to make the Velma Teague Library even better!

Families are invited to this fun and educational afternoon at the Heroes Regional Park Library, presented by the Glendale Police Department on Saturday, September 14, from 12-2 p.m.

Please help our blood supply meet the demand by visiting the Bloodmobile at the Glendale Libraries in July.

Please be our guest at a special advance screening of "Harold and the Purple Crayon," a new film from Sony Pictures, on Tuesday, July 23, at AMC Westgate 20 (9400 W. Hanna Ln.).

Capture the excitement at the Main Library's StoryWalk® Grand Opening on Tuesday, June 18.

"Adventure Begins at Your Library" with Maricopa County's 2024 Summer Reading program! Enjoy fun and prizes for all ages from June 1-August 1. Get started at MaricopaCountyReads.org.

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with Drawn to Comics at the Velma Teague Library on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

We need you to share your library story with the Glendale Public Library in honor of National Library Week!

Enter for a chance to win two free Fandango movie tickets to see Dune: Part Two!

Join us for the grand opening of Glendale Public Library's newest StoryWalk® at Heroes Regional Park Library on Tuesday, April 2, from 10:30-11:30 AM.

Enter for a chance to win a pair of Flex Passes to the Phoenix Film Festival or the International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival!

Win tickets to see Dog Man: The Musical at the Herberger Theater!

The Glendale Public Library is teaming up with Camelback Ranch-Glendale Stadium to offer chances to win free tickets to a Dodgers or White Sox Spring Training baseball game!

Celebrate Black History Month at the Glendale Public Library with events showcasing the richness of African culture.

Performers, writers and music enthusiasts of all ages are welcome to attend this FREE event at the Main Library on Saturday, January 27, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The deadline to file state and federal taxes is Monday, April 15, 2024. Visit https://gplaz.org/gpltaxforms to find out where to get tax forms, free tax help, and more.

The Glendale Public Library is gearing up to offer grant-funded access to virtual reality (VR) experiences!

Get ready for comics, manga, anime, cosplay, shopping, crafts, and more fun for all ages at LIBCON West on Saturday, December 2, from 12-5 PM at the Main Library.

'Tis the season for holiday-themed events for kids, teens, and adults!

It's spooky season! We've got Halloween fun for everyone at the library, including Halloween ComicFest, Zombie LARP, Boo Bash, Scary STEAM, and so much more!

Meet with an attorney for a consultation on landlord and tenant issues at this free legal clinic on Thursday, November 9, from 4-7 p.m. at the Main Library.

Don't miss the Sizzling Summer Book Sale at the Main Library on Saturday, August 19, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sunday, August 20, from 1-4 p.m.

The Glendale Public Library has been awarded the Full STEAM Ahead @ GPL LSTA Grant that will fund STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) learning opportunities for community members of all ages across all four Glendale Public Library locations.

Join us for a free community resource fair to raise awareness about dementia and share ways to keep your brain healthy on Saturday, August 12, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Main Library Auditorium.

Make a lifesaving difference at the City of Glendale Critical Need Blood Drive, sponsored by the Glendale Public Library. You might even win a brand-new car!

Meet with an attorney for a consultation on landlord and tenant issues at this free legal clinic on Monday, July 17, from 4-7 p.m. at the Main Library.

"All Together Now: Todos Juntos Ahora," Maricopa County's 2023 Summer Reading program, offers fun and prizes for all ages! Get started at MaricopaCountyReads.org.

Enjoy free comic books, vendors, artists, games, crafts, cosplayers and fun for all ages at the Velma Teague Library on Saturday, March 6, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.!

Explore fingerprinting and DNA analysis, meet a K-9 unit team, converse with a police officer, see a SWAT vehicle up close, and work through a mock crime scene.

Enter to win Camelback Ranch Spring Training Tickets from February 27 - March 5!

The deadline to file state and federal taxes is Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Visit https://gplaz.org/gpltaxforms to find out where to get tax forms, free tax help, and more.

Performers, writers, and audience members of all ages are welcome to this FREE event. Kick-start your songwriting career or just kick back and enjoy the music as we celebrate our 26th anniversary with over 50 live music performances on two stages all day.

Get ready to geek out at LIBCON West on Saturday, December 3, from 1-6 PM at the Velma Teague Library! Visit www.libconwest.org for the latest updates!

Books & Blues, a series of performances by local blues legends, will not only entertain but expand your knowledge about an important genre of American roots music.

From Halloween ComicFest to Zombie LARP, enjoy fab-"BOO"-lous, spooky events for all ages this October!

Shop a huge assortment of books and media with something for everyone at the Foothills Library's Fabulous Fall Book Sale on Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sunday, October 30, from 1-4 p.m.

Come to the Foothills Library on Sunday, September 25, from 1-4 PM, and learn the information you need to take the right steps after graduation.

Celebrate 100 years since the library became a part of city government with special programming, a reading challenge, and two new library card designs!

Celebrate our library's 100 years as a part of the City of Glendale with a series of special programming, starting with an afternoon of family fun at the Main Library on Saturday, September 10, from 12-4:30 p.m.

Do good with the Chipotle fundraiser for the Friends of the Glendale Public Library on Monday, September 12, from 4-8 p.m.

Ballet Under the Stars returns to Glendale's Sahuaro Ranch Park on Friday, September 9. This free, family-friendly performance begins at 7 p.m.

Learn to conserve water and live sustainably with this series of five Green Living classes, sponsored by the Glendale Water Services Department.

Glendale will host Dementia Friendly Awareness Day on Saturday, August 13, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Main Library.

Start Your New Career at the Arizona@Work Hiring Event on Thursday, August 25, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Main Library.

Super Bowl LVII is coming to Glendale in 2023! The Host Committee is seeking volunteers to serve as ambassadors at key areas.

Dive into adventure! "Oceans of Possibilities," Maricopa County's 2022 Summer Reading program, offers fun and prizes for all ages! Get started at MaricopaCountyReads.org.

Help plan our future! Participate in a Community Assessment regarding library programs and services.

Don’t miss our huge sale of books and media on Saturday, April 30, from 10 AM-4 PM at the Foothills Library. There'll be something for everyone!

Enjoy free comic books, vendors, artists, games, crafts, cosplayers and fun for all ages at the Velma Teague Library on Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Families are invited to our Junior CSI Academy, a fun and educational afternoon at the Foothills Library presented by the Glendale Police Department on Saturday, March 26, from 12-2 PM.

Unleash your inner author! Get free expert writing advice in one-on-one sessions or workshops through Zoom video conferencing.

The deadline to file state and federal taxes is Monday, April 18, 2022. Find out where to get tax forms, free tax help, and more at bit.ly/gpltaxforms.

Unleash your inner author! Get free expert writing advice in one-on-one sessions or workshops.

Enjoy 25 nights of live music in February and March with LiVE! @ Murphy Park, every Thursday-Saturday from 7 p.m.-9 p.m.

Enjoy two artist talks from Jenita Landrum and Jacqueline Chanda at the Main Library in February.

The Glendale Main Library will become a powerhouse of song and music during the 25th annual Arizona Songwriters Gathering on Saturday, January 29, from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.