Spectacular Spring Book Sale! 

Get ready book lovers, because the Spectacular Spring Book Sale is back and it's better than ever! Whether you're a fan of thrilling mysteries, heartwarming romances, or informative non-fiction, there's sure to be something for everyone.  

Head on over to the Foothills Library on Saturday, April 29, from 10 AM-4 PM, where you'll find an incredible assortment of books, DVDs and CDs just waiting to be discovered. With adult materials in the Roadrunner Room and materials for kids and teens in the Hummingbird Room, it's easy to find the perfect book for any age group. 

The Spectacular Spring Book Sale continues on Sunday, April 30, from 1-4 PM, with special pricing of just one dollar per bag! We'll provide the bags for you to fill with all the amazing books and media you can find. 

Come on Saturday for the best selection and on Sunday for buck-a-bag bargain prices! Don't miss out on this opportunity to stock up on some incredible reads and support your local library at the same time.

Live @ the Library: GCC Brass Ensembles

The GCC Brass Studios will present their Spring Brass Ensembles concert on Friday, April 21, from 4-5 PM at the Main Library. Enjoy works by Sibelius, Gallus, Pilss, and many more performed by the GCC Trumpet Ensemble, Brass Quintet, Horn Choir, and Brass Ensemble. 

Glendale 100: Metalsmith Matriarchs — Makers, Memory, and Reciprocity

Discover how Native women metalsmiths integrate indigenous knowledge, practice, and tradition into their craft on Sunday, April 23, from 2-3 PM at the Heroes Regional Park Library. Nanibaa Beck, a second generation Diné (Navajo) jeweler, will explore the styles of several metalsmiths to demonstrate the connection of Native artists to Arizona and beyond. This AZ Speaks program is co-sponsored by AZ Humanities.

Glendale 100: Arizona’s Vintage Signs — Lighting the Future

Explore vintage and neon signs in Arizona on Saturday, April 29, from 2-3 PM at the Velma Teague Library. Automobile travel throughout Arizona in the '40s, '50s and '60s brought thousands of travelers through the state. As the cars sped past, restaurants, motels, curio shops and gas stations needed large, bright signs to make an impression.  

Emmy-nominated presenter Marshall Shore, “Arizona's Hip Historian,” will discuss the social significance and designers of these iconic signs and what efforts are afoot to save our signage history. This program is co-sponsored by AZ Humanities.

Glendale 100: An Afternoon Celebrating Marty Robbins

Join us at the Main Library as we honor Glendale native Marty Robbins, an American singer, songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist and NASCAR racing driver, on Sunday, April 30, from 2-4 PM. During a career which spanned from the late 1940s to the early 1980s, he was one of the most popular and successful country and western singers. Celebrate the life and music of this local legend with a talk by Andrew Means, the author of Some Memories: Growing Up with Marty Robbins as Remembered by His Twin Sister Mamie, followed by a tribute performance by musician Ronnie Hazlett.

Need something new to read? Looking for something to do? We’ve got you covered! Request a Teen Book Box at your home library and receive a box filled with cool stuff to keep, including a craft/activity, plus three library books to borrow, chosen just for you by your personal teen librarian! Limit one box per teen, per month. Boxes are available only to teens, ages 12-18. A valid email address and library card number must be provided. Don’t have a library card yet? Register online and pick up your card when you pick up your box!

Fairy-Tale Storytime with Timeless Enchantments Arizona

Become part of the magic with Timeless Enchantments Arizona on Saturday, April 22, from 10:30-11 AM at the Velma Teague Library. Children and families will love this very special storytime, featuring presenters all dressed up as fairy-tale characters. You're encouraged to dress up, too! 

Día: Children's Day/Book Day

Kids, ages 5-11, and their families are invited to Heroes Regional Park Library on Sunday, April 30, from 2-3 PM to celebrate books from different cultures and backgrounds!
We will create our own books, play games and share stories, songs and fingerplays!

Coming Soon to the Library

Find new books for adults, teens, kids, and little kids! Don't forget, we also have DVDs/Blu-Rays, CD audiobooks/music, and graphic novels for all ages! Place items on hold with your Glendale Public Library card and PIN. Use our tutorial if you need help.