Glendale Central Library opened its doors in 1973. To celebrate 50 years of enhancing and enriching the lives of residents, we invite you to celebrate with us over the next 50 days. Please join our 50 for 50 Family by becoming a $50 per month supporter. Your ongoing support will help the library continue to offer services and programs that meet the ever-changing needs of our community.

As we look back over the last 50 years of Glendale Central Library, it has changed and grown alongside Glendale and its residents.

When the present Central Library building opened in 1973, it quadrupled the floor space and doubled the book capacity of the previous library space to meet the increasing visits and demand for books.

As our community and society changed, Glendale Central Library also adapted. Over the years, the library grew the Children’s Room; created a room for public computers; retrofitted the building for earthquake safety; added more computers; dedicated a MakerSpace; provided public wifi; and opened ReflectSpace Gallery.

Glendale Central Library also added and continues to provide services, including early learning programs, such as reading and playing; community resource referrals; special needs programming; a social worker to guide individuals to community resources; and free, online digital resources, including Vlume, LinkedIn Learning, ABC Mouse, and much more.

In all the improvements and additions since 1973, the Glendale Central Library kept its focus on serving the community. Your support will ensure that Glendale Central Library can continue to provide the programs and services that our community wants and needs.

Please join us in securing the future of Glendale Central Library by joining the 50 for 50 Family. Please make a $50 per month donation.

As part of this family, you will be given the option to leave a dedication message on our donor wall for our community to see and read. In addition, you will be invited to a reception with fun activities. Lastly, you will be one of the first to know about the opening of the new Children and Teens' Spaces.

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