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Free Comic Book Day @ the Library!
2024 Free Comic Book Day @ the Library!
04/16/2024
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.
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National Library Week 2024: Share Your Story
National Library Week 2024: Share Your Story
04/01/2024
We need you to share your library story with the Glendale Public Library in honor of National Library Week!
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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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Adventure Begins at Your Library
2024 Summer Reading Program: Adventure Begins at Your Library - La Aventura Comienza en Tu Biblioteca
03/15/2024
"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.
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2024 Tax Forms & Information
2024 Tax Forms & Information
12/14/2023
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.
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VR Experience @ GPL
VR Experience @ GPL
12/10/2023
The Glendale Public Library is gearing up to offer grant-funded access to virtual reality (VR) experiences!
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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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2023-2024 Full Steam Ahead @ Glendale Library
Full STEAM Ahead at Glendale Public Library
08/08/2023
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.
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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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Library@Home
Library@Home
03/29/2020
When you can't come to the library, the library can come to you! With Library@Home, you can take advantage of our many options for entertainment, education, and information while staying at home.
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Free scanning is available
Free Scanning Is Available
01/02/2020
All Glendale Public Library locations now have free black & white/color scanning available through our public copy machines. Please bring your own USB drive to save your scanned files.
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Discovery and Exploration Backpacks
Discovery and Exploration Backpacks
05/14/2019
The Glendale Public Libraries offer a collection of themed Discovery and Exploration Backpacks for families and patrons of all ages.
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