Financial Donations

The Glendale Public Library welcomes financial gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations and estates for the general support of library services and for specific programs and projects.

Donations are accepted at the Ask Here Desk at all library locations. For more information about making a financial donation to the Glendale Public Library, please call Dawn Ferro, Library Administrator, at 623-930-3554.



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Memorial Donations

The library welcomes gifts that present an opportunity to carry on the life interests of an individual or group, or that celebrates a special and meaningful occasion. Donors may suggest a subject, or selection will be made by library staff. The donor's name and the person or organization being honored are inscribed on a book plate placed in each book. The materials are then placed on our shelves for the enjoyment of all library patrons. For more information about making a Memorial Donation, please contact Ashley Ware, Administrative Librarian, at 623-930-3556.


Book and Material Donations

The library appreciates your donations of books, DVDs and audiobooks in good condition. All items are evaluated by librarians to determine if donations will be added to the collection. Donations not added to the collection will be sold in our sales or otherwise redistributed. Your gifts are tax deductible; please note that staff are not permitted to assess the value of donated materials.

Books and material donations are accepted at all library locations.  Please call 623-930-3600 for more information about donating items. 


Donate Your Book to the Arizona Authors Collection

The Glendale Main Library spotlights local talent by featuring an Arizona Authors collection. If you have written a book that you would like to donate for inclusion in this collection, please fill out and follow the instructions on our Arizona Authors Procedure Form.


Friends of the Glendale Public Library

Logo of the Friends of the Glendale Public LibraryThe Friends of the Glendale Public Library is a non-profit, grassroots membership group dedicated to promoting Glendale's library system. For more information, please contact the Friends.