History
The library was begun by V. E. Messigner in 1895. He brought with from California estimated four hundred books. In a community-minded gesture, he made his library available to the public. Others in town donated books and Vic volunteered to be librarian part-time. In 1897 the library association was organized. Shares were sold for $5.00 each. Three years later the library moved to an old grade school. In 1907, the Culture Club took charge of the running of the library. In 1922 the Glendale Public Library became a department of the City and was given $500 to support it. A new library building was constructed in Murphy Park in 1938. When the structure was outgrown, the present downtown library was erected in its place in 1969. By 1980 it was obvious that Glendale was growing so fast that the downtown library could no longer provide adequate service. Therefore, a new Main Library was built, being completed in June 1987.
Specialties
We empower our community by providing free and equitable access to information, technology, cultural, educational and life-enhancing materials and services.