Locations, Hours & Closures

Foothills Library is the only Glendale Public Library location with a drive-up window. This convenient and popular service is available whenever the library is open.

At the drive-up window you may:

• Check out, check in, and renew library materials
• Pick up materials being held
• Drop off donations

Any other transactions must be completed inside the library.

For general questions, please call 623-930-3600.

For comments or concerns requiring a manager:
Erin Garred, Branch Manager
egarred@glendaleaz.com
623-930-3847

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Public Art Highlights at Foothills Library

Foothills Park Playground
19073 N. 57th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85308

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Follow the path, follow the story!

Start the StoryWalk® in the Foothills Park Playground and finish at the doors of the library. The path is less than a mile long.

A StoryWalk® promotes health and literacy for children and combines the pleasures of reading a children’s book with the joys and benefits of being together outdoors. It’s a fun, educational activity for everyone. The story changes every three months, so you can come back and visit again.

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

Follow the link below to view current and past picture books featured at this StoryWalk®.

StoryWalk® Information

This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Foothills Park
5708 W. Union Hills Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85308

Foothills Park offers a wide range of recreational and park amenities, including the Foothills Sk8 Court, a dog park, the Foothills Sports Complex, a StoryWalk®, playgrounds, ramadas, grills, and more. The Foothills Recreation and Aquatic Center (FRAC) is also located nearby.

Foothills Park

Storywalk®

Foothills Recreation and Aquatic Center

For general questions, please call 623-930-3600.

For comments or concerns requiring a manager:
Jackie Goodman, Branch Manager
jgoodman@glendaleaz.com
623-930-4466

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The meeting rooms at Heroes Regional Park Library are currently unavailable due to construction.

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Public Art Highlights at Heroes Regional Park Library

Heroes Regional Park
83rd Ave. & Bethany Home Rd.
Glendale, AZ 85303

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Follow the path, follow the story!

Start the StoryWalk® at the lakeside behind the Heroes Regional Park Library and finish at the doors of the library. The path is less than a mile long.

A StoryWalk® promotes health and literacy for children and combines the pleasures of reading a children’s book with the joys and benefits of being together outdoors. It’s a fun, educational activity for everyone. The story changes every three months, so you can come back and visit again.

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

Follow the link below to view current and past picture books featured at this StoryWalk®.

StoryWalk® Information

This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Heroes Regional Park
83rd Ave. & Bethany Home Rd.
Glendale, AZ 85303

The Glendale Heroes Regional Park is an 81-acre park featuring a variety of amenities. The park includes a recreation building; an X-Court for skaters and bikers; a splash pad; an archery range; playgrounds; basketball, pickleball, and volleyball courts; ramadas for rent; a dog park; a StoryWalk®, and more. The four-acre Heroes Park Lake is a highlight, with fishing piers, ramadas, walking paths, and a waterscape fountain featuring color-changing lighting with a night-glow lighting system. As part of the Arizona Game and Fish Urban Fishing Program, it will be stocked with fish throughout the year.

Heroes Regional Park

Storywalk®

For general questions, please call 623-930-3600.

For comments or concerns requiring a manager:
Kiyoshi Parke, Branch Manager
kparke@glendaleaz.com
623-930-3579

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Public Art Highlights at Main Library

Main Library Xeriscape Demonstration Garden
5959 W. Brown St.
Glendale, AZ 85302

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Follow the path, follow the story!

Start the StoryWalk® at the flagpole near the Main Library's Auditorium entrance and finish at the doors of the library. The path is less than a mile long.

A StoryWalk® promotes health and literacy for children and combines the pleasures of reading a children’s book with the joys and benefits of being together outdoors. It’s a fun, educational activity for everyone. The story changes every three months, so you can come back and visit again.

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

Follow the link below to view current and past picture books featured at this StoryWalk®.

StoryWalk® Information

This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

The award-winning Xeriscape Demonstration Garden at the Glendale Main Library began its initial construction in June of 1990. Since that time, the garden has grown to nearly four acres in size with more than 400 species of plants. To help visitors identify the large number of low-water-use plants displayed, many of the plants are labeled with common and botanical names. Considered one of the best demonstration gardens in the state, it features interesting plants for all to enjoy. It's also home to a StoryWalk®.

The garden is open to the public every day of the year. By walking the garden paths, you’ll see plants at their mature size, find examples of good plant combinations, and discover ideas for your landscape. There is no cost to walk through the garden. It is recommended you bring a notepad and pen to write down names of plants you would like in your yard.

Xeriscape Demonstration Garden 

Storywalk®

Sahuaro Ranch Park
9802 N. 59th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85302

The crown jewel of Glendale's park system, Sahuaro Ranch Park offers users both a recreational and historic experience. This park is unique with its historic ranch buildings and its recreational park areas. Visitors can picnic, play on the playgrounds, smell the roses, view peacocks, explore the old ranch grounds, visit the dog park, play a ball game, and more. Historic Sahuaro Ranch offers a variety of rental opportunities for your special events.

Sahuaro Ranch Park

Historic Sahuaro Ranch

Sahuaro Ranch Park, next door to the Main Library, is home to a group of peahens and peacocks. The peafowl often visit the Main Library, thanks to good roosting spots in the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden and lots of admiring library visitors.

While visiting the library, please respect our feathered friends by not chasing or touching the birds. Do not disturb the peacocks to get them to display their tails. Peacocks, particularly during mating season (March-July), are easily agitated and have sharp claws and beaks. If staff see you harassing the birds, you will be asked to leave the library campus.

If you see a peacock you think is injured, please let library staff know.

For general questions, please call 623-930-3600.

For comments or concerns requiring a manager:
Greg Kinder, Branch Manager
gkinder@glendaleaz.com
623-930-3441

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Public Art Highlights at Velma Teague Library

Murphy Park & E. Lowell Rogers Amphitheatre
5850 W. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85301

Murphy Park and the E. Lowell Rogers Amphitheatre are currently under construction as part of the Downtown Campus Reinvestment Project.

Downtown Campus Reinvestment Project

Historic Downtown Glendale offers unique shopping, dining, music, and a wide assortment of special events in an easily walkable area.

Historic Downtown Glendale

Special Events

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Christmas Eve

Thursday, December 25, 2025
Christmas Day

Thursday, January 1, 2026
New Year's Day

Monday, January 5 - Monday, March 2, 2026 (Velma Teague Library only)
Velma Teague Library temporary closure for Murphy Park walkway improvements

Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (opening at 12:30 p.m.)
Staff Meeting

Monday, January 19, 2026
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Monday, January 5 - Monday, March 2, 2026 (Velma Teague Library only)
Velma Teague Library temporary closure for Murphy Park walkway improvements

Monday, February 16, 2026
Presidents Day

Monday, January 5 - Monday, March 2, 2026 (Velma Teague Library only)
Velma Teague Library temporary closure for Murphy Park walkway improvements

Sunday, April 5, 2026
Easter

Monday, May 25, 2026
Memorial Day

Friday, July 3 & Saturday, July 4, 2026
Independence Day

Monday, September 7, 2026
Labor Day

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Staff Learning & Development Day

Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Veterans Day

Thursday, November 26 & Friday, November 27, 2026
Thanksgiving

Thursday, December 24, 2026
Christmas Eve

Friday, December 25, 2026
Christmas Day

Friday, January 1, 2027
New Year's Day

Monday, January 18, 2027
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day