Glendale Central Library

Darryl Ford

Big and spacious library. Very open. Rarely crowded so you can generally find a spot to sit or a cubby to read in. The lobby area is generally clean (sorry, had to say it) and the bathrooms too. Generally well staffed so if you have a question or issue it's not too hard to find help. I like that the book hold area is up front and easy to get to if all you are doing is running it to grab a book. Parking is hard if you try to park out front but you can park for three hours in the adjacent structure (with validation)

LovePets Family

Modern architecture makes me feel safe. Clean beautiful open layout. Anything I want is easy to find here. Diversity in selections and current events. The staff is knowledgeable helpful respectful and friendly. The homeless community will come in but they show respect as they are respected here. I appreciate the ability to self checkout and the easy access to return books. Parking is easily accessible in the secured bldg across the street with validation or in the library’s clean parking lot. I prefer to read in my car since the pandemic. They have security and nearby restaurants or coffee bars.

Mark Anthony Cooper

Remodeled and reopened in 2017 "The Downtown Central Library" is an amazing place to research and study in solitude or with a group. The structure is light and airy which gives you a great sense of openness. There is an abundance of materials to choose from including music CDs, books on CDs, maps, of course books and anything you would need to research whatever topic it is you are researching. There is ample space to sit down at a desk or an individual booth and they have conference rooms if you and your group need privacy. There are computers available too. The staff is extremely helpful and super friendly.

Armen Parsighian

Fantastic facility! Super friendly, experience customer service, this lady at front desk helped me with returning if couple of books. She didn’t want her name to be mentioned, very knowledgeable, patient and considerate. New remodeling has brought a fresh modern look. Beautifully done. Wonderful job from City if Glendale.