Surj & Chat
Saturday, September 12
11:00am - 1:00pm
Glendale Central Library
TeenSpaceCome enjoy the comfort of coffee, conversation, and community with NAMI Glendale.
You know that feeling when you are sitting around the table with friends and family with a cup of coffee, and suddenly everything feels a little lighter? That’s the spirit of Surj & Chat!
Surj & Chat is a warm, casual gathering where community members can connect over coffee with no rush and no pressure, just the comfort of coffee, conversation, and community. Talk about your week, your dreams, your worries, or nothing at all. Whether you want to sit quietly, ask a question, or explore what’s on your mind, this is a space to breathe, reflect, and feel supported. If you are ever interested in learning more about NAMI Glendale resources or services, that’s entirely up to you! We are here when and if you want us.
Come as you are. All questions and topics are welcome!
PARKING
Visitors to the Glendale Central Library receive 3-hour FREE parking across Harvard Street at the Marketplace parking structure with validation at the service desk. Accessible parking is available on any metered space for free with the use of an ADA placard when displayed. This includes parking in Lot 10 (parallel to Brand Blvd behind BevMo). ADA parking spots on the South side of Adult Recreation Center are also available for library patrons.
For additional information about this event, please contact Central Library at (818) 548-2021 or send us an email at LibraryInfo@GlendaleCA.gov
Glendale Central Library
Established in 1906.
Library services in Glendale were first provided in 1906. The women of the Tuesday Afternoon Club, a social and philanthropic organization, raised money through a series of lectures to fund a library collection. The library opened in a renovated pool room at Third and E (Wilson and Everett) Streets with seventy books, soon supplemented by a State Traveling Library of fifty more, and served a population of 1,186.
In 1907, the City Trustees passed Ordinance 53 which established and supported a library which "...shall be forever free to the inhabitants and nonresident taxpayers of the City of Glendale..." The first year the library had 251 books, 165 registered patrons, and a budget of $248.88.
In 1913, a Carnegie grant of $12,500 made possible the construction of the main library at Kenwood and Fifth (Harvard Street). The building was completed and dedicated November 13, 1914.
