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Children's Clothing and Book Swap

In Partnership with the Glendale Office of Sustainability

2026-05-13 11:30:00 2026-05-13 12:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Children's Clothing and Book Swap Glendale Central Library -

Wednesday, May 13
11:30am - 12:30pm

Come share what your Children have outgrown and find something new-to-you! For children in sizes Newborn - 5T.

Families are invited to participate in our Children’s Clothing Swap following Toddler Storytime and Toddler Stay and Play.  Join us in the Auditorium for this event.

♻️ How to Participate in the Children's Clothing Swap
Bring up to 10 clean, gently used children’s clothing items (sizes newborn through 5T).

Items may also be dropped off on Tuesday, May 12 at the Children’s Space the day before or at the beginning of the swap. 

Essential supplies, such as unopened diapers, are also welcome.

All items must be in good condition and free of stains or tears.



📖How to Participate in the Children's Book Swap

Bring books in any amount.  Swap children's books or donate books at the Book Rescue table.

Books may also be dropped off on Tuesday, May 12 at the Central Library's Children's Space.

All books must be in good condition.


🔋 Bring Your Small Batteries for Recycling! ♻️

If you have small batteries that you'd like to get rid of, we can recycle them for you! Just bring them along to the event. 

The Library is only accepting drop-offs of: 

9 volt
AA
AAA
C Cell
D Cell
Lithium (phone/computer) 
Mercury button (watch/hearing aid) 
Ni-Cd
No other battery type will be accepted. Please do not bring large batteries such as car batteries and alike. 


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.  


 

FOR MORE INFORMATION    

For questions, email Sustainability@GlendaleCA.gov  or call (818) 548-4844 option 3.  

Glendale Central Library

Phone: 818-548-2021
Fax: 818-548-7225

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About the 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.

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