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Special Collections


The Special Collections Room at the Central Library contains books, photographs, pamphlets, maps and periodicals about Glendale and its history. Materials about neighboring cities and California as they pertain to Glendale, and books by local authors are also part of the collection.

An outstanding feature of Special Collections is the Cat Collection, the largest public collection of books, magazines and information about felines in the world. Special Collections materials are for reference only, and may not be borrowed.

The Special Collections Room is open Tuesday and Thursday, 10 am – 12 p.m., and 1 – 3 p.m., and by appointment. Please call (818) 548-2037 for further information.

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Glendale Public Library
Attention: Reference Department
222 East Harvard Street
Glendale, CA, 91205.

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