Not a bad place for a convention lots of parking and AC inside but honestly, I felt that for what…read morewe paid for the convention center was barely full for all weekend because of lack of advertisement and we still paid $1100 for three days and only got three leads for our business. There was literally deadness inside.

Boxing event that my daughter participate in…read more Event was well organized Staff was friendly Bathrooms were clean Semi full bar available This was a fun event to attend and a nice venue

My experience with one of the units is horrible no communication skills, there rude and don't…read moreanswer the phone. I understand it's a prison. But they can still use a better tone when they answer.

Three meals a day are included in the very low nightly rate. The service was slow, and the food…read moresubpar. If you like cold bologna sandwiches, this might be your kind of place. Hard to get in without a reservation...even harder to get out.

I mean, let's be fair. It's a vital records or a government building so they're not always fun to…read morego to and there are definitely many many doors. I had to come get my dad's death certificate. I actually got here early as they don't open until eight, but since this is the new location as they shut down the old one on 95th, it gave me time to close near the entrance and make sure I find the correct door.

This indicates they take Apple Pay- however they do not accept Apple Pay. Lady in the front…read moreinsisted it didn't say they took Apple Pay.

So I moved to a new place and it was finally time to check out the services offered in my new city…read more While I did not like my old neighborhood I loved being a city of Phoenix resident. I was a Phx resident for over 20 years and the services in that city are outstanding. I knew it would be hard to beat their library services, which are gorgeous facilities and well stocked. With that said though, Glendale has a reciprocity agreement so now I can use both. YEAH! When I arrived at the 59th location I was treated well and greeted by a friendly librarian who signed me up and did a great job explaining everything. This is a smaller branch and not as large or well stocked as the Phx locations but the facilities are very nice. It will do just fine. What was really fun was on the way home driving out of the parking lot I got to stop for a Peacock crossing, I was like, "Waaaaaaaaaa?" Then I realized they were out walking from the nearby awesome park they live at. So fun and cool!!!! Weird to have to stop in a parking lot to let Peacocks cross living in Phoenix Arizona and all. lol - I hope when you are there you watch out for them. I keep thinking most people might not expect them and might hit them if they drive unsafe. I would go back to this branch just to see the Peacocks. Ha!

Love the kids area as the teenage area. Keeps the library free of distractions while allowing…read morefamilies to bring their kids. My kids favorite part is the chickens, turkeys, and peacocks hanging out by the parking. Too bad their hours are short. Many days during the week they don't open until 1:00pm

Worth a visit even if you don't need to do research since it's an interesting historic site with a…read morepainting of the library's namesake, Velma Teague, some cool artwork inside and out, and an information desk with staff eager to help and that helps to fill the gap of the downtown absence of a Chamber of Commerce and Visitors' Center (which hopefully, Glendale will rectify). This library is in the heart of Old Town Peoria and it is important to preserve it. Such a human scale building seems so relaxing and homey in these frantic times, and even if a more modern facility is built nearby, the city should repurpose a building that holds so many memories and adds to the special feel of Murphy Park, another treasure.

Velma Teague Library - A Historic Gem Worth Preserving…read more This is a great historic site that must remain open and supported. It is the heart of Glendale and a reflection of all its cultural beauty. The site holds deep community significance and has long served as a gathering place for many festivals. A library has stood on this site in Murphy Park since 1917. Over the years, it has been repaired and rebuilt as needed to keep up with the times. In 1969, it was dedicated to and named in honor of Velma Teague, the city's longtime librarian who served 35 years with outstanding dedication. She was considered a pioneer in her field, expanding the library's offerings to include cassettes and records, and broadening book selections to engage readers of all ages. Sadly, the library is not recognized as a historical landmark at this time--but it should be. Without that protection, the Glendale City Council could still move forward with plans to demolish the existing library to make way for a new, larger facility. Fortunately, public outcry, through petition signing and the involvement of community representatives, stopped this from happening in 2024. By January 2025, the initiative was put on hold. As of this writing, the future remains uncertain. Please visit the library, sit in the park, enjoy the peaceful surroundings, explore the many antique shops nearby, and have a wonderful Mexican lunch at Bitz-ee Mama's across the street from the library's front doors. Then, contact the Glendale City Council and voice your concerns about this still-pending issue. Help preserve the last standing piece of historic heritage that defines the heart of Glendale.Velma Teague Library - A Historic Gem Worth Preserving This is a great historic site that must remain open and supported. It is the heart of Glendale and a reflection of all its cultural beauty. The site holds deep community significance and has long served as a gathering place for many festivals. A library has stood on this site in Murphy Park since 1917. Over the years, it has been repaired and rebuilt as needed to keep up with the times. In 1969, it was dedicated to and named in honor of Velma Teague, the city's longtime librarian who served 35 years with outstanding dedication. She was considered a pioneer in her field, expanding the library's offerings to include cassettes and records, and broadening book selections to engage readers of all ages. Sadly, the library is not recognized as a historical landmark at this time--but it should be. Without that protection, the Glendale City Council could still move forward with plans to demolish the existing library to make way for a new, larger facility. Fortunately, public outcry, through petition signing and the involvement of community representatives, stopped this from happening in 2024. By January 2025, the initiative was put on hold. As of this writing, the future remains uncertain. Please visit the library, sit in the park, enjoy the peaceful surroundings, explore the many antique shops nearby, and have a wonderful Mexican lunch at Bitz-ee Mama's across the street from the library's front doors. Then, contact the Glendale City Council and voice your concerns about this still-pending issue. Help preserve the last standing piece of historic heritage that defines the heart of Glendale.

This location is great, and it caters to a great community…read more There are things that aren't great. 1) The events are not accessible to all. See my elaboration below. 2) There is a need for more space. 3) The front desk staff are abrasive and dismissive. 4) There is not enough adult books. My elaboration: Yesterday 6/30 the library hosted an event for the Great American Puppet Theatre. We arrived early to the event to get a seat. When we arrived to the 11:30 showing it was a huge line. We went to the front desk to ask how we participate and they told us the show is full and we couldn't partake. SUPER bumbed that we didn't even have a chance. The woman at the front was rude and had no sympathy, she just starred at us. This is the second time we've tried to attend an event and couldn't. The room was small and the reason we were turned away was because of fire code. This event should've been a pre-registration to avoid people driving and then being turned away. Also, there was so many adults that could've stepped out to give more children an opportunity to join. I was NOT the only parent & child that was turned away. Another Yelp reviewer has said the same thing: https://yelp.to/fotzhgWfps

This library has an outdoor seating area with tables and lights. It's really nice out there. Inside…read morethere's plenty of seating. It's clean and the employees were helpful.

Took a road trip a few weeks back to fish Gillespie Dam off the old Highway 80. Great little spot…read morewith plenty of historical scenery. Huge catfish, decent size bass with some giants (especially if you use a kayak). Glad we checked it out, it's a fun day trip! If ya go, there's no place "to go"...gotta rough it. On a scale of 1 to 10, I'll go back :)

If you love history you'll love the Gillespie Dam Bridge. We'd been riding OHV nearby and I just…read morehad to come check it out. There is a small parking lot nearby and you can walk up a small steal walk way that gives a great view of not only the bridge but the damn itself. What was once a very traveled road connecting your route to Yuma/San Diego etc it sits pretty quiet these days off old Highway 80. Complete and opening in 1927 it was primarily built with free labor from prisoners. While damaged multiple times by floods it's never completely fell pray to the river. If you want to ride your OHV vehicles to the damn etc there are trails and can get pretty close to the water by accessing the nearby dirt area and going under the bridge. There are also petroglyphs nearby If this old highway could talk. Very cool.

This library has ample seating; teen, and child designated areas, as well as program rooms for…read moredifferent events that go on throughout the school year and summer. I would have liked to see more programs offered during the day to young children, however, they did have a handful of things that were offered during the late afternoon. Also, with the flat of computers that they have, I liked the fact that they gave an hour time limit for usage, to create access for people who may come in during the times that all computers are full. The staff was very welcoming and wouldn't answer any questions that you have. Last, but definitely not least, it is a great engaging way to beat the heat in the summertime!

The library was closed when I arrived but no matter - their wifi extends to the parking lot. And a…read moreplus, I was able to find an open power outlet and do a little bit of charging while I surfed the internet! I absolutely can't complain! [Review 17515 overall - 101 in Arizona - 1033 of 2022.]