A library has sat in the heart of historic Downtown Glendale for 107 years. The city is considering demolishing it and moving it up the street.
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Community members in Glendale are concerned about the potential of demolishing a library in the heart of historic Downtown Glendale and moving it up the street.
The Velma Teague Library in Murphy Park has been there for decades in its existing building, but a library has stood in the park for 107 years.
“This is the center, our cultural center, really, of this area, and we’re surrounded by lovely restaurants and businesses that are thriving, but we need to have anchor, and Velma Teague is our anchor,” Jessica Koory, a longtime resident of Glendale, said.
The City of Glendale is now considering demolishing it and moving the library down the street.
“That was news to all of us because we’ve been …