The Valley had seven cities with less than a million, but more than 100,000 residents in the year 2000. These cities were: Chandler, Peoria, Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, Glendale and Gilbert. That same year, Phoenix boasted a population of over a million people.

The Glendale Public Library system offers a great range of events and programs for people of all ages. From story time and movie events for kids, computer lessons and craft groups for teens and adults, to poetry nights and book clubs, there a plethora of fun and interesting activities for patrons of all ages!