The first Willow Glen Library opened in 1930. It was then moved to a storeroom at Pfeiffer Electric Company and then moved to another storeroom on Lincoln Ave. and then lastly settled at 1157 Minnesota Ave beginning in 1947. The Willow Glen Branch re-opened on August 23rd, 2008, completely replacing an older facility with over twice the square footage as the previous building. The Willow Glen service area is known for its tree-lined streets, historic homes, and unique architecture.