San José Bridge Libraries

What's a Bridge Library?

A Bridge Library provides books, library staff assistance, and library resources for families using a Family Resource Center and serves as a "bridge" between the Family Resource Center (FRC) and the full range of library services offered at San José Public Library branches. Visit First 5 Santa Clara County for a complete list of the FRC locations in San José.

Where are the Bridge Libraries?

We currently have thirteen (13) Bridge Libraries operating at Family Resource Centers in San José:

Please contact each location to learn more about program hours, events and resources.

Additional Bridge Branch Library Locations

San José Public Library also operates a Bridge Branch in the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood. This location offers the community books for checkout, free Wi-Fi and tech access, staff assistance, library programs, and much more.

How do I use a Bridge Library?

A Bridge Library is different from our other libraries because customers do not need a library card to take materials home. Customers do not even need to visit one of our 25 branch library locations to use our services.

When visiting the FRC, customers can borrow as many books as they would like for their families and return them when they are ready. These libraries are intentionally created to remove common barriers that prevent many families from using library resources.

Borrowing Details

  • Materials are loaned on the honor system.
  • No library card required.
  • No late fees.
  • No lost item charges.

Books & Events at Bridge Libraries

San José Public Library librarians host storytimes at the bridge libraries, and families in the neighborhood can access hundreds of children’s books to use onsite or take home.

Families visiting the Bridge Libraries will find the following types of books on the shelves.

  • Board Books (English and Spanish)
  • Picture Books (English and Spanish)
  • Beginning Readers (English and Spanish)
  • Non-Fiction (English)
  • Resource Books (English and Spanish)

Questions?

For more information about the Bridge libraries please contact us:

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