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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Exterior of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Public Hours

Monday 8 AM – 8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM – 8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM – 8 PM
Thursday 8 AM – 8 PM
Friday 8 AM – 6 PM
Saturday 8 AM – 6 PM
Sunday 1 PM – 6 PM

  Hours for SJSU Students Only
  Partnership with SJSU
  Holiday Closures
  Safety Guidelines

Address

150 East San Fernando Street
San Jose, CA 95112

Phone

1-408-808-2000

Get Involved

Volunteer

Friends of the Library

Teens Reach

Children's Room Hours

Monday 10 AM - 8 PM
Tuesday 10 AM - 8 PM
Wednesday 10 AM - 8 PM
Thursday 10 AM - 8 PM
Friday 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday 1 PM - 6 PM

Features

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Computers and Printing
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Group Study Rooms
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Wi-Fi Hotspot Checkout
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Wireless Internet Access

From Our Community

"King's unique blend of public and academic library mixes high and low culture to create unique constellations of knowledge and understanding"

— Jamie B.

Special Collections & Services

Clipping of the 1891 Sanborn Map for San Jose, California, one of the many maps found in the California Room.

California Room - Local History Collection

Rare and archival materials collection at King Library covering local and state history.

A tutor and her learner work on a writing exercise.

Partners in Reading (PAR): Adult and Family Literacy

Share the gift of reading. PAR connects tutors with adult learners to help improve their reading.

Entrance to SJPL Works, with seating and computers

SJPL Works: Career & Business

Find your career. Build your business.

Fork in the path with pasture fenced in on either side has signs pointing in different directions, but the path directly ahead leads toward a sunrise.

Social Worker Services

20 minute virtual social worker appointments are available to assist you.

Teens hang out on a bench

TeenHQ: Teen Center

This teen dream hub provides the best environment for innovation to flourish. At TeenHQ, you can be you!

Structures in the Wee Explore PlaySpace.

Wee Explore PlaySpace

The Wee Explore PlaySpace in the King Library Children’s Room is a destination for children (ages 0-5) to ignite their imagination and learn through open-ended play and exploration.

SJSU Tower building across from King Library.

SJSU Library Special Collections

San Jose State University archival collections including the Beethoven Center, Steinbeck Center, Sourisseau Academy, and Africana, Asian American, Chicano & Native American Studies Center.

Attend Events

person reading story to children

Stories and More for Young Children, 0-5

In-person storytimes are returning! Virtual and telephone programs are still available from the comfort of your home.

Hands type on a laptop showing Zoom on the screen.

Virtual Events from King Library

Online events you can attend from the comfort of your home.

  More Virtual Events
  Recorded Programs