Get early access to Village Square Branch with Open+
Open+ is a free service that provides you convenient self-service access to the library before it opens for the day.
Open+ allows you to
- Enjoy a quiet space to read, study, or work
- Pick up your library holds
- Browse & check out books and more
- Connect to Wi-Fi
- Use a computer, copy machine, shredder, and printer
Requirements
- Speak to a staff member to enroll in Open+
- Must be an adult (age 18+)
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult
- Have a San José Public Library card
- Attend an Open+ orientation and sign the User Agreement
Village Square Branch
Open+ Hours
- Monday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Closed on Holidays
Attend an orientation to enroll in Open+
The orientation helps you use Open+ safely and smoothly at Village Square Branch. During orientation, we will cover:
- How to access the building
- What services are available
- Safety
- Guidelines
Before you attend
- Register for the orientation.
- Need a library card? Apply online before you attend. Bring a photo ID and proof of address to the orientation.
What to bring
- Library card
- Photo ID
OPEN+ USER AGREEMENT
Open+ is available to customers that meet the following and affirm the below:
- You are an adult (ages 18+) with a current San José Public Library Card in good standing.
- Customers younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Open+ approved access is not transferrable or to be shared with unapproved users.
- Registered Open+ customers may not open the library to non-registered customers.
- Open+ hours are unstaffed.
- Open+ hours are subject to change.
- Open+ is not available on observed holidays or otherwise indicated.
- Some areas of the exterior and interior of the library are monitored by security cameras.
- Staff areas and Community Room are prohibited from access.
- I accept responsibility for the space, equipment, and furniture during my access time.
- In case of an emergency, I will call 911.
- I understand I am not approved for Open+ until I have attended an in-person orientation.
- The Library reserves the right to update this policy at any time without notice.
It is the responsibility of the user to read and accept the current version of the policy.
Violation of the Open+ User Agreement or the Technology & Internet Policy and Behavior in the Library Policy may result in the revocation of Open+ and/or Library privileges.
Frequently Asked Questions
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With Open+, you can use the library outside of normal, staffed operating hours. All you need to become an Open+ member is a library card in good standing.
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Customers 18 years of age or older must meet these requirements:
- Have a current SJPL library card in good standing.
- Complete the Open+ Agreement Form.
- Attend an Open+ Orientation with library staff in person.
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You can use your own library card to gain entry to the library during Open+ hours. For your card to work, you must meet the following requirements:
- Have a current SJPL library card in good standing.
- Completed the Open+ Agreement Form.
- Attended an Open+ Orientation with library staff in person.
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- Pick up holds.
- Browse library collections and use the catalog.
- Use self-checkout machines.
- Use computers, printing, and Wi-Fi (wifi).
- Use study Rooms.
- Use restrooms.
Community Rooms will NOT be available.
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Open+ hours are unstaffed and self-serve. You may leave a comment, question, or concern in the comments box near the Information Desk.
You can also contact us in the following ways:
- Submit your question: English, opens a new window | Español, opens a new window | Tiếng Việt, opens a new window | 中文, opens a new window.
- Chat with us 7 days a week: English, opens a new window.
- Call us at 408-808-2000, opens a new window.
- Visit us or call Village Square, opens a new window during regular business hours.
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Yes. There 21 internal and external security cameras. These cameras are activated during Open+ hours. These cameras are never used during regular library hours. They are motion-activated after regular library hours and before Open+ hours.
They are subject to the same privacy policy as our other surveillance cameras.
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No.
- Open+ approved access is not transferable or to be shared with unapproved users.
- Registered Open+ customers may not open the library to non-registered customers.
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You must be accompanied by an adult.
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The study rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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This project is funded in whole or in part by the State of California and administered by the California State Library.