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Strategic Priorities

Mission Statement

San José Public Library enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and by ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information.

Inspired by Purpose

Community Learning

Foster learning and skill-building pathways that empower diverse communities to thrive.

Assets & Infrastucture

Ensure our buildings, spaces, & critical systems provide safe & welcoming access to resources & programs that enable positive social change.

Trust & Belonging

Create welcoming, inclusive experiences through culturally competent service, recognizing unique needs & strengths & advocating for justice.

Right to Library

Safeguard and uplift the freedom to read, access ideas and information, and engage in community.

Workplace Culture

Nurture & celebrate creativity, innovation, expertise, centering the importance of well-being & a shared commitment to the Library’s mission.

Community Learning

Foster learning and skill-building pathways that empower diverse communities to thrive.

Community Learning

Foster learning and skill-building pathways that empower diverse communities to thrive.

Foster learning and skill-building pathways that empower diverse communities to thrive.

Community Learning

Reading Programs

Level up your reading skills with an SJPL reading coach or a furry friend. Ideal for ages 5-10.

Community Learning

Website

SJPL Works

Provides economic and workforce development resources for employment seekers, small business owners, and entrepreneurs. Level: Beginner

Community Learning

Digital Skill Building Pathways

Free lessons, resources, and events to learn the skills essential to living and working in the digital world.

15,488

Events & Programs

243,900

Events & Program Attendees

8 Million

Items Loaned

Assets & Infrastucture

Assets & Infrastucture

Ensure our buildings, spaces, & critical systems provide safe & welcoming access to resources & programs that enable positive social change

Ensure our buildings, spaces, & critical systems provide safe & welcoming access to resources & programs that enable positive social change

Assets & Infrastructure

Small meeting room available at SJPL Works - table with four chairs, whiteboard and monitor on opposite walls.

Reserve a Room

Need a quiet place to work? Study rooms are available to reserve for meetings, studying, and working on projects.

Assets & Infrastructure

Grid of all of the San José Public Library Locations. Text: Leaders x Libraries.

Locations

San José Public Library has 25 locations throughout the city.

Assets & Infrastructure

Biblioteca Latinoamericana Improvement Project

We are making some improvements to Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch Library's building! Learn more about this process.

270,434

Computer Reservations

21,286

Events & Program Attendees

3.7 Million

Visitors

Trust & Belonging

Trust & Belonging

Create welcoming, inclusive experiences through culturally competent service, recognizing unique needs & strengths & advocating for justice.

Create welcoming, inclusive experiences through culturally competent service, recognizing unique needs & strengths & advocating for justice.

Trust & Belonging

Accessibility for All

Discover free materials, services, programs, and adaptive technology for people with disabilities.

Trust & Belonging

Blind man on park bench listening to eAudiobook from phone.

Collections in Alternative Formats

Accessible materials are available for checkout including audiobooks, eAudio, large print, and close-captioned or sound-descriptive videos.

Trust & Belonging

Service

Volunteer Services

Volunteering is a great way to use your talents, provide valuable service to the community, learn new skills, and meet great people!

84

Computer Reservations

5

Staff Led DEI Groups

138

Multilingual Staff Members

Safeguard and uplift the freedom to read, access ideas and information, and engage in community.

Safeguard and uplift the freedom to read, access ideas and information, and engage in community.

Right to Library

SJPL staff holding up letters that read, #RightToLibrary

Exercise Your #RightToLibrary

At SJPL, everyone has the right to learn, explore, and develop new skills. Join the RTL revolution!

Right to Library

Get a Library Card

Sign up for a FREE library card today! Open to all California residents.

Right to Library

Share Your Library Story

Share your story about how the library has transformed your life.

762,169

Library Card Members

91

Study Rooms Available

53,071

Volunteered Hours

Workplace Culture

Workplace Culture

Safeguard and uplift the freedom to read, access ideas and information, and engage in community.

Nurture & celebrate creativity, innovation, expertise, centering the importance of well-being & a shared commitment to the Library’s mission.

Workplace Culture

SJPL Staff Picks

Curated monthly by our team, these selections showcase must-reads and hidden gems. Discover what's captivating us this month!

Workplace Culture

Service

SJPL Staff at Community Events

Please contact your desired San José Public Library location to request SJPL staff at your community event.

Workplace Culture

Stay Connected

Join our email lists for upcoming events, updates, and more.

25

Facilities

556

Staff

$64 Million

Operating Budget

Library Management

Management Team

Meet our library management team.

Library Management

Mission & Vision

Our Library fosters lifelong learning and ensures that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information.

Library Management

Equity and Inclusion

We commit to providing a welcoming and safe environment for all. Learn more about how SJPL is building a better library for you.
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