Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
A Unique Partnership Between the City of San José and San José State University.
Hours & Information
Closed until 1:00pm today
Regular Hours
Monday
8:00AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday
8:00AM - 8:00PM
Wednesday
8:00AM - 8:00PM
Thursday
8:00AM - 8:00PM
Friday
8:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
8:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday
1:00PM - 6:00PM
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Thanksgiving Holidays
Thursday, November 27, 2025 - Friday, November 28, 2025
Closed All Day
Phone: (408) 808-2000
Info
- See Floor Plan
- Council District: 3
- Bus Routes: 22, 23, 64A, 64B, 66, 68, 72, 73, 500, 522, 523, 568, Highway 17 Express, Light Rail
- Parking - 90 min free @ 4th St. Garage
- See Photos on Flickr
Get Involved
Children's Room Hours
| Monday – Thursday | 10 AM - 8 PM |
| Friday – Saturday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
| Sunday | 1 PM - 6 PM |
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Thanksgiving HolidaysThursday, November 27, 2025 - Friday, November 28, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas HolidaysWednesday, December 24, 2025 - Thursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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New Year HolidayThursday, January 1, 2026Closed All Day
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMonday, January 19, 2026Closed All Day
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Cesar Chavez HolidayTuesday, March 31, 2026Closed All Day
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Memorial Day HolidayMonday, May 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Juneteenth HolidayFriday, June 19, 2026Closed All Day
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Juneteenth HolidaySaturday, July 4, 2026Closed All Day
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Labor Day HolidayMonday, September 7, 2026Closed All Day
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Veteran’s Day HolidayWednesday, November 11, 2026Closed All Day
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Thanksgiving HolidaysThursday, November 26, 2026 - Friday, November 27, 2026Closed All Day
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Christmas HolidaysThursday, December 24, 2026 - Friday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
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New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Closed All Day
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Special Collections & Services
California Room - Local History Collection
Rare and archival materials collection at King Library covering local and state history.
Digital Humanities Center
Enhance your creativity through public workshops and expert support. This partnership makes this ground-floor space open to all.
Social Work in the Library
San José Public Library offers support to all community members, especially people experiencing homelessness.
TeenHQ: Teen Center
This teen dream hub provides the best environment for innovation to flourish. At TeenHQ, you can be you!
Wee Explore PlaySpace at King Library
A destination in the King Library Children’s Room for children to learn through open-ended play and exploration.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection
We have a special collection of materials related to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights movement.
San Jose State University Library Special Collections
SJSU's Beethoven Center, Steinbeck Center, Sourisseau Academy, and Africana, Asian American, Chicano & Native American Studies Center.