Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, Public library in downtown San Jose, US.
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library spans eight floors and functions as both a university library for San Jose State and a public library for city residents.
The library opened in August 2003 as a pioneering partnership between San Jose State University and the San Jose Public Library system to serve both students and citizens.
The library maintains a dedicated collection about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights movement, featuring documents, photographs, and historical materials.
The facility provides 90 minutes of free parking at the Fourth Street Garage and remains open until 8 PM Monday through Thursday for extended study hours.
Each floor of the building contains integrated art installations by Mel Chin, incorporating sculptures and visual elements that reflect different aspects of knowledge and learning.
Location: Santa Clara County
Inception: August 2003
Part of: San Jose Public Library, San José State University
Address: One Washington Square, San José, CA 95192-0028, USA 95112-3580
Phone: +14088082000
Website: https://sjlibrary.org
GPS coordinates: 37.33551,-121.88500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:40
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