About Campbell Library
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The Campbell Library (408-866-1991) is a member of the Santa Clara County Library District. As a member, we provide the following:
- Events for all ages
- Storytimes
- Dedicated Children's and Teen spaces
- Online Collections & Services, Available 24/7
- eBooks, eMagazines, eMovies, eMusic, Research, Homework Help, Online Classes, and More!
- Reference & Readers' Advisory and Account Services
- Public-use computers and technology equipment, including
- Free Wi-Fi and Internet access
- Full service computers with Microsoft Office software
- Color printer and photocopier
- Wireless printing for Android & iOS and for Laptops
- Multimedia scanning
- Self-check stations
- Learn more about computers, Wi-Fi, children's computers, and other technologies in the library!
- Book drop for returning items, accessible 24/7
Facility & Collections
The Campbell Library offers:
- Access to an extensive, shared County Library collection of over two million books, movies, and more.
- A Community Room and three small meeting rooms.
- Children's and Teen spaces.
Local History Collection
- Newspapers
- Campbell Press: 1895-1896, 1903-May 1986 (missing 1897-1902)
- Digitized Microfilm for In-Library Use - 1895-1896, 1903-May 1986 (missing 1897-1902)
- Digitized Microfilm for At-Home Use - 1895-1896, 1903-1923 (missing 1897-1902)
- Campbell Express: Cambrian News (microfilm): May 1988+
- Campbell Reporter: April 1999+
- Campbell Sun: July 1973
- Digitized Microfilm for In-Library Use - July 1973
- Campbell Press: 1895-1896, 1903-May 1986 (missing 1897-1902)
- Local history books
- Telephone Directory
Events
Attend free Campbell Library events for all ages and diverse interests. Among offerings for kids are our popular Storytimes.
Latest News
Support the Library
- Support Groups
- Volunteer opportunities available in the Fall
- Library Commission
- Donate
Propose a Library-Sponsored Event
After reviewing the Program Policy, please fill out this application to propose that the library sponsor an event that you (or your team) offer, to be held at the library. Due to the high volume of program applications we receive, we may only contact you if we may be interested in partnering with you on a future program/event. Thank you for your interest in library-sponsored events.
Looking for rooms to book? Discover rooms available at Campbell Library on the Book a Room page.
Library History
Timeline
1894
February, 1894: Judge & Mrs. Milton Myrick donate $50 for a new public library. Public raises a matching $50. Books from the local YMCA are donated to start a collection.
1923
Campbell County Women's Club donates part of their newly constructed building for library use. This library opens with 4,500 volumes.
1961
The library moves to larger facilities at Campbell & Central Avenues where the current Orchard Valley Coffee now resides.
1975
February 22, 1975: Grand opening of the new Campbell Library at 77 Harrison Avenue with 89,000 volumes.
1989
The Campbell Museum and Senior Center move to their own sites. The Campbell Library doubles in square footage, adding a second level.
The Library is repainted, and new carpet and furniture added.
2011
The library receives and interior face-lift with new carpet, paint, and furniture.
2020
Campbell Library houses 201,300 volumes and circulates over 900,000 items each year.
2021
Campbell Library moves to temporary location (1 W Campbell Avenue, Room E46, Campbell, CA 95008) as major renovations happen on the original location.
2026
The Campbell Library celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, May 9, and everyone is invited to join in the excitement and enjoy this special community event.
