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The Milpitas Library (408-262-1171) 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 Milpitas Library is housed in a 60,000 sq. ft building with two floors and a side wing. Facilities include:
- A Community Meeting Room with a capacity of 120 people
- 4 Study Rooms
- Access to an extensive, shared County Library collection of over two million books, movies, and more
- Non-English Language Collections
- Adult New Readers collection
- Job and Career collection
- Test Prep collection
Exhibits in the Library
If you are interested in exhibiting your artwork, please:
- Read our Exhibit Policy
- Complete the Phantom Art Gallery application, opens a new window
- Contact Tegan McLane, the Community Engagement and Inclusion Coordinator for the City of Milpitas, at (408) 586-3212 or Tmclane@ci.milpitas.ca.gov
If you have any questions, please contact Kelly McKean at (408) 262-1171 ext. 3600 or kmckean@sccl.org
Events
Attend free Milpitas Library events for all ages and diverse interests. Among offerings for kids are our popular Storytimes.
Book Clubs
- Monthly discussion group for adults
- Intermittent book clubs for children of various ages
Latest News
Support the Library
Teen Advisory Board
Teen Advisory Board applications accepted annually. Contact the Milpitas Library Teen Librarian at (408) 262-1171 for more information.
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.
Timeline
1958
First county library in Milpitas (other than the bookmobile) established in one classroom of the historic grammar school at 160 N. Main Street and becomes known as Community Center.
1962
Calaveras Branch opens in the Fiesta Shopping Center on Dempsey Road.
1966
Sunnyhills Branch opens on Dixon Landing Road.
1981
January: Two branches (Calaveras and Community Center) are consolidated and moved into the library of the closed Ayer High School campus.
1983
March: The new 19,500 square foot Milpitas Community Library opens at 40 N. Milpitas Blvd. Cost: $2,000,000. All three of the small branches are now under one roof.
2009
With redevelopment funds of $39,000,000, a new 60,000 square foot library is built at 160 N. Main Street. Opening in January, it becomes known as the Milpitas Public Library.
