The Santa Clara County Library District will celebrate the grand reopening of the newly remodeled Campbell Library on May 9, showcasing modern amenities and community-focused spaces.
The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) is set to reopen the fully remodeled Campbell Library, a 24,000 square foot facility, with a grand opening celebration scheduled for Saturday, May 9. The construction of the building and surrounding landscape has been completed, and library staff are in the process of moving in new furniture, equipment, and thousands of books.
This project is the result of a collaborative effort between the City of Campbell and SCCLD, funded in part by Measure O, a $50 million bond measure approved by Campbell voters in 2018. Measure O allocated $20.5 million specifically for the library project. Additionally, the library received a $4.7 million infrastructure grant from the California State Library and a $500,000 electrification demonstration grant from Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) to create a fully electric facility. The Library District also contributed approximately $510,000 toward interior amenities and programming, while the Friends of the Campbell Library raised an additional $250,000.
“The new Campbell Library reflects many years of working together with our community and the Santa Clara County Library District,” said Campbell City Manager Brian Loventhal. “Thanks to the support of the Campbell voters through Measure O, along with additional grant funding, this project has been completed. We are proud to deliver a modern, all-electric facility that will serve our community for generations and be a place where people and innovation thrive.”
Patrons can look forward to several exciting features in the renovated library. The design includes floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the Children’s Room, Teen section, and adult areas with natural light. A flexible community gathering space known as The Overlook is located on the upper floor, providing views of Orchard Green. Meeting rooms on this floor are equipped with wall monitors, making them ideal for study groups and collaborative meetings. The downstairs browsing area offers laptops for borrowing, free Wi-Fi, booths, and ample seating.
<p“Many of the brand-new features in the Campbell Library have been carefully thought out and designed to provide a beautiful, welcoming community place that blends the best of modern convenience, flexible spaces, and excellent library services,” said County Librarian Jennifer Weeks. “We can’t wait to celebrate this new chapter in the city’s history with the grand opening of the Campbell Library!”
The grand opening of the Campbell Library will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 677 Harrison Avenue, Campbell.
According to India Currents, the reopening marks a significant milestone for the community, emphasizing the importance of accessible and modern library services.