SJ ACCESS

SJ Access is a City of San José initiative to provide all residents equitable access to all things digital.

Laptop Computers and other Devices

Borrow tech devices from the San José Public Library for FREE, using your library card. To sign up, visit sjpl.org/membership.

Most tech devices can be borrowed for 21 days with one auto renewal of seven days if there are no other requests on the item.

Chromebooks

• Available at all library locations.  
• Chromebooks must be used with an internet connection.
• A cloud-based platform is required to save documents and media files.

Dell Laptop Computers

• Available at select library locations. 
• Includes Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe Reader; Google Chrome; and Microsoft Edge.

iPads

• Available at select library locations.
• These iPads come with an attachable keyboard.

Free Public Wi-Fi Access

Free high-speed public Wi-Fi (wifi) is available 24/7 in the following areas:

• Downtown: Strategic corridors within Downtown San José
• ESUHSD: Within select East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) attendance areas
• City Libraries: All library locations
• Community Centers: At select community centers

Please Note: Wi-Fi signal strength may vary.

San José Downtown Wi-Fi

• Wi-Fi Network Name: Access SJ Downtown
• Review the coverage map.
• Learn more about San José Downtown Public Wi-Fi Access.

Select Neighborhoods Near East Side Union High Schools (ESUHSD)

• Wi-Fi Network Name: SJ Access Free Wi-Fi 
• Review the coverage map. 
• Participating ESUHSD High Schools:
  • Andrew P. Hill, 3200 Senter Rd.
  • Independence, 617 N Jackson Ave.
  • James Lick, 57 N. White Rd.
  • Mt. Pleasant, 1750 S. White Rd.
  • Oak Grove, 285 Blossom Hill Rd.
  • William C. Overfelt, 1835 Cunningham Ave.
  • Silver Creek, 3434 Silver Creek Rd.
  • Yerba Buena, 1855 Lucretia Ave. 
• Learn More About Free Community Wi-Fi Access.

City Libraries

• Wi-Fi Available: At all library locations
  • Wi-Fi Network Name at library branches: SJPL WiFi
  • Wi-Fi Network Name at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library: King_Library_WIFI
• Outdoor Wi-Fi: Strong and faster outdoor Wi-Fi is available at select libraries.
• Computers & Printing: Our library locations offer indoor access to computers, printing, copying, and shredding.

Community Centers

• Available at select community centers.

Computer Classes and One-on-One Tech Support

• Digital Skill Building Pathways.
• Free Computer Classes for Beginners. Classes offered in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
• Online Self-Taught Computer Courses.
• Online One-on-One Free Computer Assistance.