Pre-Teens & Teens
Academic Success
Student Help
Excellence in school begins at the library. Find out how we help San José students succeed.
Online Homework Help Resources
Online resources to help with homework assignments for children and teens.
SJ Aspires
Providing San Jose’s students with the skills and knowledge needed to achieve their academic or career goals.
Silicon Valley's College Promise Programs
Community colleges in Silicon Valley help students pay for college through College Promise programs. Find the program that works for you.
TeenHQ: Teen Center
This teen dream hub provides the best environment for innovation to flourish. At TeenHQ, you can be you!
New Titles
Stories that slay. Check out the latest reads.
More to Read
Graphic Novels, booklists, and eBooks.
Access Comics and Graphic Novels Online with our eResources!
You can access Comics and Graphic Novels at home with San Jose Public Library's eResources.
Teen Booklists
Our staff picks in your favorite genres for teens.
OverDrive eBooks for Teens
eBooks and eAudiobooks are featured in OverDrive's fiction collection for teens.
Boundless eBooks for Teens (Formerly Axis 360)
New and popular young adult fiction eBooks.
New Events
New events dropping. Be the first in the know.
Volunteer
Your voice. Your impact. Get involved now.
Teens Reach: Community Service
Youth council for the library, providing a way for young adults to build their leadership skills and become library advisors and advocates.
Teen Writer for Short Éditions
Build our collection of short stories written by teen writers.
Teen Book Reviewer
Gain volunteer service hours by writing book reviews.
Youth Commission
Advisory group to the Mayor and City Council that empowers youth to be civically engaged through local events and initiatives.
Teens Reach: Community Service
Youth council for the library, providing a way for young adults to build their leadership skills and become library advisors and advocates.
Teen Writer for Short Éditions
Build our collection of short stories written by teen writers.
Teen Book Reviewer
Gain volunteer service hours by writing book reviews.
Youth Commission
Advisory group to the Mayor and City Council that empowers youth to be civically engaged through local events and initiatives.
We have many ways for you to volunteer at San Jose Public Library! Have questions? Contact Volunteer Services at 1-408-808-2181 or volunteer.sjpl@sjlibrary.org
New Blogs
Discover the latest for teens and pre-teens.
Transgender Awareness Week Starts Today!
Transgender Awareness Week starts on November 13th and goes through the 19th, followed by Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20th
New Fiction Reads for Native American Heritage Month
Enjoy some Fiction novels written by Native American writers for Native American Heritage Month!
Congratulations Fall into Fiction Contest 2025 Winners!
Announcing the Fall into Fiction Contest 2025 winners and thank you to all those who participated!
Impact of the Federal Government Shutdown on SNAP Benefits
You can find food assistance and resources for you and/or your loved ones with the library.
Transgender Awareness Week Starts Today!
Transgender Awareness Week starts on November 13th and goes through the 19th, followed by Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20th
New Fiction Reads for Native American Heritage Month
Enjoy some Fiction novels written by Native American writers for Native American Heritage Month!
Congratulations Fall into Fiction Contest 2025 Winners!
Announcing the Fall into Fiction Contest 2025 winners and thank you to all those who participated!
Impact of the Federal Government Shutdown on SNAP Benefits
You can find food assistance and resources for you and/or your loved ones with the library.
