TeenHQ: Teen Center
Be You at TeenHQ. TeenHQ is the teen center headquarters located at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in downtown San José. It is a place designed exclusively for teens in middle and high school.
This teen dream hub provides the best environment for innovation to flourish. At TeenHQ, you can be you!
Contact
Manager
Megan Maloy
megan.maloy@sjlibrary.org
Hours
Reading Room and Collections:
(See hours for specific features below)
| Monday | 10 AM - 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM - 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM - 8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM - 8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
| Sunday | 1 PM - 6 PM |
Teachers and Educators: request a Class Visit for your middle and high school students to TeenHQ.
Features
TeenHQ Gamer Lounge
Hang out with your friends and play some video games.
TeenHQ Makerspace
A space for Middle and High School students to explore creative possibilities through library-led programming.
TeenHQ Recording Studio
Private recording booth and mixing boards where music can be produced, recorded, edited and saved.
New Events
Make, create, build, and more at TeenHQ.
Find Your Next Read
Our Librarians have created these lists for teens and pre-teens.
Book list
SJPL Picks: Teen Cookbooks
From simple dishes to fandom favorites, these cookbooks deliver. Great for students, budget cooks, and anyone craving something new.
SJPL Picks: YA Stories Set in Libraries & Bookstores
Perfect for teens who find joy in stories set in libraries or bookstores. This list includes a mix of genres.
SJPL Picks: YA Epistolary Fiction (Told in Letters & Texts)
Epistolary novels unfold through written messages making the drama feel extra real and personal.
Freedom to Read - Banned Books (Teens)
The books featured in this list are Young Adult titles that have been challenged and/or banned in various states.
New Blogs
Discover the latest for teens and pre-teens.
Service Day at SJPL
Let’s show the library some extra love by giving back and beautifying this treasure-filled space with volunteering!
Discover O'Reilly eBooks, Videos, and Interactive Learning
O'Reilly provides eBooks, audiobooks, videos, and interactive courses focused on technology and business.
A Library Fit for a King
Check out our refreshed King Collection Exhibit on the 3rd Floor and the story of how our library got it's name.
Silicon Valley Reads 2026: Bridges to Belonging
This year's books inspire reflection on the bridges we build and those still needed.
Service Day at SJPL
Let’s show the library some extra love by giving back and beautifying this treasure-filled space with volunteering!
Discover O'Reilly eBooks, Videos, and Interactive Learning
O'Reilly provides eBooks, audiobooks, videos, and interactive courses focused on technology and business.
A Library Fit for a King
Check out our refreshed King Collection Exhibit on the 3rd Floor and the story of how our library got it's name.
Silicon Valley Reads 2026: Bridges to Belonging
This year's books inspire reflection on the bridges we build and those still needed.
