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!

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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.

SJ Engage for Teens

Local youth ages 13-24: Empower. Act. Make a Difference. Help make a difference in your community while unlocking real-world opportunities.

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.

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.

Crochet and Amigurumi

Learn how to crochet with some books from San Jose Public Library!

Celebrate Will Eisner Week!

Explains what the Will Eisner Awards are and showcases titles available in SJPL.

YA Friday: The Emerald Isle

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year by checking out these young adult books that take place in Ireland.
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Poetry Prompt: A Love Poem

Valentine's Day is over, but express and enjoy other forms of love for things and people in non-romantic ways. Try your hand at a love poem!
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