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.
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.
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.
Tales from the Tightrope at Cirque du Soleil's ECHO
When the Circus Comes to Town San José Public Library has once again partnered with Cirque du Soleil! You may remember last year when one…
Earth Day 2025
Learn about the history of Earth Day, its impact, and how you can join our library's celebration of this global environmental movement.
TIROC: Goal Setting and Building Resilience
Let's explore what makes a goal, how can you craft a goal so that it can be met, and how meeting our goals can lead to stronger resilience.
Modern Urban Homesteading
Wonderful selections from our Home & Garden section about urban homesteading.
Tales from the Tightrope at Cirque du Soleil's ECHO
When the Circus Comes to Town San José Public Library has once again partnered with Cirque du Soleil! You may remember last year when one…
Earth Day 2025
Learn about the history of Earth Day, its impact, and how you can join our library's celebration of this global environmental movement.
TIROC: Goal Setting and Building Resilience
Let's explore what makes a goal, how can you craft a goal so that it can be met, and how meeting our goals can lead to stronger resilience.
Modern Urban Homesteading
Wonderful selections from our Home & Garden section about urban homesteading.
