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!

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Address

150 E San Fernando, San José, CA 95112

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


Holiday Closures


Teachers and Educators: request a Class Visit for your middle and high school students to TeenHQ.

Youth Commission

Are you passionate about issues in your San José community? Learn about the city's Youth Commission by joining a youth advisory committee in your district or becoming a Commissioner.

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Features

Teens chuckling while playing video games in comfortable TeenHQ seating.

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.
Teens happily tinker with the recording studio equipment at SJPL TeenHQ.

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.

New Blogs

Discover the latest for teens and pre-teens.

History of Romance Comics in the USA

A brief history of romance/love comic books.
Image: Garden City Wheelmen Relay Team 1901. Collection of Ralph Pearce

Looking Back: A Brief History of Bicycling in San Jose

Ralph looks back at the early history of bicycling in San Jose and the Valley.

Lost Architecture: Garden City Bank Building

Did you know that you can find historical photos in the California Room? Find out more!

Fandom Feasts for February

Wondering what to do in February? Binge watch your favorite shows/movies and host a Fandom Feast!
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