Pre-Teens & Teens

Academic Success

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Student Help

Excellence in school begins at the library. Find out how we help San José students succeed.
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General Reference and Homework Help eResources

Find general reference resources as well as resources for homework help divided by age group
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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.

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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.
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Teen Booklists

Our staff picks in your favorite genres for teens.
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OverDrive eBooks for Teens

eBooks and eAudiobooks are featured in OverDrive's fiction collection for teens.

Volunteer

Your voice. Your impact. Get involved now.

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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.
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Teen Writer for Short Éditions

Build our collection of short stories written by teen writers.
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Teen Book Reviewer

Gain volunteer service hours by writing book reviews.
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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.

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Youth Herald: The Annual Youth Priorities Survey Is Out!

By participating, you will help foster a sense of civic engagement and empowerment among our youth residents.

New Novels for Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month and we have some amazing new selections in our Adult Fiction section written by Native writers!
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The Rise & Fall of National Novel Writing Month (Nanowrimo)

National Novel Writing Month (Nanowrimo) was a beloved writing contest - what happened to it? Find out more.

New Vampire Novels to Sink Your Teeth Into!

Check out some of the newest selections from our fiction shelves featuring Vampires!