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.
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.
Youth Commission
Advisory group to the Mayor and City Council that empowers youth to be civically engaged through local events and initiatives.
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.
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.
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.
Youth Herald: 2025-2026, A Year in Review
Young people spoke up, showed up, and made change. Read about the 2025-2026 Youth Commission's advocacy, events, and impact across the city.
Summer Learning: Reading Recommendations
Not sure what to read this summer? Check out these lists from SJPL Staff.
It's Time! The Graphic Novel Making Contest Starts Today!
Submit your Graphic Novel Today! Our Contest Runs From June 1 - July 31, 2026 Calling all comic/manga fans, artists, and library patrons!
Celebrate Father’s Day with SJPL
Father's Day is the perfect occasion to honor the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, uncles, and all the father figures!
Youth Herald: 2025-2026, A Year in Review
Young people spoke up, showed up, and made change. Read about the 2025-2026 Youth Commission's advocacy, events, and impact across the city.
Summer Learning: Reading Recommendations
Not sure what to read this summer? Check out these lists from SJPL Staff.
It's Time! The Graphic Novel Making Contest Starts Today!
Submit your Graphic Novel Today! Our Contest Runs From June 1 - July 31, 2026 Calling all comic/manga fans, artists, and library patrons!
Celebrate Father’s Day with SJPL
Father's Day is the perfect occasion to honor the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, uncles, and all the father figures!
