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!

Contact
Manager
Megan Maloy
megan.maloy@sjlibrary.org
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 |
Teachers and Educators: request a Class Visit for your middle and high school students to TeenHQ.
Features
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.
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.
Find Your Next Read
Our Librarians have created these lists for teens and pre-teens.
Book list
SJPL Picks: YA Books About Prom
Dreaming of prom-posals, themes & tulle? Dive into these YA reads full of glitter, nerves & prom drama—picked by SJPL Librarians!
SJPL Picks: YA Books with Male Protagonists
Only 22% of YA titles feature a male protagonist. If you've been craving a book with a male lead, this list is for you.
SJPL Picks: Test Prep & Study Guides for High School
Here’s a list of test prep and study guides to help you crush your exams and school assignments.
Staff Picks: YA Books In Translation
Check out these awesome books from around the world — now in English! Mostly fiction and graphic novels.
New Blogs
Discover the latest for teens and pre-teens.
Celebrating The Art of Filmmaking at Cannes Film Festival!
Celebrate the art of filmmaking by watching these award-winning selections from the historic Cannes Film Festival in France.
Youth Herald: 2024-2025, A Year in Review
The San José Youth Commission is proud to share the highlights of our impactful 2024-2025 term as presented in our 2024-2025 Annual Report.
Eurovision 2025-My Top Selections
Are you watching the Eurovision Song Contest for 2025? Here are my personal top selections with matching books!
Skincare and Fitness
Learn how my fitness journey has changed my opinion on makeup and skincare.
Celebrating The Art of Filmmaking at Cannes Film Festival!
Celebrate the art of filmmaking by watching these award-winning selections from the historic Cannes Film Festival in France.
Youth Herald: 2024-2025, A Year in Review
The San José Youth Commission is proud to share the highlights of our impactful 2024-2025 term as presented in our 2024-2025 Annual Report.
Eurovision 2025-My Top Selections
Are you watching the Eurovision Song Contest for 2025? Here are my personal top selections with matching books!
Skincare and Fitness
Learn how my fitness journey has changed my opinion on makeup and skincare.