Teens
Spotlight
Celebrate Black Voices!
There is something for everyone in this list of brand new Teen books by Black authors.
Fiery Reads for the Year of the Dragon
Explore these books featuring tenacious, courageous, and adventurous AAPI characters in celebration of Lunar New Year!
Teen Blog Submissions!
We are excited to offer volunteer opportunities that highlight teen voices and creativity. Click here to learn more!
Palo Alto in 60 Seconds
This podcast series by a local teen brings to life the history of the town of Palo Alto - its people, places, and culture.
Upcoming Events
College Prep Workshops
Online Event
Join us at these free virtual workshops for tips on creating a compelling college application, test prep, and more!
Upcoming Teens Events
TLAB Recommends
Check out these lists created by teens from the Teen Library Advisory Board (TLAB)!
Get in the Spooky Spirit
The real horror would be not reading these amazing new teen books!
TLAB Recommends
Check out these lists created by teens from the Teen Library Advisory Board (TLAB)!
What's New
Reviewed by Teens
"It's 1979, and Jasmine Zumideh has dreams of studying journalism at New York University and contributing to the rock publication Creem. However, Jasmine's…
Read more of this comment about Jasmine Zumideh Needs A Win"The Silence that Binds Us tells a story of a Chinese American teenager suffering from the aftereffects of her brother’s suicide and racism in her town.…
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Bulletin Board
Resources, events, and opportunities from community organizations.
Teens Bulletin Board
Teen Volunteering in Palo Alto
Learn more about how to get involved with local service opportunities.
Mental Health Guide for Teens
The Mental Health Guide for Teens by SCC Suicide Prevention is meant to help teens learn basic mental health and wellness concepts.
allcove Palo Alto
allcove is a space for youth to find community, support, advice or even just a moment of pause.
Suburban Bananas Podcast
A podcast by local teens. Tune in for everything culture, politics, current events, debates, and much more!
A Snake Falls to Earth
"In "A Snake Falls to Earth" by Darcie Little Badger, we're taken on a magical journey infused with Lipan Apache folklore and a touch of science fiction.…
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