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Come visit us on the 2nd floor of the Downtown Library. For grades 6-12. 

Monday-Thursday: 1-8pm
Friday: 1-5pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm

  • GAMING: New gaming consoles and free use of headsets, controllers and chargers
  • STUDY: Teen Center Study Room, supplies, printers and computers free to use
  • PROGRAMS: Teen Book Club, Movie Night, Teen Makers , Video Gaming Night, courses and more!

Also visit the Teen Space at the Redwood Shores Branch Library

Programs sponsored by Friends of the Redwood City Public Library

Online Tutoring

Brainfuse
On-Demand, Anywhere Online Tutoring! Connect with a tutor, access the writing lab, meet your project group in a private virtual study room, and access college prep resources.

Fun Fridays: Big Buzz About Bees

Join Sager Family Farm for an exciting look at the world of pollinators. Learn why bees are so important to our food system and how they help gardens and farms thrive.

Following the program, Lunch at the Library is served from 12-1pm for children and teens!

Fun Fridays series:

  • Petting Zoo - JUL 24, 11am

    • More Information:
    Contact: Sonia Delgado
    Phone: (650)780-7013
    Email: sdelgado@redwoodcity.org 

     This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

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    Teen Video Gaming Night

    Video Game Night

    Join us every Tuesdays at 4pm

    Join us in the Teen Center every Tuesday for some video gaming fun! We will have the Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and Meta Quest 3 available for use. For Grades 6-12.


    Teen Movie Night

    Movie Night

    Join us every Thursday at 4:30 pm

    Movie Night is back every Thursday at the Teen Center, now led by teens for teens! Enjoy a fun evening with friends and snacks. For grades 6-12.


    Makers Club

    Teen Makers

    Every third Saturday at 2pm

    Join us at the Downtown Library Makerspace for new projects every month! Learn to paint from an actual artist, cook new recipes, or make a new craft to bring home! For grades 6-12.

     

    Books, Movies and More with your Library Card!

    Stay cozy at home and check out the variety of teen resources we have to offer. These lists have been created by our library staff, if you have suggestions, email us here. 

    Library eResources

    Middle School Search: Curriculum-related, age appropriate, full-text content for middle school students.
    High School Search: Curriculum-related, age appropriate, full-text content for high school students.

    Teen Reads

    Living with Mental Illness
    Retellings (A new version of an old story)
    Mystery and Thrillers
    YA Graphic Novels - Fantasy
    If You Liked Ender's Game
    If You Liked To All The Boys I've Loved Before
    If You Liked The Hunger Games
    YA Stories About Neurodiversity
    If You Liked Fangirl
    Nonfiction Narratives For Teens
    YA Poetry
    YA Mystery
    Most Popular Manga at Redwood City Library - Downtown
    If You Liked The Perks of Being a Wallflower
    International Youth Day (For Teens)

    Teen Movies and Films

    Fans of Stranger Things, Riverdale, and The Walking Dead
    Coming of Age
    Student Life Films
    LGBTQ+ Stories on Film