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.

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.

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.

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