Teenagers both use library services and volunteer their time to support the library.

The Teen Library Council, a group of student representatives from Santa Clara secondary schools, meet monthly to advise the Teen Librarian on library services for their age group. They also plan programs and events, such as the annual summer "Teen Read" and "Poetry Open Mike Night,"and publish a newsletter, "Perspectives."

Teens contribute hundreds of hours of their time to the library each year. They form the core volunteer group for the Read Aloud Partners Program, as well as assisting with special events and many support tasks at the library.

Monthly programs for teens include book discussion groups, art workshops, and movie nights.