Teens

Get involved at your neighborhood library! Councils meet twice monthly and work with library staff to improve services. Members earn volunteer hours. Middle and high school students can join teen council; younger youth (ages 9-12) can join tween council.

Teen lists

Events

Apr 8

A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group

Tue Apr 8
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Gregory Heights Library

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced knitter, come join the fun as we learn together. All experience levels and ages welcome. Please bring your own supplies. 

Apr 8

Makerspace drop-in for teens

Tue Apr 8
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Rockwood Library

What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality with 3D printers, craft cutters, laser cutter, sewing machines, art supplies and more.

For teens in grades 6-12.

Apr 8

K-12 Virtual Tutoring / Tutoría Virtual

Tue Apr 8
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Online

Virtual Tutoring is for Multnomah County students in grades K-12 who need support in language arts, math, science or social studies. 

Apr 8

Read to the Dogs

Tue Apr 8
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog.

Apr 8

Teen Council

Tue Apr 8
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Midland Library

Join us for teen council. It’s a fun way to make new friends, earn volunteer hours by helping your library and your community — AND get free snacks! 

Apr 8

Queer Youth Club

Tue Apr 8
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Hollywood Library

A safe place where ALL are welcome to be themselves. Find support, eat snacks, get creative, discuss favorite books, and more! Bring a friend, or make a new one. For grades 5-8.

Apr 8

Acuarelas y Libros / Watercolor and Books Club

Tue Apr 8
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Fairview-Columbia Library

¿Siempre has querido aprender a pintar? Únase a nosotros para esta clase de acuarela y descubra su artista interior. Usaremos libros de la biblioteca para aprender nuevas técnicas.

Apr 8

Teen Anime Club

Tue Apr 8
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Rockwood Library

Do you love anime? Are you a teen in grades 6-12? If so, join our club! We meet to discuss our favorite series, watch anime and eat yummy snacks.

Apr 9

Makerspace drop-in for teens

Wed Apr 9
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Rockwood Library

What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality with 3D printers, craft cutters, laser cutter, sewing machines, art supplies and more.

For teens in grades 6-12.

Apr 9

CANCELED - Teen Anime Club

Wed Apr 9
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Midland Library

This event has been canceled. For future events, please view the Multnomah County Library events page.

Apr 9

Teen Time! Peep Bunny Felting with LeBrie Rich

Wed Apr 9
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hillsdale Library

Come create fuzzy companions, Peep Bunnies! LeBrie Rich, felt creation extraordinaire, will teach you what you need to know about needle felting.

Apr 9

Open Mic and Jam Night

Wed Apr 9
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Holgate Library

This free monthly event welcomes musicians, singers, poets, and creatives of all ages, styles, and skill levels.

Apr 10

Showers and Hygiene Resources

Thu Apr 10
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Midland Library

Cultivate Initiatives will be in the Midland parking lot offering free hot showers and other resources, including (while supplies last) clothing and hygiene products.

Apr 10

Video Game Club

Thu Apr 10
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fairview-Columbia Library

Do you like to game? Are you in middle or high school? If so, join our gaming club! We'll play games, talk about games and eat snacks.

Apr 10

Teen Council

Thu Apr 10
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hollywood Library

Join us for teen council. It’s a fun way to make new friends, earn volunteer hours by helping your library and your community — AND get free snacks! 

Apr 10

Teen Council

Thu Apr 10
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Gresham Library

Teens (Grades 6-12) are invited to help with Gresham Library projects, and possibly develop library projects and events of their own!

Apr 10

Teen Council

Thu Apr 10
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Rockwood Library

Join us for teen council. It’s a fun way to make new friends, earn volunteer hours by helping your library and your community — AND get free snacks!

Apr 10

Creative Learning: LEGO Engineers

Thu Apr 10
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
North Portland Library

Assemble a specific LEGO set, experiment with it to see how it works, and then complete challenges using what you've built and learned!

Apr 11

Makerspace drop-in for teens

Fri Apr 11
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Rockwood Library

What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality with 3D printers, craft cutters, laser cutter, sewing machines, art supplies and more.

For teens in grades 6-12.

Apr 11

Drop-in Violin Lessons

Fri Apr 11
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Midland Library

Learn to play the violin in a welcoming, drop-in environment! Open to ages 8 and up, this program lets you explore the instrument with guidance from a dedicated instructor.

Apr 11

Teen Game Night

Fri Apr 11
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Midland Library

Come to the Library and play some fun games like Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Overcooked, board games, card games, and more! For grades 6 through 12.