Teens

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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

Jul 12

Central Library Tour

Sat Jul 12
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Biblioteca Central

Central Library, beloved by the community since 1913, is now open with modern enhancements for you to enjoy!

Jul 12

Summer Reading: Origami Games with Yuki Martin

Sat Jul 12
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Biblioteca de Northwest

Join Yuki Martin to learn how to make a basketball hoop, dice, ddakji tiles and more - all out of paper, step-by-step.

Jul 12

Pride: Crafting with Pride

Sat Jul 12
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Biblioteca de Midland

Celebrate community with Midland library staff and get ready for Portland's Pride Parade! Express yourself with DIY swag items- buttons, bags and more.

Jul 12

Animation Workshop with Quandre

Sat Jul 12
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Biblioteca de North Portland

Come learn animation with visual and musical artist Quandre using Procreate Dream. Learn the fundamentals of animation and bring your artwork to life.

Jul 13

DJ Skills For Beginners

Sun Jul 13
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Biblioteca de Midland

Step into the world of beats, rhythms, and melodies as you learn what it means to be a DJ. This program offers an immersive and hands-on introduction to the craft of DJing.

Jul 13

Animation Workshop with Quandre

Sun Jul 13
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Biblioteca de North Portland

Come learn animation with visual and musical artist Quandre using Procreate Dream. Learn the fundamentals of animation and bring your artwork to life.

Jul 14

Summer Lunches 2025

Mon Jul 14
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Biblioteca de Midland

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy free summer lunch at Midland Library. No reservations/sign-ups required. Lunch is served cold and will be served indoors.

Jul 14

English Class

Mon Jul 14
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Biblioteca Central

Free ESL classes. This is a level five class. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984. 

Jul 14

Summer Reading: RPG Gaming with ALife Allah

Mon Jul 14
3:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Biblioteca de Gresham

If you are interested in exploring the world of Role Playing Games (RPGs), come to a “one-shot” session to learn and have fun with ALife Allah!

Jul 15

Summer Lunches 2025

Tue Jul 15
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Biblioteca de Midland

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy free summer lunch at Midland Library. No reservations/sign-ups required. Lunch is served cold and will be served indoors.

Jul 15

A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group

Tue Jul 15
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Biblioteca de Gregory Heights

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.

Jul 15

Queer Youth Club

Tue Jul 15
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Biblioteca de Gregory Heights

This program has moved from Hollywood Library to Gregory Heights Library!

Jul 15

Queer Youth Club

Tue Jul 15
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Biblioteca de Hollywood

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.