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

Everybody Reads 2026: Lovely One by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

Everybody Reads 2026 celebrates Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s memoir "Lovely One". This book covers her journey to becoming the first Black woman to be appointed as a Supreme Court justice. Readers get an intimate look into her personal and professional life throughout the book. She shares stories of her family’s heritage, experiences in segregation, learning to channel her voice, and the triumphs and challenges of her career

Events

Jan 31

Flor al Estilo Origami de 5 Pétalos / Flower Origami

Sat Jan 31
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Biblioteca de Kenton

Aprenda cómo hacer flores de papel con las instructora Daisy. La clase es dirigida para mayores de 8 años, menores de edad son bienvenidos en compañía de un adulto.

Jan 31

Central Library Tour

Sat Jan 31
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!  

Jan 31

Read to the Dogs

Sat Jan 31
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Biblioteca de Holgate

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. For kids and teens. Call 503.988.5123 to register.

Jan 31

Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!

Sat Jan 31
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Biblioteca de Rockwood

Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Come make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people in this teen-focused creative space.

Feb 1

农历新年: Papercutting for Lunar New Year (Lunar New Year)

Sun Feb 1
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Central

Let’s make some beautiful papercutting to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year. 
First come, first served.  

新年到!
一起来剪春花,装饰你的家,迎接新的一年!
先到先得。

Feb 1

Read to the Dogs

Sun Feb 1
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Biblioteca de Kenton

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

Feb 3

A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group

Tue Feb 3
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.

Feb 3

Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!

Tue Feb 3
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Biblioteca de Rockwood

Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Come make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people in this teen-focused creative space.

Feb 3

Read to the Dogs

This event has been canceled
Tue Feb 3
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Biblioteca de Capitol Hill

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

Feb 3

K-12 Virtual Tutoring / Tutoría Virtual

Tue Feb 3
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. 

Feb 3

Teen Game Night

Tue Feb 3
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Biblioteca Central

Do you like to game? Are you in middle or high school? If so, join our game night the first Tuesday of every month! We'll play video games and board games, talk about games, and eat snacks.

Feb 3

Teen Council

Tue Feb 3
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Biblioteca de Midland

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!

Feb 3

Queer Youth Club

Tue Feb 3
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Biblioteca de Albina

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.

Feb 3

Music Discovery

Tue Feb 3
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Biblioteca de Midland

Use library equipment for learning about digital and analog music creation! Whether you come for Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) or ukuleles, you're welcome here!

Feb 3

Knotty Knitters / Crafty Crocheters

Tue Feb 3
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Biblioteca de Midland

Do you have knitting and/or crocheting projects that you’d love to get finished? Or new ones you want to start?  Please join us on Tuesdays for yarn work and fun!

Feb 3

Read to the Dogs

Tue Feb 3
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Biblioteca de Holgate

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. For kids and teens. Call 503.988.5123 to register.

Feb 3

Sistahs4Life Soulful Line Dancing -- Beginners!

Tue Feb 3
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Biblioteca de Albina

Get active, get healthy, get fit — all while line dancing, exercising and having fun! Line dance: Move to the beat, feel the energy, and get your steps in without even realizing it!

Feb 4

Creative Learning: Bambu 3D Printer

Wed Feb 4
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Biblioteca de Albina

Use a 3D printer and get help from staff on creating a project of your choice (subject to time limits). No experience necessary! A selection of colors of PLA will be available for you to use.

Feb 4

Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!

Wed Feb 4
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Biblioteca de Rockwood

Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Come make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people in this teen-focused creative space.