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

Apr 23

Open Mic and Jam Night

Wed Apr 23
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Biblioteca de North Portland

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

Apr 24

Showers and Hygiene Resources

Thu Apr 24
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Biblioteca de Midland

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 24

Video Game Club

Thu Apr 24
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Biblioteca de Fairview-Columbia

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 24

Teen Council

Thu Apr 24
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Biblioteca de Hollywood

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 24

CANCELED - Teen Council

Thu Apr 24
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Biblioteca de Gresham

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

 

Apr 24

Creative Learning: LEGO Engineers

Thu Apr 24
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Biblioteca de North Portland

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 25

Nintendo Switch

Fri Apr 25
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Biblioteca de Capitol Hill

Try out Capitol Hill's Nintendo Switch! Test out a new game on the last Friday of every month. Kids play from 3:00 to 4:00, Tweens and Teens play from 4:00-5:00.  

Apr 25

Drop-in Violin Lessons

Fri Apr 25
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Biblioteca de Midland

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 25

Teen Game Night

Fri Apr 25
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Biblioteca de Midland

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.

Apr 25

Teen / Tween Craft Club

Fri Apr 25
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Biblioteca de Midland

Teens and Tweens are invited to attend special craft afternoons at the library! All supplies are provided and it's free! For ages 9-18. 

Apr 25

Teen Council

Fri Apr 25
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Biblioteca de Holgate

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 26

Central Library Tour

Sat Apr 26
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!

Apr 26

Read to the Dogs

Sat Apr 26
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Biblioteca de Sellwood-Moreland

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to Sparrow, a therapy dog. You can sign up with a friend or sibling, or read with Sparrow by yourself!

Apr 26

Herbal Cold Care

Sat Apr 26
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Biblioteca de North Portland

Springtime can be a true test of our immune system. Discuss trusted herbs to keep on hand for immune support when the first signs of a cold start to appear.

Apr 28

Teen Crafternoon!

Mon Apr 28
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Biblioteca de Gresham

 Teens are invited to chill out and come work on crafts! Materials provided!   

Apr 29

A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group

Tue Apr 29
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. 

Apr 29

Read to the Dogs

Tue Apr 29
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.

Apr 29

Teen Time!

Tue Apr 29
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Biblioteca de Hillsdale

We welcome teens to the library to create crafts - materials provided! Work on the DIY craft of the week or do your own thing with our location's craft materials.

Apr 29

K-12 Virtual Tutoring / Tutoría Virtual

Tue Apr 29
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 29

Queer Youth Club

Tue Apr 29
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.