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

Summer Lunch 2024

Jul 12
Fri Jul 12
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Biblioteca de Gresham

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy free summer lunch at Gresham Library. No reservations/sign-ups required. Lunch may be served hot or cold.

Jul 12

Makerspace drop-in for teens

Jul 12
Fri Jul 12
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Biblioteca de Rockwood

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.

Jul 12

LEGO Master Kelly Bartlett!

Jul 12
Fri Jul 12
2:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Biblioteca de Kenton

Hear from LEGO Masters contestant Kelly Bartlett about what life is like on a reality show!

Jul 12

Tedious Crafts for Interesting People

Jul 12
Fri Jul 12
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Biblioteca de Gregory Heights

Take a mental health break at the library while chatting with new friends. Repetitive crafts can help you feel calm and relieve stress. Bring your own tedious project or try one of ours.

Jul 13

New Holgate Library: Two Generations of Hoop Dance

Jul 13
Sat Jul 13
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Biblioteca de Holgate

Two talented Indigenous hoop dancers will share their culture and skills through the art of hoop dance, followed by a Q & A session.

Jul 13

Urban Head Wrapping

Jul 13
Sat Jul 13
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Biblioteca Central

Learn techniques for creating different styles of head wrapping with Shalonda Menefee of SISTAS Empowerment! Please bring your own head wrap if you have one.

Jul 13

Somali Henna and Crafts Day

Jul 13
Sat Jul 13
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Biblioteca de Capitol Hill

Come learn how to make your own beaded bracelet, try free-style painting, and enjoy the experience of henna. Make connections with the community in Capitol Hill!

Jul 13

Making Comics to Change the World

Jul 13
Sat Jul 13
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Biblioteca de Gresham

Comics are a great way to tell stories and make people laugh, but did you know they can also bring positive change to the world?

Jul 14

New Holgate Library: Uke Time with Gigs

Jul 14
Sun Jul 14
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Biblioteca de Holgate

Participants will learn how to hold, read, and strum along to popular songs from "I Lava You" to "Master of Puppets," while getting the chance to play with other types of ukuleles.