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

Aug 14

Summer Lunches 2026

Fri Aug 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.

Aug 14

Teen Camp: Video Creation Camp

Fri Aug 14
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Biblioteca de Rockwood

Do you want to be a YouTube star or go viral on TikTok? Up your game and learn the basic techniques of composition, light, audio, editing and storytelling through film.

Aug 14

Teen Maker Drop-in

This event has been canceled
Fri Aug 14
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Biblioteca de East County

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

Aug 14

Guitar & Ukulele Lessons

Fri Aug 14
2:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Biblioteca de Midland

Learn to play the guitar or ukulele in a welcoming environment!

Aug 14

CANCELED - Read to the Dogs

This event has been canceled
Fri Aug 14
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Biblioteca de Woodstock

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

Aug 14

Read to the Dogs

Fri Aug 14
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Biblioteca de North Portland

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.

Aug 14

Teen Council

Fri Aug 14
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!

Aug 15

Independent Maker Time

Sat Aug 15
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Biblioteca de East County

Space is limited; every participant must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot. 

Aug 15

Central Library Tour

Sat Aug 15
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!  

Aug 15

Audio Production Drop In with EXT.606

Sat Aug 15
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Biblioteca de East County

Pull up and join recording studio EXT.606 at the East County Library as we explore making beats, sample chopping, and music creation.

Aug 15

Teen Gaming Club

Sat Aug 15
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Biblioteca de Holgate

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.

Aug 15

Casual Chess

Sat Aug 15
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Biblioteca de Midland

Join us for casual chess where any level of player can enjoy games! Learn new strategies and improve your skills in a welcoming environment.

Aug 15

Ribbon Skirt Workshop

Sat Aug 15
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Biblioteca de Holgate

Join us for a two-day Ribbon Skirt Workshop, where participants will learn how to create their own Indigenous ribbon skirts from start to finish.

Aug 16

Explore Audio Visual Equipment

Sun Aug 16
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Biblioteca de Belmont

Come see what's new and exciting in music technology! Play some instruments and try out some software, maybe even record your own song--at the library? Yes!

Aug 16

Rez Rhythm Fitness with Gigs

Sun Aug 16
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Biblioteca de Belmont

Join a Zumba-inspired dance fitness class that uses various pow wow dance styles! Build stamina, strength and coordination while dancing to familiar pow wow beats.

Aug 17

Summer Lunches 2026

Mon Aug 17
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.

Aug 17

Mahjong at the Library

Mon Aug 17
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Biblioteca de Troutdale

Come play American Mahjong at the library and connect with community! Experienced players welcome are invited to join our fun and friendly group.