Teens

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

May 17

Central Library Tour

Sat May 17
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Library

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

May 17

Teen Gaming Club

Sat May 17
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Holgate Library

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.

May 18

AANHPI: Bollywood Family Dance Party

Sun May 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Central Library

Have fun learning dance moves that will teleport you into a Bollywood world full of possibilities and big smiles, complete with the authentic Indian head shake. All skill levels welcome.

May 19

Teen Crafternoon!

Mon May 19
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Gresham Library

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

May 20

A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group

Tue May 20
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Gregory Heights Library

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. 

May 20

Teen Time! Study, Snacks, and Social

Tue May 20
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hillsdale Library

Hey Teens! Need a study space? Need a snack? Need a craft break? Come on over to the Hillsdale Library where Teens can study together or individually.  

May 20

K-12 Virtual Tutoring / Tutoría Virtual

Tue May 20
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. 

May 20

Read to the Dogs

Tue May 20
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

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

May 20

Teen Council

Tue May 20
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Midland Library

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!

May 20

Teen Council

Tue May 20
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Midland Library

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! 

May 20

Queer Youth Club

Tue May 20
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Hollywood Library

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.

May 20

Family Maker Time

Tue May 20
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Midland Library

What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality with 3D printers, craft cutters, sewing machines, art supplies and more.

May 20

Perler Bead Crafts for Tweens and Teens

Tue May 20
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Fairview-Columbia Library

Create your own craft creations using perler beads from the Tween Action Team!

This event is first come, first served.

May 20

Knotty Knitters / Crafty Crocheters

Tue May 20
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Midland Library

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 the first and third Tuesdays of the month for yarn work and fun!

May 20

Family Maker Time

Tue May 20
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Midland Library

What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality with 3D printers, craft cutters, sewing machines, art supplies and more.

May 21

Makerspace drop-in for teens

Wed May 21
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Midland Library

What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality with 3D printers, a craft cutter, sewing machines, art supplies and more.

May 21

Tween/Teen Anime Club

Wed May 21
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Northwest Library

View, review, snack and yak about all things anime. Do you love anime? If so, join our anime club!

May 21

非物质文化遗产系列 - 3D笔画龙舟

Wed May 21
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Holgate Library

端午节是华人的重要传统节日之一,定在每年农历五月初五,是夏季送离五瘟神,驱除瘟疫的节日。 2009年9月,联合国教科文组织正式将其列入《人类非物质文化遗产代表作名录》,成为中国首个入选世界非物质文化遗产的节日。

May 21

Open Mic and Jam Night

Wed May 21
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
North Portland Library

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

May 22

Showers and Hygiene Resources

Thu May 22
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Midland Library

Cultivate Initiatives will be in the Midland parking lot offering free hot showers and other resources, including (while supplies last) clothing and hygiene products.  

May 22

Makerspace drop-in for teens

Thu May 22
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Midland Library

What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality with 3D printers, a craft cutter, sewing machines, art supplies and more.