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 9

AANHPI: Origami Spring Flowers with Yuki

Sat May 9
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Midland Library

Learn to make origami flowers with Yuki Martin, an extraordinary origami artist. Come transform an ordinary piece of paper into a three-dimensional form that will delight and impress!

May 11

Mahjong at the Library

Mon May 11
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Troutdale Library

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

May 11

Introducción a la impresión 3D

Mon May 11
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Albina Library

Aprendan a preparar un modelo 3D pre diseñado para imprimirlo usando la impresora Bambu X1 Carbon de la biblioteca. Después experimenten con el modelado 3D. Se proveerán todos los materiales.

May 12

A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group

Tue May 12
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 12

Read to the Dogs

Tue May 12
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Albina Library

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

May 12

K-12 Virtual Tutoring / Tutoría Virtual

Tue May 12
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 12

Read to the Dogs

Tue May 12
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 12

Fiber Friends: Knit & Crochet Tweens & Teens Beginners Class

Tue May 12
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Midland Library

Tweens and teens are invited to learn to knit, crochet, or both!  Make a small craft while learning about basic stitches, terminology, how to pick a needle and more.  All materials and su

May 12

Teen Tech Club

Tue May 12
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Midland Library

Are you a teen who would like to play with technology you might not have at home? Come make a Zine on a library Macbook using creativity software.

May 12

Creative Learning: Bambu 3D Printer

Tue May 12
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Albina Library

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.

May 12

Queer Youth Club

Tue May 12
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Albina 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 12

Eco-Creatures: Trash to Treasure

Tue May 12
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Rockwood Library

Turn everyday “trash” into treasure! Youth will explore how to reuse and reimagine common household items to create both 2D and 3D art projects they can take home.

May 12

Knotty Knitters / Crafty Crocheters

Tue May 12
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?

May 12

Skulls: Painting and Drawing Animal Anatomy for Teens

Tue May 12
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Fairview-Columbia Library

Teens, join Jess Graff for an arts exploration of animal anatomy! You will investigate and observe animal skulls to create detailed nature-based artworks using pencil, pen, ink or watercolor.

May 12

Creative Learning: Bambu 3D Printer

Tue May 12
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Albina Library

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.

May 12

Family Maker Time

Tue May 12
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Rockwood Library

Every participant (child, teen, or adult) must sign up in advance to reserve a spot. No library card required. All materials are provided.

May 12

Sistahs4Life Soulful Line Dancing -- Intermediate!

This event has been canceled
Tue May 12
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Albina Library

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!

May 13

Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!

Wed May 13
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Rockwood Library

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.