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

Dec 5

Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!

Fri Dec 5
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.

Dec 5

Guitar & Ukulele Lessons

Fri Dec 5
3:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Midland Library

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

Dec 5

Video Game Club - For Teens

Fri Dec 5
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Midland 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.

Dec 5

Read to the Dogs

Fri Dec 5
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Woodstock Library

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

Dec 5

Teen Council

Fri Dec 5
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Join us for a middle school 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!

Dec 6

Winter Family Crafts

Sat Dec 6
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kenton Library

Join your friendly Kenton library staff to make special cards and crafts celebrating winter and the holidays! Come when you can, leave when you need to. Supplies will be provided.

Dec 6

Midland Repair Cafe

Sat Dec 6
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Midland Library

Please join us for a Repair Cafe at Midland Library! Volunteers will be ready to repair small appliances, toys, bikes, clothing, home decor, and jewelry.  

Dec 6

Teen Gaming Club

Sat Dec 6
1:00 PM - 2:30 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.

Dec 6

Tabletop RPG Gaming: One Shots with Alife

Sat Dec 6
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Woodstock Library

If you are interested in exploring the world of Role Playing Games (RPGs), come to a “one-shot” session to learn and have fun with ALife!

Dec 6

Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!

Sat Dec 6
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.

Dec 6

Comics Character Design with Breena Bard

Sat Dec 6
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Midland Library

Comics come to life through the characters on the page. Join Wildfire cartoonist Breena Bard for this workshop demonstrating the basics of designing characters for comics.

Dec 7

Read to the Dogs

Sun Dec 7
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Kenton Library

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

Dec 8

Teen Crafternoon!

Mon Dec 8
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Gresham Library

Teens are invited to come work on crafts! Materials provided! 

Dec 9

A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group

Tue Dec 9
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.

Dec 9

Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!

Tue Dec 9
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.

Dec 9

All-Season Cycling

Tue Dec 9
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Central Library

Preparing for wet, cold and dark conditions; key bike maintenance tips for wet weather.

Hosted by Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT)

Dec 9

Teen Time!

This event has been canceled
Tue Dec 9
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hillsdale Library

Teens: Guide your Hillsdale library spaces and programs while helping people in your community! Hang out with friends, play Nintendo Switch and board games, and eat snacks.

Dec 9

Read to the Dogs

Tue Dec 9
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.

Dec 9

Teen Council

Tue Dec 9
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!

Dec 9

Queer Youth Club

Tue Dec 9
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Gregory Heights 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.

Dec 9

Teen Council

This event has been canceled
Tue Dec 9
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Gresham 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!