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

Everybody Reads 2026: Lovely One by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

Everybody Reads 2026 celebrates Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s memoir "Lovely One". This book covers her journey to becoming the first Black woman to be appointed as a Supreme Court justice. Readers get an intimate look into her personal and professional life throughout the book. She shares stories of her family’s heritage, experiences in segregation, learning to channel her voice, and the triumphs and challenges of her career

Events

Feb 18

Creative Learning: Bambu 3D Printer

Wed Feb 18
1:15 PM - 2:45 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.

Feb 18

Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!

Wed Feb 18
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.

Feb 18

Creative Learning: Bambu 3D Printer

Wed Feb 18
3:00 PM - 4:30 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.

Feb 18

Read to the Dogs

Wed Feb 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Hillsdale Library

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

Feb 18

Read to the Dogs

Wed Feb 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

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

Feb 18

Portland Puzzlers

Wed Feb 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Midland Library

Join fellow puzzlers to tackle 1000-piece challenges! These pieces feature everything from surreal art to suspiciously smug-looking cats.

Feb 18

Albina Music Club -

Wed Feb 18
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Albina Library

Albina Music Club is a convenient drop-in style program, making it easy to fit into your schedule.

Feb 18

Introduction to Video Game Design

Wed Feb 18
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Northwest Library

In this comprehensive program, participants will learn to create a playable game from scratch using the industry-standard Unity game engine.

Feb 18

Open Mic and Jam Night

Wed Feb 18
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
North Portland Library

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

Feb 19

Showers and Hygiene Resources

Thu Feb 19
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.

Feb 19

Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!

Thu Feb 19
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.

Feb 19

Creative Learning: Laser cut a custom keychain

Thu Feb 19
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Midland Library

Design a custom keychain and then engrave and cut it out of acrylic with a Glowforge laser cutter. All materials will be provided.

Feb 19

Read to the Dogs

This event has been canceled
Thu Feb 19
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Gregory Heights Library

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.

Feb 19

Community Music Center Violin Drop-ins

Thu Feb 19
3:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Kenton Library

Learn to play the violin in a welcoming environment! Open to ages 8 and up, this program lets you explore these instruments in 20-minute sessions with guidance from a dedicated instructor.

Feb 19

Video Game Club - For Teens

Thu Feb 19
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fairview-Columbia 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.

Feb 20

Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!

Fri Feb 20
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.

Feb 20

Guitar & Ukulele Lessons

Fri Feb 20
2:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Midland Library

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

Feb 20

Video Game Club - For Teens

Fri Feb 20
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.

Feb 20

Read to the Dogs

Fri Feb 20
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Woodstock Library

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