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

Jun 20

Creative Learning Room Tour - East County Library

This event has been canceled
Sat Jun 20
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
East County Library

Come tour the newly built East County Library Creative Learning Room. Learn about the Creative Learning equipment and activities. 

Jun 20

Making Music with Ableton

Sat Jun 20
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
East County Library

Learn how to craft music on the digital audio workstation, Ableton Live. Discover the fundamentals of beat-making, sound design and arranging tracks.

Jun 22

Summer Lunches 2026

Mon Jun 22
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Midland Library

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.

Jun 22

Mahjong at the Library

Mon Jun 22
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Troutdale Library

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

Jun 23

Summer Lunches 2026

Tue Jun 23
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Midland Library

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.

Jun 23

A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group

Tue Jun 23
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.

Jun 23

Read to the Dogs

Tue Jun 23
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Albina Library

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

Jun 23

Fiber Friends: Knit & Crochet Tweens & Teens Beginners Class

Tue Jun 23
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

Jun 23

Teen Anime Club

Tue Jun 23
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Central Library

View, review, snack and yak about all things anime and manga.

Jun 23

Creative Learning: Bambu 3D Printer

Tue Jun 23
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.

Jun 23

Queer Youth Club

Tue Jun 23
4:30 PM - 6:00 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.

Jun 23

Teen Video Game Tournament

Tue Jun 23
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
East County Library

Test your video game skills in a friendly, high-energy competition. A different game will be selected each month. Sign-ups start 30 minutes before the event.

Jun 23

Knotty Knitters / Crafty Crocheters

Tue Jun 23
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?

Jun 23

Intro to Beatmaking: Using Ableton Live production software

Tue Jun 23
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Holgate Library

Learn the very basics of making beats on the computer and creating your very own songs. No experience is required and all skill levels are welcomed to attend this fun and creative class.

Jun 23

Family Maker Time

Tue Jun 23
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.

Jun 23

Creative Learning: Bambu 3D Printer

Tue Jun 23
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.

Jun 24

Summer Lunches 2026

Wed Jun 24
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Midland Library

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.

Jun 24

Creative Learning: Glowforge Laser Cutter

Wed Jun 24
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Midland Library

Use a Glowforge laser cutter to engrave and cut designs out of acrylic or wood, with assistance from staff and volunteers. No experience needed!

Jun 24

Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!

Wed Jun 24
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.

Jun 24

Audio Production Drop In with EXT.606

Wed Jun 24
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
East County Library

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

Jun 24

Read to the Dogs

Wed Jun 24
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, Tater Tot!