Teens

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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 17

A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group

Tue Feb 17
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thư viện Gregory Heights

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.

Feb 17

You Too Can Craft! Crochet Headbands

Tue Feb 17
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Thư viện Holgate

Learn how to make a crocheted headband. There will be instruction in the basic stitches needed to complete this simple project. 

Feb 17

Read to the Dogs

Tue Feb 17
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thư viện Capitol Hill

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

Feb 17

K-12 Virtual Tutoring / Tutoría Virtual

Tue Feb 17
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. 

Feb 17

Teen Council

Tue Feb 17
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Thư viện Midland

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!

Feb 17

Graphic Novel Club grades 6-8

Tue Feb 17
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Thư viện Midland

Middle school students are invited to talk about comics and eat snacks!  Every meeting includes a short activity related to this month's book.

Feb 17

Queer Youth Club

Tue Feb 17
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Thư viện Albina

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.

Feb 17

Music Discovery

Tue Feb 17
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Thư viện Midland

Use library equipment for learning about digital and analog music creation! Whether you come for Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) or ukuleles, you're welcome here!

Feb 17

Comics Character Design with Breena Bard

Tue Feb 17
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Thư viện Gregory Heights

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.

Feb 17

Knotty Knitters / Crafty Crocheters

Tue Feb 17
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Thư viện Midland

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 Tuesdays for yarn work and fun!

Feb 17

Sistahs4Life Soulful Line Dancing -- Intermediate!

Tue Feb 17
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Thư viện Albina

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!

Feb 18

Creative Learning: Bambu 3D Printer

Wed Feb 18
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Thư viện Albina

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
Thư viện Rockwood

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
Thư viện Albina

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
Thư viện Hillsdale

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
Thư viện Midland

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

Feb 18

Read to the Dogs

Wed Feb 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thư viện Sellwood-Moreland

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

Feb 18

Introduction to Video Game Design

Wed Feb 18
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Thư viện Northwest

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