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 13

BUGS!

Sat Dec 13
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Portland Insectarium is the city's first museum and zoo dedicated entirely to bugs! In this program there will be a selection of live bugs on display, such as tarantulas, mantises, and scorpions!

Dec 13

Switch Tournament with PDX Gaymers

Sat Dec 13
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fairview-Columbia Library

Hey teens, it’s a tournament! Get your game on with Nintendo Switch at the library. Led by gaming experts from PDX Gaymers.  

Dec 15

Teen Crafternoon!

Mon Dec 15
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Gresham Library

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

Dec 16

A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group

Tue Dec 16
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 16

You Too Can Craft!: Crochet Headbands

Tue Dec 16
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Holgate Library

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

Dec 16

Hot Soups for Teens / Sopas calientes para adolescentes

Tue Dec 16
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Central Library

Hey teens, learn to cook and warm up your body with healthy savory soups. Learn how to make different soups in a pressure cooker, in a blender and in a pot with Chef Edurne Garcia-Andre.

Dec 16

Read to the Dogs

Tue Dec 16
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 16

Graphic Novel Club grades 6-8

Tue Dec 16
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Midland Library

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

Dec 16

Teen Council

Tue Dec 16
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 16

Queer Youth Club

Tue Dec 16
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 16

Family Maker Time

Tue Dec 16
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Rockwood Library

What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality! Join us at the Rockwood Library makerspace to make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people.

Dec 16

Cakepops con Nanci / Cakepops with Nanci

Tue Dec 16
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Rockwood Library

¡Únete a Nanci Carrera de Rubiela's Jelly para aprender a preparar, bañar y decorar tus propios cakepops de temporada!

Dec 16

Knotty Knitters / Crafty Crocheters

Tue Dec 16
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?  Please join us on Tuesdays for yarn work and fun!

Dec 16

Graphic Novel Club grades 6-8

Tue Dec 16
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Gregory Heights Library

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

Dec 16

Sistahs4Life Soulful Line Dancing

Tue Dec 16
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!

Dec 16

Family Maker Time

Tue Dec 16
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Rockwood Library

What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality! Join us at the Rockwood Library makerspace to make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people.

Dec 17

Free Create with a Bambu 3D Printer

Wed Dec 17
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Albina Library

Already have experience with the library's Bambu 3D printers? Register for this session to use a 3D printer and get help from staff on creating a project of your choice (subject to time limits).

Dec 17

Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!

Wed Dec 17
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 17

Free Create with a Bambu 3D Printer

Wed Dec 17
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Albina Library

Already have experience with the library's Bambu 3D printers? Register for this session to use a 3D printer and get help from staff on creating a project of your choice (subject to time limits).

Dec 17

Read to the Dogs

Wed Dec 17
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Hillsdale Library

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

Dec 17

Read to the Dogs

Wed Dec 17
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.