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

Jan 28

Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!

Wed Jan 28
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.

Jan 28

Read to the Dogs

Wed Jan 28
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.

Jan 28

Teen Council

Wed Jan 28
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Kenton 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!

Jan 28

Garden Planning with Spencer Suffling

Wed Jan 28
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
North Portland Library

Learn the basics of how to plan a successful garden and create your own garden calendar and checklist. Topics will include choosing crops, setting goals, and preparing the garden beds.

Jan 28

Albina Music Club

Wed Jan 28
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.

Jan 29

Showers and Hygiene Resources

Thu Jan 29
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.

Jan 29

Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!

Thu Jan 29
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.

Jan 29

Intro to Making Music With Ableton

Thu Jan 29
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Midland Library

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

Jan 29

CANCELED - Read to the Dogs

This event has been canceled
Thu Jan 29
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Gregory Heights Library

This event has been canceled. For future events, please view the Multnomah County Library events page.

Jan 29

Read to the Dogs

Thu Jan 29
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.

Jan 29

Community Music Center Violin Drop-ins

Thu Jan 29
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.

Jan 29

Video Game Club - For Teens

Thu Jan 29
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.

Jan 30

Guitar & Ukulele Lessons

Fri Jan 30
2:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Midland Library

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

Jan 30

Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!

Fri Jan 30
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.

Jan 30

Nintendo Switch

Fri Jan 30
2:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Try out Capitol Hill's Nintendo Switch! Test out new games, make friends, and build your gaming skills.

Jan 30

Read to the Dogs

This event has been canceled
Fri Jan 30
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
North Portland Library

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

Jan 30

Teen / Tween Craft Club

Fri Jan 30
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Midland Library

Tweens and teens are invited to get crafty!

Jan 30

3T DnD: Teen Tabletop Games

Fri Jan 30
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Midland Library

Join us for Teen Dungeons and Dragons at the Midland Library! Create your character and work with your friends to solve mysteries, fight bad guys, and get the loot! There will be snacks!

Jan 31

Flor al Estilo Origami de 5 Pétalos / Flower Origami

Sat Jan 31
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kenton Library

Aprenda cómo hacer flores de papel con las instructora Daisy. La clase es dirigida para mayores de 8 años, menores de edad son bienvenidos en compañía de un adulto.

Jan 31

Read to the Dogs

Sat Jan 31
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Holgate 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.

Jan 31

Central Library Tour

Sat Jan 31
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Library

Central Library, beloved by the community since 1913, is now open with modern enhancements for you to enjoy!