Teen Events

Teens leaning against lockers

Teen events are generally for students entering grades 8-12, but some events may include students entering 6th and 7th.

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teen volunteer

For teens who are entering grades 9 - 12 in the fall of 2024.  Sign up HERE!

We are looking for detail-oriented teen volunteers to help us get library users of all ages signed up for our Summer Reading challenge! Available shifts are open between June 15th and August 15th.  You can sign up for anywhere from an hour to several hours per day - feel free to create your own schedule and get text reminders before your shifts.  

100 books before graduation

Are you in 9th through 12th grade?  Are you a big reader or just never back down from a challenge?  Sign up now to participate in 100 Books Before Graduation!  This is our new Beanstack challenge where you can earn a free book from our bookstore just for signing up AND a bookish prize bundle upon completing the challenge!

tie-dye shirt

Thursday, June 27th, 2024 - 1pm | In the Hollow

Unleash your artistic vision on a white T-shirt, pair of socks, scrunchie, bag or whatever white or light-colored fabric item you have lying around! Learn some classic shirt ties or just freehand to your heart’s content.

Grades 8-12 | Registration is required!

diy terrarium

Thursday, July 11, 2024 @ 1:00 PM | In The Hollow

Bring your own jar, cup or other clear container under a quart and make it come alive with a little ecosystem of your creation! We’ll provide fillers, plants and decorations!

Grades 8 - 12 | Registration is required! 

drawing hand

Thursday, July 18 @ 1:00 PM | In The Hollow

Learn some techniques to improve - or even start - drawing for fun! We’ll cover simple exercises to get you in full control of your pencil as well as expressive figure sketching!

Grades 8 - 12 | Registration is required! 

camp half-blood

Thursday, July 25th, 2024 - 11:00am

Camp Half Blood is back! Join us at Marylhurst Heights  Park for a Percy Jackson-themed celebration! Earn your beads in all sorts of camp activities from javelin-throwing to shield decorating.  We'll end with a friendly battle at 11: 45!

Grades 6-12 | No registration is required, but supplies are limited!