All Teen Summer Reading 2009 Events
Saturday, June 6 at 12:00 PM
Rock 'n Read
Summer reading kicks off in Hillsboro, rain or shine! Sign up for summer reading (kids, teens and adults), bring your picnic lunch and listen to music and stories that will entertain the whole family. Till 3 pm
Rock n’ Read event at the Shute Park Branch Library may be moved to Main Library if the weather is poor. The decision will be posted at the
Hillsboro Public Library’s web site by 10am on Sat, 6/6.
Location: Hillsboro Shute Park Branch
775 SE Tenth Avenue, Hillsboro
(503) 615-6500
Ages: All Ages
Tuesday, June 9 at 5:30 PM
Anime Club
Do you love anime & manga? Enjoy Japanese snacks (especially candies!), see the latest anime releases, and meet fellow fanatics!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Auditorium
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Friday, June 12 at 3:00 PM
Schools Out Teen Game program
Come celebrate the start of summer by playing video games and board games with your friends. We will have a Wii and PS2 set up with Guitar Hero, Wii Sports, DDR and other options to play.
Sponsored by Cedar Mill Community Library at Bethany
Location: Terrace Plaza Community Room
15220 NW Laidlaw Road, Portland
Ages: Teens, ages 11 to 18
Friday, June 12 at 3:00 PM
Teen Game Program
Come join us for an afternoon of social games with other teens. Snacks will also be provided. This is a teen only event.
Sponsored by Cedar Mill Community Library at Bethany
Location: Terrace Plaza Community Room
15220 NW Laidlaw Road, Portland
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Saturday, June 13 at 11:00 AM
Summer Reading Kick-Off
Dance to the rhythmic beat of marimba band Fools in Paradise.
Location: Garden Home Community Library
7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland
(503) 245-9932
Ages: All Ages
Saturday, June 13 at 2:30 PM
Pwned! Wii Gaming!
Test your skills at Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. Melee, or Guitar Hero World Tour (one game per event)!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Saturday, June 13 at 2:30 PM
Surprise Saturday: Game Day
Come play board games and enjoy snacks.
Location: Hillsboro Main Library, Storytime Room
2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro
(503) 615-6500
Ages: All Ages
Tuesday, June 16 at 3:00 PM
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Trivia, activities, games and snacks all about the
Diary of Wimpy Kid books.
Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Kids and Teens, ages 8 to 12
* Please phone (503) 350-3600 or register in person at the Children's Desk on the first floor of the library. Registration begins May 16, 2009.
Tuesday, June 16 at 7:00 PM
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
7-7:45 p.m. - Performance
8-8:30 p.m. - Workshop
Readers of all ages are invited to join us for a drop-in celebration with creative activities, treats and vaudeville performer Thomas Schroyer. "Tommy Twimble" is a one-man variety show using props, original music and physical comedy. Following the show, Schroyer will conduct an all-ages workshop on the craft of miming and physical comedy.
Don't forget to to stop by the summer reading sign up tables and register for a summer of reading fun!
Location: Tigard Public Library, Community Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard
(503) 684-6537
Ages: All Ages
Wednesday, June 17 at 5:30 AM
Camp Rock Movie & Karaoke
Celebrate the last day of school by watching Camp Rock, making some camp crafts, and maybe even trying out karaoke. For students graduating from grades 4-8.
Location: Hillsboro Main Library
2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro
(503) 615-6500
Ages: Kids and Teens
Wednesday, June 17 at 3:00 PM
Express Yourself with Art
Make collage style art that represents YOU. Take what you make or display
it at the library. Materials provided.
Location: Forest Grove City Library
2114 Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove
(503) 992-3247
Ages: Teens, grades 7 to 12
Thursday, June 18 at 12:30 PM
Pizza & Pages Book Club
The pizza and pages book club is back for the summer! Eat pizza while ranting and raving about your current and past reads. Choose the books you want to read and discuss!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Conference Room
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Thursday, June 18 at 4:30 PM
Eastern Expressions: Teens Celebrate India
Experience the flavor of India! Try yoga from 4:30-5:30, followed by a Bollywood film, snacks and henna tattoos by a professional henna artist.
Location: Tigard Public Library, Community Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard
(503) 684-6537
Ages: Teens, ages 11 to 18
Friday, June 19 at 2:00 PM
Teen Extravaganza
What's happening in Tualatin this summer? Come to the Teen Extravaganza and find out what's going on. Carnival games, food, and fun for all.
Sponsored by Tualatin Public Library
Location: Tualatin Community Park
8515 SW Tualatin Rd, Tualatin
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Friday, June 19 at 6:00 PM
Teen Movie Night
This teen vampire romance based on the popular book by Stephenie Meyer proved to be one of the most successful movies of 2008. Join us at 6 PM for a showing at the library. There will be snacks and maybe even prizes! This event is only for teens going into 6th grade through 12th.
Location: Cedar Mill Community Library, Lewis and Clark Meeting Rooms, 2nd floor
12505 NW Cornell Road, Portland
(503) 644-0043
Ages: Teens
Friday, June 19 at 6:00 PM
Twilight Movie Night
This is a Teen Only Event
Location: Cedar Mill Community Library
12505 NW Cornell Road, Portland
(503) 644-0043
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Saturday, June 20 at 12:30 PM
Crafts for Kids
Fun crafts for all ages and abilities. Drop-in 12:30–2:30
Location: West Slope Community Library
3678 SW 78th Avenue, Portland
(503) 292-6416
Ages: Kids and Teens, ages 2 to 18
Tuesday, June 23 at 2:00 PM
Teen Art Lab
Today, Magnetic Poetry!
We'll provide the materials and ideas and you bring the creativity. Join us in the Young Adult Room every Tuesday for arts and crafts on the edge.
Location: Tigard Public Library, Young Adult Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard
(503) 684-6537
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Tuesday, June 23 at 2:00 PM
TOP Teens
Our Training Opportunity Program starts off your summer by helping out with library activities like summer reading, shelving, check-in and more! Work with other teens interested in learning more about the library. Apply now to volunteer on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:00. Middle school and high school ages are encouraged to apply.
Location: Tualatin Public Library, Community Room
18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin
(503) 691-3074
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
* Please register online or in person
Tuesday, June 23 at 5:30 PM
Anime Club
Do you love anime & manga? Enjoy Japanese snacks (especially candies!), see the latest anime releases, and meet fellow fanatics!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Auditorium
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Wednesday, June 24 at 4:00 PM
Animanga Club
Join us to discuss manga, watch anime, and eat snacks. Help plan future meetings and ideas for more manga programs!
Location: Tualatin Public Library, Community Room
18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin
(503) 691-3074
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Wednesday, June 24 at 6:00 PM
Teen Zines Workshop
Learn the ins and outs of zine culture and construction from the experienced zinesters at Portland's famous Independent Publishing Resource Center (
http://www.iprc.org/) during this two-day workshop! Create your own zine (small, independent magazine)!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Thursday, June 25 at 2:00 PM
Sidewalk Art Festival
Come and convert our boring sidewalks into works of art! We'll supply the chalk and the sidewalks, you supply the imagination. Drop-in 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: West Slope Community Library
3678 SW 78th Avenue, Portland
(503) 292-6416
Ages: All Ages
Thursday, June 25 at 6:00 PM
Teen Zines Workshop Pt. 2
Learn the ins and outs of zine culture and construction from the experienced zinesters at Portland's famous Independent Publishing Resource Center (
http://www.iprc.org/) during this two-day workshop! Create your own zine (small, independent magazine)!
*This is a Follow-up to the 6/24/09 Workshop!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Thursday, June 25 at 6:00 PM
Teen Juggling Jam
You already know how to juggle family, school, friends and life. Now you can learn to juggle various objects like a pro! All skill levels welcome.
Location: Tigard Public Library, Community Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard
(503) 684-6537
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Friday, June 26 at 5:00 AM
Mama Mia Sing-Along
Teens and their families are invited to sing along with the movie
Mama Mia and wear Abba-inspired costumes. We'll hold a raffle with prizes to include music CDs of Abba's greatest hits and the
Mamma Mia DVD.
Location: Hillsboro Main Library
2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro
(503) 615-6500
Ages: Teens
Saturday, June 27 at 2:30 PM
Pwned! Wii Gaming!
Test your skills at Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. Melee, or Guitar Hero World Tour (one game per event)!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Sunday, June 28 at 2:00 PM
Jamology 101
For those about to rock, this event is for you. Do you have some basic guitar skills but don't know what to do when a group of musicians start playing? We have some local musicians that will demonstrate how to "jam" or play with others. Bring your guitar and get some helpful tips on integrating your sound with others. This is a teen only event.
Location: Cedar Mill Community Library, Lewis and Clark Meeting Rooms, 2nd floor
12505 NW Cornell Road, Portland
(503) 644-0043
Ages: Teens, ages 11 to 18
* Please register by calling (503) 644-0043 x 112 beginning June 1st
Monday, June 29 at 2:00 PM
Movie Madness Matinee Week
A series of great movies on a gigantic screen!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Auditorium
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, ages 12 to 18
Tuesday, June 30 at 2:00 PM
Teen Art Lab
Today will be an open lab, where you can draw, write, collage, sculpt or whatever strikes your fancy. At the end of the summer, we'll publish your work in an arts journal!
We'll provide the materials and ideas and you bring the creativity. Join us in the Young Adult Room every Tuesday for arts and crafts on the edge.
Location: Tigard Public Library, Young Adult Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard
(503) 684-6537
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Tuesday, June 30 at 2:00 PM
Movie Madness Matinee Week
A series of great movies on a gigantic screen!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Auditorium
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, ages 12 to 18
Wednesday, July 1 at 2:00 PM
Trading Card Art
Take trading cards to a new level. Design your own cards to trade online with artists worldwide!
Location: Tualatin Public Library, Teen Room
18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin
(503) 691-3074
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
* Please register by calling (503) 691.3077
Wednesday, July 1 at 2:00 PM
Movie Madness Matinee Week
A series of great movies on a gigantic screen!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Auditorium
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, ages 12 to 18
Wednesday, July 1 at 3:00 PM
Hart's Reptile World
Hang out with reptiles, bugs, skulls and furs in this fast-paced Adventure Encounter program.
Sponsored by Cornelius Public Library
Location: Cornelius City Council Chambers
1310 N Adair, Cornelius
Ages: All Ages
Thursday, July 2 at 2:00 PM
Cool Candle Creations
Exercise your creativity by decorating candles! We'll provide candles and some decorating materials. All you need to bring are your ideas, and if you have any particular pictures you'd like to put on your candle, bring them too. For ages 5-18, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: West Slope Community Library
3678 SW 78th Avenue, Portland
(503) 292-6416
Ages: All Ages
Thursday, July 2 at 2:00 PM
Movie Madness Matinee Week
A series of great movies on a gigantic screen!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Auditorium
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, ages 12 to 18
Friday, July 3 at 2:00 PM
Movie Madness Matinee Week
A series of great movies on a gigantic screen!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Auditorium
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, ages 12 to 18
Tuesday, July 7 at 2:00 PM
Teen Art Lab
Today's crafty project: Goth Socks
We'll provide the materials and ideas and you bring the creativity. Join us in the Young Adult Room every Tuesday for arts and crafts on the edge.
Location: Tigard Public Library, Young Adult Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard
(503) 684-6537
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Tuesday, July 7 at 4:00 PM
Comics Fest
A comic books, graphic novels and manga extravaganza!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Tuesday, July 7 at 6:30 PM
Be Creative Jewelry making class
Class is for teens (13+) and adults; Limited to 15 people.
Introduction to basic wireworking with Amy Olson, of Amy Olson Jewelry.
Visit her web site to see her creations, amyolsonjewelry.etsy.com.
Class will focus on making simple loops, wrapped loops, wrapped pendants, simple earwires, and a basic clasp. Students will learn the functions of three different types of pliers, when they are used, and the proper way of holding them. This will be a great starter course for anyone who is interested in making wire-wrapped jewelry!
Class is for teens (13+) and adults. Limited to 15 people.
Location: Hillsboro Main Library
2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro
(503) 615-6500
Ages: Adults and Teens
* Register online or contact the library to register after June 1.
Wednesday, July 8 at 11:00 AM
Decorate a Book Bag
Use paint and more to decorate your own book bag.
Location: Garden Home Community Library
7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland
(503) 245-9932
Ages: All Ages
* Registration is required ... by phone (503) 245-9932, in the library, or online www.gardenhome.plinkit.org
Wednesday, July 8 at 2:00 PM
Trading Card Art
Take trading cards to a new level. Design your own cards to trade online with artists worldwide!
Location: Tualatin Public Library, Teen Room
18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin
(503) 691-3074
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Thursday, July 9 at 3:00 PM
Teen Bollywood Dance Studio
Our instructor will teach you how to dance like Bollywood stars! Contemporary Indian music along with video and live demonstrations will guide you along the way.
Location: Tigard Public Library
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard
(503) 684-6537
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
* Please register by calling (503) 684-6537 and ask for the Children's Desk.
Thursday, July 9 at 3:00 PM
Teen Song & Dance Game Fest
Show us what you've got at our DDR and Singstar competitions. Board games, video games, snacks and crafts ensure a good time will be had by all.
Location: Tigard Public Library, Community Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard
(503) 684-6537
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Saturday, July 11 at 1:30 PM
Truly Unique Paper Making Party
Participants will use recycled paper products to produce truly unique paper creations. All supplies provided.
Location: Tigard Public Library, Puett Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard
(503) 684-6537
Ages: Kids and Teens, ages 5 to 10
Saturday, July 11 at 2:30 PM
Pwned! Wii Gaming!
Test your skills at Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. Melee, or Guitar Hero World Tour (one game per event)!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Sunday, July 12 at 2:00 PM
Jazz Up Your Jeans (or T's)
Wear your creativity by personalizing your clothing. You supply a pair of jeans (or a T-shirt), we'll supply the fabric paint and other options. One garment per participant. Ages 11 and up only.
Location: Cedar Mill Community Library, Lewis and Clark Meeting Rooms, 2nd floor
12505 NW Cornell Road, Portland
(503) 644-0043
Ages: Teens, ages 11 to 18
Tuesday, July 14 at 2:00 PM
Teen Art Lab
Today will be an open lab, where you can draw, write, collage, sculpt or whatever strikes your fancy. At the end of the summer, we'll publish your work in an arts journal!
We'll provide the materials and ideas and you bring the creativity. Join us in the Young Adult Room every Tuesday for arts and crafts on the edge.
Location: Tigard Public Library, Young Adult Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard
(503) 684-6537
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Tuesday, July 14 at 5:30 PM
Anime Club
Do you love anime & manga? Enjoy Japanese snacks (especially candies!), see the latest anime releases, and meet fellow fanatics!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Auditorium
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Wednesday, July 15 at 2:00 PM
Rock’n Vinyl Record Bowls
Make a hip container out of an old record. Melt it, paint it, and make it into remarkable recycled art.
Location: Tualatin Public Library, Teen Room
18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin
(503) 691-3074
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
* Please register by calling (503) 691.3077
Thursday, July 16 at 12:30 PM
Pizza & Pages Book Club
The pizza and pages book club is back for the summer! Eat pizza while ranting and raving about your current and past reads. Choose the books you want to read and discuss!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Conference Room
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Thursday, July 16 at 2:00 PM
Tie-Dye to Dye For
Express your inner flower child! Transform your plain whites into something unique. Bring something white and 100% cotton, such as: a pillowcase, socks, underwear, or a t-shirt. For ages 10+, 2:00-4:00
Location: West Slope Community Library
3678 SW 78th Avenue, Portland
(503) 292-6416
Ages: Kids and Teens, ages 10 to 18
Thursday, July 16 at 2:00 PM
Stuff Swap for Teens
Got stuff? Bet you don't use all of it anymore. Grab your neglected clothes, books, music and whatever and trade it for fabulous rejects from other teens while snacking and listening to music. Good stuff only please; leave your baby books and holey socks at home or in the garbage!
Location: Tigard Public Library, Puett Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard
(503) 684-6537
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Thursday, July 16 at 3:30 PM
Harry Potter Book Party & Giveaway
The movie comes out July 17. Help us celebrate all the Harry Potter books with games, activities, refreshments, and more! 3:30–5:00pm.
Location: Tualatin Public Library, Library Community Room
18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin
(503) 691-3074
Ages: All Ages
Thursday, July 16 at 6:00 PM
Hogwarts Summer School
Harry Potter fan? Brush up on your HP knowledge with crafts, trivia and games. Costumes are encouraged for this ALL AGES event. Bring the whole family—even Muggles, if you dare!
Location: Tigard Public Library, Community Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard
(503) 684-6537
Ages: All Ages
Saturday, July 18 at 2:00 AM
Afternoon Tea with Jane Austen: Emma
We'll be doing a proper British Tea while we watch the movie
Emma. We will also offer some Regency era activities like Regency card games such as Whist, and beading pearl necklaces, bracelets, and bookmarks. Participants are invited to attend in Regency era costumes and hairstyles.
Location: Hillsboro Main Library
2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro
(503) 615-6500
Ages: Adults and Teens
Saturday, July 18 at 12:30 PM
Crafts for Kids
Fun crafts for all ages and abilities. Drop-in 12:30–2:30
Location: West Slope Community Library
3678 SW 78th Avenue, Portland
(503) 292-6416
Ages: Kids and Teens, ages 2 to 18
Tuesday, July 21 at 2:00 PM
Teen Art Lab
Today we'll be working with fiber and recycled arts.
We'll provide the materials and ideas and you bring the creativity. Join us in the Young Adult Room every Tuesday for arts and crafts on the edge.
Location: Tigard Public Library, Young Adult Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard
(503) 684-6537
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Wednesday, July 22 at 2:00 PM
Felted Food
Learn how to make textiles from scratch by felting raw wool. We will make plush sandwiches and sushi using dyed wool, a little soap and elbow grease. Wet felting is the earliest known form of textile-making, an alchemical process that seems like magic!
Location: Tualatin Public Library, Teen Room
18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin
(503) 691-3074
Ages: Teens, ages 12 to 18
* Please register by calling (503) 691.3077
Wednesday, July 22 at 3:00 PM
Folkloric dancing
Enjoy vibrant traditional Latin dancing performed by local children. Share in the culture and enthusiasm!
Sponsored by Cornelius Public Library
Location: Cornelius City Council Chambers
1310 N Adair, Cornelius
Ages: All Ages
Thursday, July 23 at 3:00 PM
Graffiti-teens
Art up the sidewalk with chalk, add your personal touch to our spray-paint graffiti project, and compete for fabulous prizes!
Location: Tigard Public Library, Community Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard
(503) 684-6537
Ages: Teens, ages 11 to 18
Saturday, July 25 at 2:30 PM
Pwned! Wii Gaming!
Test your skills at Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. Melee, or Guitar Hero World Tour (one game per event)!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Sunday, July 26 at 10:00 AM
Chalk It Up Event with artist Daniel Wood
Join us for the 10th annual Chalk it Up event with artist Daniel Wood! All ages are welcome to join in the chalk fun as we spend the day creating art on the Tualatin Lake Commons. 10:00am-3:00pm. Chalk is provided at this free event.
Sponsored by Tualatin Public Library
Location: Tualatin Lake Commons
8325 SW Nyberg St, Tualatin
Ages: All Ages
Tuesday, July 28 at 2:00 PM
Teen Art Lab
Today will be an open lab, where you can draw, write, collage, sculpt or whatever strikes your fancy. At the end of the summer, we'll publish your work in an arts journal!
We'll provide the materials and ideas and you bring the creativity. Join us in the Young Adult Room every Tuesday for arts and crafts on the edge.
Location: Tigard Public Library, Young Adult Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard
(503) 684-6537
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Tuesday, July 28 at 5:30 PM
Movie & Ice Cream
Create a sundae with toppings of your choice and enjoy a new release on
the big screen!
Location: Forest Grove City Library
2114 Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove
(503) 992-3247
Ages: Teens, grades 7 to 12
Tuesday, July 28 at 5:30 PM
Anime Club
Do you love anime & manga? Enjoy Japanese snacks (especially candies!), see the latest anime releases, and meet fellow fanatics!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Auditorium
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Wednesday, July 29 at 2:00 PM
Journal Making
Using recycled materials, create a journal for your thoughts, dreams, ideas, and art.
Location: Tualatin Public Library, Teen Room
18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin
(503) 691-3074
Ages: Teens, ages 12 to 18
* Call (503) 691-3077 for tickets for this free event
Wednesday, July 29 at 3:00 PM
Mill City Raptor - Live Birds of Prey
Get a close up look at live birds of prey from the Mill City Raptor Center.
Sponsored by Cornelius Public Library
Location: Cornelius City Council Chambers
1310 N Adair, Cornelius
Ages: All Ages
Wednesday, July 29 at 6:00 PM
Henna Party
Henna is back by popular demand! Get a traditional Indian tattoo, drawn by a henna master, and learn the meaning of henna! Grades 6-12. NOTE - Henna tattoos last for approximately one month.
Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
* Please register at the teen desk, or call (503) 350-4001
Thursday, July 30 at 2:00 PM
Make Your Own Music
You can make music out of anything, and we'll prove it! Make instruments out of common household items. Compare the instrument you've made to the real instruments that we'll have on hand to play with. Hey, we might even make some music while we're at it! For ages 8+ 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: West Slope Community Library
3678 SW 78th Avenue, Portland
(503) 292-6416
Ages: Kids and Teens, ages 8 to 18
Thursday, July 30 at 2:00 PM
Make Your Own Music
You can make music out of anything, and we'll prove it! Make instruments out of common household items. Compare the instrument you've made to the real instruments that we'll have on hand to play with. Hey, we might even make some music while we're at it! For ages 8+ 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: West Slope Community Library
3678 SW 78th Avenue, Portland
(503) 292-6416
Ages: Kids and Teens, ages 8 to 18
Thursday, July 30 at 2:00 PM
Anime Fest
Enjoy our anime movie marathon, cosplay contest, and candy sushi. Taste some exquisite treats from Asia while playing anime-themed games!
Location: Tigard Public Library, Community Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard
(503) 684-6537
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Saturday, August 1 at 3:30 AM
Teen Anime Club: Howl's Moving Castle
Location: Hillsboro Main Library
2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro
(503) 615-6500
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Sunday, August 2 at 2:00 PM
Teen Computer Music Programming
Learn the art of making music with a computer! Turn any computer into a drum machine, synthesizer and sampler using a QWERTY keyboard, mouse or game controllers to create a live electronic music performance. You will be introduced to how to design and program your own computer music intrument and sculpt your own original sounds using free open source software (PureData) for Macs or PCs. We will be using the library laptops for the workshop, but bring your favorite storage device to save your creation.
Location: Cedar Mill Community Library, Lewis and Clark Meeting Rooms, 2nd floor
12505 NW Cornell Road, Portland
(503) 644-0043
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
* Please register by calling (503) 644-0043 x 112 beginning June 1st
Tuesday, August 4 at 2:00 PM
Tom Question Circus Show
Stiltwalking, Juggling, Audience Participation and Exciting Comedy for the Whole Family!
Location: Sherwood Public Library
22560 SW Pine Street, Sherwood
(503) 625-6688
Ages: All Ages
Tuesday, August 4 at 2:00 PM
Teen Art Lab
Today we put together the Arts Journal.
We'll provide the materials and ideas and you bring the creativity. Join us in the Young Adult Room every Tuesday for arts and crafts on the edge.
Location: Tigard Public Library, Young Adult Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard
(503) 684-6537
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Tuesday, August 4 at 5:00 PM
Teen Video Game Swap
Teens can bring in video games and swap them for others.
Location: Beaverton City Library
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens
Wednesday, August 5 at 2:00 PM
Personalized Fimo Keychains
Make a keychain that is all your own design. Using fimo and a picture of what you want to make, create a one-of-a-kind keychain for yourself or your friends!
Location: Tualatin Public Library, Teen Room
18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin
(503) 691-3074
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
* Please register by calling (503) 691.3077
Thursday, August 6 at 3:00 PM
Teen 3-D Movie Workshop
Learn how to use online software to create movies using your own storylines, camera angles and soundtracks.
Location: Tigard Public Library, Technology Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard
(503) 684-6537
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Thursday, August 6 at 6:00 PM
Meet the Author: Derek Kirk Kim
Graphic novel artist and author Derek Kirk Kim (
The Eternal Smile and
Same Difference and Other Stories) will give both a reading and a presentation. Teens and adults are invited to get graphic at this interactive event.
Location: Tigard Public Library, Community Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard
(503) 684-6537
Ages: Adults and Teens
Saturday, August 8 at 11:00 AM
Ice Cream Social with Johnny Keener
Wrap-up the summer reading program with ice cream and music. We will provide the ice cream and Johnny Keener will be on guitar!
Location: Garden Home Community Library
7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland
(503) 245-9932
Ages: All Ages
Saturday, August 8 at 2:30 PM
Pwned! Wii Gaming!
Test your skills at Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. Melee, or Guitar Hero World Tour (one game per event)!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Sunday, August 9 at 2:00 PM
Frame It!
Design and create a picture frame using recycled materials. Bring your old magazines and shoe box lids and make a frame for that special photo. Bring your friends and make it a social event. This is a teen only event.
Sponsored by Cedar Mill Community Library at Bethany
Location: Terrace Plaza Community Room
15220 NW Laidlaw Road, Portland
Ages: Teens, ages 11 to 18
Tuesday, August 11 at 5:30 PM
Anime Club
Do you love anime & manga? Enjoy Japanese snacks (especially candies!), see the latest anime releases, and meet fellow fanatics!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Auditorium
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Wednesday, August 12 at 2:00 PM
Got Tape?
Duct tape is your friend. It can be used to make amazing things from wallets to clothes and everything in between. Come and get started with the world of duct tape.
Location: Tualatin Public Library, Teen Room
18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin
(503) 691-3074
Ages: Teens, ages 12 to 18
* Please register by calling (503) 691.3077
Wednesday, August 12 at 3:00 PM
Watermelon seed spit
Join us for our traditional watermelon seed spittin' contest.
Location: Cornelius Public Library
1355 N Barlow Street, Cornelius
(503) 357-4093
Ages: All Ages
Thursday, August 13 at 5:00 PM
Teen Talent Night
Show the world how exceptionally talented you are. Plan a song, skit, dance, or other performance, then sign up for your big debut. Groups are welcome!
Location: Tigard Public Library, Community Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard
(503) 684-6537
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Friday, August 14 at 6:00 PM
Teen Game Night
Come join us for an evening of social video games and board games with other teens. We will have a Wii, Playstation 2 and one other console with various games like Guitar Hero and DDR available. Snacks will also be provided. This is a teen only event.
Location: Cedar Mill Community Library, Lewis and Clark Meeting Rooms, 2nd floor
12505 NW Cornell Road, Portland
(503) 644-0043
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Saturday, August 15 at 3:30 AM
All Ages Anime Club: Spirited Away
Location: Hillsboro Main Library
2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro
(503) 615-6500
Ages: All Ages
Saturday, August 15 at 12:30 PM
Crafts for Kids
Fun crafts for all ages and abilities. Drop-in 12:30–2:30
Location: West Slope Community Library
3678 SW 78th Avenue, Portland
(503) 292-6416
Ages: Kids and Teens, ages 2 to 18
Tuesday, August 18 at 6:00 PM
Movie Makeup Party
Unforgettable makeup effects, bizarre and beautiful, by professional special effects makeup artist Christina Kortum (
http://coolscarystuff.com/)!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
* Please register at the teen desk, or by calling (503) 350-4001
Wednesday, August 19 at 2:00 PM
Table-top Printmaking
Learn two printmaking techniques that require very little equipment. With reduction lino-cut, you will learn to cut a many-color print with the same block. Pochoir is a Japanese stenciling technique that produces marvelous luminescent images. You don't have to be a good at drawing to make awesome prints!
Location: Tualatin Public Library, Teen Room
18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin
(503) 691-3074
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
* Please register by calling (503) 691.3077
Thursday, August 20 at 12:30 PM
Pizza & Pages Book Club
The pizza and pages book club is back for the summer! Eat pizza while ranting and raving about your current and past reads. Choose the books you want to read and discuss!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Conference Room
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Thursday, August 20 at 8:00 PM
Teen Mystery Night and Summer Reading Wrap Up
It's late-night at the library for this spooky evening of mystery games, including Live Clue and the infamous werewolf game. Teen Summer Reading prize winners will be announced!
Location: Tigard Public Library, Community Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard
(503) 684-6537
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Saturday, August 22 at 2:30 PM
Pwned! Wii Gaming!
Test your skills at Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. Melee, or Guitar Hero World Tour (one game per event)!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
Tuesday, August 25 at 5:30 PM
Anime Club
Do you love anime & manga? Enjoy Japanese snacks (especially candies!), see the latest anime releases, and meet fellow fanatics!
Location: Beaverton City Library, Auditorium
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton
(503) 644-2197
Ages: Teens, grades 6 to 12
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