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Teen Events: Scroll down for all the free programs and events we offer for teens at the library! Short on time and just want to see it all in one place? Visit our Linktree for the latest library events and programs for teens and follow us on Instagram.

You can learn more about our Teen Summer Reading program here!

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Create a design for our new Teen Library computer mouse pads! Submit your physical or digital design by June 30th and PPL patrons in the Teen Library can vote on their favorite.

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Here you’ll find our major events for Summer Reading 2024 for Teens. In addition to the events below, we will continue to have out regularly scheduled events like Button Club, and Video Games in the Teen Library.

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Teen Button Club

Join us for our monthly Button Club in the Teen Library to design and make your own wearable buttons! We meet on the third Thursday of each month.

 

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Our goal is to bring topical and relevant conversations directly to the young people who use our library. We invite teens to share a snack and a conversation with a diverse array of passionate professionals working in the Portland community.

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Test your skills at our monthly Video Game Tournament! Join us at the Teen Library on the first Thursday of each month for a knockout, bracket-style tournament. This program is open for teens ages 12 to 19.

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Video games: Thursdays and Fridays

Visit the Teen Library on Thursday and Friday afternoons to play video games on the Teen Library’s PS4. We have FIFA, Mortal Kombat, Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, and NBA 2k!

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Up Next at the Library:
Jul16
Work Permit Clinic for Asylum Seekers10:15am - 5:00pm
Downtown Library
Jul17
Decorate and Stuff a Fish @ Peaks9:30am - 10:30am
Peaks Island Branch
From the PPL blog:
Explore new titles in 2024!
Learn how to explore new titles that have just arrived or are on order at the library.   More »
All Friends Are Necessary: June Staff Picks
Our June 2024 Staff Picks blog post. Read to discover new books and booklists at the library!   More »
Celebrating Juneteenth 2024
Juneteenth history   More »
Contact the Librarian
Sara Fiorenza   Email »
Teen Librarian
207-871-1700 x776
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