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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. Everyone is welcome to follow us on Instagram, and teens are invited to join our Discord community.

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

A moose frolics over a hill to celebrate April Break at PPL

Join us across Portland Public Library’s four locations for fun events during April Break. We’ll have crafts, games, and even a slime-making session. Check out some of the dates below.

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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:
Mar28
Mar28
Blurb Club in Mechanics' Hall12:00pm - 1:00pm
Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall
Mar28
Teen Video Games2:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Library
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Contact the Librarian
Sara Fiorenza   Email »
Teen Librarian
207-871-1700 x776
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