The Oregon Public Library offers a safe and welcoming environment for all teenagers. Come by the library to sit in the comfortable teen area, use one of the study rooms, browse the Teen collection, and attend any of the events the library has to offer. Teen programs are intended to be a positive experience for everyone, a chance for socialization, and to foster life-long library users.
Events for Teens & Tweens
Summer 2025
For Teens (going into grades 6-12)
Summer Switch Games (Teen)
Every Monday, June 16-August 4
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens (going into grades 6-12) can come to the library during the summer to play video games on the Nintendo Switch. Board games and card games like Uno and Jenga will also be available to play. No need to bring your own Switch equipment.
- July 14- Mario Kart 8
- July 21- Super Smash Bros
- July 28- Boomerang Fu
- August 4- Everybody 1-2-Switch
Boba Book Club (at the Kickback Cafe)
Monthly during the summer
June 24, July 22, and August 12
3:00pm-4:00pm
Discuss any book you want while sipping on a free Boba drink at the Kickback Cafe! No registration required.
Only for teens going into grades 6-12.
Summer Hangout
Every Other Thursday
June 26, July 10, July 24, and August 7
3:30pm-4:30pm
For teens going into grades 6-12.
Hangout at the library this summer and enjoy a wide variety of programs including making Candy Sushi, life-size games, marble races, and fantasy map-making! No registration.
June 26: Candy Sushi
July 10: Life-Size Battleship
July 24: Marble Race Challenge
August 7: Make Fantasy Maps
Summer Crafternoon
Every Other Thursday in July
July 3, 17, and 31
3:30pm-4:30pm
For teens going into grades 6-12.
Get creative and crafty in the library’s Creative Space. Stop by to make a fun project! No registration.
July 3: Rubber Duck Cosplay (paint rubber ducks to look like any character from pop culture)
July 17: Yarn Wall Art
July 31: Mini Tin Bookshelves
Teen Lock-In
Friday, August 8th
5:45pm-10:00pm
For teens going into grades 6-12 only.
Be in the library after closing time! Eat pizza, hangout with friends, play board games, Switch Games, and join in a library-wide game of Hide & Seek.
Registration is required at this link: https://oregonpl.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-lock-10480
For Tweens (going into grades 4-5)
Summer Switch Games (Tween)
Every Monday, June 16-August 4
3:00pm - 4:00PM
Tweens (going into grades 4-5) can come to the library during the summer to play video games on the Nintendo Switch. Board games and card games like Uno and Jenga will also be available to play. No need to bring your own Switch equipment.
- July 14- Mario Kart 8
- July 21- Super Smash Bros
- July 28- Boomerang Fu
- August 4- Everybody 1-2-Switch
Tween Meetup: Making Stuff
Every Other Wednesday
June 18, July 2, July 16, & July 30
3:30pm-4:30pm
For tweens going into grades 4-5.
Get creative and crafty in the library’s Creative Space. Stop by to make a fun project! No registration.
June 18: Craft Stick Bird Feeders
July 2: Rubber Duck Cosplay (paint rubber ducks to look like any character from pop culture)
July 16: Yarn Wall Art
July 30: Mini Tin Bookshelves
Tween Meetup: Doing Stuff
Every Other Wednesday
June 25, July 9, July 23, & August 6
3:30pm-4:30pm
For tweens going into grades 4-5.
Hangout at the library this summer and enjoy a wide variety of programs! No registration.
June 25: Candy Sushi
July 9: Life-Size Battleship
July 23: Marble Race Challenge
August 6: Make Fantasy Maps