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
Fall 2025
For Teens (grades 6-12)
Teen Late Night: Wicked Movie Night
Friday, November 14, 2025
5:00pm–8:00pm (Note: the time is different from other Teen Late Night events)
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to participate in a fun activity on Friday nights after the library closes. Registration is required.
In November, come to the library for a special showing of the Wicked movie before the sequel hits theaters. Bring a friend, a comfy blanket and pillow, and get ready to see Glinda and Elphaba become reluctant friends. Wearing green or pink is encouraged! Singing along to the songs is very encouraged!
Pizza will be served.
Registration required here: https://oregonpl.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-late-night-12232
Teen Switch Games
Mondays (September 8 - December 15, 2025) at 4:30pm-5:30pm
Teens in grades 6-12 can come to the library after school 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.
October 20- Super Smash Bros
October 27- Boomerang Fu
November 3- Everybody 1-2-Switch
November 10- Mario Kart 8
November 17- Super Smash Bros
November 24- Boomerang Fu
Teen Crafternoon
Second Thursday of the Month (September 2025- April 2026) at 4:30pm-5:30pm.
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to stop by the library after school for this monthly arts and craft event! Hang out with friends while munching on a snack and making an easy craft.
No need to register--just drop in!
November project: DIY Felt Pie Slices
POV Teen Book Club
Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday of the month during the school year (3rd Thursday in November and December) at 4:30pm-5:30pm.
At each meeting of the POV (Point of View) Teen Book Club, teen readers will discuss books that capture different points of view, such as books written by authors who are queer, trans, Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and many more identities that serve as windows and mirrors to the readers. In addition to book discussions, there will be snacks and an activity or craft.
There will be suggested reading but no books will be required. This un-book club is an opportunity for teen readers to talk about a variety of books that are interesting to them and should not feel like an assignment.
At the October meeting, talk about any book by Alice Oseman.
Teen Advisory Council of Students (T.A.C.O.S)
Meets on the first Wednesday of the Month (October 2025-May 2026) at 5:00pm-6:00pm.
Teen Advisory Council of Students (T.A.C.O.S) is for teens in grades 6-12 who want to be involved at the library. Each meeting counts as an hour of volunteering, with additional volunteer opportunities available to T.A.C.O.S. members. To be a T.A.C.O.S. member, you have to care about the library and want to make the library better. Members will be asked for feedback, be a liaison between the library and the school, and will help plan an event for their peers.
Interested? Come to the next meeting. After attending a meeting, students will be given an application and will need to fill it out to be a TACOS member.