Teens

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seating area and computers in teen area

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.

Summer Events for Teens

Summer Library Program

June 3 to August 17

Keep track of your reading time and do activities on Beanstack for a chance to earn prizes. 

Teen Late Night Lock-in

Friday, August 9
5:45-9:30 pm

Teens going into to grades 6-12 are invited to celebrate the end of the Summer Library Program with a night at the library!

This is your chance to be in the library after closing time. Enjoy some pizza, play Switch games, do trivia, make crafts, win prizes and more! The night will end with a big game of hide and seek!

Registration is required and space is limited. Please note: the library will close at 6pm so please make sure you arrive before then. Teens will not be allowed to leave the library before 9:30pm, unless given permission ahead of time by Abby, the Teen Librarian. 

Switch Games

June 17-August 5
Mondays at 3:00 pm
Location: Makerspace
Play a variety of Mario Bros. games on the library’s Nintendo Switch. All equipment provided.

Summer Fun

Wednesdays, June 12, July 3, 17 and 31 at 3:00 pm
Location: Community Room
A wide variety of programs including a Taste Test Challenge, life-size games, escape rooms, and more!

Crafternoon

Wednesdays June 26. July 10 and 24, August 7 at 3:00 pm
Location: Makerspace
Get creative and make a variety of crafts in the library Makerspace.

Boba Book Club

Tuesday, June 18, July 9, and August 13
Location: Kickback Cafe
Discuss any book you want while sipping Boba tea.