Teen Events

Teens leaning against lockers

Teen events are generally for students entering grades 8-12, but some events may include students entering 6th and 7th.

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tie-dye shirt

Thursday, July 10th, 2025 - 1pm | In the Hollow

Unleash your artistic vision on a white T-shirt, pair of socks, scrunchie, bag or whatever white or light-colored fabric item you have lying around! Learn some classic shirt ties or just freehand to your heart’s content.

Grades 8-12 | Registration is required!

Image of Marie Lu next to a copy of her book cover for Legend.

Thursday, July 17th at 1:00 PM  |   This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.

Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore the depths of deceit, battle for power, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the Truth. 

diy terrarium

Thursday, July 17, 2025 @ 1:00 PM | In The Hollow

Bring your own jar, cup or other clear container under a quart and make it come alive with a little ecosystem of your creation! We’ll provide fillers, plants and decorations!

Grades 8 - 12 | Registration is required! 

cooking

Thursday, July 24, 2025 @ 1:00 PM | In The Hollow

Learn some tips and techniques from our guest chef to elevate your Mac & Cheese game - even if you're starting from a box!

Grades 8 - 12 | Registration is required! 

camp half-blood

Thursday, July 31st, 2025 - 11:00am

Camp Half Blood is back! Join us at Marylhurst Heights  Park for a Percy Jackson-themed celebration! Earn your beads in all sorts of camp activities from javelin-throwing to shield decorating.  We'll end with a friendly battle at 11: 45!

Grades 6-12 | No registration is required, but supplies are limited!

Teen Take and Make Kit
Check the Teen Room project shelves every month for a new kit to take home!

Supplies are limited, so these kits are for teens in grades 6-12 only please!  Take one kit per person.  When they are gone, they're gone!

March: Punk Patches

April: Paracord Bracelets

May: Rock Art

Take & Makes will be on a break for June through August, but be sure to check the Calendar for our Summer Reading Events!

 

100 books before graduation

Are you in 9th through 12th grade?  Are you a big reader or just never back down from a challenge?  Sign up now to participate in 100 Books Before Graduation!  This is our new Beanstack challenge where you can earn a free book from our bookstore just for signing up AND a bookish prize bundle upon completing the challenge!