Young Teen Events

Young Teen events are for students in grades 5-8. Registration is usually required. The registration link can be found on the event information page.

See our 2026 Spring Young Teen Newsletter here

Pokemon Club: Pokemon Go! Club Wednesdays from June 10 - August 26 from 1:00 - 2:00

Pokémon GO! Club

August 5 | 1:00pm | Meet on the patio by youth services.

Pokémon GO! Club | All Ages

Did you know the West Linn Public Library is a Pokémon Gym and has 3 Pokéstops located around the outside of the building? Every Wednesday during the summer, we will have a table outside where you can meet other Pokémon Go! enthusiasts, team up to battle raid bosses, and complete a route created by the librarians. We will have a lure or two set at the Pokéstops, so there will be plenty of Pokémon to catch and prizes to be had!

Pokemon Club Youth Trading Card Day July 8. Grades 3-12 from 4:00 - 5:00

Pokémon Club Trading Card Day

Wednesday August 12 | 4:00pm | In the Hollow

Pokémon Club Trading Card Day | For those in grades 3-12

Bring your collection and meet other Pokémon enthusiasts to trade cards and show off your faves!

Parents are welcome to attend, but trading is for kids.

This is a drop-in event and registration is NOT required. You are free to arrive and leave anytime between 4:00 and 5:00.

Pokémon Club: Play Pokémon TCG; August 26 in the Hollow for grades 3-12 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM

Pokemon Club: Play Pokemon TCG

Wednesday, August 26th | 4:00pm | In the Hollow

Play Pokémon Trading Card Game | For those in grades 3-12

Play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with other Pokémon enthusiasts.

Parents are welcome to stay and play.

Reserve your spot today! Register HERE

Minecraft Club

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, starting September 15, 2026

4:30 PM | The Hollow

Join us for Minecraft Gaming at the Library! This event is open to students in grades 4-7 and will take place in The Hollow at the West Linn Public Library.

Minecraft Club will take place every every 2nd and 4th Tuesday.

We will provide a laptop and the game for use at the library; we will all be playing together on the library server.

Camp Half-Blood

Thursday, July 30th, 2026 - 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!

Click HERE to sign up for a reminder of this event.

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

Teen Art Meet

For those in grades 8-12 | No reservations required

Join your fellow artists every third Thursday of the month at our Teen Art Meet! Get away from it all to paint, draw, sculpt or experiment with new media every month at a laid back, artsy hangout. You'll enjoy music, novel art supplies and a space to share and exchange with other young artists. Feel free to bring your own supplies and projects - this studio time is completely self-guided!

Young Teen D&D - Level 3

Our Party is Full! Stay tuned for the next adventure coming this winter for new players!

For those entering grades 5 through 8 | In the Hollow

D&D is back at the West Linn Public Library!

We meet up for a session 0 to create characters, learn rules of conduct and get ready to play. This adventure will be for characters beginning at level 3. Sessions happen every other week for the duration of the campaign.

Spots are limited - reserve yours here!

2025 Fall Young Teen Newsletter (2 MB)

Young Teen Events

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