Teen and Young Adult summer reading events
Teen Metamorphosis! Summer Reading 2008
Several libraries have their own listings of teen and young adult events
Teen Summer Reading Kick-off and Game Fest
Grades 6–12 celebrate with Dance Dance Revolution, games, snacks and prizes!
- Thursday, June 19 5–7 p.m.
Tigard Public Library
Teen Summer Reading Event
Grades 6–12 enjoy kickboxing, writing workshop & café night, T-shirt crafts, mystery games, glow-in-the-dark party, spooky movie night, zine & origami workshops, and more.
- Thursday, June 19–August 14
Tigard Public Library
Crafts for Kids
A drop-in program with a variety of crafts for ages 2–18.
- Saturday, June 21, July 19, & August 16 12:30-2:30 p.m.
West Slope Community Library
Henna Night
Celebrate the summer by adorning yourself with these beautiful, impermanent designs! For grades 6–12.
- Tuesday, June 24 6–7:30 p.m.
Beaverton City Library
Teen Game Night
Come join us for Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero and many other games. For grades 6–12.
- Friday, June 27 6–8 p.m.
Cedar Mill Community Library - Friday, August 8 6–8 p.m.
Cedar Mill Community Library
Martial Arts Workshop for Teens
Registration Required!
An instructor from the Oregon Martial Arts club will present a demonstration with his Teen Tigers students, then lead a class using techniques from a variety of martial arts styles, including Thai Kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu. Call 503-684-6537 and ask for the children’s desk to register.
- Thursday, July 3 2–4 p.m.
Tigard Public Library
Punk Yoga for Teens
Limit 25! First come, first served!
This exciting program combines yoga and creative movement with great music. Join us for this fun, revolutionary and rebellious form of exercise!
- Thursday, July 10 3:30–5 p.m.
Tigard Public Library
“High School Musical” Party
High School Musical fans are invited for games, crafts, and more all about the kids from East High. For ages 7–14.
- Wednesday, July 16 2–4 p.m.
Tigard Public Library
Teen Movie Night
Join us for Spider Man 3 movie. For grades 6-12.
- Thursday, July 17 6 p.m.
Cedar Mill Community Library
Origami Workshop For Teens
Limit: 30. First come, first served!
Learn how to transform two-dimensional sheets of paper into three-dimensional shapes and creatures! All materials will be provided.
- Thursday, July 17 4–6 p.m.
Tigard Public Library
Teen Zines Workshop
Learn the art of building your own zines. For grades 6–12.
- Wednesday, July 23 6-7:30 p.m.
Beaverton City Library
Café Night for Teens
Limit: 20, First come, first served!
We will begin this Bohemian evening with a writing workshop and end it with an open mic night. Come ready to work on your prose, poetry and art! Snacks provided.
- Thursday, July 24 6–8 p.m.
Tigard Public Library
Insect Horror Double Features
Teens and Adults both are invited to bug out with our festival of classic insect horror films! These spooky features, both cheesy and bizarre, will make your skin crawl and also make you laugh out loud. Drop in anytime! Snacks provided.
- Friday, July 25 4–8 p.m.
Tigard Public Library
Teen Anime Fest
Celebrate metamorphosis in anime, with cosplay skits and contests, video games, candy sushi, anime trivia and, of course, plenty of anime! This program is presented by TPL's Teen Anime Club. Snacks provided.
- Thursday, July 31 2–6 p.m.
Tigard Public Library
Recycled Art for Teens
Limit: 20 First come, first served!
What can you create using random materials from ordinary life? Can you turn garbage into art? In this program, one teen's trash is another teen's treasure.
- Thursday, August 7 2–4 p.m.
Tigard Public Library
Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party/Glow-in-the-Dark Mystery Night for Teens
Celebrate the end of summer reading! All teenagers are welcome to participate in mystery games and a glow-in-the-dark scavenger hunt. And there will be prize-drawings for those who have completed their summer reading goals. Snacks provided.
- Thursday, August 14 8–10 p.m.
Tigard Public Library
CSI: The Real Deal
Wonder what crime scene investigation is really like? Discover techinques from a real investigator! Grades 6–12.
- Tuesday, August 26 6–7:30 p.m.
Beaverton City Library