Teen Programs

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Summer Reading Teen Party
Friday, June 16, 
2:00 – 4:00 PM

Join us in our celebration of summer! Play bingo, eat snacks, sign-up for Summer Reading and get a free book. For students in grades 6-12. Held in the Teen Room.

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Camp Half-Blood
Wednesday, June 21, 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Calling all demigods! Join us at the library for a Chiron approved Camp Half-Blood event at your very own Tualatin Library! You’ll meet other demigods in your area, participate in a grand (Nerf gun) battle, and test your knowledge of Greek mythology. For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required (do it here).  Held in the Community Room.

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Karaoke Fever
Mondays, June 26, July 31, and August 28, 6:30 – 7:30 PM

Find your song and use your voice during our karaoke series! We'll bring the snacks and you bring the energy! For kids, teens, and adults. Families welcome! Costumes encouraged! Held in the Community Room. Please register using the links below if you're planning to sing. (Singing duos or groups only need to register for one spot.) No registration required if you're just there to listen, cheer, and dance!

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Make Your Own Plushie
Wednesday, June 28, 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Making your own plushie is fun and easy! Learn basic hand-sewing skills to create a fun critter of your own. All supplies are provided. For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required (do it here). Held in the Makerspace.

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Sound Baths
Wednesdays, June 28, July 19, and August 9, 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Experience a new way to chill out. Sound baths are immersive experiences in which you are laying on a floormat, letting your mind come to rest while the room fills with soothing ambient sound. Registration is required (do it here). For adults and ages 12+ (under 15 with parent preferred). Held in the Community Room.

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Painting in the Park
Wednesday, July 12, 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Teens, join us at the Trestle Shelter in Tualatin Community Park (8509 SW Tualatin Road) for an afternoon of painting by numbers. All supplies are provided. And yes, there will be snacks! For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required (do it here).

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Teen Open House
Friday, July 14, 2:00 – 3:30 PM

We need your input and opinions! Please join us for delicious snacks and tell us what would make the teen program at the library work better for you! We want to hear how you use the library, what would bring you here more often, and what you like to do in your free time! Held in the Teen Room. If you can’t make it, please feel free to email Aimee with your feedback: ameuchel@tualatin.gov.

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A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Wednesday, July 19, 2:00  4:00 PM

How many murder mystery books have you read? Do you think you’ve read enough to solve a REAL murder? If the answer is yes, put your detective hats on and join us at the library for an afternoon of mystery solving. Come alone or bring your friends as you race to solve the mystery before it’s too late… For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required (do it here). Held in the Community Room.

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Teen Taste-Off
Wednesday, July 26, 2:00  4:00 PM

This year's taste-off challenge is super secret. Can you guess the foods and choose the "best of" for Tualatin? For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required (do it here). Held in the Community Room.

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Super Smash Tourney
Wednesday, August 2, 2:00  5:00pm

Smash your way to victory! Prove your prowess at Smash with your friends and foes! Prizes for top 3 fighters! All equipment is provided (don’t bring your own)! For students in grades 6-12. Registration is recommended but not required (register here). Held in the Teen Room.

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Summer Art Studio
Wednesdays, August 2, 23, and 30, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Bring a sketch book and join the summer art studio series! We will meet at the library at 5:30 PM and head to the Ice Age Trail behind the library to sketch in nature as weather permits. For ages 15 and up. Registration is recommended but not required (you can register here). Held in the Makerspace.