Metro Area

Hands on 3D printing orientation covering basic printer use and file creations.

Age 10+. Children under 12 must attend with an adult.

#Collaboratory

YWCA Clark County will host the 2026 BIPOC Youth Summit, Vibe and Thrive, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 7-8. This free, two-day event brings together BIPOC youth ages 13-18 to celebrate identity, build connections, explore leadership and discover the power of joy. Enjoy workshops led by local BIPOC leaders, interactive activities, creative expression, and conversations about social justice and personal growth. The event includes free food, games, prizes and a block party.
Learn more and register at www.ywcaclarkcounty.org/bys.

Nights are getting longer, days are getting shorter, and it's time to brighten up your space with a colorful string of glowing beads. Ward off the winter doldrums with this uncomplicated, light-up craft! At our tween program, participants will make a 4.5 foot beaded garland with an assortment of pony beads and a battery powered string of LED lights. Keep for yourself or give as a gift!

Designed for 5th to 8th graders. This event is free, but registration is required, as the program is limited to ten participants. For more information, email [email protected] or contact the Information Desk at 503-697-6580.

Rainbow Reads is a book club for LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies. We will be reading YA fiction, non-fiction, and graphic novels that feature LGBTQIA+ characters & themes, or literature written by someone from the LGBTQIA+ community.

This month’s book is The Love Interest by Cale Dietrich.

After you register for this club, pick up a copy of the book at the service desk at the Library. The book is yours to keep just for attending the discussion. This book is also available as an ebook on Libby. This service is free with your Library card.

• Registration is required for this event.
• This event is for registrants grade 6th Grade to 12th Grade.

We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email [email protected] at least two weeks before the event.

Celebrate Dinovember with dinosaur trivia and crafts! Play solo or as part of a team. Test your knowledge and win bragging rights!

Welcome youth in 7th-12th grade who want to make a difference in their community through the library!

We welcome newcomers! Reach out to let us at [email protected] to let us know you’re attending.

We meet the following Thursday dates from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• May 7
• May 21
• June 4
• June 18
• We don’t meet in July
• August 6
• August 20
• September 3
• September 17
• October 1
• October 15
• November 5
• November 19
• December 3
• December 17

The 11th Annual Clark College Choral Festival takes place on Friday, November 13, 2026 in the Gaiser Student Center. Middle and high school choirs perform for a panel of adjudicators from 8:00 - 4:00 p.m. Festival Director is Dr. Jacob Funk.

Are you a teen? Do you have ideas for the library? Then come boss us around! We need your help to make sure the stuff we're doing at the library is stuff you actually want. Earn volunteer hours, eat snacks and meet other teens.

For ages 13–19

Hands on 3D printing orientation covering basic printer use and file creations.

Age 10+. Children under 12 must attend with an adult.

#Collaboratory

DevonWood will once again host the USDF/FEI Youth Clinic Series in Sherwood, Oregon, with clinician Sabine Schut-Kery. Applications will be available online. The series receives funding support from The Dressage Foundation and the United States Equestrian Federation, and The Dressage Foundation provides grant opportunities for these clinics.

Metropolitan Performing Arts will offer K-Pop Dance Workshops on Nov. 8, Dec. 6 and Jan. 17, taught by Caitlin Bui. From 1:30-3 p.m. Nov. 8, kids 12-18 will learn “Iconic by Mistake” by Katseye, Illit and Le Serrafim. From 1:30-3 p.m. Dec. 6, kids 12-18 will learn “The Feels.” The Jan. 17 class from 3:30-5 p.m. is for kids ages 8-12. Each class is $25.

Experience "Native Wisdom: The Peoples of Eastern Oregon," produced by Wisdom of the Elders, with a discussion led by Paiute/Shoshone artist, photographer, writer, musician and videographer Timothy Keenan Burgess. This thought provoking, illuminating film brings the foundational stories of the Pacific Northwest to the forefront of past, present, and future. A discussion will follow. Suitable for teenagers and older.

Put your taste buds to the test! Come hang out, sample a variety of autumn-themed treats, and give us your honest reviews.

Ages 13–19

Teens are invited to come work on crafts! Materials provided!

Work on the DIY craft of the week, or do your own thing with our location's craft materials! Learn alongside others, share your knowledge and explore new ways of making things!

On guard! Make your moves in a casual setting with other beginning players. Basic knowledge of the games is assumed. Grades 6-12.

Make a family outing of axe throwing in Oregon City. Kids ages 8 to 17 can throw at no cost when an adult purchases a throw. OC Taco is next door, so you can pick up tacos, bring them over, and relax between throws without heading anywhere else. Geared toward families, birthday gatherings, and laid back Sundays. Lanes can be reserved in advance, or you can walk in if space is available.

3rd Sundays + final session: September 20 - May 16 + May 23 | 4 – 5:30 pm | Brookwood

Learning public speaking skills early builds confidence, promotes understanding and critical thinking, and can be a foundation for lifelong success – plus it’s fun! This interactive program teaches public speaking and respectful debating. For youth grades 5th – 8th.

This is a series of nine classes + a final session. By registering, you are signing up for the full series.

Build your own tiny Jurassic World while enjoying the finest of dinosaur cinema, selected by Teen Room vote.

This program is for teens.

Come learn how to use a sewing machine and create a simple project.

Ages 13–19

Prairie High School drama students present “Singin’ in the Rain,” showing Nov. 13-21 at Prairie High School, 11311 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver. Tap your toes and sing along to the songs you know and love while enjoying dance performances drawn from the silver screen. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21. Matinee shows are 1 p.m. Nov. 14 and 21. Tickets range from $7 to $15, available online at gofan.co/event/6962419 or at the door.

Ring in the holidays as you learn the fun and easy steps to create your own holiday-themed greeting cards! In this class, we will be using watercolor techniques to create cards with winter scenes and holiday themes.

Adults and teens; pre-registration required.

All supplies included.

Develop your writing in a welcoming, creative environment alongside friends and local best-selling YA author Jamie Pacton. This is time to write, share ideas, ask questions, and meet other teen writers!

Tweens and teens in 6th, 7th and 8th grade, you are invited to talk about graphic novels, craft and eat snacks! All supplies provided and it’s FREE! A limited number of books are available for pick up at the library.

Come hang out with friends, play games, craft, and chat about your favorite things! Pizza and snacks are provided by Friends of Three Creeks Community Library.

Ages 9–19

Join other young patrons at the library for Nintendo fun! Test your skills, enjoy some snacks, and make new friends. Plankers and Edgehogs need not apply.

Saturday, September 26, 4:00pm–6:00pm

Saturday, October 24 4:00pm–6:00pm

Saturday, November 28 4:00pm–6:00pm

Immerse yourself in a world of excitement! Create a character and take on challenges with a team of other players in this interactive story. Whether you want to learn or are an experienced player, come play Dungeons & Dragons.

For ages 9–19

Late-Night basketball returns every Friday and Saturday night through June 30 2027!

This program is open to middle school and high school players of all skill levels and will be led by Michael Holton Inc. Players should bring a water bottle, basketball shoes, and comfortable athletic clothing.

• Middle-school session: 6:00-8:00 pm
• High-school session: 8:00-10:00 pm

Register

Michael Holton was an All-American at Pasadena High School before becoming a four-year varsity letterman at UCLA. He started in the national championship game as a freshman in 1980 and later played six seasons in the NBA. Holton also served eight years as an assistant coach at the University of Portland, Oregon State, and UCLA, followed by five years as the Division I head coach at the University of Portland.

The Michael Holton Basketball Academy reports 20 years of experience working with middle-school students, including programming at HB Lee Middle School, Oliver Middle School, and the Salvation Army.

Late-Night Basketball is a City of Gresham-sponsored recreational activity for youth.

Email [email protected].

Attend the IB information night to learn more about enrolling in the school for the 2027-28 school year. Interested students who will be in ninth through 12th grades must apply.

For more information about IB, please visit our website at:
https://www.vansd.org/o/vps/page/international-baccalaureate

Learn how to design custom decorations for your winter festivities! Use free online tools to create ornaments, table set pieces, and more. No 3D design experience needed to attend, although 3D Printer Certification is required to print your designs later.

Ages 13+

Learn how to make your own zines! We will cover how to construct a zine, zine culture, and ways to generate ideas and content.

Meet us in the Washougal Community Center, next door to the library.

The first Friday of every month, the teens take over Youth Music Project!

Are you a musician between the ages of 13 and 18? Join us for Teen Open Mic nights! Hosted by our amazing band of interns, open mics are the place to hone your performance skills. Rock out with in-house sound engineering, state-of-the art lighting, and a full back line of instruments. Musicians of all levels are invited to participate!

Don’t have a song to share? Join our supportive audience! Teen Open Mic is always free to attend and all ages.

Doors at 6:15 p.m. | Performances at 6:30 p.m.

Use paint and markers to decorate rocks. Each person will get to take a rock to keep or share with friends and family!

Ring in the holidays as you learn the fun and easy steps to create your own holiday ornament greeting cards! In this class, we will be learning:

-How to alternate pressure to create expressive brushstrokes

-How to paint inside a shape to create three-dimensional effects

-How to use metallic watercolor paints to add sparkle and shine to your holiday artwork

Adults and teens; pre-registration required. All supplies included.

Drop in for creative and interactive projects. Use your imagination, stretch your creativity or practice a new artistic skill.

Ages 9–19

Join us for Teen Dungeons and Dragons at the East County Library! Create your character and work with your friends to solve mysteries, fight bad guys, and get the loot! There will be snacks!

Registration required, limited spots available.

Do you like reading? Do you like talking about books? Join our book group for friendly discussions.

For ages 9–12

Join us for open game play of Magic the Gathering. Decks will be provided, or bring your own.

Cards are provided through a generous donation from the non-profit magikids.org.

For ages 13–19

Put down the screens and try playing some games the old fashioned way!

Intended for patrons in grades 6-12.

Come and play with TINKERCAD®! Learn the basics of this free, web-based 3D design software and start creating your own objects for 3D printing.

Develop your writing in a welcoming, creative environment alongside friends and local best-selling YA author Jamie Pacton. This is time to write, share ideas, ask questions, and meet other teen writers!

Bring your friends and hang out after school in the upstairs Teen Area for an afternoon of Nintendo Switch gaming! For Teens 14-18

Create a piece of art, one bead at a time! Choose one of three designs and make a tapestry to hang on your wall.

All materials provided.

Registration is required for this event.

Registration will open on October 21, 2026 @ 10:41am.

You know what life needs more of? RHINESTONES. At this teen program, participants can bring in small to medium things and cover them in tiny gems. Sparkle up your headphones, hairbrushes, mint tins, game controllers, nail polish bottles, phone cases, charging blocks, figurines, pencil cases, hand sanitizer bottles, pill bottles, gum containers, remote controls, calculators, water bottles... the list goes on! Come spend an afternoon bedazzling stuff with your besties!

Designed for 9th to 12th graders. This event is free, but registration is required, as the program is limited to ten participants. For more information, email [email protected] or contact the Information Desk at 503-697-6580.

Join us to watch anime, talk manga, and draw together! Suggestions welcome.

Do you like to game? Are you in middle or high school? If so, join our gaming club! We'll play games, talk about games and eat snacks.

Made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing our library's leadership, innovation and reach through private support.

Bring your own favorite book or choose from a selection of ours to bedazzle! For students in grades 6-12. No registration required.

Immerse yourself in a world of excitement! Create a character and take on challenges with a team of other players in this interactive story. Whether you want to learn or are an experienced player, come play Dungeons & Dragons.

Please fill out the Character Creation Form, so we can have your pre-generated character ready for your first session. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

For ages 9–19