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Quick Links
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Online Services
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Minds at Play
Begins Saturday, March 13
There is a world of games to
explore at the Tigard Public Library!
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Cool Links
Reading for Fun:
New Teen Booklists, links to your favorite authors, "What to Read," and more!
Beyond High School:
Links to colleges, financial aid
information, and more!
Homework Center:
Your guide for online research.
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READ OUR BLOG!
Visit the Tigard Teen blog to find out more
about upcoming events, get book recommendations, and enjoy other fascinating tidbits.
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BookTRON
(Teens Read Outrageously Now)
The teen book group usually meets monthly on the second Thursday.
Participants receive a free book and participate in discussion and
book-related activities. Registration required.
Please call 503-684-6537 and ask for the Children's
Reference Desk.
Email annabr@tigard-or.gov
for more details.
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Teen Animanga Club
- Tuesday, March 23, 3-5 p.m. (All-Ages Animanga)
- Thursday, April 29, 5-7 p.m., Community Room:
J-Pop Swap: Bring your art, cosplay pieces, manga and anime to trade with others.
- Thursday, May 27, 5-7 p.m., Community Room:
Yu-Gi-Oh Tourney: Triumph or fall, a good time will be had by all.
Want to watch anime on the big screen? Eat Japanese candy? Share your fan artwork?
Hang out with other anime/manga fans?
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Read 'Em and Write!
Read a good book lately? Your teen librarians would love to hear about it.
Send your review (fiction or non-fiction) to either Lisa (lisae@tigard-or.gov)
or Anna (annabr@tigard-or.gov) and it may be posted on the Teen
Library Blog! Details to include: title, author, mini plot
(don't give away too much!) and what you liked about it.
Teen Zine
Submit your original book reviews, short stories,
poems, drawings, photography, song lyrics, comic strips and editorials by
bringing them to the Young Adult Desk or e-mailing them to
lisae@tigard-or.gov.
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Teen Pizzine (Pizza & Zine)
Saturday, March 13 |
Noon-1:30 p.m. | Puett Room
Munch on pizza while you help create the Winter Teen Zine. Bring book review ideas, artwork and your creative juices.
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TGF (Teen Game Fest)
Wednesday, April 7 | 5-7 p.m. | Community Room
TGF n. 1. A gathering of teens to play Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Wii games, bingo, Twister and other gaming devices. 2. A place with plenty of snacks. 3. A program often featuring a special theme with crafts and activities.
This month, in addition to our video-tastic games, flex your head muscles with our
mind-bending puzzles and brain teasers.
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Teen Survivor: Library Edition
Thursday, April 22 | 5-7 p.m. | Puett Room
Who will survive? Join us for an evening of team competition, food challenges, trivia games and scavenger hunts. Can you conquer the Real Library?
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Family Game Fest
All Ages | Friday, April 23 | 4-6 p.m. | Community Room
Bring the whole family and get your game on! We'll provide board games, Twister, video games on the big screen and snacks.
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All Ages Lego Party
Sunday, April 25 | 1:30-3 p.m. |
Community Room |Ages 5 and up
We'll bring the legos…you bring your imagination! You're invited for some creative construction.
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Teen Break Dance Battle
Friday April 30 |
5-7 p.m. |
Community Room
B-boys and girls: Join the Mid City Breakers for a friendly dance battle. Master the fundamentals of break dance and show off your phat moves! All levels welcome.
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Retrogaming
Friday, May 14 | 5-7 p.m. | Technology Room
Join other teens and adults for a retro gaming experience and get swept back to the 80s with old-school console and computer games. Can you make it across the Oregon Trail or through the asteroid field?
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Duct Tape Mystery Prom Night
Thursday, May 20 | 5-7 p.m. | Community Room
It's prom night at the Library, but a crime has been committed.
Help us solve this mystery by following the trail of duct tape clues.
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