Library News February 2024
CML and Bethany Community Libraries (CMBCL) invite you to find event calendars, storytime schedules and more on CMBCL’s website. For more information, call (503) 644-0043, website library.cedarmill.org; email askuscml@wccls.org.
(Abbreviations: Cedar Mill Library is CML, 1080 NW Saltzman Rd.; Bethany Library Annex is BLA, 4888 NW Bethany Blvd, Suite K-2; Bethany Library is BL, 15325 NW Central Drive, Suite J-8y).
Kids
Grab and Go Crafts
Friday, February 2, CML and BL
Pick up craft supplies at either library. Crafts are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. One per child, please.
Lunar New Year Craft
Saturday, February 10, 10 am-12:30 pm, CML and BL, Ages 3+
Drop in to make a Lunar New Year craft.
Make a Valentine
Wednesday, February 14, 11 am-4 pm, CML, Ages 2+
Create a Valentine’s card for someone special using our supplies.
LEGO Free Play
Tuesday, February 20, 2-3:30 pm, CML, Ages 5+
Tuesday, February 20, 1:30-3 pm, BLA, Ages 5+
Drop in and build with LEGOs.
Storytimes
Learn more at Library.Cedarmill.org/Storytime.
Babytime
Wednesdays, 11:30-12 pm, CML, Ages 0-12 months
Fridays, 11:30-12 pm, BLA, Ages 0-12 months
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30-11 am, CML, 12-36 months
Mondays & Tuesdays, 10:30-11 am, BLA, Ages 3+
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am, CML, Ages 3+
Thursdays, 10:30-11 am, BLA, Ages 3+
Family Storytime
Saturday, February 3, 10:30-11 am, CML, Ages 2+
World Language Storytimes
Mandarin Storytime
Sunday, February 4, 10:30-11:30 am, BLA, Ages 2-6
Spanish Storytime
Friday, February 9, 10:30-11 am, CML, Ages 2-6
Korean Storytime
Wednesday, February 14, 10:30-11 am, BLA, Ages 2-6
Hindi Family Storytime
Saturday, February 17, 10:30-11 am, BLA, Ages 2+
Find more fun for kids at Library.Cedarmill.org/Events/Kids.
Teens & Tweens
Teen Crafternoon: Pal-entines Friendship Bracelets
Saturday, February 3, 2-3 pm, BLA, Ages 11-18, Registration Required
Show your BFF your appreciation with a custom braided wristband. Supplies provided.
Chaotic Crusaders Club: D&D for Teens
Saturday, February 10, 1-3 pm, CML, Ages 11-18, Registration Required
Join us for a game of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. New and experienced players welcome!
Board Game Pajama Party
Monday, February 19, 5-7 pm, CML, Ages 11-18, Registration Required
Bring your comfiest PJs, blankets, and stuffies, and play some of your favorite childhood board games.
Visit Library.CedarMill.org/Teens to find resources for teens and tweens.
Adults
Immigrant Visas: What You Need to Know
Wednesday, February 7, 6:30-7:30 pm, CML, Adults
Danielle Perez breaks down different types of immigrant visas and the processes to obtain them.
Avid Adventurers Alliance: D&D for Adults
Saturday, February 10, 1-3 pm, CML, Ages 19+, Registration Required
Join us for a game of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. New and experienced players welcome!
Technology Open Lab
Thursdays, February 15, February 29, 1-3 pm, CML, Adults
Get started with basic computer skills and practice with laptops, tablets, or cellphones. Bring your own device or use one of our laptops.
Medicare 101
Thursday, February 15, 4-5 pm, BLA, Adults
Join Michelle Hernandez from Health Plans in Oregon as she goes over the basics of Medicare, what parts are right for you, and how to enroll.
Depolarizing Within
Saturday, February 17, 10:30 am-1:30 pm, CML, Adults, Registration Required
Hosted by Braver Angels, this workshop will help you examine your inner polarization (the degree to which one side sees the other side as enemies) and learn how to disagree in political conversations.
Taste of Oregon: Chocolate Tasting
Wednesday, February 21, 6:30-7:30 pm, CML, Adults, Registration Required
Join local chocolate maker, Eric Keppler of Stache Chocolate, on a journey into the craft chocolate world.
Smartphone Camera Uses Beyond Photography
Tuesday, February 27, 12-1:15 pm , CML, Ages 19+, Registration Required
Learn to use your smartphone’s camera beyond photography, including scanning QR codes, translating text, measuring objects, and more.
Starting Your Vegetable Garden
Thursday, February 29, 6:30-7:30 pm, CML, Adults
An OSU Master Gardener will walk you through the process of starting your own vegetable garden.
Monthly Groups for Adults
Questions? Write askuscml@wccls.org and visit cedarmillbethany.libcal.com.
Writers Helping Writers
Sunday, February 18, 1-3 pm, CML and online via Zoom, free to all
This month’s Writers’ Mill topic is a mystery, but it’s no secret that we’ll all enjoy getting together, at the library and over zoom, to share encouragement, information, and a love of words. If you write or would like to write, join us! New members are always welcome. Find out more from the librarians, or visit our website at portlandwritersmill.org
Owl Book Group
Friday, February 23, 10:30 am-12 pm, CML, Ages 16+
Discuss “Prague Winter,” by Madeleine Albright together.
Voices in Verse
Saturday, February 24, 10:30-11:45 am, Online via Zoom, Adults, Registration Required
Share your own poetry or listen to others’ favorites.
Learn more about library groups and events for adults at Library.CedarMill.org/Adults
Second Edition Resale
Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-4 pm and Sunday 12 pm-4 pm, 1050 NW Saltzman Rd.
Start the New Year with new-to-you finds at Second Edition Resale! Upcoming Themes: Feb 1-14 Valentine’s Day; Feb 13-18 Vintage; Feb 20-Mar 10 Crafting
All proceeds from your purchases made at Second Edition Resale support Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries. Donations accepted Tuesday through Saturday during business hours, except during Storewide Sales weeks.
Learn more at library.cedarmill.org/second-edition-resale.
Follow @SecondEditionResale on Facebook at facebook.com/SecondEditionResale and Instagram at instagram.com/secondeditionresale to see the newest items and keep up with promotions and sales.
Library Book Sale
CMBCL’s Book Sale offers over 2,000 titles at great prices waiting to be yours!
100% of your Book Sale purchases and donations benefit the nonprofit Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries.
Questions about donating? Call (503) 644-0043 x 116 or visit library.cedarmill.org/support/shop/book-media-sales/.
