Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries Events and Programs March 2025


Find event calendars, storytime schedules and more at Library.CedarMill.org. To learn more and register for these events, visit the Event Calendar page and select the date for the event you’re interested in. For more information, call (503) 644-0043, visit the website, or email askuscml@wccls.org.
Abbreviations: CML is Cedar Mill Library, 1080 NW Saltzman Rd.; BLA is Bethany Library Annex, 4888 NW Bethany Blvd, Suite K-2; BL is Bethany Library, 15325 NW Central Drive, Suite J-8y.

Kids
Board Game Day!
Sunday, March 9, All Day, CML, Ages 5+
Drop in to play board games with family or friends.
LEGO Free Play
Tuesday, March 26, 1:30-3 pm, BLA, Ages 5+
Drop in and build with LEGOs.
Create Your Own Dog Man Book
Monday, March 24, 10:30-11:30 am, CML, Ages 6-11
Use your creativity to make your own book celebrating this popular character.
DIY Bookmark Craft
Thursday, March 27, 2-3:30 pm, CML and BL, Ages 5+
Drop in and decorate your own bookmark using our supplies.
Storytimes
Learn more at Library.Cedarmill.org/Storytime.
Babytime
Wednesdays, 11:30 am-12 pm, CML, Ages 0-12 months
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30-11 am, CML & BL Annex, 12-36 months
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am, CML & BLA, Ages 3+
Family Storytime
Saturday, April 5, 10:30-11 am, CML, Ages 2+
World Language Storytimes
Korean Storytime
Monday, March 24, 10:30-11 am, BLA, Ages 2-6
Mandarin Storytime
Monday, March 10, 10:30-11:30 am, BLA, Ages 2-6
Spanish Storytime
Saturday, March 8, 10:30-11 am, CML, Ages 2-6
Hindi Family Storytime
Saturday, March 15, 10:30-11 am, CML, Ages 2+
Teens & Tweens
Teen Game Night: Super Smash Tourney
Friday, March 7, 6-8 pm, CML, Ages 10-18, Registration Required
Compete in our Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament. Meet your friends and play Switch, Wii, and Gamecube games together.
Chaotic Crusaders Club: D&D for Teens
Saturday, March 8, 1-3 pm, CML, Ages 11-18, Registration Required
Join us for a game of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. New and experienced players welcome!
Teen Game Night: Return to the Hunger Games
Friday, March 14, 6-8 pm, CML, Ages 10-18, Registration Required
Celebrate the release of the new Hunger Games novel at our themed after-hours event. Try your hand at trivia, plant identification, Nerf archery and other games inspired by the series.
Teen Crafternoon: DIY Pipe Cleaner Flowers
Wednesday, March 26, 4-5 pm, BLA, Ages 11-18, Registration Required
Spring Break and spring flowers! Create a beautiful bouquet using different pipe cleaner techniques at our teen crafternoon event.
Adults
Intro to Managing Your Privacy Lecture
Tuesday, March 11, 12-1:15 pm, CML, Ages 19+, Registration Required
We’ll review how ads target us online and cover tracking, browser settings, and password managers.

Top Wildflower Hikes Near Portland
Wednesday, March 19, 6:30-7:30pm, CML, Adults
Discover where to see colorful blooms with guidebook author and avid hiker Matt Wastradowski.
English for Speakers of Other Languages: Intermediate
Thursdays, 3-5 pm, CML, Adults
Discuss themes, grammar, and vocabulary from the provided textbook. Hosted by Goodwill Industries.
Avid Adventurers Alliance: D&D for Adults
Saturday, March 8, 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, March 13 & 27, 1-3 pm, CML, Adults
Get started with basic computer skills and practice with laptops, tablets, or cell-phones. Bring your own device or use one of our laptops.
Spanish Conversation Hour
Wednesday, March 12, 6:30-7:30 pm, CML, Adults
Chat and improve your Spanish language skills through facilitated conversation.
Estate Planning Essentials: A Will Is Just the Beginning
Thursday, March 20, 6:30-7:30 pm, BLA, Adults
Receive practical advice on safeguarding your assets and healthcare wishes during and after your lifetime.
Medicare 101
Thursday, March 27, 6:30-7:30 pm, CML, 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.
Monthly Groups for Adults
Questions? Write askuscml@wccls.org and visit cedarmillbethany.libcal.com.
Writers’ Mill
Sunday, March 16, 1-3 pm, Hybrid CML/Zoom, Ages 16+, Registration Required
Combine drama and comedy to create some enticing dramedy at the Writers’ Mill. Ria Russell will guide us, with news reports as the seed, and we’ll all exercise our imaginations, wordcraft, and writing skills. Find out more on our website at portlandwritersmill.org, or ask a librarian. Everyone welcome—join us at Cedar Mill Library or over zoom.
Owl Book Group
Friday, March 28, 10:30 am-12 pm, CML, Ages 16+
Discuss The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Voices in Verse
Saturday, March 22, 10:30 am-12 pm, 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, 10-4, and Sunday, 12-4, 1050 NW Saltzman Rd. Portland, OR 97229.
You will fall in love with your new-to-you finds from Second Edition Resale! Upcoming Themes: March 4-8: Storewide Sale; March 9-30: Garden, crafts, and St. Patrick’s Day