Library News September 2024
[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]
Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries (CMBCL) invite you to find event calendars, storytime schedules, and more on the Library website. [Ed. Note: the entire CMBCL submission is in the online version of Cedar Mill News. The print/PDF version is shortened and leaves out many repeating classes.]
Visit this page to read the latest newsletter and sign up to get it in your inbox. For more information, call (503) 644-0043, visit the website library.cedarmill.org; or email us: askuscml@wccls.org
Multiple Age Groups
50th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, September 14, 9:30 am-1 pm, CML, All Ages
Celebrate the founding of the library in 1974 with displays, refreshments, a marching band, a community art project, and special sales from Second Edition Resale and the libraries’ Book Sale.
Saturday, September 14, 10:30 am-12 pm, BL, All Ages
Celebrate Cedar Mill Library’s 50th Anniversary! Enjoy a cupcake and learn more about the library’s unique history and association membership.
Community Art Project
Saturday, September 14, 11 am-1 pm, CML, All Ages
Decorate and personalize a version of our mascot, Wiser the Owl, to be displayed in the children’s area later this year.
Kids
Grab and Go Crafts
Friday, September 6, Library hours, CML & 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.
LEGO Free Play
Saturday, September 21, 10:30 am-12 pm, CML, Ages 5+
Drop in and build with LEGOs.
Storytimes Fall Session
September 7-October 19
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 & BLA, 12-36 months
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am CML & BLA, Ages 3+
Family Storytime
Saturday, September 7, 10:30-11 am, CML, Ages 2+
World Language Storytimes:
Korean Storytime
Sunday, September 8, 10:30-11 am, BLA, Ages 2-6
Mandarin Storytime
Monday, September 9, 10:30-11 am, BLA, Ages 2-6
Spanish Storytime
Saturdays, September 14, 10:30-11 am, CML, Ages 2-6
Find more fun for kids at library.cedarmill.org/events/kids.
Teens & Tweens
Teen Crafternoon: Beetlejuice Sandworm Sock Puppet
Thursday, September 5, 4:30-6:30 pm, BLA, Ages 11-18, Registration Required
Say his name three times and… well, you know what happens. Celebrate the upcoming release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice with an adorably creepy sand-worm sock puppet. All materials provided.
Chaotic Crusaders Club: D&D for Teens
Saturdays, September 14 & October 12, 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: Super Smash Tourney
Friday, September 27, 6-8 pm, BLA, Ages 10-18, Registration Required
Compete in our Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament. Meet your friends and play Switch, Wii, and Gamecube games together.
Visit library.cedarmill.org/teens to find resources for teens and tweens.
Adults
How to Choose a New Computer
Wednesday, September 4, 10:30-11:45 am, CML, Adults, Registration Required
This informational session addresses some of the most common questions surrounding how to choose a new computer.
English for Speakers of Other Languages, Intermediate
Every Thursday, 3-5 pm, CML, Adults
Discuss themes, grammar and vocabulary from the provided textbook. Hosted by Good-will Industries.
Renter’s Rights Workshop
Thursday, September 5, 6-7:30 pm, CML, Adults
Community Alliance of Tenants (CAT) will explain rights that renters have and available resources.
Technology Open Lab
Thursdays, Sep 5, Sep 19, 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.
Spanish Conversation Hour
Wednesday, Sep 11, 6:30-7:30 pm, CML, Adults
Chat and improve your Spanish language skills through facilitated conversation.
Avid Adventurers Alliance: D&D for Adults
Saturdays, September 14, 1-3 pm, CML, Ages 19+, Registration Required
Join us for a game of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. New and experienced players welcome!
Writers’ Mill Free Writing Workshop
Sunday, September 15, 1-3 pm, Cedar Mill Library 1080 NW Saltzman Rd and Zoom, free
Nancy Linnon – teacher, writer, editor and coach – returns to the Writers’ Mill on Sunday September 15th with another inspiring, encouraging, and entertaining workshop. If you’ve ever dreamed of writing, this is your chance to exercise those words and get them on a page. Find out more from our website at portlandwritersmill.org or from your friendly librarian.
Medicare 101
Wednesday, September 18, 1:30-2:30 pm, CML, Adults
Health Plans in Oregon explain the basics of Medicare.
DIY Cork Craft
Thursday, September 19, 6-7:30 pm, BLA, Adults
Make decorative crafts from wine corks.
Birding Basics: Discovering Common Backyard Birds
Wednesday, September 25, 6:30-7:30 pm, CML, Adults
Learn to attract and identify local birds with Seymore Gulls, author of Backyard Birds West.
Owl Book Group
Friday, September 27, 10:30 am-12 pm, CML, Adults & Older Teens
We will be reading Spying on the South by Tony Horowitz.
Voices in Verse
Saturday, September 28, 10:30 am-12 pm, Zoom, Adults, Registration Required
Share your own poetry or listen to others’ favorites.
Singing the Same Song: Aging and Intergenerational Friendship
Saturday, September 28, 11 am-12:30 pm, BLA, Adults
Discuss where our ideas on aging come from and how they affect our relationships.
Learn more about library groups and events for adults at library.cedarmill.org/adults. Questions? Write askuscml@wccls.org and visit our events website
Second Edition Resale
Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-4 pm and Sunday 12 pm-4 pm, 1050 NW Saltzman Rd. Portland, OR 97229.
Fall into fabulous finds at your favorite resale shop this autumn! 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.
Upcoming Themes
- August 27- September 9: Halloween Preview
- September 10-16: Sale Week
- September 17-30: Halloween
- All October: Halloween /Christmas
All proceeds from your purchases made at Second Edition Resale support Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries. 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/.
