Library Events and Programs October 2023
Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries (CMBCL) invite you to find event calendars, storytime schedules and more on CMBCL’s website. (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). For more information, call (503) 644-0043, website library.cedarmill.org; email askucml@wccls.org.
Multiple Age Groups
From Tokyo to PDX: Transforming Manga with Carl Horn
Saturday, October 7, 2-3:30 pm, CML, Ages 10+
The Dark Horse Comics Senior Editor discusses bringing mangas to American audiences, like the new Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! Limited copies available for ages 11-18 who commit to attending.
World Languages Conversation Hour
Wednesday, October 11, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, CML, Adults & Teens 11+
Do you want to practice a language that you are learning or find other fluent speakers of your native language? Join us for a special session of our Conversation Hour where we welcome people speaking all languages. Volunteers will be available who speak Spanish, French, Japanese, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. Please email askuscml@wccls.org if you plan on attending to practice a language not listed above. The library will be in contact with you when they match two or more language learners.
Taste of Oregon: Tea Tasting
Wednesday, October 18, 6:30-7:30 pm, CML, Adults & Teens, Registration recommended
Steven Odell of Enthea Teahouse will share the history of tea culture and a few teas for tasting.
Citizen Science: Eclipse Soundscapes
Friday, October 20, 3:30-4:30 pm, BLA, Adults & Teens,Registration Required.
Share and submit your data collected during the October 14th solar eclipse.
Fall Fest & Maze
Saturday, October 21, 6-8 pm, CML, All Ages
Explore a library maze, play games and more activities! Costumes encouraged.
No School Day Fun!
Friday, October 27, All Day, All Ages, BL
Drop in throughout the day for a simple craft, a pumpkin finding game and take a selfie with our pumpkin cutout. Costumes welcome!
Bethany Village Halloween Hunt
Tuesday, October 31, 3:30-5:30 pm, BL, All Ages
Drop by the library during the annual hunt and receive a fun Halloween treat!
Kids
Grab and Go Crafts
Friday, October 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.
Solar Eclipse Craft
Friday, October 13, All Day, CML & BL, Ages 4+
Drop in and make an eclipse craft (while supplies last).
Toddler Harvest Party
Tuesday, Oct 24, 10:30-11:15 am, BLA, Ages 12-36 months
Play in a pumpkin patch, make a craft, and take a picture in our photo booth. Costumes welcome!
Preschool Costume Party
Thursday, October 26, 10:30-11:30 am, BLA, Ages 3+
Enjoy not-so-spooky stories and songs, a craft and an activity. Don’t forget to wear your costume!
Dog Man Party
Friday, October 27, 2-3:30 pm, CML, Ages 6-11
Enjoy games, laffs, make your own flip-o-rama, and more as we celebrate this popular book character.
Day of the Dead Craft
Saturday, October 28, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, CML, Ages 5+
Celebrate Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) with us. Make a craft to decorate your home!
Storytimes Fall Session: through October 21, learn more on CMBCL’s Storytime page.
Babytime
Tuesdays, 11:30-12 pm, CML, Ages 0-12 months
Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:30-11 am, CML, 12-36 months
Tuesdays, 10:30-11 am, BLA, 12-36 months
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:30-11 am, CML, Ages 3+
Thursdays, 10:30-11 am, BLA, Ages 3+
Family Storytime
Saturday, October 7, 10:30-11 am, CML, Ages 2+
Hindi Family Storytime
Saturday, October 21, 10:30-11 am, BLA, Ages 2+
Find more fun for kids on the CMBCL webpage.
Teens & Tweens
Chaotic Crusaders Club: Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Saturday, October 14, 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 Escape Room: Five Nights at Freddy’s
Friday, October 27, 2 pm & 3:15 pm, BLA, Ages 11-18, Registration Required.
You are stuck in Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria. Can you earn your check and escape from the haunted animatronics before you’re trapped there forever?
Teen Crafternoon: Sugar Skulls
Saturday, October 28, 2-3 pm, CML, Ages 11-18, Registration recommended
Come celebrate Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with the library by decorating sugar skulls
Visit the CMBCL webpage to find more for teens and tweens.
Adults
Technology Open Lab
Thursdays, October 5 & 19, 1-3 pm, CML,
Adults: Get started with basic computer skills and practice with devices like laptops, tablets and cellphones. Bring your own device or use one of the library’s laptops.
Avid Adventurers Alliance: Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Saturday, October 14, 1-3 pm, CML, Ages 19+, Registration Required.
Calling all adventurers! Do you want to save the day from terrifying monsters, cast powerful, reality-bending spells, and solve puzzles and traps using your wits, all while making new friends? Then grab your dice and join us for a game of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. New and experienced players welcome!
Estate Planning & Diminished Capacity
Wednesday, October 4, 6:30-7:30 pm, CML, Adults, Registration recommended
Learn different ways of planning for incapacity and how planning can benefit you and your loved ones.
Composting With Worms
Thursday, October 5, 6:30-7:30 pm, CML, Adults, Registration recommended
A Master Gardener will share tips for composting with worms and demonstrate a working bin.
OBOB 101 for Grown-Ups
Online via Zoom
Wednesday, October 18, 6:30-7:30 pm, CML, Adults, Registration required
This workshop will provide an overview of the program, what to expect during a battle and tips on preparing kids to have fun and be successful.
Talking About Dying
Wednesday, October 25 | 10:30 am-12 pm, CML, Adults, Registration recommended
Reflect on the stories and cultural influences that shape our thinking about death and share perspectives with fellow community members.
Open Enrollment Q&A
Thursday, October 26, 4-5:30 pm, BLA, Adults
Insurance advocates from Health Plans in Oregon can help you choose the right plan for you.
Plotting a Story Roadmap (NaNoWriMo Series)
Thursday, October 26, 6:30-7:30 pm, BLA, Adults
Registration recommended We’ll cover what makes for a great story, including basic story structure, major plot points, and pacing.
Tips for Being News Savvy Online
Thursday, October 26, 2:30-3:45 pm, CML, Adults
How has technology made it easier to create and spread misinformation? Discuss tools to evaluate news sources and fact-checking sites.
Smart Phones at a Glance
Thursday, October 31, 10:30-11:45 am, BLA, Adults
Learn about smartphones on the market, their pros and cons and compare Android and Apple’s iOS
Monthly Groups for Adults
Questions? Write askuscml@wccls.org and visit the CMBCL website.
Writers’ Mill
Sunday, October 15, 1-3 pm, Hybrid CML & Zoom, Adults & Teens 16+
Cedar Mill writers and friends will get a second look at author and poet David Porter’s family history/mystery and the joys of researching, writing, editing, publishing, etc. Join us and meet an eclectic, international group of people who simply like words—find out more on our website at portlandwritersmill.org, or contact the librarians. Everyone welcome.
Owl Book Group
Friday, October 27, 10:30 am-12 pm, CML, Ages 16+
October: The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki
Voices in Verse
Saturday, October 28, 10:30 am-12 pm, CML or Zoom, Adults
Share your own poetry or listen to others read their favorites.
Learn more about library groups and events for adults on the CMBCL website.
Second Edition Resale
Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-4 pm and Sunday 12 pm-4 pm, 1050 NW Saltzman Rd. Portland, OR 97229
Fall Savings! 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: Oct. 1: Halloween/Autumn; Oct. 2-29: Christmas/Winter Holiday and Halloween; Oct. 30-Nov. 30: Christmas/Winter Holiday.
All proceeds from your purchases made at Second Edition Resale support Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries. Learn more on the CMBCL website. Follow @SecondEditionResale on Facebook and Instagram to see the newest items and keep up with promotions and sales.
Library Book Sale
Visit the CML Amazon Store and the ongoing Book Sale at CML to find great prices on new reads and benefit your nonprofit community libraries!
Questions about donating? Call (503) 644-0043 x 116 or visit the CMBCL website.
About CMBCLA
The Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries Association is one of the largest nonprofit association libraries in the United States with a collection of over 250,000 items and more than 2.5 million loans annually. The Association operates two locations, CML on NW Saltzman Road in Cedar Mill and BL in the Bethany Village Shopping Center. Learn more on the CMBCL website.
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Library Addresses
Bethany Library, 15325 NW Central Drive, Suite J-8, Portland, OR 97229
Bethany Library Annex, 4888 NW Bethany Blvd, Suite K-2, Portland, OR 97229
Cedar Mill Library, 1080 NW Saltzman Rd. Portland, OR 97229; (503) 644-0043, library.cedarmill.org | askucml@wccls.org
