Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries (CMBCL) invite you to find event calendars, storytime schedules and more at Library.CedarMill.org. 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. 

Libraries will be closed: December 24 and December 25. We will close early at 5 pm on December 31.

• Annual Kids’ Library Fundraiser
• 2024 Winter Reading Challenge
• Holiday Book Sale
• For Kids
• For Teens & Tweens
• For Adults
• Second Edition Resale

Annual Kids’ Library Fundraiser

Your generous gift gives the children in our community the joy of cozy reading! Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries are asking for the community’s help in purchasing furniture for the children’s areas at both libraries. Learn more and make your donation at library.cedarmill.org.

2024 Winter Reading Challenge

Read and win December 1-January 10! Everyone is invited to participate in CMBCL’s Winter Reading Challenge! Help us reach our community goal of reading 5,000 hours. Count your reading and activities on a paper log available at either library or log your reading with the Beanstack app. Participants will have the chance to win gift cards to local businesses including Piccolo Mondo Toys. Learn more and register at library.cedarmill.org/read-now.

Holiday Book Sale

Holiday and winter-themed books, CD’s, DVD’s, and gently read books suitable for gift giving will be available for purchase at CML beginning December 6. Visit the Mezzanine to find items for adults. Shop for kids at the Children’s Book Sale table near the front door. Available while supplies last. CMBCL’s Book Sale at CML and in the libraries’ amazon store is an ongoing fundraiser for your nonprofit community libraries. All Book Sale proceeds benefit library operations. Questions about donating? Call 503-644-0043 or visit the Book & Media Sales webpage.

Kids

Grab and Go Crafts

Friday, December 6, 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.

LEGO Free Play

Monday, December 9, 2-3:30 pm, CML, Ages 5+; Monday, December 23, 1:30-3 pm, BLA, Ages 5+

Drop-in to build with LEGOs!

Storytimes

Learn more at Library.Cedarmill.org/Storytime.

Babytime

Wednesdays through December 11, 11:30 am-12 pm, CML, Ages 0-12 months

Toddler Storytime

Tuesdays & Thursdays through December 12, 10:30-11 am, CML, 12-36 months

Tuesdays & Thursdays through December 12, 10:30-11 am, BLA, 12-36 months

Preschool Storytime

Wednesdays through December 11, 10:30-11 am, CML, Ages 3+

Wednesdays through December 11, 10:30-11 am, BLA, Ages 3+

Family Storytime

Saturday, December 7, 10:30-11 am, CML, Ages 2+

World Language Storytimes

Korean Storytime

Sunday, December 8, 10:30-11 am, BLA, Ages 2-6

Mandarin Storytime

Monday, December 16, 10:30-11 am, BLA, Ages 2-6

Spanish Storytime

Saturday, December 14, 10:30-11 am, CML, Ages 2-6

Find more fun for kids on the Library Kids’ webpage.

Teens & Tweens

Teen Holiday Murder Mystery Party

Friday, December 20, 5:30-7 pm, CML, Ages 11-18, Registration Required

Get cozy in your ugliest holiday sweater, sip hot cocoa and accuse your neighbor of murder most foul. Costumes encouraged!

OBOB Trivia for the 6-8 Division

Monday, December 9, 2 pm & 3 pm, BLA & Online via Zoom, Ages 11-14, Registration Required 

Test your knowledge as we ask multiple rounds of Kahoot trivia questions on this year’s OBOB books. Individual participants or teams are welcome to compete. Only sign up for one session and have a phone or computer to participate.

Chaotic Crusaders Club: Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Saturday, December 14, 1-3 pm, CML, Ages 11-18, 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!

Visit the Library Teens’ webpage to find resources for teens and tweens.

Adults

Learn Tarot

Thursday, December 5, 5:30-7:30 pm, CML, Adults, Registration Required

Join Jenna Lynne Roberts, professional Tarot Reader, for an overview of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. Bring a five-suit tarot deck that has detailed story-like images.

DIY Fairy Doors and Fantasy Crowns presented by SCRAP PDX

Wednesday, December 11, Time TBD, CML, Adults, Registration Required

Craft with a special Renaissance Fair theme brought to you by SCRAP PDX.

Fencing with the Rapier presented by Academia Duellatoria

Thursday, December 12, 6:30-7:30 pm, CML, Adults, Registration Required

Learn the history of the European rapier methods of combat and enjoy a lesson on fencing.

Telemedicine

Tuesday, December 17, 11 am-12:15 pm, BLA, Adults, Registration Required

Discover telemedicine options and walk through a virtual medical appointment.

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 Goodwill Industries.

Open Enrollment Q&A

Friday, December 6, 1-3 pm, CML, Adults

Talk to insurance advocates from Health Plans in Oregon who can help you choose the plan that is right for you.

Avid Adventurers Alliance: Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Saturday, December 14, 1-3 pm, CML, Ages 19+, Registration Required

Calling all adventurers! Grab your dice and join us for a game of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. New and experienced players welcome!

Monthly Groups for Adults

Questions? Write askuscml@wccls.org and visit cedarmillbethany.libcal.com

Writers’ Mill planning for another year of writing

Sunday, December 15, 1-3 pm, CML and Zoom, free

Meet local writers at December’s Writers’ Mill meeting. Find out (and celebrate) what we’ve achieved this year, and help us make plans for 2025: speakers, topics, challenges and more. We love to welcome new members. Find out more at portlandwritersmill.org or ask the librarians.

Owl Book Group

Friday, December 20, 10:30 am-12 pm, CML, Ages 16+

Discuss The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar together. Newcomers welcome! Email askuscml@wccls.org to receive location details prior to the event.

Voices in Verse

Saturday, December 28, 10:30 am-12 pm, Online via Zoom

Share your own poetry or listen to others read their favorites.

Learn more about library groups and events for adults on the Library Adults’ webpage.

Second Edition Resale

Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-4 pm, and Sunday, 12-4 pm, 1050 NW Saltzman Rd., Portland

Make winter wonderful at Second Edition Resale! Find unique holiday décor and gifts in the shop all December long. Bundle up with warm clothing for the whole family. New items daily.

Upcoming Themes

December 1-17: Winter Holiday/Christmas; December 17-22: Storewide Sale! No donations accepted; December 24-31: Second Edition closed for volunteer holiday week. No Donations accepted.