Library News April 2021
Note: Cedar Mill Library–same location, new address: 1080 NW Saltzman Rd., Portland, OR 97229
Find events for parents, kids, teens, and adults, calendars, storytime schedules, and more at the library website.
Parents
Please find parent class details at Parent Information Series.
Classes include:
Positive Parenting to Create a Happy Home
Thursday, April 8, 7-8 pm, via Zoom
Parenting Anxious Children: Strengthening Connections and Building Skills
Thursday, April 15, 7-8 pm, via Zoom
Talking to Children About Race and Racism
Wednesday, April 21, 7-8:30pm, via Zoom
I See You: ConnectingWithand Parenting Teenagers
Thursday, May 6, 7-8:30pm, via Zoom
Kids
Storytimes
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 10:30 am, via Zoom, Facebook and/or YouTube.
Find details at Storytimes.
Rockstar Readers Book Club
Tuesdays, April 20, May 18, 4-4:45pm, via Zoom
Visit the library website for details.
Read to the Dogs
Wednesdays, 2 pm, online via DoveLewis
Read to the Dogs is back! Now, we’re teaming up with DoveLewis’ Portland Area Canine Therapy Team (PACTT) to offer virtual interactive reading sessions.
Read to the Dogs allows school age children who are beginning or struggling readers to develop their reading skills in a relaxed, non-judgmental environment. During a virtual 15-minute session, your child has an opportunity to practice reading aloud to a trained therapy dog. Registration required through DoveLewis PACTT. Find a link on our Kids’ page.
Teens & Tweens
Visit the library’s teen page to find more resources for teens and tweens.
Teen/Tween Take and Make Crafts
April 5-7, May 3-5, library hours, both libraries, ages 11-18
Teen and tweens stop by one of the libraries during open hours to pick up craft supplies for fun crafts like stress balls and Star Wars puppets. Then, join us for Wednesday Crafternoon to create with other teens. Supplies limited.
Wednesday Teen Crafternoon
Wednesdays, April 7, May 5, 4-5pm, online via Zoom, ages 11-18
Drop in the first Wednesday of each month this spring to make and share art and listen to music. Registration required.
Adults
Learn more about library groups and events for adults at the library’s page for adults.
Master Gardener Program Series
Register at the library website for these gardening events taught by an OSU Extension Service Master Gardener.
Growing Tomatoes in the Pacific Northwest
Tuesday, April 20, 6:30-7:30 pm, via Zoom, adults
Learn to ‘grow like a pro!’ Topics will include choosing the right tomato, planting times and techniques, fertility, pest and disease management, pruning and more.
Owl Book Group
Fridays, April 30, May 28, 10:30 am–12 pm, adults & older teens, via Zoom
Contact laurab@wccls.org to register.
This event will be held online via Zoom. If you already receive emails from the Owl Book Group, you’ll receive a link for this meeting a few days before the event. If you’re new, welcome! Please email laurab@wccls.org to receive a link for the event a few days before it happens. The group typically meets on the last Friday of each month. Newcomers are always happily accepted!
Voices in Verse
Saturdays, April 24, May 22, 10:30 am-12 pm, adults & older teens, via Zoom
Share your own poetry or listen to others read their favorites.
Diverse Reads
Thursdays, April 15, May 20, 6:30-8pm, adults & teens, via Zoom
Reading group exploring and discussing diverse works, including nonfiction, short stories, poetry, and works of fiction. Learn more at the library website.
Cedar Mill Library Book Sale
Our Book Sale has over 2,000 titles at great prices waiting to be yours! 100% of your Book Sale purchases and donations benefit the libraries. For questions about donating, call 503-644-0043 (extension: 116) to make an appointment. Learn more at the library book sale page.
