Library News and Events
By Dawn Anderson
"Your Library Brings You the World!"
The library’s third annual Winter Reading & Arts Festival continues. All programs are free and will be held in the Cedar Mill Community Library’s upstairs meeting room. Visit the library or call 503-644-0043 ext. 114 to register for Registration Required (RR) programs.
Three years ago the first Winter Reading & Arts Festival was sponsored by a Community Cultural Participation grant from the Washington County Arts, Heritage and Humanities Coalition through funding from the Oregon Cultural Trust. Due to the positive response from the community the Cedar Mill Community Library Association decided to continue the festival.
As in previous years the Festival combines literature and reading enjoyment with programs by local artists and performers that reflect the multicultural dimensions of Cedar Mill and Bethany.
The goal of the Festival is to enhance cultural learning experiences and build awareness of the impact that arts, heritage and humanities have on our community's quality of life, sense of place, and community identity.
 Arabic Calligraphy
February 7, 2-4 pm
Kanaan Kanaan will lead an exploration of Arabic calligraphy, also known as Islamic calligraphy. The class will explore its history and participants will learn to write their names in this beautiful script. (RR). Recommended for ages 7 & up.
Chinese Knot Tying
February 12, 4-5 pm
Unwind from the week by knotting up at this class taught by librarian Rosalind Wang. This decorative folk art is perfect for Valentine’s Day as the Chinese Knot symbolizes love and unity. Supplies provided. (RR). Recommended for ages 7 & up.
 Tangrams!
February 14, 2:30-4:30 pm
The Tangram is a dissection or transformation puzzle that can be assembled in different ways to produce a number of distinct geometric designs. Luoh Chwan-Jian will teach you how to unlock its mysteries. (RR). Recommended for ages 7 & up.
Circus on the Streets
February 26, 7-8 pm
An original work by Sarah Stein about her family’s life during the 1930’s & 1940’s in New York’s Lower East Side. She will share stories of street life, Coney Island, and classic radio programs. Recommended for ages 10 and up. No registration required.
 Cedar Mill Reads
February 28, 2-3
The “Reading” portion of this year’s Festival focuses on Young Adult literature. Local author, Christine Fletcher, will visit the library on February 28, 2-3 pm to discuss the research that went into her book, Ten Cents a Dance, about a young girl living in World War II era Chicago. No registration required. Please join us in reading the novel.
In addition, the Owl Book Group will be discussing the book at their Feb. 26 meeting, 10:30 am, in the upstairs meeting room at Cedar Mill Library. Newcomers welcome.
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