Library News
By Dawn Anderson
Honey Dewdrops Concert
Dewdrops Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish entwine harmony singing with tight instrumentation, crafting songs that are simple and fine-tuned. Come listen to new songs from the southern mountains that ring with originality. Cedar Mill Library, Thursday, April 5, 7-8 pm.
Hearing Voices: A Family Storytelling Festival
Celebrate National Library Week! April 7-14. There are many exciting performers at this year's WCCLS 8th annual Hearing Voices Storytelling Festival. For a full schedule of countywide activities, pick up a brochure at the library or visit the WCCLS website at www.wccls.org/voices. The Cedar Mill Library is hosting this free event:
Stories Through Indian Eyes
Nationally recognized storyteller Tim Tingle will be performing "Stories Through Indian Eyes," at Cedar Mill Library on Friday, April 13, 7 pm. He is an Oklahoma Choctaw who delivers lively historical and traditional stories, accompanying himself on the Native American flute and singing Choctaw songs to the rhythms of a whale skin drum. This performance is for ages 6 and up.
Library History Project Programs:
Daguerreotypes to Polaroids: Preserving Your Historic Photos. Saturday, April 14, 2-3 pm.
Mastering the Art of Photosharing: Sharing and Caring for Your Photos. Saturday, April 21, 2-3:30 pm.
Free. Registration required. Contact Lynne at 503-644-0043 ext. 132, lynnee@wccls.org.
Order Your Plants Now!
The 7th annual Library Plant Sale, "Blooms for Books," will be on Saturday, May 12 from 9 am-3 pm in front of the Cedar Mill Library. For the best selection, place your order now for your favorite plants. Orders due Sunday, April 22. Order forms available in the library and on our website. Return the order form & payment to the library. Pick up your plants during the Plant Sale, May 12 (in time for Mother's Day!). Proceeds benefit the operations of your library.
Coffee with Director
Share a cup of coffee and a pastry with Peter Leonard, the director of the library, on Friday, April 20 at 8:30 am in the upstairs library meeting room. Library trends and plans will be discussed and questions or suggestions are encouraged. RSVP by April 19 to 503-644-0043 x 121 or email cedarmill@wccls.org
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