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By Dawn Anderson

All programs are at the Cedar Mill Community Library, located off Saltzman north of Cornell, unless otherwise noted.

Open House Celebration

Saturday, May 16, 11 to 1 pm

Bring your family, friends and neighbors to our open house, celebrating the main library’s recent remodeling. Now that the walls and ceiling are painted, the flooring is replaced, and we have some new furniture, we’re ready to throw a party!

There will be a brief recognition event at 11:30, and some guided tours of the library and Second Edition. Oh and did we mention there will be refreshments, an activity for kids, a book and media sale, and a special sale at Second Edition? Hope you can stop by and see the improvements—all funded by generous donors and our Second Edition Resale shop.

“Freshen Up for Spring” Raffle

In conjunction with our open house celebration, we’re having a raffle for several “Freshen Up for Spring” baskets. They contain items from local businesses to help you clean up, remodel, and decorate your home and garden. Ticket sales start Friday, May 1, at Cedar Mill Main. Tickets are 3 for $5 or $2 each. Drawing will be on May 16 @ 12:45 pm. Proceeds benefit your library!

Song Writers in the Round

Wednesday, May 20, 7 pm

Join us for an evening with three local songwriters, each taking turns playing a tune and sharing the personal story that led to its creation. Here’s our line-up for the evening: Steve Hale, stevehale.com, Michele Van Kleef, michelevankleef.com and Greg Paul.

Calling All Summer Volunteers

Have some time on your hands and want to help out? Are you interested in volunteering at the library on the Summer Reading Desk or as a Summer Teen Sales Associate at Second Edition? Pick up a summer volunteer application at the library. Contact Kevin 503-644-0043 ext. 111 or kevinke@wccls.org.

Discover new Discovery Kits

An exciting new batch of science-themed Discovery Kits have arrived at the Bethany and Cedar Mill Libraries. They are:

• Anatomy—includes a tabletop lightbox and x-rays
• Math & Logic—3 different hands-on puzzles with books for kids, adults, and teens
• Microbiology—a microscope and prepared slides
• Navigation—a compass and map-reading books
• Zombie Survival—walkie-talkies, a spyglass, and zombie books
• Telescope—with tripod (only at Cedar Mill Main)

These new kits join our existing Birdwatching, Bugs & Butterflies, Pacific Northwest Animals, Pacific Northwest Coast, Rocks & Minerals, Stargazing, and Wildflowers kits. Check availability and place holds at wccls.org using a keyword search for “Cedar Mill Discovery Kit”.

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