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September 7–September 21, Bethany Library

Begins Fri September 6, Cedar Mill Library

Bethany Village Oktoberfest

Saturday, September 28, 1-6 pm, Bethany Village Centre.

For more information go to facebook.com/events/365442394390759.

Stop by the library booth to learn about our fall programs while kids make a fun craft.

Mandarin Language Play Group

Thursdays, September 12-October 17, 10-10:45 am, Bethany Library Annex, 4888 NW Bethany Blvd Suite K-2, children ages 0-6 with their caregivers.

Speak to your child in the language you know best! Connect with other families who speak Mandarin as you read, play and socialize. This playgroup replaces the previously scheduled Mandarin Storytime.

Artificial Intelligence: Rise of the Lightspeed Learners: Author talk by Charles Jennings

Wednesday, September 11, 6:30-7:45 pm, Ages 16+, Cedar Mill Library

Explore the state of AI today from the perspective of author Charles Jennings, former CEO of an AI company partnered with Caltech and the Jet Propulsion Lab.

Writers Mill

Sunday, September 15, 1-3 pm, Cedar Mill Library in the upstairs meeting room, 2505 NW Cornell Rd, free

The Writers’ Mill is a group of writers from Cedar Mill and its environs. Award-winning Portland author Steve Zell will speak about the joys and tribulations of cross-genre writing. The submission window for our upcoming (multi-genre) anthology will close at the end of September. So join us September 15th for information and inspiration... to meet a great author... and maybe even to get published! New members are always welcome!

National Voter Registration Day

Tuesday, September 24, 10 am-6 pm, Ages 18+, both libraries

Check your voter registration status or fill out a new registration card while at the library today. The deadline to register to vote is October 15.

West Coast Hurricane: The Columbus Day Storm

Thursday, September 26, 6:30-7:30 pm, Bethany Library Annex

Author and historian Sig Unander explores the causes of the “perfect storm” that struck the West Coast in October, 1962. He will also share personal stories of people who lived through it.

Downton Abbey Tea Party

Sunday, September 29, 2-4 pm, Ages 18+, Cedar Mill Library

Come discuss the new movie (premieres September 20), play trivia, make crafts, and enjoy tea and snacks. Downton Abbey themed and/or 1920's attire encouraged!

Civics for Adults

Thursday, October 3, 6:30-8 pm, Bethany Library, 15325 NW Central Drive, Suite J-8.

Want to improve life for yourself and your neighbors or have a concern about local, state or federal laws? Learn strategies for change, getting heard, tracking legislation, providing testimony, and more in this workshop led by local librarian and teacher Donna Cohen. Learn more about her workshops on her Facebook page.

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