Library News September 2025
Cedar Mill and Bethany Library Events and Programs
Find event calendars, storytime schedules and more at Library.CedarMill.org. To learn more and register for these events, visit the Event Calendar page and select the date for the event you’re interested in. For more information, call (503) 644-0043, visit the website, or email askuscml@wccls.org.
Abbreviations: CML is Cedar Mill Library, 1080 NW Saltzman Rd.; Bethany Library Annex is BLA, 4888 NW Bethany Blvd, Suite K-2; BL is Bethany Library, 15325 NW Central Drive, Suite J-8y.
- English for Speakers of Other Languages: Advanced
- DIY Stained Glass Art
- Spanish Conversation Hour
- Avid Adventurers Alliance: D&D for Adults
- Medicare 101
- Getting to Know Your Smartphone
- Repair Fair
- Technology Open Lab
- Relationships For Resilience
- Citizenship Class
Sales
Multi-Ages
Going to College Abroad: What to Know
Monday, September 22, 4-5 pm, BLA, Ages 13+
Are you curious about studying abroad? Will your IB and AP credits transfer? Is it the right choice for you? Hear from school counselor Tracy Muilenberg about what it takes to get in and go abroad for school. For high school students and parents.
Kids
Grab and Go Crafts
Friday, September 5, CML and BLA, All Day
Pick up craft supplies, while supplies last.
LEGO Free Play
Monday, September 22, 10:30 am-12 pm, CML, Ages 5+
Drop in and build with LEGOs.
Airplane Fun
Monday, September 22, 2-3 pm, BLA, Ages 6-11
Build planes that travel far and do tricks!
Storytimes
Learn more at Storytime – CMBCL.
Babytime
Wednesdays, 11:30 am-12 pm, CML, Ages 0-12 months
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30-11 am, CML and BLA, 12-36 months
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am, CML and BLA, Ages 3+
Family Storytime
Saturday, September 6, 10:30-11 am, CML, Ages 2+
World Language Storytimes
Japanese Storytime
Monday, September 15, 10:30-11 am, BLA, Ages 2-6
Korean Storytime
Monday, September 22, 10:30-11 am, BLA, Ages 2-6
Mandarin Storytime
Monday, September 8, 10:30-11 am, BLA, Ages 2-6
Spanish Storytime
Saturday, September 13, 10:30-11 am, CML, Ages 2-6
Teens & Tweens
Chaotic Crusaders Club: D&D for Teens
Saturday, September 13, 1-3 pm, BLA, Ages 11-18, Registration Required
Join us for a game of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. New and experienced players welcome!
Teen Game Night: Super Smash Tourney
Friday, September 26, 6-8 pm, CML, Ages 10-18, Registration Required
Compete in our Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament. Meet your friends and play Switch, Wii, and Gamecube games together.
Visit Teen News & Reviews to find resources for teens and tweens.
Adults
English for Speakers of Other Languages: Advanced
Every Thursday, 3-5 pm, CML, Adults
Discuss themes, grammar, and vocabulary from the provided textbook. Hosted by Goodwill Industries.
DIY Stained Glass Art
Thursday, September 4, 6-7:30 pm, BLA, Adults & Teens 16+, Registration Required
With simple materials, turn an ordinary picture frame window into a beautiful and vibrant stained glass artwork. All supplies will be provided.
Spanish Conversation Hour
Wednesday, September 10, 6:30-7:30 pm, CML, Adults
Improve your Spanish language skills through facilitated conversations.
Avid Adventurers Alliance: D&D for Adults
Saturday, September 13, 1-3 pm, BLA, Ages 19+, Registration Required
Join us for a game of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. New and experienced players welcome!
Medicare 101
Wednesday, September 17, 6-7 pm, CML, Adults
Health Plans in Oregon covers the basics of Medicare, what parts are right for you, and how to enroll.
Getting to Know Your Smartphone
Tuesday, September 23, 1-2:30 pm, CML, Adults, Registration Required
During this hands-on workshop, explore features of smartphones like the touch screen, controls, settings, and security. Bring your own smartphone.
Repair Fair
Saturday, September 27, 1-4 pm, CML, Ages 12+
Volunteers repair your broken items, like small appliances, lamps, jewelry, bikes, toys, or clothing. Repair Fairs help the community create connections, learn skills, reduce waste and save money. Is this your first time at an event? Have questions? Learn more, sign up your items for repair, or sign up to volunteer at the event schedule webpage.
Technology Open Lab
Thursdays, September 11 and September 25, 1-3 pm, CML, Adults
Get started with basic computer skills and practice with laptops, tablets or cellphones. Bring your own device or use one of our laptops.
Relationships For Resilience
Wednesday, October 1 | 6-7:30 pm, Online via Zoom, Adults, Registration Required
In this conversation, we will explore the dynamics of our relationships and how we can improve them with others, our communities, and our world.
Citizenship Class
Every Thursday, October 2-December 18, 5:30-7:30 pm, CML, Adults
Free citizenship classes provided by SOAR Immigration Legal Services. Classes are designed to prepare you for the US naturalization interview and exam.
Monthly Groups for Adults
Questions? Write askuscml@wccls.org and visit Cedar Mill & Bethany Libraries.
Writing for Children at the Writers’ Mill
Sunday, September 21, 1-3 pm, FREE, CML and over Zoom
Jim Rosenbaum is the writing half of Jim Rosenbaum and Doug Katagiri who recently released the illustrated children’s book, Eleanor and Geraldine. So how does a scientist end up writing a children’s rhyming story about an elephant and a giraffe? And how do writers and illustrators work together? Find out more from your librarian or from our website at Writers Mill.
Owl Book Group
Friday, September 26, 10:30am-12 pm, CML, Adults & Teens 16+
Discuss The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea.
Learn more about library groups and events for adults at Adult Book Lists – CMBCL.
Second Edition Resale
Monday-Thursday 10 am-5 pm, Friday-Saturday 10 am-4 pm, Sunday 12 pm-4 pm, 1050 NW Saltzman Rd.
Fall for great savings on new-to-you items at your favorite resale shop! Visit us on Facebook or Instagram to find out about 50% and 75%-off sale days @secondeditionresale and learn more at Second Edition Resale. Upcoming Themes: Western & Halloween
All proceeds from your purchases made at Second Edition Resale support Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries. Donations accepted during business hours.
Library Book Sale
CMBCL’s Book Sale offers over 2,000 titles at great prices waiting to be yours! 100% of your Book Sale purchases and donations benefit the nonprofit Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries. Questions about donating? Call (503) 644-0043 x 116 or visit Book Sales – Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries
