Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries News March 2026

March 2, 2026   Uncategorized
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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.; BLA is Bethany Library Annex, 4888 NW Bethany Blvd, Suite K-2; BL is Bethany Library, 15325 NW Central Drive, Suite J-8y.

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Kids

Grab and Go Crafts

Friday, March 6, All Day, CML and BL

Pick up craft supplies, while supplies last.

Play and Learn

Tuesday, March 10, 10 am-12 pm, CML, Ages 2-6
Wednesday, March 25, 2-3 pm, BLA, Ages 2-6

Drop by to play and discover with your child.

LEGO Free Play

Tuesday, March 24, 2-3:30 pm, CML, Ages 5+

Drop in and build with LEGOs.

Spy School Party

Wednesday, March 25, 2-3:30 pm, CML, Ages 6+

Become a special agent and decode top secret messages, create disguises, and sharpen your skills of observation to help the library with an urgent mission.

Storytimes

Learn more at library.cedarmill.org/storytime.

Babytime

Wednesday, March 4, 11:30-12 pm, CML, Ages 0-12 months

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, March 3 & Thursday, March 5, 10:30-11 am, CML and BLA, 12-36 months

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, March 4, 10:30-11 am, CML and BLA, Ages 3+

Family Storytime

Saturday, March 7, 10:30-11 am, CML, Ages 2+

World Language Storytimes

Japanese Storytime
Monday, March 2, 10:30-11:30 am, BLA, Ages 2-6
Mandarin Storytime
Monday, March 9, 10:30-11:30 am, BLA, Ages 2-6
Spanish Storytime
Saturday, March 14, 10:30-11 am, CML, Ages 2-6
Korean Storytime
Monday, March 23, 1:30-2 pm, BLA, Ages 2-6

Find more fun for kids at library.cedarmill.org/events/kids.

Teens & Tweens

Teen Volunteer Night

Wednesday, March 4, 6-7:30 pm, CML, Ages 14-18, Registration Required

Teens can earn volunteer hours by supporting the library at this monthly event. Come and help us clean and organize children’s books to support our most-loved collections!

Chaotic Crusaders Club: D&D for Teens

Saturday, March 14, 1-3 pm, CML, 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, March 20, 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.

Teen Crafternoon: Clay Magnets

Friday, March 27, 2-4 pm, BLA, Ages 11-18, Registration Required

Craft your own teeny tiny flower bouquet using a variety of paper crafting techniques.

Visit library.cedarmill.org/teens to register and find resources for teens and tweens.

Adults

English for Speakers of Other Languages: Advanced

Thursdays, 3-5 pm, CML, Adults

Discuss themes, grammar and vocabulary from the provided textbook. Hosted by Goodwill Industries.

Digital Navigator: One-on-One Tech Help

Thursdays, March 12, 19, 26, 10 am-12 pm, BL, Adults, Registration Required

Get help with digital skills like installing apps, navigating websites, filling out online applications, and more. Bring your own device and passwords.

Mahjong

First Friday, March 6, 1-3 pm, CML, Adults

Play Chinese style Mahjong. Beginners welcome!

Technology Open Lab

Thursdays, March 12 & March 26, 1-3 pm, CML, Adults

Get started with basic computer skills and practice with laptops, tablets or cell phones. Bring your own device or use one of our laptops.

Avid Adventurers Alliance: D&D for Adults

Saturday, March 14, 1-3 pm, CML, Ages 19+, Registration Required

Join us for a game of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. New and experienced players welcome!

Technology for Aging in Place

Tuesday, March 10, 1-2:30 pm, CML, Adults, Registration Required

Learn how smart technology can help you maintain your independence in your own home.

Resume Writing One-on-One

Wednesday, March 11, 6:30-7:30 pm, CML, Adults & Teens

Get help with your resume and other job finding skills from a professional in the field. This is a drop-in workshop for 20 minutes per person.

Leave No Trace in the Outdoors

Thursday, March 19, 6:30-7:30 pm, CML, Adults

Join an interactive presentation of the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace in the Outdoors, presented by Dolores Niebergall from the Trails Club of Oregon.

Eat Your Weeds

Thursday, March 26, 6:30-7:30 pm, CML, Adults

Come learn about the uses of common plants that you can find growing wild in the PNW with Jennie Brixey. Some of these might be in your own yard! The presenter will also cover ethical foraging practices. There will be time at the end for questions.

Monthly Groups for Adults

Questions? Write askuscml@wccls.org and visit cedarmillbethany.libcal.com.

John Hoover at the Writers’ Mill

Sunday, March 15, 1-3 pm, Hybrid CML/Zoom, Ages 16+, Registration Required

John Hoover has been involved in many sides of publishing, including Disney! And he’s joining us at the Writers Mill for our March meeting, Sunday, March 15, 1-3pm at Cedar Mill library and on zoom. Come and join us! Find out more from your librarian, or visit us on the web.

Owl Book Group

Friday, March 27, 10:30 am-12 pm, CML, Ages 16+

Discuss James by Percival Everett.

Learn more about library groups and events for adults at library.cedarmill.org/adults.

Second Edition Resale

Monday-Thursday 10 am-5 pm, Friday-Saturday 10 am-4 pm and Sunday 12 pm-4 pm, 1050 NW Saltzman Rd.

March in to discover new-to-you finds from Second Edition Resale! Upcoming Themes: Vintage, St. Patrick’s Day.

CMBCLA welcomes board applications

Be an Ambassador for library services in your community! The 11 volunteer members of the Board of Directors are responsible for overseeing the financial and operational performance of the Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries Association (CMBCLA).

By serving on the CMBCLA Board of Directors, you will: make community access to vital resources and programs possible; leverage your skills and experience to support the library’s mission; ensure library development, transparency, and accountability; gain valuable, hands-on experience; meet fellow library enthusiasts; and impact the future of literacy in Washington County and beyond.

Qualifications: Board members must be current members of CMBCLA, and willing to devote time and effort to Board responsibilities, including fundraising efforts, attendance at library events, and cultivating community contacts.

Commitment: Three-year term running through October 2029. Board member responsibilities include: establishing policies, guidelines, and limits; maintaining a sound financial base and legal accountability for the Association; financial contributions to the library within personal capabilities; acting as an ambassador for the library, building relationships with family, social, business, and community contacts.

To apply: Become a member of the CMBCLA by making a donation.

Apply on the library website to become a volunteer and note your interest in serving on the board. Current volunteers may contact CMBCL Executive Director, Angela Mollet at angelam@wccls.org or 503-644-0043 x110 to be added to the list of potential board members.

Attend a monthly Board meeting. Meetings take place at 7 pm on the third Tuesday of each month. Upcoming meetings: March 17 at CML and April 21 at BLA.

What our Board Members say:

“I enjoy volunteering as a member of the Cedar Mill and Bethany Library Board. I have been connected to our library through volunteering and attending children’s programs, summer programs, evening events, book clubs, and the resale shop. To support our library in creating an even better community is a valuable way to give back to this library that has supported my family for the past 20 years.” — Hilary Barrett, Past Board Member

“As a member of the board, I have joined a group of thoughtful, enthusiastic people who care about our community and understand the value of this public resource. Working together, we support existing staff and programs while guiding the library to adapt to continue serving our community in our changing world. A strong and vibrant library is a hallmark of a thriving community, and I am proud to serve mine.” — Carol Skowron, Current Board Member

“Libraries are a fundamental part of any community, and the Cedar Mill and Bethany Libraries prove the point. First, there is the almost unlimited access to books, magazines, and periodicals. Beyond this, consider the range of services and events offered, including internet and computer access, storytimes, bookshare, and instruction on topics such as ESL, wildfire preparedness, and Medicare. The list goes on. There is no question that our libraries immeasurably enrich our quality of life. Therefore, the decision to serve on the Board was a straightforward one. I simply wanted to learn more and do more to support the libraries because local support and stewardship of community resources is essential. Since joining the Board, I have acquired a greater appreciation for all that goes into CMBCL’s operations and I feel so privileged to be involved.” — Linda Goldberg, Current Board Member

Learn more at Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries.