Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries June 2026
- Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries
- Library Survey
- Multi-Age
- Kids
- Teens & Tweens
- Adults
- Second Edition Resale
- Library Book Sale
Libraries closed June 19 and July 4.
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.
Library Survey
We Want to Hear from You! The Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries (CMBCL) are updating our strategic plan. Want to help? Participate in our June survey! Your feedback will help us plan library services for 2027 and beyond. All questions are optional and it only takes six minutes to complete. You need not be a library user to participate. The survey will be open for your input from June 1-22. Print copies can be requested by calling 503- 644-0043 or by stopping by the Cedar Mill or Bethany Libraries.
Multi-Age
Summer Reading 2026 for All Ages
June 1-August 31
Kids birth-5th grade: read or listen for five hours or set your own goal; pick up a reading log from the library or log online with Beanstack; return your log to Cedar Mill or Bethany Library between July 15 and August 31 to collect your free book.
Teens entering 6th-12th grade and adults: read five hours to finish; track your reading online using Beanstack or pick up a log at Cedar Mill or Bethany Library; teen finishers can collect a free book beginning July 15; all finishers earn one ticket for grand prize drawings; track your reading, write reviews and complete activities in Beanstack to enter weekly drawings and earn more grand prize tickets.
Summer Reading Party
Friday, June 12, 6-8 pm, CML, all ages
Play games in the library, create crafts, explore a real-life garbage truck, and much more. We’ll also celebrate Washington County Cooperative Library Services ‘(WCCLS) 50th birthday!
Resumé Writing One-on-One
Wednesday, June 17, 6:30-7:30 pm, BLA, adults & teens
Get help with your resumé and other job finding skills from a professional in the field.
Family Concert with Kelli Welli
Monday, June 22, 10-10:45 am, Bethany Village Fountain, all ages
Enjoy danceable songs with this local musician.
Plant Swap
Drop off Friday, June 26, 10 am-4:30 pm, pick up Saturday, June 27, 12-2 pm, CML, all ages
Share your extra plants and/or take some home!
Kids
Grab and Go Crafts
First Fridays, June 5, CML and BL
Pick up craft supplies (while they last).
Video Games in the Annex
Wednesday, June 17, 2-4 pm, BLA, ages 8-13
Play a variety of Switch, Wii, and GameCube games.
Tape Town
Monday, June 29, 10:30 am-12 pm, CML, ages 2-6
Explore a miniature village made especially for little ones! Children can cruise their toy cars along masking tape streets to visit and play at common community sites. Please bring your own toy vehicle.
Storytimes
Learn more at CMBCL Storytime.
Family Storytime
Saturday, June 6, 10:30-11 am, CML, ages 2+
Thursdays, June 18-August 6, 10:30-11 am, CML, ages 2+
Family Storytime
Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 16-August 6, 10:30-11, BLA, ages 2+
Babytime
Wednesdays, June 17-August 6, 11:30-12 pm, CML, ages 0-12 months
Teens & Tweens
Teen Crafternoon: Make Your Own Book
Wednesday, June 24, 2-4 pm, BLA, ages 11-18, registration required
Make a stitch book and learn about the history of pamphlets and book binding.
Life Sized Animal Crossing
Monday, June 29, 2-3:30 pm, CML, ages 10-18
Fish, find fossils, craft flowers, and earn bells to buy mystery items.
Visit CMBCL Teens to find resources for teens and tweens.
Adults
Citizenship Class
Mondays, June 1-June 29, 5:30-7:30 pm, BLA, adults
English for Speakers of Other Languages: Advanced
Thursdays, 3-5 pm, CML, adults
Digital Navigator: One-on-One Tech Help
Thursdays, June 4-July 30, 10 am-12 pm, BL, adults, registration required
Get help with a variety of digital skills.
Mahjong
First Fridays, June 5, 1-3 pm, CML, adults
Online Health Resources at a Glance
Tuesday, June 9, 1-2:30 pm, CML, designed for ages 55+, registration required
Protect Our Trees
Wednesday, June 10, 6:30-7:30 pm, CML, adults
Join Treekeepers of Washington County to learn about the benefits of trees and how to care for them.
Technology Open Lab
Thursdays, June 11, 25, 1-3 pm, CML, adults
Practice basic computer, phone, or tablet skills.
Grab and Go Spices
Monday, June 15, All Day, CML and BL, ages 18+
Pick up a sample portion of a spice and three recipes while supplies last. This month’s spice is za’atar, an herby, savory Middle Eastern spice blend.
Owl Book Group
Friday, June 26, 10:30 am-12 pm, CML, ages 16+
Discuss a new or popular title each month. This month: Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls.
Writers’ Mill
Sunday, June 28, 1-3 pm, CML and online via Zoom, adults, registration required for Zoom
Cindy Brown & Jennie Bricker will discuss Pacific Northwest Mystery. It is also the deadline for anthology submissions. If you already receive email from the Writers’ Mill, you’ll receive a link for this meeting a few days before the event. If you’re new and need the Zoom link, please email askuscml@wccls.org.
Learn more about library groups and events for adults at CMBCL Adults.
Second Edition Resale
Monday-Thursday 10 am-5 pm, Friday-Saturday 10 am-4 pm, Sunday 12 pm-4 pm
1050 NW Saltzman Rd., Portland
Upcoming Themes: Independence Day, Beach, Tropical
All proceeds from your purchases made at Second Edition Resale support Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries. Donations accepted during business hours. Follow @SecondEditionResale on Facebook or Instagram to see the newest items and keep up with promotions and sales. Visit us and learn more at Second Edition Resale.
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 x116 or visit CMBCL Book Sale.
