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.

• Kids
• Teens & Tweens
• Adults
• Second Edition Resale

Kids

Grab and Go Crafts

First Fridays, February 6, All Day, CML and Bethany Library

Pick up craft supplies, while supplies last.

Jazz in the Library

Saturday, February 7, 1-2:30 pm, CML, Ages 6-11, Registration Required

Learn about jazz music’s important contributors and its connection to visual art from a professional musician. Create an original jazz album cover to be displayed in various loca-tions throughout the year. All art materials provided.

Make a Valentine!

Wednesday, February 11, All day, CML and Bethany Library, Ages 2+

Create a Valentine for someone special and write a love note to the library using our supplies.

LEGO Free Play

Monday, February 16, 1:30-2:30 pm, BLA, Ages 5+

Drop in and build with LEGOs and other creative building materials.

Music4Harmony Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo

Monday, February 16, 1:30-3 pm, CML, Ages 5+

Enjoy a concert by youth musicians! Explore the violin, viola, and cello through interactive demonstrations and an instrument petting zoo.

Lunar New Year Craft

Tuesday, February 17, 11-12:30 pm, CML, Ages 2+

Drop in for a craft celebrating the Lunar New Year.

Storytimes

Learn more at Library.Cedarmill.org/Storytime.

Babytime

Wednesdays, 11:30-12 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

First Saturdays, February 7, 10:30-11 am, CML, Ages 2+

World Language Storytimes

Japanese Storytime

Monday, February 2, 10:30-11:30 am, BLA, Ages 2-6

Mandarin Storytime

Monday, February 9, 10:30-11:30 am, BLA, Ages 2-6

Spanish Storytime

Saturday, February 14, 10:30-11 am, CML, Ages 2-6

Korean Storytime

Monday, February 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, February 4, 6-7:30 pm, CML, Ages 14-18, Registration Required

Teens ages 14-18 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, February 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!

College Bound: SAT/ACT Prep & Planning Workshop

Monday, February 16, 3:30-5 pm, BLA, Grades 9-12, Registration Required

Join exam prep specialists from Huntington Learning Center for a hands-on workshop covering the new SAT and ACT tests.

Teen Programming: Introduction to Building a Custom AI Chatbot

Saturday, February 21, 3:30-5 pm, CML, Ages 13-18, Registration Required

Learn about building custom AI chatbots using free web-based tools like the Google AI studio. Best for individuals with some coding experience.

Teen Crafternoon: Mini Paper Flowers

Saturday, February 28, 2-3:30pm, 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 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.

Staying in Touch as Landlines Change

Tuesday, February 3, 1-3 pm, CML, Adults, Registration Required

Learn why copper lines are being phased out by Telecoms companies, the benefits of fiber-optic cables, and alternatives to traditional landlines.

Digital Navigator: One-on-One Tech Help

Thursdays, 10-noon, Bethany Library, 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 Fridays, February 6, 1-3 pm, CML, Adults

Play Chinese style Mahjong. Beginners welcome!

Intro to Social Media

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

This intro to social media will cover the more popular social media sites like Facebook, X, and TikTok.

Technology Open Lab

Thursdays, February 12, February 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.

Estate Planning Essentials: A Will Is Just the Beginning

Thursday, February 12, 6-7:30 pm, CML, Adults

Learn about safeguarding your assets and health care wishes, wills, living trusts, guardianship, conservatorship, power of attorney and probate.

Avid Adventurers Alliance: D&D for Adults

Saturdays, February 14, 1-3 pm, CML, Ages 19+, Registration Required

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

Medicare 101

Friday, February 20, 2-3 pm, BLA Adults

Talk to advocates from Health Plans in Oregon who can help you choose the plan that is right for you.

Warhammer for Beginners

Saturday, February 21, 10-1pm, CML, Adults & Teens, Registration Required

Join Gongaii Games for an intro to the miniature wargame Warhammer 40,000. Paint a mini and watch a beginner-friendly demo of a game.

Lawn Be Gone! Presented by OSU Extension Master Gardener™

Wednesday, February 25, 6:30-7:30 pm, CML, Adults

Learn turf removal methods and suggestions for what to plant in its place – ecolawn, waterwise plants, native plants or a pollinator garden.

Monthly Groups for Adults

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

Ruth Leibowitz writers’ workshop at the Writers’ Mill

Sunday February 15, 1-3 pm, Free, CML and Zoom

Don’t miss Ruth Leibowitz Free flash fiction workshop at February’s Writers’ Mill meeting. For more info, go to the WritersMill site or ask a librarian.

Owl Book Group

Friday, February 27, 10:30-noon, CML, Ages 16+

Discuss The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

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

Second Edition Resale

Tuesday-Saturday 10-4 pm and Sunday noon-4 pm, 1050 NW Saltzman Rd.

You will fall in love with your new-to-you finds from Second Edition Resale! Upcoming Themes: Valentine’s Day; Vintage.