Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries May 2026
Events and Programs May 2026
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.
- All Ages
- Kids
- Teens & Tweens
- Adults
- Monthly Groups for Adults
- Second Edition Resale
- Library Book Sale
All Ages
Bethany Village Spring Market
Thursday, May 14, 4-7 pm, BL, All Ages
Stop by the library booth during the market to learn about our summer events.
Kids
Kids’ Dance Party
Wednesday, May 27, 10:30-11 am, CML, Ages 2+
Join us for kid-friendly music and wiggle, groove, and show us your dance moves!
Play and Learn
Wednesday, May 28, 2-3 pm, BLA, Ages 2-6
Drop by to play and discover with your child.
Storytimes
All storytimes are listed in the online version of the News. Learn more at Cedar Mill 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
Saturday, May 2, 10:30-11 am, CML, Ages 2+
World Language Storytimes
Japanese Storytime
Monday, May 4, 10:30-11:30 am, BLA, Ages 2-6
Spanish Storytime
Saturday, May 9, 10:30-11 am, CML, Ages 2-6
Mandarin Storytime
Monday, May 11, 10:30-11:30 am, BLA, Ages 2-6
Find more fun for kids at Cedar Mill Libary Kids.
Parent Information Series
Growing Together in the Early Years: Brain Science, Practical Tools, and Support
Tuesday, May 12, 6-7:30 pm, online via Zoom, Adults, Registration Required
Learn how to understand and enjoy the world of children from birth to five, while gaining practical tools for navigating everyday challenges.
Trauma and Grief in Kids and Teens: How to Facilitate Healing and Growth
Saturday, May 30, 10:30 am-12 pm, online via Zoom, Adults, Registration Required
Learn how to foster adaptive processing and adjustment to stressful events, trauma and grief. Find more talks and watch videos of past presentations at Parent Info Series.
Teens & Tweens
Chaotic Crusaders Club: D&D for Teens
Saturday, May 9, 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, May 15, 6-8 pm, BLA, Ages 10-18, Registration Required
Compete in our Smash Bros. tournament and play Switch, Wii and GameCube games together.
Teen Crafternoon: Custom Clay Mirrors
Saturday, May 30, 2-3:30 pm, CML, Ages 11-18, Registration Required
Use air dry clay to make a custom frame for a small mirror. All materials provided.
Visit Cedar Mill Library Teens to find resources for teens and tweens.
Adults
Resume Writing One-on-One
Wednesday, May 13, 6:30-7:30 pm, CML, Adults & Teens 16+
Get help with your resume and other job finding skills from a professional in the field.
Digital Navigator: One-on-One Tech Help
Thursdays, 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.
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.
Mahjong
First Fridays, May 1, 1-3 pm, CML, Adults
Play Chinese-style Mahjong. Beginners welcome!
Citizenship Class
Mondays, 5:30-7:30 pm, BLA, Adults
Free citizenship classes by SOAR Immigration Legal Services, designed to prepare you for the US naturalization interview and exam.
Technology Open Lab
Thursdays, May 14 & 28, 1-3 pm, CML, Adult
Get started with basic computer skills and practice with laptops, tablets or cellphones. Bring your own device or use one of our laptops.
Avid Adventurers Alliance: D&D for Adults
Saturday, May 9, 1-3 pm, CML, Adults 19+, Registration Required
Join us for a game of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. New and experienced players welcome!
What Does It Mean to be an American
Wednesday, May 6, 6-7:30 pm, CML, Adults, Registration Required
This conversation will explore when and how we define ourselves as an “American” and what that means to us and our communities.
Outdoor Adventure Apps
Tuesday, May 12, 1-2:30 pm, CML, Adults (Designed for 55+), Registration Required
This lecture introduces popular outdoor apps for all kinds of wilderness adventures from hiking and biking to camping and fishing.
One Book One Coast: They Called Us Enemy Conversation
Saturday, May 23, 11 am-12 pm, CML, Adults & Teens
Discuss this graphic memoir, an account of George Takei’s childhood as his family was imprisoned in an American concentration camp during World War II.
What If Heroes Were Not Welcome Home?
May 1-31, All Day, CML and BL, All Ages
This exhibit examines the prejudice that Japanese American veterans from Oregon experienced.
Monthly Groups for Adults
Questions? Write askuscml@wccls.org and visit Cedar Mill and Bethany Library.
Writers’ Mill
Sunday, May 17, 1-3 pm, CML and online via Zoom, Ages 16+, Registration Required
Local editor Anne DeRidder will join us to invite members (and friends) of the Writers’ Mill to think about what editing can do for us, and how editors do it. Join us – everyone is welcome. Find out more at the library, or check our temporary website.
This event is hybrid online and in person. If you already receive e-mail 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 e-mail askuscml@wccls.org.
Owl Book Group
Friday, May 29, 10:30 am-12 pm, CML, Ages 16+
Discuss The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
Learn more about library groups and events for adults at Cedar Mill Library.
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.
Celebrate spring with fabulous finds from your favorite resale shop!
Upcoming Themes: Mother’s Day, Camping
All proceeds from your purchases made at Second Edition Resale support Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries. Donations accepted Tuesday through Saturday during business hours, except during Storewide Sales weeks.
Learn more at Second Edition Resale.
Follow @SecondEditionResale on Facebook or Instagram to see the newest items and keep up with promotions and sales.
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 Cedar Mill Library Book Sale.
