Library News July 2025
Libraries closed Friday, 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.
Multi-Ages
Adventure Pass is back
We’re excited to announce that Adventure Pass is back just in time for summer! Explore local attractions! Choose a destination and a date, reserve a pass with your library card number and password, and enjoy your visit. Visit the WCCLS website to choose a destination and a date, reserve a pass with your library card number and password, and enjoy your visit. You can reserve a pass up to 4 weeks in advance, and new passes are released on a rolling basis. Check back often if you don’t see what you’re looking for!
Video Games in the Annex
Wednesdays, July 9, July 23, 2-4 pm, Bethany Library Annex, Ages 8-13
Play a variety of Switch, Wii, and GameCube games.
Bethany Village Summer Concerts
Thursdays, July 10 and July 24, 6-9 pm, Bethany Library Annex, All Ages
Join us for an outdoor activity or quiet coloring inside.
Dungeons & Dragons for Families
Saturday, July 12, 1-4:15 pm, Cedar Mill Library, Ages 9+, Registration Required
Start playing D&D with a short adventure for beginners! Costumes welcomed and encouraged!
Angel Ocasio’s Comedy, Magic, Music & Juggling Show
Monday, July 14, 10-10:45 am, Bethany Fountain, All Ages
Experience a one-man interactive comedy show.
Murder in the Old West
Wednesday, July 23, 6-7:30 pm, Cedar Mill Library, Adults & Teens, Registration Required
Help Sheriff Wylie Arp find the murderer! Dress up to play your assigned character.
Kids
Grab and Go Craft
Saturday, July 5, Cedar Mill Library and Bethany Library
Come grab a craft while supplies last.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Cedar Mill Library. Drop off: Friday, July 11, Pickup: Saturday, July 12
Drop off your stuffed animal for a sleepover and get a link to photos of their adventures the next day.
THPRD Nature Mobile
Monday, July 21, 2-3:30 pm, Cedar Mill Library, Ages 5+
Explore science and nature with hands-on activities.
Power Play for the Planet
Monday, July 28, 2-3 pm, Cedar Mill Library, Ages 5+
Play games, solve puzzles, and tackle challenges. With University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History.
Choose Your Own Fairytale
Wednesday, July 30, 1:30-2 pm, Bethany Library Annex, Ages 4-8
Participate in an interactive reading of Endlessly Ever After by Laurel Snyder and Dan Santat.
Storytimes
Learn more at library.cedarmill.org/storytime.
Family Storytime
Saturday, July 7, 10:30-11 am, Cedar Mill Library, Ages 2+
Family Storytime
Tuesdays, 10:30-11 am, Cedar Mill Library & Bethany Library Annex, Ages 2+
Babytime
Wednesdays, 11:30-12 pm, Cedar Mill Library, Ages 0-12 month
Toddler Storytime
Thursdays, 10:30-11 am, Cedar Mill Library, 12-36 months
Family Storytime
Thursdays, 10:30-11 am, Bethany Library Annex, Ages 2+
Teens & Tweens
Teen Game Night: Super Smash Tourney
Friday, July 18, 6-8 pm, Cedar Mill Library, 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: Mystery Craft
Saturday, July 19, 2-4 pm, Cedar Mill Library, Ages 11-18, Registration Required
Create a mystery craft designed by our Teen Intern!
Visit library.cedarmill.org/teens to find resources for teens and tweens.
Adults
Join the Library Board
Make a positive, direct impact on the Cedar Mill & Bethany community: serve on the library’s Board of Directors! If you are looking to actively participate in your local community, leverage your skills and experience to support the library’s mission, gain a greater understanding of how the library functions beyond books, think and act strategically to set policies, determine budget, decide on capital improvements, and respond to community needs—then Library Board service is for you!
For more information, please visit our website and attend an upcoming meeting at Cedar Mill Community Library: 7 pm on Tuesdays, July 15, August 19, or September 16. Complete the application here. Help govern the institution dedicated to encouraging reading, learning and belonging in your community.
English for Speakers of Other Languages, Advanced
Thursdays, 3-5 pm, Cedar Mill Library, Adults
Discuss themes, grammar and vocabulary from the provided textbook. Hosted by Goodwill Industries.
Spanish Conversation Hour
Wednesday, July 9, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cedar Mill Library, Adults
Chat and improve your Spanish language skills through facilitated conversation.
Wildfire Preparedness
Thursday, July 17, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cedar Mill Library, Adults
Join Washington County Emergency Management to talk about wildfires and how to get prepared.
Medicare 101
Friday, July 25, 11 am-12 pm, Bethany Library Annex, Adults
Health Plans in Oregon covers the basics of Medicare, what parts are right for you, and how to enroll.
Technology Open Lab
Thursday, July 31, 1-3 pm, Cedar Mill Library, Adults
Get started with basic computer skills and practice with laptops, tablets or cellphones. Bring your own device or use one of our laptops.
Monthly Groups for Adults
Questions? Write askuscml@wccls.org and visit cedarmillbethany.libcal.com.
Erick Mertz at the Writers’ Mill
Sunday, July 20th, 1- 3 pm, Cedar Mill Library and on Zoom
Popular Oregon paranormal mystery author Erick Mertz will join us at our monthly Writers’ Mill meeting. His previous visits have been very well received, and he’s going to advise us on writing and sending out our stories – how not to hamper ourselves when we submit to anthologies and journals. If you’ve ever wanted to get more readers than just your mom and your best friend, this is the meeting for you. Find out more on our website at portlandwritersmill.org, or contact your librarian. We love to welcome new writers.
Owl Book Group
Friday, July 25, 10:30 am-noon, Cedar Mill Library, Ages 16+
Discuss “An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s,” by Goodwin, Doris Kearns together.
Learn more about library groups and events for adults at library.cedarmill.org/adults.
Second Edition Resale
Monday-Thursday 10-5, Friday-Saturday 10-4 and Sunday noon-4 pm, 1050 NW Saltzman Rd.
New hours! Now open daily! Enjoy summer in style with new-to-you finds from your friendliest neighborhood resale shop! Upcoming Themes: Through July 20: Beach, July 21-August 10: Tropical
All proceeds from your purchases made at Second Edition Resale support Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries. Donations accepted during business hours. Learn more at library.cedarmill.org/second-edition-resale. Follow @SecondEditionResale on Facebook or Instagram to see the newest items and keep up with promotions and sales.
