Library News August 2025
- Join the Library Board!
- Multi-Age
- Kids
- Teens & Tweens
- Adults
- Second Edition Resale New Hours!
- Library Book Sale
Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries
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.
Join the Library Board!
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). They are accepting applications now for four openings. The three-year terms begin in October 2025.
Apply: Learn more and apply on the library website Library Association – Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries.
Donate: Become a member of the Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries Association (CMBCLA) by making a donation.
Attend: Meetings take place on the third Tuesday of each month. Upcoming meetings are August 19 and September 16, 7 pm at Cedar Mill Library.
Questions? Contact CMBCL Executive Director, Peter Leonard, at peterl@wccls.org or 503-644-0043 x110 to be added to the list of potential board members.
Multi-Age
Video Games in the Annex
Wednesday, August 6, 2-4 pm, BLA, Ages 8-13
Play a variety of Switch, Wii, and GameCube games.
Bethany Village Summer Concert
Thursday, August 7, 6-9 pm, BLA, All Ages
Join us for an outdoor activity or quiet coloring inside.
Red Yarn & the Critters’ Music & Puppet Show
Monday, August 11, 10-10:45 am, Bethany Fountain, All Ages
Enjoy folk-rock music, puppets, funny skits and social-emotional skill-building for all ages.
Family Escape Rooms: Minecraft Edition
Saturday, August 16, 11-11:45 am, CML, Ages 8+, Registration Required
Escape the world of Minecraft through puzzles!
How To Play: Dungeons & Dragons
Saturday, August 23, 2-4 pm, CML, Ages 11+
A beginner-friendly introduction to D&D lecture with hands-on play as time allows.
Kids
Toddler Sensory Playtime
Wednesday, August 13, 10:30-11 am, BLA, Ages 12-36 months
Hands-on play stations will engage your child’s senses and promote development. Dress for mess.
Giant Games
Monday, August 18, 2-3 pm, CML, Ages 5+
Play oversized Connect Four, tic-tac-toe, dominoes, checkers, cards, and more.
Storytimes
Learn more at library.cedarmill.org/storytime.
Family Storytime
Tuesdays through August 5, 10:30-11 am, CML & BLA, Ages 2+
Family Storytime
Thursdays through August 7, 10:30-11 am, BLA, Ages 2+
Babytime
Wednesdays through August 6, 11:30-12 pm, CML, Ages 0-12 months
Toddler Storytime
Thursdays beginning June 26, 10:30-11 am, CML, 12-36 months
Teens & Tweens
Minecraft Escape Room for Teens
Saturday, August 16, 2 pm & 3:15 pm, CML, Ages 11-18, Registration Required
You’ve become trapped in the 8-bit world of Minecraft and the only way back to reality is working together through the locked boxes.
Teen Crafternoon: Hobbit Door Wreaths
Wednesday, August 20, 2-4 pm, BLA, Ages 11-18, Registration Required
“Speak friend and enter” through your very own little Hobbit door! All materials provided.
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.
Technology Open Lab
Thursdays, August 14, August 28, 1-3 pm, CML, Adults
Get started with basic computer skills and practice with laptops, tablets or cellphones. Bring your own device or use one of our laptops.
Spanish Conversation Hour
Wednesday, August 13, 6:30-7:30 pm, CML, Adults
Chat and improve your Spanish language skills through facilitated conversation.
Medicare 101
Wednesday, August 20, 11am-12pm, CML, Adults
Covers the basics of Medicare, what parts are right for you, and how to enroll.
Getting Started with Mutual Aid
Thursday, August 21, 6:30-7:30 pm, CML, Adults
Join members of Portland Mutual Aid Network to learn more about what it is and helpful resources and skills.
Monthly Groups for Adults
Questions? Write askuscml@wccls.org and visit cedarmillbethany.libcal.com.
Writers’ Mill Edits an Anthology
Sunday August 17th, 1-3pm, Free, CML and online on Zoom
Writers’ Mill releases its annual anthology at the end of November but, before then, there are lots of exciting tasks to be completed—editing, titling, illustrating, organizing, formatting and more. Join us and learn how to edit, self edit, and tackle all those other tasks. All are welcome. Just ask the librarian for more details, or visit us at Portlandwritersmill.org
Owl Book Group
Friday, August 29, 10:30 am-12 pm, CML, Ages 16+
Join us in person this month to discuss Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Learn more about library groups and events for adults at library.cedarmill.org/adults.
Second Edition Resale New Hours!
Monday-Thursday 10 am-5 pm, Friday-Saturday 10 am-4 pm, Sunday 12-4 pm, 1050 NW Saltzman Rd.
Score hot deals while staying cool in your favorite resale shop!
Upcoming Themes: July 21-August 10: Tropical; August 11-24: Back to school; August 26-September 7: Western.
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.
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 library.cedarmill.org/support/shop/book-media-sales.
