Library News October 2026
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.; BLA is Bethany Library Annex, 4888 NW Bethany Blvd, Suite K-2; BL is Bethany Library, 15325 NW Central Drive, Suite J-8y.
Multi-Age
DIY Ribbon Charm Bookmarks
Thursday, October 15, 6-7:30 pm, BLA, Adults and Teens
Create charming ribbon bookmarks perfect for fall reading. Supplies provided, with optional bring your own materials. Registration required.
Fall Fest & Maze
Friday, October 23, 6:30-8 pm, CML, all ages
Explore a library maze, play games, and enjoy more activities! Costumes encouraged at this after hours event.
Bethany Village Halloween Hunt
Saturday, October 31, 1-3 pm, BL, all ages
Drop by the library for the annual Bethany Village Halloween Hunt to get a treat!
Kids
Storytimes
Learn more at CMBCL Storytime. Find all story times on the Cedar Mill New website.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays through October 13, 10:30-11 am, CML, ages 3+l Wednesdays through October 14, 10:30-11 am, BLA, ages 3+
Join us for stories, music, and rhymes that focus on pre-reading skills. Enjoy participating along with your child!
Fun for Ones
Wednesdays through October 14, 10:30-11 am, CML, ages 12-24 monthsl Thursdays through October 15, 10:30–11 am, BLA, ages 12-24 months
Join us for songs, rhymes, stories, and movement while making new friends!
Babytime
Wednesdays through October 14, 11:30-12 pm, CML, ages 0-12 months
Share songs, rhymes, and playtime while learning about early literacy skills and socializing in a supportive environment.
Twos Together
Thursdays through October 15, 10:30-11 am, CML, ages 24-36 months; Tuesdays through October 13, 10:30-11 am, BLA, ages 24-36 months
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories perfect for active toddlers. Learn and move with your child.
Spanish Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en Español
Saturday October 10, 10:30-11 am, CML, ages 2-6
Join us for songs and stories presented in Spanish.
Mandarin Storytime | 普通话故事会
Monday October 12, 10:30-11 am, BLA, ages 2-6
Join us for songs and stories presented in Mandarin.
Not So Scary Finding Game
Friday, October 9, Friday, October 16, All Day, CML
Find the spooky pictures hiding in the children’s area and win a prize!
Shatter the Silence (with Rock Dojo)
Saturday, October 10, 11:30-12:30 pm, CML, ages 6-12
A live electric guitar concert and comic book storytelling experience where kids enter a world where music is banned. Through cinematic guitar music and comic visuals, kids discover creativity, courage, and their voice. Sponsored by the Cultural Coalition of Washington County.
Pumpkin Storytime and Craft
Saturday, October 17, 10:30-11:15 am, CML, ages 2-6
Join us for a seasonal storytime, then decorate your own pumpkin to take home! This program celebrates the 30th anniversary of our Bookshare program and welcomes the entire community—especially Bookshare families.
Playdough Letter Learning
Tuesday, October 20, 10:30-11 am, BLA, ages 2+
Practice letter awareness with playdough! Form letters on mats while learning each letter’s name and shape.
Play and Learn
Thursday, October 22, 10-12 pm, CML, ages 2-6
Drop by the library to play and discover with your child.
Diwali Craft
Friday, October 30, 10:30-12:30 pm, BLA, ages 3+
Create a Rangoli craft with provided materials and take home your handmade Diwali masterpiece. Adult supervision required.
Teens & Tweens
Teen Volunteer Night
Wednesday, October 7, 6-7:30 pm, CML, ages 14-18, registration required
Teens can earn volunteer hours by supporting the library at this monthly event. Help clean and organize children’s books to support our most loved collections. Parents may drop off teens and wait in the library or return at the end of the program. If you can no longer attend, please cancel so someone else can participate. To cancel, use the link in your confirmation email or contact Jen Imai, Volunteer Coordinator, at jeni@wccls.org or 503-644-0043 ext. 111.
Teen Gaming: Super Smash Bros Tourney
Friday, October 9, 2-4 pm, BLA, ages 10-18, registration required
Compete in our Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament! Meet friends and play console games together. Switch and GameCube games are available. The tournament uses library consoles and controllers, but participants may bring clearly labeled controllers for non tournament devices. All characters available except DLC.
D&D for Teens
Saturday, October 10, 1-3 pm, BLA, ages 11-18, registration required
Calling all adventurers! Battle monsters, cast reality bending spells, solve puzzles, and make new friends in a game of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. New and experienced players are welcome.
Two Day Teen Craft: Glass on Glass Mosaic
Friday, October 30, 2-4 pm and Saturday, October 31, 11-12 pm, CML, ages 11-18, registration required
Local artist Sharon Dunham leads this two-day workshop where teens create a custom glass mosaic work of art. Day 1: Prep your design, cut glass shards, arrange and adhere them to plexiglas. Day 2: Apply grout to permanently set your design, creating a piece you can hang or display. Please sign up only if you can attend both sessions to complete the project.
Adults
Citizenship Class
Tuesdays through December 15, 5:30-7:30 pm, BLA, adults
Free citizenship classes provided by SOAR Immigration Legal Services. Classes are designed to prepare you for the U.S. naturalization interview and exam, focusing on one topic each week for 12 weeks. Attend one or all sessions. Classes are taught in English, with resources in Spanish and other languages.
English for Speakers of Other Languages: Advanced
Thursdays, 3-5 pm, CML, adults
This class focuses on advanced grammar and vocabulary for those looking to improve their spoken and written English skills. Participants will explore themes in each textbook unit while applying grammar and vocabulary through discussion. Provided by Goodwill Industries.
Otherness and Belonging: Otherness as a Gateway to Empowerment and Empathy
Wednesday, October 7, 6-7:30 pm, CML, adults, registration required
Explore how experiences of otherness shape identity and empathy. Facilitator Michelle Fujii leads a reflective conversation on belonging, diversity, and using empathy to bridge divides.
Technology Open Lab
Thursdays, October 8 & 22, 1-3 pm, CML, adults
Get started with basic computer skills or practice using laptops, tablets, and phones. Volunteers are available to answer questions. Bring your own device or use a library laptop. No registration required; space is limited.
D&D for Adults
Saturday, October 10, 1-3 pm, BLA, adults ages 19+, registration required
Calling all adventurers! Play Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition with 2024 rules. New and experienced players are welcome.
Banking and Finance Apps at a Glance
Tuesday, October 13, 1-2:30 pm, CML, adults
Learn the basics of mobile banking, budgeting tools, and digital payment apps. Includes safety standards banks use to protect your money and tips to avoid scams. Designed for adults ages 55+. Presented by Meals on Wheels People.
Resume Writing One on One
Wednesday, October 14, 6:30-7:30 pm, CML, adults & teens
Drop in for personalized resume help from Ciara Stewart, a hiring manager and recruiter with over 10 years of experience. Up to three participants per session; each receives 20 minutes of assistance.
Cedar Mill Puzzlers
Third Fridays, October 16, 1-3 pm, CML, adults
A relaxed, drop-in puzzle building session where participants can assemble puzzles, unwind, and connect with others. Puzzles provided.
Medicare 101
Wednesday, October 21, 10:30-11:30 am, CML, adults
Learn Medicare basics, how to choose the right parts, and how to enroll. Presented by SHIBA, with time for questions.
Writers’ Mill meets AI!
Sunday, October 18, 1-3 pm, CML and on Zoom, free
AI is so much in the news, raising so many questions for writers and other creatives. Is it useful, scary, cheating, unavoidable…? Matt Carter will lay it all out for those attending. Bring your questions. Everyone is welcome. Visit our temporary website at Writers’ Mill or ask a librarian for more information.
Owl Book Group
Friday, October 30, 10:30-12 pm, CML, adults
Discuss We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America by Norah O’Donnell. Email askuscml@wccls.org if you’re new. The group meets monthly and welcomes newcomers.
Digital Navigator: One on One Tech Help
Tuesdays, 3-7 pm, CML; Saturdays, 10-2 pm, BL
Drop in for one on one help with apps, websites, job applications, and more. Bring your own device and account passwords. Offered through a partnership between WCCLS and American Connections Corps.
Second Edition Resale
Monday-Thursday 10-5 pm, Friday-Saturday 10-4 pm, and Sunday 12-4 pm, 1050 NW Saltzman Rd.
Fall for great savings on new-to-you items at your favorite resale shop! Upcoming themes are Fall and Halloween. 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 Second Edition Resale. 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 x 116 or visit CMBCL Book Sale.
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Visit library.cedarmill.org/services for updates on library services.
About CMBCLA:
The Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries Association is one of the largest nonprofit association libraries in the United States with a collection of over 250,000 items and more than 2.5 million loans annually. The Association operates two locations, Cedar Mill Library on NW Saltzman Road in Cedar Mill and Bethany Library in the Bethany Village Shopping Center. Learn more at library.cedarmill.org.
