Events at Cedar Mill
Share songs, rhymes, stories and playtime while learning about early literacy skills and socializing in a supportive environment.
Best for non-walkers ages birth-12 months.
Every Monday at 11:30 and 1:30, September 9 – October 21 and November 4 – December 16.
Library closed on Monday, November 11.
Held upstairs in the meeting room.
Share songs, rhymes, stories and playtime while learning about early literacy skills and socializing in a supportive environment.
Best for non-walkers ages birth-12 months.
Every Monday at 11:30 and 1:30, September 9 – October 21 and November 4 – December 16.
Library closed on Monday, November 11.
Held upstairs in the meeting room.
Celebrating democracy in America, on the 4th Tuesday in September each year, we encourage all eligible voters to register to vote. Check your registration status or fill out a new registration card while at Cedar Mill or Bethany library today.
The deadline to register to vote in the November 5 election is October 15. If you have changed your name or mailing address, you need to update your voter registration. Check your registration online from home or the library, or pick up a registration form next time you visit.
You can also register online through the Oregon Secretary of State’s web site at www.oregonvotes.org
Need help getting your digital photos organized, adding an app to your smartphone or updating your email contacts?
Cedar Mill Library offers drop-in Technology Open Lab twice a week. Open Lab is perfect for getting started with basic computer skills and working with devices like tablets and smartphones.
Technology Open Lab meets on Tuesday mornings, 10 am – Noon downstairs by the Reference Desk and Thursday afternoons, 3-5 pm in the upstairs meeting room.
Volunteers and staff will be available to answer questions. Bring your own computer, tablet, smart phone or e-reader with you to get assistance or use one of our laptops to practice. No registration is required, but there is limited space each session. For more information please ask at the Adult Reference Desk or call 503-644-0043 X114.
Events at Bethany
Join us for songs, rhymes, stories and playtime while making new friends!
Ages 12-24 months.
Read to the Dogs is a program that pairs young readers with trained dog-and-handler teams. This program helps children develop their reading skills in a relaxed, non-judgmental environment.
Reservations are Required. To register, drop by or call the Bethany Library at (503) 617-7323. Due to the popularity of this program, we ask that you please sign up for a maximum of one 30-minute session per quarter.
Celebrating democracy in America, on the 4th Tuesday in September each year, we encourage all eligible voters to register to vote. Check your registration status or fill out a new registration card while at Cedar Mill or Bethany library today.
The deadline to register to vote in the November 5 election is October 15. If you have changed your name or mailing address, you need to update your voter registration. Check your registration online from home or the library, or pick up a registration form next time you visit.
You can also register online through the Oregon Secretary of State’s web site at www.oregonvotes.org
Ages 18 & up.
An interactive storytime filled with books, music and rhymes that focus on developing skills needed to get ready to read. Grownups are encouraged to join the fun by participating alongside the kids.
Ages 3-6 years.
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