Events at Cedar Mill
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. It 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.
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Parents of children who are dual language learners often have questions about how to support their children’s bilingual development. Come find answers to common questions and hands-on strategies to help promote your children learning and loving two or more languages!Presenter: Dr. Dawn Hendricks co-wrote the country’s first bilingual Early Reading First project, leading a team that established 20 model bilingual classrooms that received national recognition.
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Adults only
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Events at Bethany
These unassuming little boxes hold a big surprise: press down on them and a cat pops up! Make your own pop up box and enjoy seeing kitty bounce up to say hello to you over and over.
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K-5th grade
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Wallet Hub just named Portland the “2018 Best Food City in America” and Wine Enthusiast Magazine named the Willamette Valley its “Worldwide Wine Region of the Year” in 2016. Portland now has a solid reputation as a new culinary Mecca. How in the world did we get here? A number of factors combined to build this culinary bully over time. In this companion presentation to his latest book, Unique Eats and Eateries: Portland, Oregon, Adam Sawyer provides a multi-media presentation on the history of how Portland solidified its reputation as a new culinary Mecca. He will also share examples of the Willamette Valley’s buffet of eateries and will read inspiring stories from his book. This program is free and will appeal to adults, ages 18+.
Did you know that each species of turtle has its own shell pattern? Draw your favorite on one of these cute little turtle buddies.
Age group
K-5th grade
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