Library Association
The Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries Association is one of the largest nonprofit 501(c)(3) libraries associations in the United States with a collection of over 250,000 items and more than 2.5 million loans annually. The Association operates Cedar Mill Library, Bethany Library, the Second Edition Resale Shop and our ongoing Book Sales.
The Association is supported by membership donations and through a partnership with Washington County Cooperative Library Services, WCCLS. WCCLS provides 85% of our libraries’ funding, along with automation, courier, e-books and a common library card. The WCCLS library card provides free access to the 1.6 million items shared by 16 different Washington County libraries.
The Association aims to operate ethically, efficiently and transparently. Financial reports and 990 filings are through Guidestar or by request through the Business Office or Executive Director.
Our Mission: Provide our community an open door to the joy of reading, lifelong learning and personal enrichment, with an emphasis on the literacy development of children.
We value intellectual freedom and open access to information.
- We help people connect with the world by anticipating and adapting to changes in technology.
- We overcome barriers to information access. We build relationships, deliver materials and engage in partnerships to overcome physical, language and skills challenges present in the community.
- We are politically neutral. We enable access to a wide variety of viewpoints through the diversity of materials available, the services we provide, the programs we offer and the learning opportunities available in a non-commercial environment. This open access to information builds citizenship.
We value literacy, life-long learning and personal growth.
- We help children develop a love of reading and learning, and we promote early literacy and school readiness.
- We promote self-directed learning for all ages and believe that education is the pathway to personal empowerment.
- We encourage curiosity and development of skills that enable people to acquire information.
We value our evolving community and support its diversity.
- We support and welcome all people to access the library.
- We offer an open, non-judgmental place that creates an intersection of people, ideas, resources and opportunities.
- We foster a sense of community and encourage community involvement through outreach, partnerships and volunteerism.
Board Association & Governance
The Association’s Board of Directors hires the Executive Director, helps guide the libraries, and ensures they remain responsive to community needs.
Association members are eligible to vote for and serve on the Board of Directors. Board members serve 3-year terms, attend monthly board meetings, serve on committees, fundraise, recruit potential board members and act as ambassadors for the libraries. The Board normally meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at 7pm at the Cedar Mill Library. Board meetings are open to the public.
Interested in learning more about how you can be involved? See our Volunteer Openings page for details.
Useful Links
- Long Range Plan 2023-2026
- Financial Statements (opens in new tab)
- Annual Reports
- Policies
- Tax Determination Letter (opens in new tab)
Note: All documents are in PDF format. For alternate formats, please contact the Libraries for assistance.
Executive Director Angela Mollet
(503) 644-0043 ext. 110
Library Board of Directors 2025-2026
- Stan Saunders, President
- Lynda Gordon, Vice President
- Jasmine Sears, Treasurer
- Claudia McNellis, Secretary
- Melissa De Lyser
- Linda Goldberg
- Heather Griffo
- Dena Gutterman
- Jason Kuan
- Carol Skowron
