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We support you and your students with curated booklists, read alouds, online activities, youth access cards, homework tools and more. Read, learn, grow and discover a joy of lifelong learning at the library!
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Holds Pick Up & Returns

Returns are accepted 24/7.

Place holds at wccls.org, and you will be notified when your holds are ready for pickup.

Holds Pickup Hours at Cedar Mill Library:

Monday, Friday, Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 3 pm

Holds Pickup Hours at Bethany Library:
Monday, Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 am - 6 pm
Friday: 10 am - 1 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 3 pm

Learn more about our current services here.

Positive Parenting to Create a Happy Home 
Transform misbehavior into connection and cooperation. Bring your parenting questions and challenges to this monthly online workshop. Presented by Positive Discipline Parent Educator, Megan Barella. meganbarella.com

March 4 7:00-8:00 pm. Register Here!

Classes held online first Thursday of the month 7:00-8:00 pm: March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 8, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2, January 6, 2022, February 3, 2022.

Supporting Dual Language Learners
 Parents of children who are dual language learners often have questions about how to support their children’s bilingual development. Find answers to common questions and learn hands-on strategies to help promote your children learning and loving two or more languages! Presented by Dr. Dawn Hendricks co-author of Helping Your Child Learn Two Languages
earlylearningconsultantgroup.com 

Tuesday, March 16, 6:30-8:30 pm online Register Here!

Upcoming Parenting Classes

NEW and NOTEABLE Titles for All Ages and Across All Formats
Find what's available now, including graphic novels and early readers. 


Picture Books for Lunar New Year
Celebrate Lunar New Year!


Picture Books for Valentines Day
Fun stories about love and friendship to share on Valentine's Day!

Picture Books by Black Authors 
Own voices picture books great for K-2nd grade.

Fantastic Fiction by Black Authors 
New own voices titles for ages 8+


Black Excellence: Non-fiction for kids and families
Elevate Black voices and celebrate Black excellence with these non-fiction books.


Mindfulness and Meditation for Kids
Encourage kids to breathe, slow down and be present.

Fun with Forts
Enjoy fun stories about forts and learn how to build your own!

Experiment Books for Young Scientists
Science experiments that even young children can do with adult help.


Find more booklists for both print and e-books on the Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries website

Rockstar Readers Book Club

Join us for a fun, engaging monthly book discussion for grades 3-5! Explore books from various genres with an emphasis on diverse stories. Rockstar Readers Book Club is for kids in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades, adult participation optional. In February, we'll read Pie in the Sky by Remy Lai
When you register for this event, we will send you a link via email an hour before it begins. Register online here. 

Read to a Dog Online!

Do you have a child working to improve their reading skills? We are partnering with DoveLewis’ Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams program to offer virtual interactive reading sessions every Wednesday 2:00-3:30 PM for readers looking to develop their confidence in reading aloud with a furry companion on their screen. Register your child for a 15 minute session.

We are posting online activities every Friday on Facebook.
Follow us for all new updates and videos, including digital breakout rooms, draw and tell stories, booktalks, simple STEAM activities and more!

February 5: Draw & Tell Story

February 12: Dragon Taku Ornament

February 19: Farm Fun!

February 26: Booktalk-The List of Things That Will Not Change by Rebecca Stead

Librarian Jenny reads Bilal Cooks Daal by Aisha Saieed. 

Our Read Aloud videos are available in private playlists to share with families. Librarians read picture books aloud. New titles are added monthly.

Read Alouds: Fun and Friendship Playlist

Read Alouds: True Stories: Narrative Non-Fiction Playlist

Read Alouds: Community Helpers Playlist

Read Alouds: Folk and Fairy Tales Playlist

Distance Learning Resources

Your libraries are ready to support parents, teachers and other caregivers with resources for distance learning. Find live tutoring, homework help, online reference materials, e-books, writing help and much more for all grades in both English and Spanish.


Do you want something new to read or watch, but are not sure what? Try our new Handpicked Books & More service and let us browse for you! Fill out this online form and we’ll let you know when your items are ready to be picked up. 

Public library cards are available for all Beaverton School District students. If your student does not already have a public library card with Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) get one here.

Learn more about the Youth Access Card here.
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Learn more about our current services hereManage your library account, access the catalog and more at library.cedarmill.org.

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. 

Our Mission: Provide our community an open door to the joy of reading, lifelong learning and personal enrichment, with emphasis on the literacy development of children.
Cedar Mill Library
1080 NW Saltzman Road

Portland, OR 97229 | (503) 644-0043

Bethany Library
15325 NW Central Drive, Suite J-8
Portland, OR 97229 | (503) 617-7323


Bethany Library Annex
4888 NW Bethany Blvd, Suite K-2
Portland, OR 97229
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