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Holds Pick Up & Returns and Express Browsing

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


Express Browsing
During holds pickup hours, visit our Express Browsing area which offers a selection of library materials for all ages. Occupancy is limited according to county and state requirements. The Express Browsing area will close 15 minutes before the end of holds pickup.


Learn more about our current services here.

Parenting Anxious Children: Strengthening Connections and Building Skills 

Managing anxiety - our children’s and our own - can feel like an ever-increasing challenge in today’s world. In this presentation, you’ll receive an overview of the science and neurobiology underlying anxiety; reflect on how it affects your own children and family; and broaden your “toolkit” for connecting with and supporting your children when they struggle with anxiety. Presented by Allan Cordova, Ph.D.

Thursday, April 15 from 7:00-8:30pm
Register Now


Talking with Your Children About Race and Racism

Learn how to talk with your children about race, diversity, and racism. You’ll receive an overview of racism and the impact it has on children and families in today’s society. You’ll learn how to have open conversations with your children about the effect that race and racism has on their own lives. Presented by Alexander Smith, PsyD.

Wednesday, April 21 from 7:00-8:30pm

Register Now


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

Thursday, May 6 from 7:00-8:00pm
Register Now

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

More Upcoming Parenting Classes

Kids Books for Ramadan

#OwnVoices Asian Fiction for 3rd-5th Grade

Picture Books Written by Asian Authors

Picture Books for Earth Day


Flowers, Birds and More! Spring Picture Books
 
Rockstar Readers Book Club Lists
Even if you can't make it to Book Club, you can still read lots of great books!

If You Liked Mananaland by Pam Munoz Ryan

If You Liked Pie in the Sky by Remy Lai

If You Liked Malala by Malala Yousafzai


If You Liked Dragons in a Bag by Zetta Elliot

If You Liked From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Jenae Marks

If You Liked the Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson


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 April, we'll read Mañanaland by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

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!


April 9: Booktalk: Mañanaland by Pam Muñoz Ryan

April 16: Draw and Tell Stories

April 23: Booktalk

April 30: Draw and Tell

May 7: Booktalk: I Can Make This Promise

Librarian Jenny reads Janine by Maryann Cocco-Leffler. Recommended for ages 6-9.

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

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 Library Services (WCCLS) please contact us.

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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