The Cedar Mill Library's podcasts include teen book discussions, library performances, oral histories from local immigrants, and discussions with the founders of the library about its origins. The Cedar Mill Library is a nonprofit community library located in the Portland Oregon metropolitan area.
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"Chowder Chat Forever" - immortal words from Dylan as we say goodbye to our two seniors in this episode of Chowder Chat recorded on May 18th, 2026. Books and movies discussed: Borat Scythe I could give you the moon Train Dreams Persepolis Crown of Midnight Twilight In the After
How well does the teen council know the library? They have shared a lot of information about the library throughout the year, but who remembers the details? Some of the questions they get asked are: How many books can you check out with a WCCLS library card? What service do we use for reading challenges like Summer Reading? What's the app that you can use to check out ebooks? These questions and…
The teen council debates and votes on their own March Madness bracket this year to decide which teen book is the best. The usual suspects are in the mix, but there are a couple surprises. Listen in to see which book bests all the rest. Discussion was recorded on March 9th, 2026. Books and movies discussed are: Ten things I hate about you Taming of the Shrew New Books coming soon! They Want Us Dead…
Our teen council spoke with members of the Sunset High Youth HPV Awareness club for this podcast. They also report on their favorite recent reads and music they enjoyed after the recent Grammy Awards. The Youth HPV Awareness Club seeks to help teens understand how reduce their cancer risk. To learn more about the group and their work, check their Instagram page or the larger organization that…
Our teen council talked about how their reading stacked up in 2025 and what some of their favorite reads were. They look at some new books coming out in February and what their reading goals are this year. Recorded in January 2026. Books Mentioned: Dead Fake by Vincent Ralph New books: Hearts Gambit by JD Myall Fall of Iris Henley by Jennifer Graham They Call Her Regret by Channelle Desamours…
Can sports be as exciting as comics? That's the question that Gene Luen Yang set out to answer with this graphic nonfiction work, Dragon Hoops . Our teen council discusses the book for our December Chowder Chat episode. The teen council also discusses their recent reads along with some advanced reader copies that the library received lately. They are all listed below. Favorite Recent Reads:…
Is fantasy better than dystopian fiction? Historical fiction vs. realistic? Our teen council debates which genres are better. They also share book news, local sports and what new books are coming to the library soon. Recorded on November 10th, 2025 Books discussed are: Coldwire by Chloe Gong A Fate So Cold by Amanda Foody My Roommate from Hell by Cale Dietrich Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang
The teen council interviewed Peter Leonard, the Executive Director of the Cedar Mill & Bethany Libraries, on October 13th, 2025. He is retiring soon after 29 years here at the library. Learn about what has changed in our libraries, why he thinks libraries are still important, and why he wanted to work in libraries in the first place. Read the book he recommended, the Goldfinch .
Meet our new teen council, much like the old teen council with some new members! Our members tell us a bit about themselves, what books, movies, and music they like, their favorite apps, and what things annoy them. Our Favorite Books: Project Hail Mary Scythe Twilight Foul Lady Fortune Hunger Games Eragon Sunrise on the Reaping Favorite Movies: Zootopia Ratatouille Harry Potter Friends TV show Up…
Our teen council talks about what makes a good book to movie adaptation. In the age of streaming, is it better to adapt a book into a tv show? Which teen books need to get adapted next? Books and movies that get talked about are: Percy Jackson Harry Potter Hunger Games Throne of Glass Project Hail Mary This discussion was recorded on May 19, 2025
