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Cedar Mill & Bethany Libraries Podcasts
by Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries
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.
Episodes
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Chowder Chat 9.1: Your 2026 Teen Council
Our new teen council met on September 14th to talk books and what was their favorite read this summer. Books discussed were: All time favs: Hunger Games School of Good and Evil 2 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Lockwood and Co. Twilght Books they would live in (if bad things didn't...
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Chowder Chat 8.9: Goodbye to Dylan and Michael
"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
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Chowder Chat 8.8: Book Jeopardy
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...
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Chowder Chat 8.7: March Book Madness
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...
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Chowder Chat 8.6: Sunset Youth HPV Awareness & Music Favs
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…
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Chowder Chat 8.5: New Year New Reads
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...
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Chowder Chat 8.4: Dragon Hoops Book Club
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...
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Chowder Chat 8.3: What's the best book genre? - a debate
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…
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Chowder Chat 8.2: CMBCL Executive Director Peter Leonard
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...
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Chowder Chat 8.1: Meet the New Teen Council
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…
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Chowder Chat 7.7: Books to Movies and TV shows
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…
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Chowder Chat 7.6: Good (and Bad) Study Habits
Deep into the school year, our teen council is immersed in school competitions for Model UN and their a capella group among other things. There is loads of homework as well. Listen to our crew discuss what they've been working on and how they do their best studying. Do they listen to music? Does…
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Chowder Chat 7.5: Sunrise on the Reaping & how to survive the Hunger Games
The teen council discusses the new Hunger Games book, Sunrise on the Reaping. Learn what they are looking forward to in the new book, which book is their favorite in the series and how far each of them think they would go in the Hunger Games. Hint, most of them think hiding is a good idea.…
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Chowder Chat 7.4: Cinder Book Club
The teen council kicks off their book club by reading and discussion Cinder by Marissa Meyer. Is it a dystopian novel or a unique mix of scifi and fantasy? Does the familiarity of the Cinderella story make it more engaging or take away from the story? Should you read the sequals? Listen to this...
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Chowder Chat 7.3: A Conversation with Youthline
The Teen Library Council chatted with members of the Youthline organization about their work with teens in crisis on January 13th, 2025. Genevieve and Monica explain what a peer to peer crisis line for teens is like, what their goals are, and how teens can volunteer with them if interested. You…
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Chowder Chat 7.2: Top Reads 2024, Current Reads and Giving Thanks
The Teen Council discusses their top reads of the year, what they are reading currently and what they are thankful for. Books discussed are: Cinder Daughter of the Deep 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Throne of Glass Court of Thorns and Roses (for older teens and adults) Amulet graphic novel Orphan…
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Chowder Chat 7.1: Creepy Reads & Spooky Movies
Our new season of Chowder Chat kicks off with a discussion of our teen council's favorite creepy books, movies and TV shows. They also talk about library events, favorite Halloween memories and what they are currently reading. Some books mentioned are for older teens or adults. Books discussed…
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What to Expect at College in 2024
Three recent college graduates talked about their college experiences on June 6th, 2024. They answered questions and shared their thoughts on how to handle homework, managing your own schedule, how to make friends, what to bring and what to leave at home among other things.
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Chowder Chat 6.8: Summer Reads
The Teen Council discusses what they have planned for the summer along with books they think are good summer reads and books that they are looking forward to reading. Don't forget to participate in our summer reading challenge too! https://librarycedarmill.beanstack.com/ Books mentioned in this...
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Chowder Chat 6.7: We Are Not From Here
The teen council discusses the book, We Are Not From Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez, which is one of the books in our Mark Oshiro reading challenge this month. Hear their reactions to this intense story about young Guatamalan immigrants in this recording. Other books discussed were: Lessons in...
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Chowder Chat 6.6: What We're Watching Now
The teen council met on March 11th to talk about what they've been reading and watching lately. Find out what they recommend this month and get ready for the Mark Oshiro reading challenge next month. News: Teen Art Contest ends on March 30th The Mark Oshiro Reading Challenge starts on April 1st...
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Chowder Chat 6.5: Black History Month Books
The teen council met in February 2024 to discuss their favorite recent reads by Black authors. Books discussed are: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds Dangerous Ones by Lauren Blackwood (publishes in May 2024) Cameron Battle and the…
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Chowder Chat 6.4: Student Writing Group Ad Meliora
On January 8, 2024, the Teen Library Council interviewed the student writing group, Ad Meliora. They talk about what writing contests they have and the workshops they teach. They also share some of their favorite reads. Ad Meliora website Books discussed: Babel Minor Feelings Pachinko Homegoing...
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Chowder Chat 6.3: Winter Vibes and Winter Reads
The Cedar Mill & Bethany Teen Council discusses some of their favorite winter reads and holiday movies as they prepare for Winter Break 2023. Join our Winter Reading Challenge Books discussed are: Monster Orphan Spy by Matt Killeen Night Circus by Erin Morgensten (book for adults) Love in Winter...
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Chowder Chat 6.2: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and books with many characters
Teen council dives into all things Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes as we eagerly await the movie to come out. We also discuss books with many narrators and how these can be somewhat confusing unless handled well. There are many things we are thankful for this year, which we discuss as...
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Supporting Your Child's Literacy Development in Elementary School
Find out more about your child's literacy development and their progress towards becoming an independent reader. Learn how the Science of Reading can help you support your child's literacy development in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Presented by Rachell Keys. Rachell Keys is a School...
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Chowder Chat 6.1: Spooky shows and books
Chowder Chat is back with an episode about some favorite spooky shows along with a few books. We'll cover Stranger Things, Locke & Key, Sawkill Girls, Percy Jackson and more. Hear about some upcoming events and some of our favorite things to do in October.
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Chowder Chat 5.8: Pride Books and Summer Plans
The teen council discusses books for Pride, what they are looking forward to this summer, and what they've been reading lately. This is the last episode for this school year. Titles and events discussed: In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Across the...
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Chowder Chat 5.7: Study tips, Mental Health and what we're reading
This month, we talk about study tips and mental health, two closely related subjects for many teens, particularly this time of year (Spring). We also talk about our recent reads. Books discussed are: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Animal Farm by George Orwell Educated by Tara Westover The Likeness by...
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Chowder Chat 5.6: Author Ellie Marney
New York Times bestselling Young Adult author Ellie Marney joins the Teen Council via Zoom from Australia to discuss her books and the writing process. This interview took place on April 10, 2023. Ellie Marney is a crime writer and author of None Shall Sleep, The Killing Code, and many other…
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Chowder Chat 5.5: Comics and Graphic Novels
The council discusses graphic novels that they have enjoyed this month in honor of the library's Crosshatch reading challenge which runs through May 6, 2023. Titles discusses are: Archie comics vs. the Riverdale TV show Amulet Darth Vader comics American Born Chinese Persepolis X-men Hawkeye...
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Chowder Chat 5.4: Book with Love we Love (or kind of dislike)
The teen council discusses romance books in Young Adult and when adding romance to an adventure story elevates both genres. They also discuss what they are currently reading. Books discussed are as follows: In the Woods by Tana French As Long as the Lemon Tree Grows by Zoulfa Katouh Dark Matter…
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Chowder Chat 5.3: Our 2022 Favorites
The Teen Council met on Dec. 12, 2022 to discuss their favorite books, movies and music of the year. Some of the titles mention are as follows: Books The Good Girl's Guide to Murder - Holly Jackson Touching the Void - Joe Simpson Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs - Steve Brusatte Throne of Glass -...
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Words of Wiser 2022: Our Favorites of the Year
Staff from the Cedar Mill & Bethany Libraries gather in December 2022 to discuss our favorite books, movies, TV, games, music and more from 2022. You can place holds on these titles on our website. Topics discussed are: 1:12 Our favorites: Tomorrow, Tomorrow & Tomorrow – Mark Nona the Ninth –...
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Chowder Chat 5.2: Young Adult Historical Fiction and Nonfiction
The teen council discusses book facts, news and their favorite YA historical fiction and nonfiction in this month's episode of Chowder Chat. Books discussed include A Brief History of Time, Meemaw, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Cellar, The Diviners, Light in Hidden Places, Bamboo People, Night, I...
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Chowder Chat 5.1: Spooky Tales and Scary flicks
Our teen council recommends their favorite scary reads and spooky films in this month's 5th season kick off podcast. Find a new favorite like Sawkill Girls. Maybe one of their favs will lead you to a new favorite as well.
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Chowder Chat 4.7: Summer Reading
The teen council talks about summer reading and how you can participate along with some of their favorite series to read in the summer like Sarah Maas.
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Chowder Chat 4.6: Book Fact War & Current Reads
The Teen Council discussed their current reads and presented dueling book facts in this episode recorded in April 2022.
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Chowder Chat 4.4: Writer Afton Nelson
Local writer Afton Nelson is interviewed by the Teen Council about what it takes to write as a profession. She talks about how to be a freelance writer, what it's like to be a ghostwriter, how she approaches writing for publications and writing her own novel.
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Chowder Chat 4.3 : Spiderman, Boba Fett & Horror books
The Teen council discusses some recent gothic horror books, Spiderman No Way Home and the Book of Boba Fett Star Wars show.
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Chowder Chat 4.2: Winter Picks, Hawkeye & 2021 Favorites
The teen council discusses fun winter picks and then recaps how 2021 went and what some of their favorites from the whole year were. Yes, Marvel and Disney Plus are prominently represented.
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Chowder Chat 4.1: Author Jenny Jiang
The Teen Council interviews author Jenny Jiang about her self published picture book, Just Like Flowers. Why did she decide to write and her own picture book? What tools did she use to write it? What's the reception been like? All of these questions and more are asked and answered in this episode...
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Chowder Chat 3.10: Junk Food, Loki, and Summer Break!
The teen council dives deep into the history of junk food, the new Loki tv shows and what movies they are eager to see. Summer Break is upon us as season 3 concludes. Looking forward to Season 4 in the Fall.
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Chowder Chat 3.9: Summer Reading & Fantasy Picks
The teen council goes over the Cedar Mill & Bethany Teen summer reading program in this episode. They share a great set of fantasy books to dig into along with some popular TV shows for teens, fun facts, dad jokes and more.
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Chowder Chat 3.8: YA Mysteries, Fun Facts and the Falcon
In this Chowder Chat, our teen council delves into their favorite Young Adult mysteries, we get a fun fact about book publishing in Norway, we hear about a Netflix horror show called Locke and Key and we get the monthly Marvel report on Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
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Chowder Chat 3.7: Best Dystopian Series & Inner Fish
On this Chowder Chat, we discuss some of the best dystopian series for teens. In our book spotlights, Your Inner Fish and Hero Next Door are highlighted. And in our musical feature - we look at Julian Lage as an acoustic guitarist. Of course, we have dad jokes and the Marvel report as usual.
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Chowder Chat 3.6: Dad Jokes, Wandavision & Teen Historical Fiction
This month, each teen council member talks about something that they are passionate about, from WandaVision to great historical fiction to good/bad Dad Jokes with some music suggestions thrown in for good measure. It's an eclectic mix, so tune in to find out what's on their radar this month.
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Chowder Chat 3.5: New Year, New Goals, New Books
The teen council discusses some of their goals for the new year and they pick out the newly published Young Adult book that has them the most excited for January.
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Parent Information Series: Toddler Talk with Megan Barella
Listen to a recording of Megan Barella's Toddler Talk workshop- Learn how to understand your toddler's world and make raising a toddler more enjoyable using brain science, tools, modeling and more! Follow along with the Toddler Talk slides from her presentation.
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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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