Today is National Library Workers Day during National Library Week! We wouldn't be able to serve our community without all of the incredible folks that work in our libraries, so we just wanted to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the hard work of our staff!
A variety of symbols and icons representing computer data and information hover above a person's hands holding a smart phone, with a text banner that reads "Digital Life: Identifying Misinformation, April 25, 11 AM"
Learn strategies for identifying misinformation in this free, librarian-led workshop on April 25th at 11 AM! You will learn how to identify misinformation, how to fact check viral content, how to use search engines more effectively, and much more.
Comic book cover of Rare Flavours by Ram V and Filipe Andrade. The cover shows a shadowy man with a large hat tipped over his face, smoking a cigar, rendered in bright yellows and oranges, with some greens and blues.
The May 5th Graphic Novel Club will be reading Rare Flavours by Ram V and Filipe Andrade! Copies of the book are available to check out from the 2nd floor reference desk, and new members are always welcome. Join us in person at 6 PM, or email us for the link to join the virtual meeting.
Unfortunately, today's Ask An Editor event (April 11) has been cancelled due to illness. Stop by the next one on April 25 to get your writing questions answered!
Digital illustration of a person sitting with a computer and various technology devices with security locks superimposed over the connections, and text that reads "Digital Privacy & Security Open Forum. Thursday, April 16, 2 PM, 2nd Floor Classroom"
One of our librarians will be hosting a Digital Privacy & Security Open Forum on April 16th at 2 PM! Learn safe habits and good practices, and get all of your questions about digital privacy answered!.
We made a mistake! The 3rd date should be June 13th--all three events happen on Saturdays: April 11th, May 9th, and June 13th. Register at the library calendar (where the dates are correct 😜) corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/events/upcom...
Bring your writing questions to Ask an Editor/Poet/Journalist! From 12-2 PM on both April 11 and April 25, stop by the Library Lobby for writing & publishing tips from local author Peggy Purdue.
Scattered puzzle pieces on a wood table, overlaid with text that reads "Puzzle Swap! Saturday April 18, 12-1:30 PM, Main Meeting Room"
Local puzzlers, your favorite event is coming back soon! The next Puzzle Swap is happening Saturday, April 18 from 12-1:30 PM in the Main Meeting Room. Puzzles for all ages and difficulty levels are welcome. Bring some to swap and take something new (to you) home!
Feather quill pen in an ink pot, with text that reads "Teen Creative Writing Workshop. For grades 6-12. Register at cbcpl.net/teenwriters. 2nd Saturdays, 3 sessions: April 11, May 9, June 16, 1-3 PM, Main Meeting Room"
Calling all teen writers! Join us for a 3-part creative writing workshop for teens (grades 6-12) where you can develop your writing skills. Snacks provided! We'll have writing prompts, word games, and a supportive environment to learn and hone your craft. Registration required: cbcpl.net/teenwriters
Two wooden blocks with the words "Estate Planning" on them, sitting on a table, above a text banner that reads "Five Common Estate Planning Strategies, April 9, 6-7 PM"
Get a basic understanding of the five most common strategies in estate planning, at this educational presentation on April 9 at 6 PM! The presentation will discuss the differences between a will and a trust, powers of attorney, reducing estate taxes, and more, followed by a Q&A session.
Book cover of James, a novel by Percival Everett, with additional text that reads "Random Review 2025-2026 season, reviewer: Tracy Daugherty, April 8, 12 PM, Main Meeting Room"
At April's Random Review, Tracy Daugherty will be reviewing Percival Everett's novel James, winner of the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize! Join us on April 8th at 12 PM in the Main Meeting Room!
A person's hand drops a coin into a white piggy bank, overlaid with text that reads "Financial Literacy Basics, Thursday April 2, 6-7 PM, Main Meeting Room"
If you're ready to dive into the fundamentals of finance regarding saving and investing, come to Financial Literacy Basics on April 2nd from 6-7 PM! Led by a financial advisor, this free program will debunk myths about investing and retirement.
A child plays with a pile of colorful LEGO blocks, overlaid with text for an event that reads "LEGO at the Library! April 1, May 6, June 3, 4-5 PM"
For all the young LEGO fans out there, we've got more dates of LEGO at the Library happening soon! Join us April 1st, May 6th, and June 3rd, from 4-5 PM.
Tweens in grades 4-5 can finish out Spring Break with art & a movie on March 28th, 2 PM! Learn how to create a self-portrait using a pointillism technique & enjoy a movie (PG). Check the calendar for the movie title: corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/tween-movie-painti...
The Graphic Novel Club for adults will be reading Anzuelo by Emma Rios for the April meeting on April 7th! New members are always welcome, and copies of the book are available to check out from the 2nd floor reference desk.
On March 24th at 6 PM, we're welcoming author Stewart Janes for a talk about his new book Birds of Crater Lake National Park: A Natural History and Guide, published by OSU Press!
Did you know that we offer free in-library access to Ancestry and the Gazette-Times archive on Newspapers.com? If you're interested in beginning research using resources like these, join us for Research the Past on March 19 at 2 PM!
Join Jeff Evans for an entertaining and interactive mix of science and magic on March 23 at 6 PM in Corvallis! Children and their families are welcome at this free event.
If you can't make it to this one, our Philomath Community Library branch is hosting the same event at 3:30 PM on March 23!
Check out our upcoming all ages, bilingual storytime in English and Spanish! The next one is March 21 at 10:30 AM.
¡Acompáñenos en un divertido tiempo de cuentos bilingües en inglés y español para todas las edades! La próxima cita es el 21 de marzo a las 10:30 a.m.
Registration is open for a Teen Murder Mystery: Murder at Poe's Raven Party, March 26 at 2:30 PM! Teens in grades 6-12 will be given a character, plus clues and motives to help solve the crime. Costumes encouraged! Register: corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/Teen-Murder-Myster...
Now available at all of our libraries while supplies last: March book club kits for kids & tweens! Each kit includes a copy of the book, along with discussion questions and an activity or craft.
We're hosting a Yarn Swap on March 14th from 3-4:30 PM! Bring some yarn or take some yarn at this free community event. Sponsored by the Willamette Valley Crochet, Knit & Sew Facebook Group.
On March 11 at 12 PM, don't miss the next Random Review! This month, Carolyn Rawles, retired Director of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, will be reviewing On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer, written by Rick Steves.
We've got more Saturday Stories happening on March 7 at 10:30 AM in the Main Meeting Room! Children of all ages and their families are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes.
If you could use some one-on-one tech help, drop-in at an upcoming Tech Help Lab! We have staff available to help with a wide variety of computer & tech questions on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 3-4 PM. More info: corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming
On February 28th at 10:30 AM, preschool aged children and their families are invited to Science Saturday! We're having a special nutrition-themed storytime, followed by hands-on activities that encourage the exploration of literacy, science, and math.
We're excited to welcome Corvallis-based musicians Cucunandy Celtic Band back on February 28th at 2 PM! Join them on a musical tour of the Celtic nations featuring fiddle, cello, Irish flute, penny whistle, and guitar. Everyone is welcome at this free event!
Whether you're transitioning to using Libby now that CloudLibrary is going away, or you're just getting started using eBooks, we have some upcoming classes that may help you! Join us for an Intro to Digital Books in Libby on either date:
-Monday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 PM
-Thursday, Mar. 19 at 11:30 AM
Our next Family Craft Night is Tuesday, February 24th at 5 PM! All ages welcome and all supplies provided! Make some crafts with us and our friends from The Arts Center.
Join us for a fun, all ages, bilingual storytime in English and Spanish! The next one is February 21 at 10:30 AM.
¡Acompáñenos en un divertido tiempo de cuentos bilingües en inglés y español para todas las edades! La próxima cita es el 21 de febrero a las 10:30 a.m.