All of our branches will be closed Saturday, July 4th for Independence Day!

Bring the whole family to enjoy the 22nd Annual Model Train Show with the Oregon Electric O Gaugers this Saturday and Sunday! You'll find the Main Meeting Room transformed into an interactive exhibit and miniature world featuring multiple tracks and noisy trains.

If you didn't hear the news already, Outdoor Storytimes started this week! Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 AM at Central Park for an all ages storytime all summer long!

Just for tweens on June 18 at 1 PM, come make adorable mushroom art with unconventional materials! All supplies and snacks provided. For tweens in 4th-5th grades. And if you haven't had a chance to join Summer Reading yet, this is a perfect time!

All of our libraries will be closed Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth! We'll return to our regular schedules on Saturday.

June 17th at 5:30 PM, Rhys Thomas will be bringing his Science Circus to the Library! His performance features a rare blend of science, comedy, and circus arts for the whole family.

Family Music Fun with Marisa is coming up Saturday, June 13th at 10:30 AM! Come sing, clap, and dance to the music at this interactive program for families with kids from ages 2 to 10!

On June 10th at 10:30 AM, we're excited to welcome Jessa Campbell for a free summer reading children's concert that bridges the worlds of music and ecology!

We're wrapping up the 25-26 season of Random Review with The Berry Pickers, a novel by Amanda Peters. Join us in the Main Meeting Room on June 10th at 12 PM to hear Alison Clement, author and Oregon Book Award winner, review this one!

Teen Rainbow Nerf is happening this Friday, June 5th, 6:30-8:30 PM, and there's still space for teens to register! Wear your rainbow colors and enjoy Pride-themed snacks and crafts. For teens in grades 6-12. Register: https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-takeover-rainbow-nerf-28683

Summer Reading is HERE! Today through Aug. 31st at all locations, everyone can pick up a reading log to start tracking days of reading & activities this summer. Kids & teens get a free book just for starting! Prizes for finishers vary by age, while supplies last. Come see us today to get started!

Summer Reading is almost here! Starting June 1st at all of our locations, everyone from babies to adults can participate in our Summer Reading program. Stay tuned for more details and summer fun!

On May 30 at 10:30 AM, we're having our next Science Saturday! This month features a special bug-themed storytime, followed by hands-on activities that encourage the exploration of literacy, science and math. Activities are designed for preschool-age children.

All of our locations will be closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day! We'll return to our regular schedule on Tuesday.

Learn how AI works and how to use it effectively at Understanding AI on May 23rd at 11 AM! This class is free and led by one of our librarians. You can join us in person in the 2nd Floor Classroom, or stream it online: cbcpl.net/understandAI

Experience robotics and fun STEM-related activities with the robotics teams from local schools in our community, on May 23rd from 1-4 PM! Presented by the Crescent Valley High School Robotics Team, Corvallis High School's 997 Spartan Robotics, and local FLL teams.

On May 21 at 2 PM, we're hosting Digital Life: Reduce Spam, Scams, and Junk Mail! Learn how to take practical steps to reduce unwanted email, phone calls, and mail. This free workshop is taught by one of our librarians in the 2nd floor Classroom.

Insectopolis: A Natural History by Peter Kuper will be June's Graphic Novel Club read! New members are always welcome, and copies of the book can be checked out from the 2nd floor reference desk. Join us on June 2 from 6-7 PM for the discussion!

Join us for a fun, all ages, bilingual storytime in English and Spanish! The next one is May 16 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 16 de mayo a las 10:30 a.m.

The MFA Reading Series continues on Friday, May 15 from 5-6 PM! In partnership with Oregon State University, this series brings a monthly rotation of literary readings to the library. Each month we'll hear from one poet, one fiction writer, and one nonfiction writer currently pursuing an MFA at OSU.

Are we created equal? This is the topic at the heart of the next Beyond 250 Conversation, May 14 at 6 PM. Adam Davis, the executive director of Oregon Humanities, will lead this reflective conversation exploring the idea of equality as it relates to our democracy and what it means to be American.

May's Random Review features research scientist Katie Moriarty reviewing Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet, written by Ben Goldfarb. Join us in the Main Meeting Room on May 13 at 12 PM, or livestream the event from home! More info: https://cbcpl.net/random-review/

The world's largest dam removal and restoration project is now underway in the Klamath basin. The public is invited on May 11 at 5:30 PM to learn about this historic, cultural and scientific achievement from two OSU scientists who have spent much of their careers working in the Klamath Basin.

We're so excited to welcome back firefighters from the Corvallis Fire Department for another special storytime! Join us at 10:30 AM on May 8 for this all ages storytime with our local firefighters!

Join us as we dive into the life cycle of a star on May 8 at 3 PM! Explore what happens in a star's life through engaging crafts and activities. This event is intended for K-5th grade but everyone is welcome! Presented by Solar System Ambassador Erika Cook.

May Book Club Kits are now available for kids & tweens! You can pick one up at the Youth Desk in Corvallis, or at any of our branch locations too! Each kit includes a copy of the book, discussion questions, and a related craft or activity.

Join us at 5:30 PM, May 7 for a generative poetry workshop & craft personal poems through a guided creative activity! Bring writing tools & a photograph of the people or places that shaped you, for inspiration. More info: corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/stone-...

Community input wanted! As we develop the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library's next 5-year strategic plan, we'd love to hear your experiences, ideas, & hopes for the library. Your feedback will help guide our priorities, improve our services, & shape our future! Take our survey: cbcpl.net/survey

Crafters of all ages: your next chance to join Family Craft Night at the Library (featuring our friends from The Arts Center) is April 28th at 5 PM! All ages welcome, and all supplies provided.

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!

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.

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.

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!.

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.

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!

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

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.

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!

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.

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: https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/tween-movie-painting-27154

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: https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/Teen-Murder-Mystery-Poe

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.