Friends & Foundation of the Library
In January 2025, the Friends of the Library and the Library Foundation merged to form a single organization. The newly formed Friends & Foundation of the Library combined resources and efforts to increase the impact of their support for library programs and services. Their mission: To enrich the lives of people in Benton County by fostering a vibrant, accessible, and inclusive Corvallis-Benton County Public Library system through advocacy, volunteerism, and philanthropic support.
The organization supports library services, facilities, and equipment that reach beyond the library’s regular budget, including events such as annual book sales, Random Review book talks, numerous children’s and young adult programs, and donor thank-you luncheons.
Volunteer
Our Library is one of the busiest libraries in the State, and values the help of dedicated volunteers to meet the needs of our population in the City of Corvallis and throughout Benton County. The Library strives to offer services to the entire community by providing materials and service that cross cultural, economic, and educational boundaries.
Volunteers are essential to helping the Library provide a high level of service at a low cost to the community. More than 300 volunteers give over 14,000 hours to the library every year. They generously contribute their time and hard work in a number of ways. Learn more about volunteer opportunities.