Bonnie Brzozowski, Author at Corvallis-Benton County Public Library

Books & More From Home

Read ebooks, download audiobooks and magazines, or watch streaming video all from the comfort of your home with your library card! Find ebooks and downloadable audiobooks in CloudLibrary and OverDrive, and downloadable magazines in OverDrive. Find out how to get started here: cbcpubliclibrary.net/collections/download. Find films, Great Courses, and more “thoughtful entertainment” for all ages on Kanopy. Find out more here: cbcpubliclibrary.net/kanopy-info Find watchable children’s books on BookFlix from Scholastic — in English and en español. Even more options are on our E-Resources page.

Bonnie Brzozowski2024-01-04T10:58:13-07:00March 12th, 2020|

Sip & Spell: A Spelling Bee for Adults

Sip & Spell: A Spelling Bee for Adults (ages 18+) The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library and the Majestic Theatre present Sip & Spell: A Spelling Bee for Adults on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre (115 SW 2nd St) in Corvallis! We will be pulling all of the big words out of the dictionary for Sip & Spell: A Spelling Bee for Adults. Show off your intellectual prowess as a speller or cheer on all of the brave contestants. You must be at least 18 years old to spell, but all ages are welcome in the audience! Although tickets are free, seating is limited -- reserve your tickets here! Contestants, reserve your tickets now, then register to spell at 6 pm on the day of the event. This event is sponsored by the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, The Majestic Theatre, and Parks and Recreation of the City of Corvallis. For more information, please call 541-766-6793.

Bonnie Brzozowski2025-01-03T19:26:05-07:00October 2nd, 2018|

Digital Life

Bonnie Brzozowski2025-05-17T16:14:17-07:00September 7th, 2018|

June 2025 Graphic Novel Club

Tuesday, June 3rd | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | 2nd Floor Board Room or Virtual Advocate: A Graphic Memoir of Family, Community, and the Fight for Environmental Justice by Eddie Ahn "A moving graphic memoir following Eddie Ahn, an environmental justice lawyer and activist striving to serve diverse communities in San Francisco amidst environmental catastrophes, an accelerating tide of racial and economic inequality, burnout, and his family's expectations. Born in Texas to Korean immigrants, Eddie grew up working at his family's store with the weighty expectations that their sacrifices would be paid off when he achieved the "American Dream." Years later after moving to San Francisco and earning a coveted law degree, he then does the unthinkable- he rejects a lucrative legal career to enter the nonprofit world. In carving his own path, Eddie defies his family's notions of economic success, igniting a struggle between family expectations, professional goals, and dreams of community. As an environmental justice attorney, he confronts the most immediate issues the country is facing today, from the devastating effects of Californian wildfires to economic inequality, all while combatting burnout and racial prejudice. In coming fully into his own, Eddie also reaches a hand back to his parents, showing them the value of a life of service rather than one spent only seeking monetary wealth. Weaving together humorous anecdotes with moments of victory and hope, this powerful, deeply contemplative full-color graphic novel explores the relationship between immigration and activism, opportunity and obligation, and familial duty and community service" Copies of the book are available for check out from the 2nd floor reference desk of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library - just ask at the desk! Join us for our next book club [Read more]

Bonnie Brzozowski2025-05-07T12:48:46-07:00October 4th, 2017|

Games Day

Join the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library and over a thousand libraries around the world in celebrating International Games Week @ Your Library on Saturday, November 2nd from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the Main Meeting Room. A wide variety of board games, card games, and video games for all ages will be free to play on a first-come, first-served basis. Examples of games that will be available to play include classic favorites such as Candyland, Chutes & Ladders, Monopoly, Scrabble, Chess, and Checkers; new standards such as Settlers of Catan, Forbidden Island, Apples to Apples, and Pandemic; and various video games for consoles such as Xbox One. Attendees may drop in at any time during the event to try new games, play old favorites, or simply watch all of the fun. This event kicks off a monthly gaming meetup at the library for all ages that will take place January – March 2020 (no Games Day in December) on the 1st Saturday of every month (Jan. 4th, Feb. 1st, Mar. 7th) during which all ages are invited to play board games, card games, and video games in the library’s Main Meeting Room. International Games Week @ Your Library is an international initiative supported by the American Library Association, the Australian Library and Information Association, and Nordic Game Day. For more information about International Games Week please visit http://games.ala.org/international-games-week/.

Bonnie Brzozowski2024-01-04T11:51:04-07:00September 8th, 2017|

Library Takeover (for Adults!)

The festivities begin after the library closes! Adults ages 18 and older are invited to play Nerf games, video games, or try a new craft! Light refreshments will be provided. Free! No registration required. Enter the library through Monroe Ave doors, across from Central Park. No one under 18 years of age will be permitted.

Bonnie Brzozowski2024-01-04T12:24:18-07:00June 2nd, 2017|

Art Tours at the Library

By Request | Email askalibrarian@covallisoregon.gov | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library's 1st Floor Lobby Why does the library have so many gargoyle statutes? Is there really a time capsule? These questions and more are answered by Library Foundation Board member, Freda Vars, as she leads library art tours at Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Discover hidden gems and get a glimpse of the library’s rich history during this fascinating look into one of the many reasons our library space is such a treasure. Please meet in the 1st floor lobby! Email askalibrarian@covallisoregon.gov to schedule today! Very small to big groups welcome!

Bonnie Brzozowski2024-01-04T12:11:58-07:00March 5th, 2015|

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