Stay tuned for upcoming music events for families at the library. Through partnerships with Chintimini Chamber Festival, Corvallis~OSU Piano International, the Friends of the Library, and other music programs in the community, the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library offers periodic music performances and special events for children and families.
Saturday, November 4, 2023 | 10:30 a.m | Main Meeting Room | Upcoming Dates: Saturday, November 4, 2023, 10:30 - 11:30 am: Coral Reefs! Join us for a special themed storytime followed by hands-on activities designed for preschool-aged children. The focus of this Science Saturday is on CORAL REEFS, and it is designed to encourage the exploration of science, math, and literacy. Let's read, create, and celebrate our way through science! Preschool Science Saturday and Mother Goose Asks Why programs incorporate children's books and hands-on activities to explore science and math concepts for preschoolers and their families. These programs are held quarterly in all of the branches of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. For more information, contact Youth Services 541-766-6794. If you have a few minutes, please fill out a quick evaluation form & let us know what you think of this program! We'd love to hear from you!
Monthly, 3rd Fridays | 4:30 - 6:00pm | Storytime Room Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and have a say in making the library a more awesome place! Be involved in your community and meet new people while helping to plan teen events. We'll talk books, movies, music, and games, as well as work on team building. Snacks are provided! Apply to join. Pick up an application from the Youth Services desk or teen area at the library, or print one here: Teen Advisor Membership Application Complete that application Return it to the Youth Services desk at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library by hand or mail Mailing address: 645 NW Monroe Ave Corvallis, OR 97330 Attn: Teen Librarian Questions? Contact the Youth Desk at 541-766-6794 or askalibrarian@corvallisoregon.gov.
Thursday, December 28, 2023 | 1:00-3:00 pm | Main Meeting Room | Join us for a family movie featuring the animated elements of nature in Disney | Pixar's Elemental! Rated PG. Runtime is 1 hr 43 min. For more information, contact Youth Services, 541-766-6794. Free. Snacks provided. All family movie events are free and open to all ages. A variety of family movies are shown in the Main Meeting Room of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library throughout the year. All movies are free. Feel free to bring your own snacks, if desired. Family Movie Days are sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more information, call Youth Services 541-766-6794.
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READ Dogs Kids can practice reading in any language to trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ Dogs). Readers can collect a special trading card for each dog they read with! Permission form is required and available on-site. Limited spots available. Fall 2023 dates: 1st Tuesday of each month 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Brookes Reading Room, Corvallis Library The Reading Education Assistance Dog program (R.E.A.D.) provides beginning readers an opportunity to practice their reading skills in a non-threatening environment. The dogs and their handlers will work with individual children on a one-on-one basis for approximately 10 minutes during a session. There is no charge for this program. The dogs and handlers have been insured for liability and have undergone reading education training in addition to their extensive training and registration to do animal-assisted therapy.