Adult Spotlight

Announcing the Benton County Quaranzine!

Click here to read the Quaranzine online. Image by Christina Tran About the Benton County Quaranzine: The Benton County (Oregon) Quaranzine is a collection of submissions from area residents. Submissions could focus on anything relating to COVID-19, stay at home orders, protests, or the many other ways our lives were impacted during the first several months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Submissions were accepted from June 1st through November 2nd, 2020.

2024-01-04T10:55:41-07:00May 16th, 2020|

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.

2024-01-04T10:58:13-07:00March 12th, 2020|

Digital Life

Upcoming Events Resources from Past Digital Life Classes: Fighting Misinformation: Slides | Resources Search the Internet Like a Pro: Slides | Resources | Video Password Management: Slides | Resources Computer & Device Security: Slides | Resources | Learner Handout Understanding AI: Slides | Resources iOS Basics: Slides | Learner Activity |  Learner Handout

2025-02-07T15:41:30-07:00September 7th, 2018|

CBCPL Values Statement

  The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library system affirms that we will be an inspiring and vital part of the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds in our Benton County communities. As we experience social unrest in our communities and across the nation, we would like to remind everyone that the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library system is a refuge for all and will remain so. The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library system will continue to promote what is stated in the American Library Association Bill of Rights, promoting “equal access to information for all persons” and recognizing the ongoing need to increase awareness of and responsiveness to the diversity of the communities we serve. We recognize the critical need for access to library and information resources, services, and technologies by all people, especially those who may experience language or literacy-related barriers; economic distress; cultural or social isolation; physical or attitudinal barriers; racism; discrimination on the basis of appearance, ethnicity, immigrant status, religious background, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression; or barriers to equal education, employment, and housing. All branches of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library system encourage you to use our libraries to explore the many ways we can grow positively as a community. Everyone is welcome here. If you ever feel unwelcome in one of our libraries, please notify staff immediately. Thank you, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library system staff Enrich, Excite, Explore.

2024-01-04T12:08:45-07:00December 5th, 2016|

Renew your library card online!

You asked and we listened! Patrons may now opt to renew their library cards without visiting a branch by sending a picture or scan of a current utility bill which clearly shows your name, street address, and the date to cardrenewal@corvallisoregon.gov. Unfortunately, we are unable to renew an account when only a PO Box is shown. You may block out the account number on the bill if you prefer. Staff will confirm contact information and renew the account. The image of the bill will then be deleted. You are eligible for a card renewal if you still live, work, go to school or own property in the library district.

2024-01-04T11:47:41-07:00November 6th, 2017|

Classroom Cards

New! Classroom Cards for Instructional Use Classroom Cards With the Classroom Card, teachers can check out materials for their classroom without any overdue fines. Classroom Cards: are for borrowing materials to use with your students are separate from personal library cards and are for instructional use only have a six-week loan period for most items are fine free for most items may have up to two lost items removed with no charge each year Who Can Get a Classroom Card? People who: teach children in childcare, preschool, or kindergarten through grade 12 live or teach in the library's service district teach in their community, including homeschool, after school services such as STARS, and GED or literacy programs To Get a Classroom Card: Visit a Corvallis-Benton County Public Library location with photo identification. Please bring one of these items with you - or talk to us about options: School or childcare identification School or childcare pay stub Letter on school or childcare letterhead from the school administrator or childcare director Homeschooling letter from the Education Service District Oregon State Child Care Division certification For more information, contact Library Circulation: 541-766-6448.

2024-01-04T11:46:30-07:00August 21st, 2018|

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!

2024-01-04T12:11:58-07:00March 5th, 2015|

Board games now available for checkout

Board games now available for checkout! The newest addition to our Library of Things collection. You can now check out a board game to bring home and try out. Bring it back and get another. Click here for a list of the games available for checkout.

2024-01-04T11:47:36-07:00February 14th, 2018|
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