Kids Spotlight

Tween Book Club

Tween Book Club The Tween Book Club is an at-home kit for tweens in grades 4-5. Each kit features a paperback copy of the book club selection, craft supplies and directions, and discussion prompts. The Tween Book Club kits will be available to pick up at your local branch library on the date(s) listed below. While supplies last. If you need a kit delivered, please contact Youth Services at 541-766-6794. Books and supplies are provided by the Friends of the Library. Upcoming Kits Upcoming Tween Book Club Kits will be offered on the following dates: Saturday, July 5, 2025 Saturday, August 2, 2025 Fall 2025 titles and dates to be announced. The Tween Book Club kits will be available to pick up at your local branch library. While supplies last. If you need a kit delivered, please contact Youth Services at 541-766-6794. Mac B., Kid Spy: Mac Cracks the Code by Mac Barnett July 2025: Mac B., Kid Spy: Mac Cracks the Code by Mac Barnett Mac B. and his arch-nemesis are facing off at the Video Game World Championships! But first, Mac B. needs to crack an unbreakable secret code... can he solve it in time to defeat his enemy? Find out in this kid spy adventure from New York Times bestselling author, Mac Barnett! The Queen of England calls on Mac B. once again! This time, Mac must crack a secret code that has been recovered from a double agent. A series of clues leads Mac to France, and then to Japan, where he comes face-to-face with his arch-nemesis, the KGB man... and the world headquarters of Nintendo! Is the KGB Man secretly behind all of this? And are [Read more]

Kristin Starnes2025-07-02T14:55:21-07:00September 30th, 2021|

First Readers Book Club

Fun Zone! First Readers Book Club for Kids: Take-Home Kits! The First Readers Book Club is for kids who are reading early reader books. The First Readers Book Club includes a paperback copy of an early reader book, discussion questions, and a craft. If you are beginning to read and love books like Elephant and Piggie, Frog and Toad, Biscuit, and Fly Guy - this book club is for you! The 2025 First Readers Book Club kits will be offered on the following dates: Saturday, January 4th, 2025 Saturday, April 5th, 2025 Saturday, June 7th, 2025 Saturday, July 5th, 2025 Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 Saturday, November 1st, 2025 Available while supplies last. Books and supplies are provided by the Friends of the Library. Upcoming Kits Unicorn and Yeti: Fun and Games by Heather Ayris Burnell July 5, 2025: Unicorn and Yeti: Fun and Games by Heather Ayris Burnell Unicorn wants to play a board game. Yeti wants to play a card game. Unicorn and Yeti play hide-and-seek. But Unicorn is not good at hiding. They work on a puzzle together. Could there be more than one way to do a jigsaw puzzle? A limited number of kits will be available for pick-up beginning Saturday, July 5, 2025, on a first-come, first-served basis at each library branch. A small number of kits will also be available for home delivery. Please contact Youth Services at 541-766-6794 for more information. Yasmin the Camper by Saadia Faruqi August 2, 2025: Yasmin the Camper by Saadia Faruqi Unicorn wants to play a board game. [Read more]

Kristin Starnes2025-07-02T15:11:46-07:00September 2nd, 2021|

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|

Read with the Beavs!

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 | 4:00-5:00 pm | Brookes Reading Room | Younger readers can practice reading with an athlete from Oregon State University. Readers are encouraged to bring their own book or use one from the library. 2019-2020 Schedule: November 13, 2019 | 4:00-5:00 pm December 11, 2019 | 4:00-5:00 pm January 15, 2020 | 4:00-5:00 pm February 12, 2020 | 4:00-5:00 pm March 11, 2020 | 4:00-5:00 pm April 8, 2020 | 4:00-5:00 pm May 13, 2020 | 4:00-5:00 pm For more information about the program, please contact the Youth Services Reference Desk at 541-766-6794.

Kyra Cardella2024-01-04T12:08:22-07:00March 8th, 2017|

R.E.A.D. Dogs

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.

Kristin Starnes2024-01-04T12:08:33-07:00December 20th, 2016|

Winter Break Family Movie & Craft

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.

Kristin Starnes2024-01-04T12:24:01-07:00July 30th, 2017|

Children’s Music Concert

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.

Kristin Starnes2024-01-04T12:41:27-07:00April 15th, 2017|

Kids Book Club

Kids Book Club: Take-Home Kits The Kids Book Club is for kids reading beginning chapter books. The Kids Book Club includes a paperback copy of a beginning chapter book, discussion questions, and a craft. A limited number of copies of the book are provided by the Friends of the Library. Please contact Youth Services Librarian Kristin with any questions. The 2025 Kids Book Club Kits will be offered on the following dates: Saturday, January 4, 2025: Mindy Kim and the Lunar New Year Parade by Lyla Lee Saturday, April 5, 2025: Mary Pope Osborne's The Magic Tree House [The Graphic Novel]: Dinosaurs Before Dark adapted by Jenny Laird, illustrated by Kelly & Nichole Matthews Saturday, June 7, 2025: Cloud Puppy by Kelly Leigh Miller Saturday, July 5, 2025: The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales by S.J. King Saturday, August 2, 2025: Disaster Squad #1: Wildfire Rescue by Rekha S. Rajan Saturday, September 6, 2025: title to be announced soon Saturday, November 1, 2025: The Story of Gumluck the Wizard by Adam Rex Upcoming Title The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales by S.J. King July 5, 2025: The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales by S. J. King Meet The Secret Explorers! This group of brilliant kids comes together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries, and gather knowledge all over the planet - and beyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door. They step through to the Exploration Station and receive their mission... In The Lost Whales, marine life expert Connor needs to use his underwater expertise to help save a pod of humpback whales that [Read more]

Kristin Starnes2025-07-02T15:07:38-07:00November 27th, 2018|

Early Literacy Newsletter

Early Literacy Newsletters - from the Youth Services Department at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library! The Youth Services Librarians publish a quarterly newsletter on early literacy topics for parents and caregivers of children ages birth to six years-old. Each issue contains recommended books, literacy tips, music picks, and more. Sign up to receive the Early Literacy Newsletter in your inbox. Most recent newsletter: Winter 2025 Issue Browse the Early Literacy Newsletters Fall 2024 Issue Summer 2024 Issue Spring 2024 Issue Winter 2024 Issue Fall 2023 Issue Summer 2023 Issue Spring 2023 Issue Winter 2023 Issue Fall 2022 Issue Summer 2022 Issue Spring 2022 Issue Winter 2022 Issue Fall 2021 Issue Summer 2021 Issue Spring 2021 Issue Winter 2021 Issue Summer 2020 Issue Spring 2020 Issue Winter 2020 Issue Fall 2020 Issue Fall 2019 Issue Summer 2019 Issue Spring 2019 Issue Winter 2019 Issue Fall 2018 Issue Summer 2018 Issue Spring 2018 Issue Winter 2018 Issue Fall 2017 Issue Summer 2017 Issue Spring 2017 Issue Winter 2017 Issue Fall 2016 Issue Summer 2016 Issue Spring 2016 Issue Winter 2016 Issue Fall 2015 Issue Summer 2015 Issue Spring 2015 Issue Winter 2015 Issue Fall 2014 Issue Summer 2014 Issue Spring 2014 Issue Winter 2014 Issue Fall 2013 Issue Summer 2013 Issue Spring 2013 Issue Winter 2013 Issue Fall 2012 Issue Summer 2012 Issue Spring 2012 Issue Winter 2012 Issue Fall 2011 Issue Summer 2011 Issue Spring 2011 Issue Winter 2011 Issue Fall 2010 Issue Summer 2010 Issue Spring 2010 Issue Winter 2010 Issue Fall 2009 Issue Summer 2009 Issue Spring 2009 Issue Winter 2009 Issue Fall 2008 Issue - inaugural issue!

Kristin Starnes2025-03-07T10:27:06-07:00February 1st, 2016|

CBCPL BookBox

Delivery of Materials to Local Public Schools CBCPL BookBox is an outreach service connecting the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library’s materials with local public schools. Participating classrooms receive a regular delivery of thirty specially-selected library materials to support classroom instruction and encourage reading and research skills. A mix of grade-appropriate fiction and nonfiction materials will be included and special topic requests will be fulfilled when possible. There are no fees or fines associated with CBCPL BookBox. Learn more & sign up for this service here. Educators are also invited to apply for a Classroom Card. With a Classroom Card, educators can check out materials for their classroom without any overdue fines.

Kristin Starnes2024-01-04T11:51:46-07:00August 23rd, 2017|