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Tween Book Club

Tween Book Club The Tween Book Club is an at-home kit for tweens in grades 4-6. 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, January 4th, 2025 Saturday, April 5th, 2025 Summer 2025 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. The Doughnut Fix by Jessie Janowitz January 2025: The Doughnut Fix by Jessie Janowitz Tristan isn't Gifted or Talented like his sister Jeanine, and he's always been okay with that because he can make a perfect chocolate chip cookie and he lives in the greatest city in the world. But his life takes a turn for the worse when his parents decide to move to middle-of-nowhere Petersville--a town with one street and no restaurants. It's like suddenly they're supposed to be this other family, one that can survive without bagels and movie theaters. His suspicions about his new town are confirmed when he's tricked into believing the local general store has life-changing chocolate cream doughnuts, when in fact the owner hasn't made them in years. And so begins the only thing that could make life in Petersville worth living: getting [Read more]

2024-12-13T15:51:43-07:00September 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 First Readers Book Club kits will be offered on the following dates: Saturday, January 4th, 2025 Saturday, April 5th, 2025 Summer 2025 titles to be announced. Available while supplies last. Books and supplies are provided by the Friends of the Library. Upcoming Kits Flubby Does Not Like Snow by J.E. Morris January 2025: Flubby Does Not Like Snow by J. E. Morris It's snowing, and Kami wants to take Flubby outside to play. But Flubby doesn't like the snow-it's too cold! Can Kami find a way to convince the cat to enjoy the winter wonderland? A limited number of kits will be available for pick-up beginning Saturday, January 4th, 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. Past Titles Looking for the Kids Book Club page? It's over here!

2024-12-13T12:40:19-07:00September 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.

2024-01-04T10:58:13-07:00March 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.

2024-01-04T12:08:22-07:00March 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.

2024-01-04T12:08:33-07:00December 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.

2024-01-04T12:24:01-07:00July 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.

2024-01-04T12:41:27-07:00April 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 2024-2025 Kids Book Club Kits will be offered on the following dates: Saturday, January 4th, 2025 (Mindy Kim and the Lunar New Year Parade by Lyla Lee) Saturday, April 5th, 2025 (Mary Pope Osborne's The Magic Tree House [The Graphic Novel]: Dinosaurs Before Dark adapted by Jenny Laird, illustrated by Kelly & Nichole Matthews) Summer 2025 dates & titles to be announced. Upcoming Title Mindy Kim and the Lunar New Year Parade by Lyla Lee January 4, 2025: Mindy Kim and the Lunar New Year Parade by Lyla Lee, illustrated by Dung Ho Mindy is excited to celebrate the Lunar New Year! Even though it's the first one without her mom, Mindy is determined to enjoy the day. She decides to make traditional Korean New Year food, a rice cake soup that's her favorite. But things aren't going quite to plan, and the celebration doesn't feel the same as it did before. With the help of her family and friends, can Mindy find a way to still enjoy her old holiday traditions, and create new ones along the way? A limited number of kits will be available for pick-up beginning Saturday, January 4, 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 [Read more]

2024-12-13T12:40:55-07:00November 27th, 2018|

Early Literacy Newsletter

Early Literacy Newsletters - Check out the latest newsletter 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.Spring 2024 Issue Winter 2023 Issue Fall 2022 Issue Summer 2022 Issue Spring 2022 Issue Winter 2022 Issue Browse the Early Literacy Newsletters 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!

2024-03-25T12:38:05-07:00February 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.

2024-01-04T11:51:46-07:00August 23rd, 2017|
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