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CBCPL Connections

Connecting the Public Library with Local Schools Welcome back to school, educators! The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library provides services and programs to local schools, including deliveries of materials to your school every 6 weeks through the BookBox program and Classroom Cards (new for Fall 2018!) for educators. Find out more about how the public library can support your classroom and school throughout the school year - at the library, at your school, and online. Check out what is available through CBCPL Connections or contact Youth Services, 541-766-6794.

Kristin Starnes2024-01-04T11:51:25-07:00August 24th, 2017|

OBOB Club

OBOB Club for Grades 3-5 Discuss OBOB books from the Grades 3-5 Division. Enter to win OBOB books as door prizes! Books are available to check out at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library and at most school libraries. 2023-2024 Schedule: October 11, 2023 4-5 pm Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Titles to be discussed: Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd Flor and Miranda Steal the Show by Jennifer Torres The Trouble with Chickens by Doreen Cronin Heartwood Hotel: A True Home by Kallie George November 8, 2023 4-5 pm Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Titles to be discussed: The Jumbies by Tracey BaptisteThe Midnight Children by Dan Gemeinhart When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller Heroes in Training: Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom by Joan Holub & Suzanne Williams (not the graphic novel version) December 13, 2023 4-5 pm Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Titles to be discussed:The Lion of Mars by Jennifer L. Holm Molly and the Twin Towers: a 9/11 Survival Story by Jessika Fleck New From Here by Kelly Yang Rez Dogs by Joseph Bruchac January 10, 2024 4-5 pm Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Titles to be discussed: From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg The List of Things That Will Not Change by Rebecca Stead Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée Watson OBOB Grades 3-5 Division Review January 31, 2024 4-5 pm Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Review all of the OBOB titles! Looking for more information about Oregon Battle of the Books? Visit the official OBOB website. For more information, contact Youth Services at 541-766-6794, [Read more]

Kristin Starnes2024-01-04T12:22:09-07:00August 3rd, 2017|

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|

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|

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|

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|

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.

admin2024-01-04T12:08:45-07:00December 5th, 2016|

Preschool Science Saturday

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!

Kristin Starnes2024-01-04T12:09:16-07:00January 2nd, 2016|