Library Calendar of Events
Ongoing Events
Art Tours
By Request Only. Join Library Board member, Freda Vars, as she leads you through an exploration of the art that can be found at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Email askalibrarian@corvallisoregon.gov to schedule.
Art Night
Ages 16 and up are welcome to join us for a night of art, music, and conversation every third Tuesday of the month from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Use our supplies to try a new art project or bring your own. Show off projects you’ve been working on!
Corvallis Book Club
The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Book Club is open to everyone! We meet to discuss various books each third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Board Room. Books are provided by the library and will be available for pick up four weeks preceding the monthly meeting at the 2nd floor reference desk
Graphic Novel Book Club
The Graphic Novel Book Club meets the first Tuesday of the month from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Library Board Room. Anyone 18 & up is welcome! Read more at the graphic novel page. Books are provided by the library and will be available for pick up four weeks preceding the monthly meeting at the 2nd floor reference desk
Random Reviews
Random Reviews are Sponsored by The Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Reviews are held on the second Wednesday of the month from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. and are open to the public and free of charge
Summer at Your Library
(June-August Only) Read and complete other activities to be eligible to win fabulous prizes every summer. Challenge yourself to try something new or just read as much as you can – the choice is yours!
Winter Break Reading Challenge
(December-January Only) Read and complete other activities to be eligible to win fabulous prizes every winter. Challenge yourself to try something new or just read as much as you can – the choice is yours!
Upcoming Events
August Book Club Selection
Wednesday, August 16, 2017 7:00 p.m. Library Board Room A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Meet Ove. He’s a
Summer at Your Library for Adults!
June 12th - Sept. 8th | All Benton County Library Locations Beginning June 12th, adults 18 and older
Solar Eclipse Information Sessions
Want more information about the eclipse? Check out our 2017 Eclipse Information webpage. It includes curated lists of
How the Ancient Greeks Used Eclipses
Tuesday, August 1 | 6:30 pm | Main Meeting Room | "How the Ancient Greeks Used Eclipses
NASA Explains the Eclipse
Thursday, Aug 17 | 6:30 PM | OSU Austin Auditorium, LaSells Stewart Center (Free Tickets Required) Dorian
Now Available: STEAM Kits
STEAM Kits are designed to enhance and promote learning in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art and math. Each
CBCPL Values Statement
The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library system affirms that we will be an inspiring and vital part of the lives
Playaway Launchpads
Playaway Launchpads are now in the library's collection! Launchpads are pre-loaded tablets designed for children that circulate for three weeks.
Prepare for the Eclipse for Kids
Saturday, July 29 | 1:30 p.m. | Central Park Join Heart of the Valley Astronomers for a kid-specific
How the Ancient Greeks Used Eclipses
Tuesday, August 1 | 6:30 pm | Main Meeting Room | "How the Ancient Greeks Used Eclipses
Eclipse Expo for Kids
Wednesday, August 2 | 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. | Corvallis Library Main Meeting Room | Drop in
Pool Party
Saturday, August 5 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Osborn Aquatic Center | Make a splash at
August Book Club Selection
Wednesday, August 16, 2017 7:00 p.m. Library Board Room A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Meet Ove. He’s a
Book Bike Stop at Wednesday Farmers’ Market
Every Wednesday, June - September | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Corvallis Farmers' Market | The Corvallis-Benton
NASA Explains the Eclipse
Thursday, Aug 17 | 6:30 PM | OSU Austin Auditorium, LaSells Stewart Center (Free Tickets Required) Dorian
Solar Eclipse Information Sessions
Want more information about the eclipse? Check out our 2017 Eclipse Information webpage. It includes curated lists of
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