kids events

First Readers Book Club

Fun Zone! First Readers Book Club for Kids: Take-Home Kits! The First Readers Book Club is for kids in grades K-1. 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 2025-2026 First Readers Book Club kits will be offered on the following dates: Saturday, September 6th, 2025 Saturday, November 1st, 2025 Saturday, January 3, 2026 Saturday, March 7, 2026 Saturday, May 2, 2026 Saturday, July 11, 2026 Available while supplies last. Books and supplies are provided by the Friends of the Library. Upcoming Kits All Are Welcome: Welcome Back! by Alexandra Penfold September 6, 2025: All Are Welcome: Welcome Back! by Alexandra Penfold Illustrations and rhyming text follow a group of children who learn how to write, spell, make friends, and be kind on the first day back at school. A limited number of kits will be available for pick-up beginning Saturday, September 6, 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. Mouse and Spoon: Owlets and Tarts by Cynthia Rylant November 1, 2025: Mouse and Spoon: Owlets and Tarts by Cynthia Rylant Mom and Dad Owl are exhausted--their three little owlets refuse to go to sleep. They need pillow tarts for their babies, and quickly! Will Ginger, Tom, and Piper at [Read more]

Kristin Starnes2025-09-16T11:12:49-07:00September 2nd, 2021|

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|

Tween Leadership Group

Tween Library Leaders Legendary Library Leaders, the tween leadership group, gives input to staff about library events, spaces, and materials for tweens. Currently, we meet once a month virtually using GoToMeeting software. If you would like to apply, please fill out this form. Want to see more of what the tween leaders are up to? Visit us at https://cbcpltweens.weebly.com What’s a Tween Leader? Tween Leaders give input to our youth librarian about tween services at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. They… Give advice about the materials we buy, the space we have, and the events we host for tweens Help out at tween library events Attend regular meetings Write book reviews to guide other tweens to great reads Speak up in the community about what the library’s doing for tweens Help make the library the best place it can be for tweens! Who Can Join? Tweens who are… In 4th-6th grade Interested in the library and volunteering A leader among your peers (even if they don’t know it yet) A reader! A gamer! A movie fan! A pop culture expert! Want to Join? Here’s how! Fill out this form Or you can print one here and mail it to the address below: Tween Leadership Membership Application Mailing address: 645 NW Monroe Ave Corvallis, OR 97330 Attn: Elizabeth Johnson Got Questions? Contact our group coordinator, Elizabeth Johnson, Youth Services Librarian, at elizabeth.johnson@corvallisoregon.gov or 541-766-6784.

Kristin Starnes2024-01-04T12:41:46-07:00July 10th, 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|

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|