Corvallis-Benton County Public Library

On March 11 at 12 PM, don't miss the next Random Review! This month, Carolyn Rawles, retired Director of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, will be reviewing On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer, written by Rick Steves.

We've got more Saturday Stories happening on March 7 at 10:30 AM in the Main Meeting Room! Children of all ages and their families are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes.

If you could use some one-on-one tech help, drop-in at an upcoming Tech Help Lab! We have staff available to help with a wide variety of computer & tech questions on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 3-4 PM. More info: https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?keywords=tech%20help%20lab

On February 28th at 10:30 AM, preschool aged children and their families are invited to Science Saturday! We're having a special nutrition-themed storytime, followed by hands-on activities that encourage the exploration of literacy, science, and math.

We're excited to welcome Corvallis-based musicians Cucunandy Celtic Band back on February 28th at 2 PM! Join them on a musical tour of the Celtic nations featuring fiddle, cello, Irish flute, penny whistle, and guitar. Everyone is welcome at this free event!

Whether you're transitioning to using Libby now that CloudLibrary is going away, or you're just getting started using eBooks, we have some upcoming classes that may help you! Join us for an Intro to Digital Books in Libby on either date:
-Monday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 PM
-Thursday, Mar. 19 at 11:30 AM

Our next Family Craft Night is Tuesday, February 24th at 5 PM! All ages welcome and all supplies provided! Make some crafts with us and our friends from The Arts Center.

Join us for a fun, all ages, bilingual storytime in English and Spanish! The next one is February 21 at 10:30 AM.

¡Acompáñenos en un divertido tiempo de cuentos bilingües en inglés y español para todas las edades! La próxima cita es el 21 de febrero a las 10:30 a.m.

The MFA Reading Series continues this week on Friday, February 20th at 5 PM! Current MFA students from OSU will be reading a selection of their work, including poetry, fiction, and nonfiction!

There are two books for the next Graphic Novel Club meeting on March 3, at 6 PM! If you'd like to join, you can pick up copies of Footnotes in Gaza and War on Gaza, both by Joe Sacco, at the 2nd floor reference desk. New members always welcome!

All of our branches will be closed for Presidents' Day on Monday, February 16th! We'll return to our regular hours on Tuesday.

Family Music Fun with Marisa is happening Saturday, February 14 at 10:30 AM! Children and families can sing, clap, and dance along at this interactive music program that's perfect for ages 2-10.

February 14th at 12 PM, we're hosting a Digital Life class on Understanding AI! Learn how AI works and how to use it most effectively in this free, librarian-led workshop.

Next week's Random Review features Ryan Jones covering The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact, and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook, written by Hampton Sides. Join us in the Main Meeting Room on Feb. 11 at 12 PM, or stream the event from home! cbcpl.net/random-review

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We have a special storytime for families coming up featuring firefighters from the Corvallis Fire Department! Join us on Saturday, February 7 at 10:30 AM in the Main Meeting Room!

The next Graphic Novel Club for adults will be discussing Blue is the Warmest Color by Julie Maroh! If you're interested in joining the discussion, head to the 2nd floor reference desk to pick up a copy to read, and come to the meeting on February 3rd at 6 PM. New members are always welcome!

We're holding a free, librarian-led workshop on January 24th at 12 PM for iPhone & iPad Basics! Please bring your device with you, and make sure you know your Apple ID login information.

On Saturday, January 24, at 3 PM, we're hosting Keith Lembke: My 14-Year Odyssey Through America's Afghan Quagmire. This presentation details his stories of training elite forces, navigating political landscapes, and striving for progress amidst chaos.

If you're looking for a fun, free Friday night activity for adults, don't miss the next Nerf Night on February 13! We'll have snacks, crafts, and (of course) Nerf games after hours in the library, and all Nerf supplies are provided! For adults 18+

Tomorrow is the end of Winter Reading! Bring those bingo cards back if you haven't already and pick up a small prize for all your cozy winter reading!

January's Cooks & Books features chef Luke Carlson, owner of Corazón! Luke and staff will take ingredients from their favorite farms and demonstrate how to use them in creative ways. Join us at C3 on January 22 at 5 PM for this free cooking demonstration and showcase of cookbooks!

All of our library branches will be closed on Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!

If you've run through your whole puzzle collection at home this winter, be sure to come by the next Puzzle Swap on January 17th! From 12-1:30 PM, you can bring your puzzles for all ages and difficulty levels and swap them out for fresh ones!

Learn to make lists, perform calculations, sort, and filter your data using Google Sheets! Bring your own device or use one of ours to follow along at this librarian-led class. Join us in the 2nd Floor Classroom on January 15 at 2 PM.

Next week on January 14 at 12 PM, reviewer Megan Jones will be discussing Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life for January's Random Review!

January 10 at 10:30, come check out Family Music Fun with Marisa! Families with children from 2 to 10 will love this interactive music program where they can all sing, clap, and dance along!

Now available at all of our libraries while supplies last: January book club kits for kids & tweens! Each kit includes a copy of the book, along with discussion questions and an activity or craft.

If you have young LEGO fans in your household, don't miss LEGO at the Library! The fun happens the first Wednesday of every month, from 4-5 PM. All LEGO bricks provided!

From all of us at Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Happy New Year!

All of our locations are closed today, but we'll be back to our regular schedule on January 2nd!