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Gearing up for Gardening

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Corvallis Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Smart Strategies for Less Garden Work:  Save time and your back/knees/etc.

Library Branch: Corvallis Branch
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Smart Strategies for Less Garden Work:  Save time and your back/knees/etc.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Consent

Click here to view the Photography Consent Policy.

Family Tree Relief Nursery logo

Nurturing Parenting Education Class

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom at Corvallis Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Family Tree Relief Nursery presents Families in Substance Abuse Treatment & Recovery Nurturing Parenting Education Classes.

Where/When:  Tuesdays in the 2nd floor classroom*

Library Branch: Corvallis Branch
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Family Tree Relief Nursery presents Families in Substance Abuse Treatment & Recovery Nurturing Parenting Education Classes.

Where/When:  Tuesdays in the 2nd floor classroom*

Lego Day!

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Alsea Meeting Room at Alsea Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Technology
Age Group:
Everyone, Birth to 5, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Build with other Lego fans!

Library Branch: Alsea Branch
Room: Alsea Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Birth to 5, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Technology
Event Details:

Build with other Lego fans!

Graphic Novel Club with background of graphic novel covers

Graphic Novel Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Corvallis Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library sponsored Graphic Novel Club virtually or in-person in the 2nd Floor Board Room of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library on the 1st Tuesday of every month (unless otherwise noted) from 6:00pm-7:

Library Branch: Corvallis Branch
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library sponsored Graphic Novel Club virtually or in-person in the 2nd Floor Board Room of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library on the 1st Tuesday of every month (unless otherwise noted) from 6:00pm-7:

Several open books stacked on top of each other

Philomath Evening Book Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Philomath Meeting Room at Philomath Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Philomath Evening Book Club meets at the Philomath Community Library on the first Tuesday of each month (unless noted). Copies of book club books are available monthly at the library; please ask at the front desk.

Library Branch: Philomath Branch
Room: Philomath Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Philomath Evening Book Club meets at the Philomath Community Library on the first Tuesday of each month (unless noted). Copies of book club books are available monthly at the library; please ask at the front desk.

Tech Help Lab - free drop-in tech help!

Digital Life: Tech Help Lab

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Classroom at Corvallis Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Everyone, Birth to 5, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Tech Help Lab:

Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring your computer or device or use one of ours. Library staff can help with basic computer tasks, using social ...

Library Branch: Corvallis Branch
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Everyone, Birth to 5, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology

Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring your computer or device or use one of ours. Library staff can help with basic computer tasks, using social media, managing photos, downloading eBooks and audiobooks, using email, filling out online job applications, and much more. Drop-in anytime during the hour.

BUILD IT Day

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Philomath Meeting Room at Philomath Branch
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Everyone, Birth to 5, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

All ages are invited to play with a variety of building toys, with a new engineering challenge each month. Can you build the highest tower? Can you build the strongest bridge?

Library Branch: Philomath Branch
Room: Philomath Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Birth to 5, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

All ages are invited to play with a variety of building toys, with a new engineering challenge each month. Can you build the highest tower? Can you build the strongest bridge?

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Consent

Click here to view the Photography Consent Policy.

All Ages Craft Night at the Monroe Community Library

All Ages Craft Night at Monroe Community Library

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Monroe Lobby at Monroe Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone, Birth to 5, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Children and their families are invited to join us to explore open-ended crafts. Each month will feature different craft mediums. Bring your imagination to create what you'd like!

Library Branch: Monroe Branch
Room: Monroe Lobby
Age Group: Everyone, Birth to 5, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Children and their families are invited to join us to explore open-ended crafts. Each month will feature different craft mediums. Bring your imagination to create what you'd like!

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Consent

Click here to view the Photography Consent Policy.

Coffee Hour

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Monroe Large Meeting Room at Monroe Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Stop in at the library every Thursday
morning at 10:30 for coffee, conversation,
and connection, with a sprinkle of library
joy for everyone!

Library Branch: Monroe Branch
Room: Monroe Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Stop in at the library every Thursday
morning at 10:30 for coffee, conversation,
and connection, with a sprinkle of library
joy for everyone!

Corvallis Community Center (C3) Book Club with photo of eyeglasses and a book page

C3 Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
C3 (Corvallis Community Center) at Corvallis Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

C3 book Club meets at the Corvallis Community Center once per month on 1st Thursdays and is a collaboration between Corvallis Parks and Recreation and the Corvallis Benton County Public Library.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Corvallis Branch
Room: C3 (Corvallis Community Center)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

C3 book Club meets at the Corvallis Community Center once per month on 1st Thursdays and is a collaboration between Corvallis Parks and Recreation and the Corvallis Benton County Public Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Consent

Click here to view the Photography Consent Policy.

Gearing up for Gardening

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Corvallis Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Harbinger of Spring:  Blue Orchard Mason Bees and Early Flowering Plants.

Give the bees something to buzz about!

Library Branch: Corvallis Branch
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Harbinger of Spring:  Blue Orchard Mason Bees and Early Flowering Plants.

Give the bees something to buzz about!

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Consent

Click here to view the Photography Consent Policy.

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Nurturing Parenting Education Class

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom at Corvallis Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Family Tree Relief Nursery presents Families in Substance Abuse Treatment & Recovery Nurturing Parenting Education Classes.

Where/When:  Tuesdays in the 2nd floor classroom*

Library Branch: Corvallis Branch
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Family Tree Relief Nursery presents Families in Substance Abuse Treatment & Recovery Nurturing Parenting Education Classes.

Where/When:  Tuesdays in the 2nd floor classroom*

Stack of books next to text that says "Random Review", and the logo for the Friends & Foundation of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library.

Random Review: Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life by Ferris Jabr

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Corvallis Branch
Program Type:
Educational, Literary
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Check out the entire 2025-2026 season here: https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/random-review/

Library Branch: Corvallis Branch
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational, Literary
Event Details:

Check out the entire 2025-2026 season here: https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/random-review/

Coffee Hour

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Monroe Large Meeting Room at Monroe Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Stop in at the library every Thursday
morning at 10:30 for coffee, conversation,
and connection, with a sprinkle of library
joy for everyone!

Library Branch: Monroe Branch
Room: Monroe Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Stop in at the library every Thursday
morning at 10:30 for coffee, conversation,
and connection, with a sprinkle of library
joy for everyone!

Open laptop and cup of coffee, with text that says "Digital Life"

Digital Life: Google Sheets

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Classroom at Corvallis Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Google Sheets is a spreadsheet application in your web browser. Learn to make lists, perform calculations, sort, and filter. Bring your own device or use one of ours.

Librarian Charles Dunham will teach this workshop.

Library Branch: Corvallis Branch
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Google Sheets is a spreadsheet application in your web browser. Learn to make lists, perform calculations, sort, and filter. Bring your own device or use one of ours.

Librarian Charles Dunham will teach this workshop.

OSU MFA Reading Series

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Corvallis Branch
Program Type:
Literary
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

In partnership with Oregon State University, the MFA Reading Series brings a monthly rotation of literary readings to the library!

Library Branch: Corvallis Branch
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Literary
Event Details:

In partnership with Oregon State University, the MFA Reading Series brings a monthly rotation of literary readings to the library!

Lego Saturday

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Philomath Meeting Room at Philomath Branch
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Everyone, Birth to 5, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Children and their families are invited to an hour of free play building and creating with LEGOs and Duplos.

Library Branch: Philomath Branch
Room: Philomath Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Birth to 5, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Children and their families are invited to an hour of free play building and creating with LEGOs and Duplos.

Puzzle Swap!

Puzzle Swap

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Corvallis Branch
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Everyone, Birth to 5, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Bring your puzzles to swap!  All ages and levels welcome.

Library Branch: Corvallis Branch
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Birth to 5, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Bring your puzzles to swap!  All ages and levels welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Consent

Click here to view the Photography Consent Policy.

LEGO Block Party

LEGO Block Blast! at the Monroe Community Library

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Monroe Lobby at Monroe Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Everyone, Birth to 5, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
LEGO Block Party:

Bring your friends to the library and hang out playing LEGOs, listening to music, and having snacks!

Library Branch: Monroe Branch
Room: Monroe Lobby
Age Group: Everyone, Birth to 5, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Entertainment

Bring your friends to the library and hang out playing LEGOs, listening to music, and having snacks!

Sip & Spell event logo featuring a honeybee raising a glass of beer with his arms around the letters A and C

Sip & Spell: A Spelling Bee for Adults

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Offsite Corvallis at Corvallis Branch
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Free tickets to this event at the Majestic Theatre are encouraged!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Corvallis Branch
Room: Offsite Corvallis
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Free tickets to this event at the Majestic Theatre are encouraged!

Library Closed

All Day
Corvallis Branch, Alsea Branch, Monroe Branch, Philomath Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach

All Library Branches Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Closing
Branches:
Corvallis Branch, Alsea Branch, Monroe Branch, Philomath Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach
Description:

All Library Branches Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Gearing up for Gardening

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Corvallis Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Everything you don't know, but want to know about garden mulch!

Library Branch: Corvallis Branch
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Everything you don't know, but want to know about garden mulch!

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Consent

Click here to view the Photography Consent Policy.

Family Tree Relief Nursery logo

Nurturing Parenting Education Class

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom at Corvallis Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Family Tree Relief Nursery presents Families in Substance Abuse Treatment & Recovery Nurturing Parenting Education Classes.

Where/When:  Tuesdays in the 2nd floor classroom*

Library Branch: Corvallis Branch
Room: Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Family Tree Relief Nursery presents Families in Substance Abuse Treatment & Recovery Nurturing Parenting Education Classes.

Where/When:  Tuesdays in the 2nd floor classroom*

Craft Night for Adults 16+

Craft Night for Adults

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Corvallis Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us every third Tuesday of the month to try a new craft! Supplies provided. Or, bring your own project and hang out with us. For ages 16+.

January's craft is needle felting

Library Branch: Corvallis Branch
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every third Tuesday of the month to try a new craft! Supplies provided. Or, bring your own project and hang out with us. For ages 16+.

January's craft is needle felting