Check out the Events Calendar to see events for children and teens too! 

For literary events around the community take a look at our Literary Events Guide!

Graphic Novel Book Club
Tuesday, June 4th, 2013
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Matt's Comics - 2075 NW Buchanan Ave
Discussing Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller. Always welcoming new members! Pick up a copy of the book to read at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library's 2nd floor reference desk.  NOTE: The Graphic Novel Book Club meets at Matt's Comics at 2075 NW Buchanan Ave.

Big Conversations
Saturday, June 8th, 2013
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Corvallis Library Main Meeting Room
"From Print to Pixels: The Act of Reading in the Digital Age" with Mark Allen Cunningham.

The works of James Joyce are the same whether published in print or pixels. But the question remains: does the Joyce devotee read the same way on page as on screen? Cultural critic Neil Postman said, “Technology always has unforeseen consequences and it is not always clear, at the beginning, who or what will win, and who or what will lose.” In what ways do e-books serve or change the act of reading? As reading becomes a predominantly digital experience, what effects might this have on writing and on our interactions with information overall? Oregon author Mark Cunningham will lead a conversation about what happens when we change our methods of reading.

Find out about the other conversations in the series here.

Random Review
Wednesday, June 12th, 2013
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Corvallis Library Main Meeting Room
Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougall.

Reviewed by Kate MacTavish. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

For a complete schedule of upcoming Random Review events, visit our Random Reviews page. 

Book Club
Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Board Room (Lower, Parking Garage Level)
Discussing Bel Canto by Ann Patchett.  Always welcoming new members!  Pick up a copy of the book to read at the 2nd floor reference desk.

Graphic Novel Book Club
Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Matt's Comics - 2075 NW Buchanan Ave
Discussing Are You My Mother? by Alison Bechdel. Always welcoming new members! Pick up a copy of the book to read at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library's 2nd floor reference desk.  NOTE: The Graphic Novel Book Club meets at Matt's Comics at 2075 NW Buchanan Ave.

A World of Ideas Lecture Series
Tuesday, July 9th, 2013
12:10 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Corvallis Library Main Meeting Room
"Bringing History to the Masses" presented by Tiah Edmunson-Morton, Archivist, Oregon State University. How Oregon State University Archives uses social media tools like Flickr, Pinterest, and Instagram to share programming events and historic photos from the OSU Archive Collections.

LBCC Benton Center, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Benton County Historical Society & Museum, and John Croy of Edward Jones present a collection of history, culture, and ideas. This lecture series is free and open to the public.

"Go, Granny D!"
Monday, July 15th, 2013
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Corvallis Library Main Meeting Room
The League of Women Voters is hosting a special evening program that has been praised by both liberals and conservatives. Starring Off-Broadway actress Barbara Bates Smith. As a 90-year old, Granny D walked across the US for election reform in 2000. She was praised by both McCain and Feingold for her help with passing their reform bill. The motivational story will both entertain and empower. Open to the public and co-sponsored by the Library.

A World of Ideas Lecture Series
Tuesday, July 16th, 2013
12:10 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Corvallis Library Main Meeting Room
"Basket Weaving in the Grand Ronde" presented by Connie Graves, Member, The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. A personal history, and the methods and materials used in basket weaving.

LBCC Benton Center, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library , Benton County Historical Society & Museum, and John Croy of Edward Jones present a collection of history, culture and ideas. This lecture series is free and open to the public.

Book Club
Wednesday, July 17th, 2013
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Board Room (Lower, Parking Garage Level)
Discussing The Paris Wife by Paula McLain.  Always welcoming new members!  Pick up a copy of the book to read at the 2nd floor reference desk.

Model Train Show
Friday & Saturday July 19th & 20th, 2013
Friday: all day; Saturday: 10am-5pm
Corvallis Library Main Meeting Room
Model train show and canned food drive for Linn Benton Food Share

A World of Ideas Lecture Series
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013
12:10 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Corvallis Library Main Meeting Room
"Book Care - Restoration and Repair" presented by Susan Stogsdill, Owner, Cyrano’s Book Binding & Repairs. The Why, What, When & How of caring for the books in your collections.

LBCC Benton Center, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library , Benton County Historical Society & Museum, and John Croy of Edward Jones present a collection of history, culture and ideas. This lecture series is free and open to the public.

A World of Ideas Lecture Series
Tuesday, July 30th, 2013
12:10 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Corvallis Library Main Meeting Room
"Overview & Management of Our National Wildlife Refuges" presented by Doug Spencer, President, Friends of the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Discussion will include the establishment, history, and management of Ankeny, Basket Slough, and the William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuges.

LBCC Benton Center, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library , Benton County Historical Society & Museum, and John Croy of Edward Jones present a collection of history, culture and ideas. This lecture series is free and open to the public.