Monday, May 20
Friends & Family Night at McMenamins Corvallis Pub. 2001 N.W. Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Support the Whiteside Theatre by dining out at McMenamins Corvallis Pub on Monday, May 20th from 5pm ’till 10pm! 50% of night’s sales donated to the beneficiary. Visit http://www.whitesidetheatre.org/#calendar–5d97f094–c9f1–4f4e–978bf6354303c339–event–lvelqz1v for more info.
Tuesday, May 21
Infant Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Infant Storytime is for children 0-12 months old. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/infant–storytime–15651 for more info.
Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. This event takes place at the Monroe Community Library, 380 N. 5th St., in Monroe, OR. Children of all ages are welcome to drop by with their parent or caregiver for stories and songs. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/little–listeners–storytime–monroe–communitylibrary–82 for more info.
LEGO Day. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. Spend the afternoon building LEGO, DUPLO and K’NEX creations! All ages welcome.
Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/lego–day–18346 for more info.
Craft Night for Adults. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. 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+. May 21st craft: paper flowers. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/craftnight–adults–17796 for more info.
Trivia Night. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Max Team size is 6 people. Show up early to sign your team up for the chance to win fun prizes. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Wednesday, May 22
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Toddler storytime is for children 1-3 years old. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler–storytime–15712 for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Public Library, 1050 Applegate St,
Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children of all ages and families are invited to join at the Philomath Community Library. The library will have an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath–storytime17423 more info.
C3 Book Club. C3 (Corvallis Community Center), 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. C3 book Club meets once per month on 4th Wednesdays and is a collaboration between Corvallis Parks and Recreation and the Corvallis Benton County Public Library. Registration is required at Corvallis Parks and Rec. May 22, 2024 – Afterlife – Julia Alvarez Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/c3–book–club–17078 for more info.
Live Music: Rita Brown and Bill Smyth. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. A Folk Rock duo combining original songs with popular favorites. Rita Brown (acoustic guitars, vocals, percussion) and Bill Smyth (electric and acoustic guitars, vocals) have played previously with Mad Dogs (Joe Cocker tribute band) and Crooked Kate And The Flow.Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Watershed Science Talks. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Monthly presentations by local scientists on a variety of topics specific to our community. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Recycling Education Event. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Free. Education on what is recyclable with Republic Services for the City of Monroe. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/recycling–educationevent–19545 for more info.
Live Music: Captain Hezekiah & DJ Nails. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. Free DJ Hezekiah and DJ Nails play Funk, R&B, Soul, Disco, and House music for your enjoyment! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
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