Tuesday, January 16
Benton County Offices Closed. All Day. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/benton-county-offices-closed-on-jan-16-2024-due-to-inclement-weather/ for more info.
City Operation Suspended. All Day. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cm/page/city-operations-suspended-tuesday-january-16-2024 for more info.
School Canceled and District Closed. All Day. Visit https://www.csd509j.net/news/school-is-canceled-and-district-is-closed-january-16-2024/ for more info.
Benton County Board Meeting. 9 a.m. Board Meeting has been switched to online/Zoom only due to the inclement weather. Attend Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87545648554?pwd=HFRZ3CpQDrTfrMtbkk8xATicSiSOyi.1 Zoom Passcode: 716084; Zoom Meeting ID: 875 4564 8554. Attend Via Phone: Zoom Passcode: 716084; Zoom Meeting ID: 875 4564 8554. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/january-16-2023-tuesday-board-meeting/ for more info.
CANCELED Infant Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Infant Storytime occurs every Tuesday from 10:30 – 11:00 AM and 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-15580 for more info.
Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 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-community-library-64 for more info.
CANCELED Gearing up for Gardening. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Poisonous Plants – Who Knew?? Presenter: Lisa Borgerson, Benton County Master Gardener. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/gearing-gardening-15971 for more info.
Tech Aid Appointment in Monroe. Monroe Small Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Free. Need help with a phone, computer, or tablet? Know a loved one who could use some help setting up technology and getting connected? Sign up for a Tech Aid Appointment at the Monroe Community Library. Tech Aid Volunteers can help with a variety of basic tech needs, such as setting up email or social media accounts, setting up a new tablet or computer, installing programs, and more! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/tech-aid-appointment-monroe-13666 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-27 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.
City Council Meeting. 6 p.m. Virtual Only: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mJUQ68mpRK2Nf9DBZmbZ3A. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-meeting-85 for more info.
Wednesday, January 17
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children and families are invited to join our all-ages storytime at the Philomath Community Library. We will share short stories, songs, and rhymes. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-17405 for more info.
Board of Commissioners Meeting with Administrative Services Departments. 8:30 a.m. Attend In Person: Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Attend via Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OGJkYzk4… Passcode: pLrWQS; Meeting ID: 290 179 756 597. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/january-17-2024-board-of-commissioners-meeting-with-administrative-services-departments/ for more info.
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a,m. – 11 a.m. Free. Toddler storytime occurs every Wednesday from 10:30 – 11:00 AM and 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-15694 for more info.
Wednesday Noon Book Club. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Free. The Philomath Noon Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at the Philomath. Community Library. Copies of book club books are available each month at the library; please ask at the front desk. Please contact the Philomath Community Library at 541-929-3016 or email petra.gavin@corvallisoregon.gov for more information. The June 2024 meeting will be held on the second Wednesday, June 12, 2024.Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/wednesday-noon-book-club-16695 for more info.
Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2nd Floor Classroom, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. 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. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/digital-life-tech-help-lab-24 for mor info.
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Board. 5 p.m. Attend Virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JXuoi6w1RdmP30xE617NFg. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups/page/justice-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-advisory-board-2 for more info.
Live Music Wednesdays: Michelle Dedman Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Join Common Fields for the winter season and enjoy live music in their taproom. These live events are for all ages, have no cover, and will feature solo artists/small bands. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Corvallis Library Book Club. 2nd Floor Board Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Book Club is open to everyone! We meet to discuss fiction and nonfiction every third Wednesday of the month, though this club will be on hiatus over the summer and will start up again in the fall. See https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/book-club/ for a list of the books we are reading. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/corvallis-library-book-club-15873 for more info.
Planning Commission. 6:30 p.m. Observe Meeting Link: TBA. Submit Written Comment & Participate in live Webinar: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-pc/page/planning-commission-13 for more info.
Thursday, January 18
Preschool Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 years old and happens every Thursday from 10:30-11:00 AM. 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/preschool-storytime-15784 for more info.
Squishtivities at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Free. This event takes place at the Monroe Community Library. Held once a month for parents and/or caregivers and children of any age, (adults must attend with their youth). Create, play, and learn with sensory play, exploration & crafts. Presented by Strengthening Rural Families. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/squishtivities-monroe-community-library-3 for more info.
Corvallis Arts Walk. Downtown Corvallis, Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Visit downtown Corvallis to tour the working studios of our local artists, see them at work, and view their art! The Corvallis Arts Walk (CAW) is a grass-roots organized art walk that takes place on the 3rd Thursday of each month in downtown Corvallis from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Galleries, studios, arts and crafts stores and the occasional pop-up keep their doors open late to host an art-related event or demonstration. Visit https://theartscenter.net/corvallis-arts-walk/ for more info.
Teen Dystopian Trivia. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. Test your knowledge of Dystopian Fiction! Come with a team of 4-6, or get teamed up at the event. Snacks will be provided, and prizes awarded. Whether you love the Hunger Games or other classics of the genre, come see if your team has what it takes to win! For grades 6-12. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-dystopian-trivia-16966 for more info.
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