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.
Thursday, May 23
Preschool Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 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/preschool–storytime–15802 for more info.
Monroe Baby Storytime. Monroe Children’s Area, Join to read, sing, rhyme and move, followed by free play! Thursdays at 11:00 AM, for ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. 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/monroe–baby–storytime–13 for more info.
Live Music: Sarah Saul’s Jazz Jam. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. Free Sarah Saul’s Jazz Jam every fourth Thursday at the Old World Deli! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Live Music: Tuesday String Band. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Tuesday String Band is a Bluegrass Trio made up of young music professionals who met through the music education program at Western Oregon University. They love to entertain crowds with fast picking humor, and variety in their music.
They are an Oregon Bluegrass Association member band, were featured on KGW News for their
music, and was featured at the North Cascades Bluegrass Festival. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Corvallis School District Budget Committee Meeting. Virtual. Free. 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
“Meeting will be live streamed on the district’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/CorvallisSchoolDistrict“. Visit https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?eid=MTd… for more info.
Friday, May 24
Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Family Storytime is for children of all ages. 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/family–storytime–15838 for more info.
Teen Donut Party! Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Free. Join for a donut party at the library! There will be donut crafts, stickers, games, and of course, DONUTS! Bring your sweet tooth and a friend to this delicious donut-themed event. For grades 6-12. Registration is recommended but not required, walk-ins are welcome! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/teendonut–party–18269 for more info.
Live Music: Thunderchud. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. Thunderchud.
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