The wifi sucks a video plays from 1-5 minutes then freezes. It will not restart and if you use refresh it starts from the begining and try to remember where to forward too until it locks up again on a few min. I don't even bother trying anymore. Intentional or not it is useless. Free at what price!!! read more

First time at the Corvallis Public Library. Friendly staff and clean facilities. Art on each floor. Quiet except for an occasional kid sound. Very pleasant lots of natural lights and different types of seating thru out. Nice study spaces and only 1.6 miles from university. Really enjoyed looking thru books and also they have a video game and DVD collection that is amazing! read more

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The Corvallis-Benton Public Library has a scenic view of Central Park. When the Pacific Northwest is rainy and/or snowy, this is the perfect place to cuddle up with a book. In the summertime, they used to have a cart out front with Italian ices (think of Italian Torani syrups atop shaved ice) Not sure if they do that anymore. Their magazine&newspaper selection is vast. They've had interesting selections, like a children's storybook based on the David Lynch version of Frank Herbert's DUNE- http://ski-ffy.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-dune-storybook.html Mr. Mayor shows he has Desert Power&can summon the Worms. One could get immersed in the Crystal Singer series- https://sfmistressworks.wordpress.com/2014/04/10/the-crystal-singer-anne-mccaffrey/ One could get into fantasy, science fiction, books about movies, you name it. Even back in the 90s, they had progressive (and controversial) books like "Heather has Two Mommies" along with the now-forgotten "Annie on my mind" https://www.hbook.com/2013/03/choosing-books/horn-book-magazine/a-second-look-annie-on-my-mind/ They took controversies like Harry Potter in stride. Back in the day when the Harry Potter series were printed books, rather than special effects-filled movies&a theme park. Remember that? https://www.bustle.com/p/harry-potters-legacy-is-under-attack-by-the-very-people-who-created-it-but-potterheads-are-fighting-back-8164307 The Corvallis Public Library is beautifully situated in downtown, not far from the iconic courthouse, Central Park, and the Arts Center. read more

If you like libraries, you'll love this one. Many city libraries that have expanded over the years look hodge podge. I think that is why so many cities tear them down and build new ones. Fortunately the Corvallis library hired good architects and have done a great job across several major remodels to create a fantastic space to read and learn. Located across the street from Central Park and Corvallis' Artcentric Gallery and just 2 blocks from the beautiful county courthouse. When you think of great small college towns and their wonderful libraries, it doesn't get much better than this one. read more

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The staff is great! Very helpful when someone needs assistance with a computer or searching for books. We spent ALOT of time in the youth section. I like that there are separate computers for the kids and adults. We have truly enjoyed Corvallis Library conscience family entertainment varying from musical concerts to hands activities. read more

I was very surprised that this library was as nice as it is having come from Multnomah County where we're always told about how great are libraries are (and they are) which made me, incorrectly, assume that a singular library in a relatively small town wouldn't be up-to-snuff. I was wrong and the building is beautiful, the staff very helpful in locating things, and a nice cool place during the summer. Haven't yet needed/wanted a book they didn't have a copy of. read more

CB Public Library - great book collection, I read around the serials room each month, staff knowledgeable and friendly and library is newly reorganized. After (or before) library time, go to the farmer's market, Sunnyside Up, Central Park, the Mayor's Office (he loves to meet people) or Riverfront Commemorative Park. #CorvSMB read more

I love story time at the Corvallis Library, they read lots of books and in between each book they do a song and get the kids moving. The library is well laid out - something i usually cannot say about most library's. The kids area has furniture just the right size and a reference desk that is perfect for children to come to for help. I love that we can borrow the board books for as long as we want, though I did stand there like a dork for 5 minutes figuring out how to check them out the first time! There are plenty of places to read or to plug in a laptop. Wifi is kind of spotty, lots of short disconnects but still more than usable. If you're just doing something quick I recommend the library's computers rather than your own. We love how quick things arrive when we put them on hold and the one day grace period combined with e-mail reminders for due dates has made it so easy to get things back on time. I love the self checkout, no lines and easy to use! There is limited free parking but the meters don't cost much either so we use whatever is available. Good location too, right downtown but off busy streets like Hwy 99. We frequently go across the street to play in the park after we've gotten our books too! read more

Came here for the first time last month to check out a book for one of my classes. I didn't spend too much time looking around as I wanted to, but I intend to come back and check out all the selections. All the staff were friendly and helpful and it made me so happy to see children and families enjoying the library!! I'm sad I don't have that much time to enjoy some free-time reading, but hopefully during a break I can come back and check out some books! There's metered parking in the front of the library and pay-by-space in the back. read more

I love the library, but I hate the new parking system. It was so much easier to pay the meter. I'll just park on the street from now on.

Wonderful library! Helpful staff and great programs for the kids! They also have an excellent selection of books, DVD's, and music. We visit at least weekly! read more

It's a great library. They have a lot of activities for children (I believe it's called story time and it's apparently a show stopper), groups for youth and teens, and even authors to come and speak. They have a pretty good selection of books, not EVERYTHING, but it's a cute and cozy library and what they do have is great. They also have a 25 cent room and, as the name suggests, the books in the room are for sale for a quarter. It's pretty amazing. They are also on amazon for their online book sales. (amazon.com/shops/friendsofcorvallisbentonlibrary) read more