Posted on April 11, 2012, 11:41 am, by Alex, under
Events,
food.
“I love good food. If I weren’t a writer and a wanderer, I’d be a chef/restaurant owner” says writer Andrew Pham. Fortunately for us he does indeed love to cook as well as write and travel, and will be in Corvallis soon to share some of these passions with us. Pham, author of the books [...]
Posted on February 23, 2012, 1:09 pm, by Alex, under
About,
Events.
February isn’t over but I’m already getting excited about March. The annual model train exhibit is coming at the end of spring break to the Main Meeting Room March 30th and 31st. This event is a popular one with both adults and kids and benefits the Linn-Benton Food Share. Visitors are asked to donate cans of [...]
On Thursday, February 16, at 6:30 pm in the Main Meeting Room, Willy Vlautin will present a program that combines music and literature. Vlautin will read from his Oregon Book Award-winning novel Lean on Pete as well as play songs which inspired the book.
Posted on January 26, 2012, 12:14 pm, by Alex, under
Books,
Events.
Would you like to participate in a community-based book giveaway to promote reading? World Book Night will be here on April 23, but you need to sign up here by Feb. 1. World Book Night is a charity dedicated to the promotion of literacy and the celebration, sharing and enjoyment of reading among teenagers and [...]
Posted on December 15, 2011, 2:28 pm, by Alex, under
ebooks,
Events.
Don’t forget to drop in tomorrow –Friday–between 11:00 and 1:00 for our ebook and ereader clinic. Here is a link to the blog post with more information. It’s time now to book your January appointment with a librarian for basic computer help. Click here for more information. The library will be open during the holidays [...]
Do you own an ereader but not sure how it works? Confused about how to download ebooks or audiobooks to it? Or, are you thinking of buying one for a special someone over this holiday season? Do you have a sneaking suspicion you might receive one as a gift? Our last ereader/ebook clinic was such [...]
Posted on September 27, 2011, 11:09 am, by Alex, under
About,
Events.
Free reading and lecture by Oregon Poet Laureate Paulann Petersen who will discuss the importance of creative expression for women and read from her latest poetry collection, The Voluptuary. Wednesday, September 28 at 7:00
The new Random Review schedule has just been announced! On the second Wednesday of each month, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the Library’s Main Meeting Room, a different book will be reviewed by a community member. Coffee, tea, and cookies will be served, and you are free to bring your lunch.
Posted on July 5, 2011, 11:02 am, by Alex, under
Events.
Come to the Library main meeting room on Tuesdays at 12:10 to eat your lunch and enjoy a World of Ideas!
Posted on May 4, 2011, 9:23 am, by Alex, under
Books.
OSU’s Visiting Writers Series sponsors an exciting event this Thursday: a round-table discussion and Q and A on the state of publishing.