CBCPL Foundation

12/18/2021

It's a wrap! 🍾🎉🥳 The enclosure of the Corvallis Library patio project reached its $500K fundraising goal this week.

THANK YOU to our generous and steadfast donors. THANK YOU to the Library Foundation Board and Library Director. THANK YOU to the Benton Community Foundation for your resources and support. We could not have done it without all of you. What a gift to the community.

Watch this page for updates and grand opening announcements for March 2022 🤞

12/12/2021

What’s on the other side of this temporary wall? Our fabulous newly enclosed patio, which will give our library so much more functional space! The foundation is a little over $22k from meeting its fundraising goal for this project. Helping us get to the finish line would make for an amazing holiday gift! Click on our page link for donation info.

10/29/2021

Many of us missed the opportunity on Tuesday to see the special video which highlights the status of the "Enclose the Patio" project. It has some great narration and "behind the scenes" (temporary wooden wall) photos of the demolition and new construction. ENJOY and thank you for your great support.

To see this presentation, just click on the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2QEp6KW9yQ

10/19/2021

We are close to our fundraising goal. With your help, we can make it happen!

To learn more about the Enclose our Library's Patio Fundraising Campaign, please visit:

https://thebestlibraryfoundation.org/enclose-our-patio-2/

10/05/2021

Thank you Corvallis Advocate!

"These renovations, which are now scheduled to conclude in mid-December, are made possible through the work of the Corvallis-Benton County Library Foundation, community input, and the contributions of generous donors. The City of Corvallis has set aside $494,000 toward this project in its Capital Improvement Program, and now, the Library Foundation is seeking help from the community to secure the remaining funds needed to meet its $500,000 goal."

To read the full article:

https://www.corvallisadvocate.com/2021/corvallis-library-expansion-underway/

To donate and learn more about the Patio Project, please visit the Library Foundation's website:

https://thebestlibraryfoundation.org

The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library is currently in the process of expanding an unused patio area on the second floor, to the right of the information desk. Marketed as a major effort to add much-needed square footage and address the community’s resource needs, the coming changes are set to...

08/22/2021

Thank you Oregon State Daily Barometer for the lovely article!

"During the pandemic, the library implemented a delivery service for the community, allowing patrons to order books and movies and have these delivered to their home. With this service, the library was making over 2,000 deliveries per week, according to Chavez. Beginning in June, CBCPL was able to begin Browse and Go services, which gave community members the chance to browse books and movies, self-checkout and then leave the building."

Click the link below to read the full article.

http://www.orangemedianetwork.com/daily_barometer/corvallis-benton-county-public-library-heart-of-the-community-remains-prominent-after-reopening/article_0b040bf8-fd2f-11eb-b38a-334087d782c5.html

08/02/2021

We are in the final push to reach our fundraising goal to enclose the Library's patio! You have stepped up. You have reached out. You are making it happen. For more information and to donate, please visit our website.

https://thebestlibraryfoundation.org

07/21/2021

Thank you and a big shout out to "You're probably from Corvallis, Oregon if..." Facebook Group Page for this oldie but goodie photo of the Corvallis Library dated 1931. The Library has transformed itself over 90 plus years. We are once again in the midst of transforming an area of your Library. The 2nd floor patio is on its way to becoming an amazing community space. We are closer to reaching our fundraising goal of $500,000.

To learn more about our Enclosing the Patio Campaign, please visit our website or reach out to the Foundation or Library.

https://thebestlibraryfoundation.org/enclose-our-patio-2/

07/12/2021

Your Library is now open for Browse and Go services! As you walk up the stairs to the second floor in the Corvallis Library, you will notice renovations are in full swing where the brick patio used to be. The entire patio will be enclosed and will offer space for collaboration, quiet space, and education. We will reach our fundraising goal of $500,000 with your support. Please visit our website or reach out to the Library Foundation for more information.

Welcome back inside and we look forward to sharing this very special space with our community!

https://thebestlibraryfoundation.org/enclose-our-patio-2/

07/06/2021

We are just 23% to reaching our fundraising goal. Your support will turn an unused patio into a bright and functional space for our community to share and enjoy. To learn more and donate, please visit:

https://thebestlibraryfoundation.org/donating/

06/09/2021

Benton libraries reopening! There is also more information on the patio project on the second floor. We can't wait to add 1,200 square feet for patrons to enjoy!

To read the full article, please follow the link to the Corvallis Gazette-Times.

https://www.gazettetimes.com/news/local/corvallis-area-libraries-opening-up-with-browse-and-go-format/article_08554361-6d18-577e-86bc-5abdb260464f.html?fbclid=IwAR0crCzIa6hxfvQb7j5C_frbbkThSHJSLtctnaVIlVU31ajAPHWxPgNFmAU =blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social