Our intrepid volunteer Anne Filson shows up at our warehouse every week to help sort donated books and prepare for the next book sale event. Anne brings to the task not only her professional experience as a public school librarian, but also her boundless energy and indefatigable good cheer. Anne and her spouse, John Filson, are also longtime library supporters and major donors.

We’re always looking for fellow volunteers to help with our many projects. From serving on our Board of Directors or a board committee, to fundraising, to sorting donations with the Warehouse Gang, to helping with our book sales and more, volunteers make it all happen.

As of January 2025, the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library will be supported through a single, unified organization: The Friends & Foundation of the Library! By combining forces, the former Friends of the Library and Library Foundation can allocate more resources directly to programs, enhanced collections, and improved facilities.

The library’s “Gearing Up for Gardening” educational series is gearing up again this year. Every Tuesday from noon to 1 pm, starting January 7, patrons are invited to learn about a different aspect of home gardening, such as tool sharpening, composting, and fruit tree pruning.

One important role the Friends and Foundation plays is to provide major financial support for capital improvements to the Corvallis-Benton County Library facilities. The historic Monroe Community Library building is operated by the Benton County Library district but owned by the Monroe community, so the building is not supported by county taxes.