Name: 2025 Bookmark Contest
Start: 2025-04-01
End: 2025-04-30
Location: Camas Public Library

2025 Bookmark Contest

All Day 4/1 - 4/30

Camas Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Books & Reading

Age Group:

School-Age Children, Teens (6th-12th grade)

:

Calling all creative kids & teens! Celebrate books, reading, and art by participating in our Bookmark Contest! Our theme this year is Explore the Library's Treasures.

How to Enter:

Library Branch: Camas Public Library

Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens (6th-12th grade)

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading

Event Details:

Calling all creative kids & teens! Celebrate books, reading, and art by participating in our Bookmark Contest! Our theme this year is Explore the Library's Treasures.

How to Enter:

Roots of a Movement: Denis Hayes, Camas, and Earth Day - Second Story Gallery Exhibit

All Day 4/4 - 4/28

Second Story Gallery at Camas Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

All Ages

:

This special exhibit, presented in collaboration with the Camas Earth Day Society, will explore the origins of Earth Day and the pivotal role played by Camas native Denis Hayes in launching the environmental movement that

Library Branch: Camas Public Library

Room: Second Story Gallery

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Culture

Event Details:

This special exhibit, presented in collaboration with the Camas Earth Day Society, will explore the origins of Earth Day and the pivotal role played by Camas native Denis Hayes in launching the environmental movement that

Book cover of The Lost City of Z by David Grann

Stranger Than Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Eva Santee at Camas Public Library

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

:

April book: The Lost City of Z by David Grann

Welcome to Stranger Than Fiction! We'll be reading a wide variety of nonfiction books to help us learn about the world around us.

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Camas Public Library

Room: Eva Santee

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Event Details:

April book: The Lost City of Z by David Grann

Welcome to Stranger Than Fiction! We'll be reading a wide variety of nonfiction books to help us learn about the world around us.

Making Waves

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Nan Henriksen at Camas Public Library

Program Type:

STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

School-Age Children

:

Waves are all around us and take many different forms, from ripples in water to sound waves, light, and radio waves. Using duct tape and wooden skewers, we will be making a wave machine to let us see waves in action!

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Camas Public Library

Room: Nan Henriksen

Age Group: School-Age Children

Program Type: STEM/STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Event Details:

Waves are all around us and take many different forms, from ripples in water to sound waves, light, and radio waves. Using duct tape and wooden skewers, we will be making a wave machine to let us see waves in action!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email library@cityofcamas.us at least two weeks before the event.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Text Kids' Kitchen on a cutting board with various veggies around

Kids' Kitchen: Breakfast for Dinner

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online at Camas Public Library

Program Type:

Culinary, Shared Interests, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

School-Age Children

:

Kids' Kitchen is a virtual cooking club just for kids! For April's recipe, we will be making pancakes from scratch for dinner. This recipe uses the stovetop.

For K-5th grades. Registration required to receive the zoom link and recipe.

Cancelled

Required

Virtual Event

Cancelled

Library Branch: Camas Public Library

Room: Online

Age Group: School-Age Children

Program Type: Culinary, Shared Interests, STEM/STEAM

Event Details:

Kids' Kitchen is a virtual cooking club just for kids! For April's recipe, we will be making pancakes from scratch for dinner. This recipe uses the stovetop.

For K-5th grades. Registration required to receive the zoom link and recipe.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email library@cityofcamas.us at least two weeks before the event.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Combined Community Rooms at Camas Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Pre-Kindergarten

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Join Miss Maria for Baby Storytime (infant to 18 months) every Thursday for songs, stories, music, and movement.

Library Branch: Camas Public Library

Room: Combined Community Rooms

Age Group: Pre-Kindergarten

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Join Miss Maria for Baby Storytime (infant to 18 months) every Thursday for songs, stories, music, and movement.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email library@cityofcamas.us at least two weeks before the event.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Combined Community Rooms at Camas Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Pre-Kindergarten

:

Join Miss Maria for Baby Storytime (infant to 18 months) every Thursday for songs, stories, music, and movement.

Library Branch: Camas Public Library

Room: Combined Community Rooms

Age Group: Pre-Kindergarten

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Join Miss Maria for Baby Storytime (infant to 18 months) every Thursday for songs, stories, music, and movement.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email library@cityofcamas.us at least two weeks before the event.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

LEGO Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Combined Community Rooms at Camas Public Library

Program Type:

STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

School-Age Children

:

Join us for free play with the Library's Lego collection!

K-5th grades.

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Camas Public Library

Room: Combined Community Rooms

Age Group: School-Age Children

Program Type: STEM/STEAM

Event Details:

Join us for free play with the Library's Lego collection!

K-5th grades.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email library@cityofcamas.us at least two weeks before the event.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Eva Santee at Camas Public Library

Program Type:

Shared Interests

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

:

The Library Board of Trustees meet the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m., with the exception of July and December.

This meeting is open to the public.

Library Branch: Camas Public Library

Room: Eva Santee

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Shared Interests

Event Details:

The Library Board of Trustees meet the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m., with the exception of July and December.

This meeting is open to the public.

Preschool Storytime

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Combined Community Rooms at Camas Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Pre-Kindergarten

:

Songs, stories, music, movement, and more! For children ages 3, 4, or 5.

FAQs

May I bring my child if they are too old or too young for a particular storytime?

Library Branch: Camas Public Library

Room: Combined Community Rooms

Age Group: Pre-Kindergarten

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Songs, stories, music, movement, and more! For children ages 3, 4, or 5.

FAQs

May I bring my child if they are too old or too young for a particular storytime?

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Preschool Storytime

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Combined Community Rooms at Camas Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Pre-Kindergarten

:

Songs, stories, music, movement, and more! For children ages 3, 4, or 5.

FAQs

May I bring my child if they are too old or too young for a particular storytime?

Library Branch: Camas Public Library

Room: Combined Community Rooms

Age Group: Pre-Kindergarten

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Songs, stories, music, movement, and more! For children ages 3, 4, or 5.

FAQs

May I bring my child if they are too old or too young for a particular storytime?

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email library@cityofcamas.us at least two weeks before the event.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Family Bingo Night

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Totem Pole Room at Camas Public Library

Program Type:

Games, Shared Interests

Age Group:

All Ages

:

Join us for Bingo at the Library! Winners receive their choice of Reading Dragon prize. All ages welcome.

Library Branch: Camas Public Library

Room: Totem Pole Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Games, Shared Interests

Event Details:

Join us for Bingo at the Library! Winners receive their choice of Reading Dragon prize. All ages welcome.

Puzzle Palooza

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Combined Community Rooms at Camas Public Library

Program Type:

Games, Shared Interests

Age Group:

Teens (6th-12th grade), Adults, Seniors

:

Gather your team of 2-4 people and race against the clock and other teams to complete the same 500-piece puzzle in just two hours. The fastest team will win a prize and bragging rights!

Rules:

Waitlist

Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Camas Public Library

Room: Combined Community Rooms

Age Group: Teens (6th-12th grade), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Games, Shared Interests

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Gather your team of 2-4 people and race against the clock and other teams to complete the same 500-piece puzzle in just two hours. The fastest team will win a prize and bragging rights!

Rules:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email library@cityofcamas.us at least two weeks before the event.

Chess Club

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Nan Henriksen at Camas Public Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

All Ages

:

Everyone is welcome at Chess Club! Come enjoy yourself and hone your skills. If you own a chess set, please bring it. For all ages.

Library Branch: Camas Public Library

Room: Nan Henriksen

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Everyone is welcome at Chess Club! Come enjoy yourself and hone your skills. If you own a chess set, please bring it. For all ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email library@cityofcamas.us at least two weeks before the event.

Teen DIY: Painted Poems

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Eva Santee at Camas Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Teens (6th-12th grade)

:

It's National Poetry Month! Transform existing poems into visual masterpieces by using a variety of art mediums to create artwork directly on the printed page. All materials provided.

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Camas Public Library

Room: Eva Santee

Age Group: Teens (6th-12th grade)

Program Type: Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Event Details:

It's National Poetry Month! Transform existing poems into visual masterpieces by using a variety of art mediums to create artwork directly on the printed page. All materials provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email library@cityofcamas.us at least two weeks before the event.

Kid Librarian

All Day

Early Learning Center (ELC) Room at Camas Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Shared Interests

Age Group:

School-Age Children

:

Be our next Kid Librarian! Kid Librarians will have a designated shelf in the Library for their books and artwork; they also will be featured on our social media sites in pictures or videos.

Closed

Required

Closed

Library Branch: Camas Public Library

Room: Early Learning Center (ELC) Room

Age Group: School-Age Children

Program Type: Books & Reading, Shared Interests

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Be our next Kid Librarian! Kid Librarians will have a designated shelf in the Library for their books and artwork; they also will be featured on our social media sites in pictures or videos.

Tales with Tails

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Eva Santee at Camas Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Services

Age Group:

School-Age Children

:

Improve your reading skills by reading to a therapy dog! These 15 minute sessions will give you the opportunity to boost your confidence and practice your skills to the best listener around.

Waitlist

Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Camas Public Library

Room: Eva Santee

Age Group: School-Age Children

Program Type: Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Services

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Improve your reading skills by reading to a therapy dog! These 15 minute sessions will give you the opportunity to boost your confidence and practice your skills to the best listener around.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email library@cityofcamas.us at least two weeks before the event.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Close Knit

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Fireplace Room at Camas Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts, Shared Interests

Age Group:

Adults

:

Meet new crafty friends for knitting, crocheting, and other fiber arts. Create and converse together. Please bring your own supplies.

Library Branch: Camas Public Library

Room: Fireplace Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Crafts, Shared Interests

Event Details:

Meet new crafty friends for knitting, crocheting, and other fiber arts. Create and converse together. Please bring your own supplies.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Combined Community Rooms at Camas Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Pre-Kindergarten

:

Songs, stories, music, movement, and more! For children ages 3, 4, or 5.

FAQs

May I bring my child if they are too old or too young for a particular storytime?

Library Branch: Camas Public Library

Room: Combined Community Rooms

Age Group: Pre-Kindergarten

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Songs, stories, music, movement, and more! For children ages 3, 4, or 5.

FAQs

May I bring my child if they are too old or too young for a particular storytime?

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Combined Community Rooms at Camas Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Pre-Kindergarten

:

Songs, stories, music, movement, and more! For children ages 3, 4, or 5.

FAQs

May I bring my child if they are too old or too young for a particular storytime?

Library Branch: Camas Public Library

Room: Combined Community Rooms

Age Group: Pre-Kindergarten

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Songs, stories, music, movement, and more! For children ages 3, 4, or 5.

FAQs

May I bring my child if they are too old or too young for a particular storytime?

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email library@cityofcamas.us at least two weeks before the event.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Spanish Conversation Group

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Veranda at Camas Public Library

Program Type:

Celebrating Diversity, Cultural Connections, Shared Interests

Age Group:

Adults

:

Join our Spanish Conversation Group and enhance your language skills in a supportive and engaging environment. This group is geared toward beginner Spanish speakers.

For adults.

Library Branch: Camas Public Library

Room: Veranda

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Celebrating Diversity, Cultural Connections, Shared Interests

Event Details:

Join our Spanish Conversation Group and enhance your language skills in a supportive and engaging environment. This group is geared toward beginner Spanish speakers.

For adults.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email library@cityofcamas.us at least two weeks before the event.

A Great Big Beautiful Night text in cream over a orange mosaic. On the right side is the cover of Emily Henry's "Great Big Beautiful Life"

A Great Big Beautiful Night: An Emily Henry Celebration

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Combined Community Rooms at Camas Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Crafts, Games, Shared Interests

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

:

Celebrate the release of Emily Henry's new book with us!

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Camas Public Library

Room: Combined Community Rooms

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Books & Reading, Crafts, Games, Shared Interests

Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Event Details:

Celebrate the release of Emily Henry's new book with us!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email library@cityofcamas.us at least two weeks before the event.

Pencils and Pints

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Shared Interests

Age Group:

Adults

:

Come to A Beer at a Time and draw with others! This is a low-key meet-up for adults where we draw/doodle/scribble whatever you would like while enjoying a beverage.

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Shared Interests

Event Details:

Come to A Beer at a Time and draw with others! This is a low-key meet-up for adults where we draw/doodle/scribble whatever you would like while enjoying a beverage.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am

Combined Community Rooms at Camas Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Pre-Kindergarten

:

Songs, stories, music, movement, and more! For children 18 months to 3 years old.

FAQs

Library Branch: Camas Public Library

Room: Combined Community Rooms

Age Group: Pre-Kindergarten

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Songs, stories, music, movement, and more! For children 18 months to 3 years old.

FAQs

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

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