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children drawing with text 2026 Bookmark contest

2026 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 Library Love.

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 Library Love.

Mike Smith and Uta Zuendel - Second Story Gallery Exhibition

Mike Smith and Uta Zuendel Exhibition - Second Story Gallery

All Day 4/3 - 4/25
Second Story Gallery at Camas Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
All Ages

Second Story Gallery will present a two-person exhibition featuring local artists Mike Smith and Uta Zuendel. The artwork is drawn from Zuendel’s personal collection and spans several decades, with works dating back to the 1970s.

Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Second Story Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Second Story Gallery will present a two-person exhibition featuring local artists Mike Smith and Uta Zuendel. The artwork is drawn from Zuendel’s personal collection and spans several decades, with works dating back to the 1970s.

Llama Llama Pajama Party

Llama Llama Pajama Party

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Combined Community Rooms at Camas Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Crafts, Early Literacy, Games, STEM/STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
All Ages

Celebrate the wonderful world of Anna Dewdney’s Llama Llama series with an afternoon in your coziest PJs and a variety of Llama Llama themed stations.

Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Crafts, Early Literacy, Games, STEM/STEAM, Storytimes
Event Details:

Celebrate the wonderful world of Anna Dewdney’s Llama Llama series with an afternoon in your coziest PJs and a variety of Llama Llama themed stations.

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.

microphone with text Teen songwriting workshop

Teen Songwriting Workshop

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Camas Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Classes, Discussions & Speakers, Shared Interests
Age Group:
Teens (6th-12th grade)

Do you like music? Ever wanted to write music of your own? This songwriting workshop will give you the tools to bring your song ideas to life and learn more about the songwriting craft.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (6th-12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Classes, Discussions & Speakers, Shared Interests
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you like music? Ever wanted to write music of your own? This songwriting workshop will give you the tools to bring your song ideas to life and learn more about the songwriting craft.

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.

Storied Juried Exhibition - Second Story Gallery

Storied - Second Story Gallery Exhibition

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Second Story Gallery at Camas Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
All Ages

Storied is a group art show inspired by literature and storytelling. Featuring the works of local artists, the exhibition is influenced by books, folktales, language, myths, and poems.

Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Second Story Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Storied is a group art show inspired by literature and storytelling. Featuring the works of local artists, the exhibition is influenced by books, folktales, language, myths, and poems.

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Reception - Second Story Gallery

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Second Story Gallery at Camas Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Second Story Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture
microphone with text Teen songwriting workshop

Teen Songwriting Workshop

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Camas Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Classes, Discussions & Speakers, Shared Interests
Age Group:
Teens (6th-12th grade)

Do you like music? Ever wanted to write music of your own? This songwriting workshop will give you the tools to bring your song ideas to life and learn more about the songwriting craft.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (6th-12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Classes, Discussions & Speakers, Shared Interests
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you like music? Ever wanted to write music of your own? This songwriting workshop will give you the tools to bring your song ideas to life and learn more about the songwriting craft.

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.

Nature Journaling green text on a white background surrounded by various outdoor sketches in orange

Nature Journaling

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veranda at Camas Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Crafts, Nature Smart, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
School-Age Children

Nature journaling is a creative and mindful way to connect with the outdoors. Join us for an afternoon of walking through our courtyard and getting started with our very own nature journals.  

Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Veranda
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts, Nature Smart, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Nature journaling is a creative and mindful way to connect with the outdoors. Join us for an afternoon of walking through our courtyard and getting started with our very own nature journals.  

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.

Kids Art Club Featured Artist Marisol Escobar

Kids Art Club

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Combined Community Rooms at Camas Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
School-Age Children

Kids Art Club is monthly event where we learn about an artist and create a new project each month! Kids Art Club is for kids in grades 1st through 5th with an adult. Supplies will be provided.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids Art Club is monthly event where we learn about an artist and create a new project each month! Kids Art Club is for kids in grades 1st through 5th with an adult. Supplies will be 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.

Accompanying Adults

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

microphone with text Teen songwriting workshop

Teen Songwriting Workshop

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Camas Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Classes, Discussions & Speakers, Shared Interests
Age Group:
Teens (6th-12th grade)

Do you like music? Ever wanted to write music of your own? This songwriting workshop will give you the tools to bring your song ideas to life and learn more about the songwriting craft.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (6th-12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Classes, Discussions & Speakers, Shared Interests
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you like music? Ever wanted to write music of your own? This songwriting workshop will give you the tools to bring your song ideas to life and learn more about the songwriting craft.

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.

Artist Talk - Storied

Artist Talk - Storied

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Combined Community Rooms at Camas Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Classes, Discussions & Speakers
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for a casual talk and conversation with the artists featured in our Storied exhibition, on display in the Second Story Gallery from May 1-30. 

Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Classes, Discussions & Speakers
Event Details:

Join us for a casual talk and conversation with the artists featured in our Storied exhibition, on display in the Second Story Gallery from May 1-30. 

Bad Art Night black text over splotches of blue and green paint.

Bad Art Night

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Combined Community Rooms at Camas Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Are you an artist? No? Well, great! For Bad Art Night, you don't need to be! All you need to do is create a terrible piece of art.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you an artist? No? Well, great! For Bad Art Night, you don't need to be! All you need to do is create a terrible piece of art.

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.

Memorial Day

All Day
Camas Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Camas Public Library
Paint splatters with Tiny Art Show in letters.

Tiny Art Kit Pick-Up

All Day 5/26 - 6/13
Camas Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

The Tiny Art Show is back! Display your artistic talents in our Tiny Art Show that will run during the month of July in our Crystal Corridor. Register to receive a mini art kit and create your masterpiece.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Tiny Art Show is back! Display your artistic talents in our Tiny Art Show that will run during the month of July in our Crystal Corridor. Register to receive a mini art kit and create your masterpiece.

Poetry Street PNW

Poetry Street PNW: A Poetry Open Mic Where Every Voice is Heard

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Totem Pole Room at Camas Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Celebrating Diversity, Shared Interests
Age Group:
All Ages

Read aloud your original or favorite work, and listen to monthly featured poets. All ages welcome. 

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6:15 - doors open

6:25 - readers final sign-in

Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Totem Pole Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Celebrating Diversity, Shared Interests
Event Details:

Read aloud your original or favorite work, and listen to monthly featured poets. All ages welcome. 

-------------------------------
6:15 - doors open

6:25 - readers final sign-in

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

Pencils and Pints

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 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. A Beer at a Time is located at 216 NE 3rd Ave.

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. A Beer at a Time is located at 216 NE 3rd Ave.

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Reception - Second Story Gallery

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Second Story Gallery at Camas Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Second Story Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Artist Talk

Artist Talk with Emily Pratt

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Combined Community Rooms at Camas Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Classes, Discussions & Speakers
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Emily Pratt for an Artist Talk about her work, titled "Topographic Passage".

Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Classes, Discussions & Speakers
Event Details:

Join Emily Pratt for an Artist Talk about her work, titled "Topographic Passage".

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.

Juneteenth

All Day
Camas Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Camas Public Library
Poetry Street PNW

Poetry Street PNW: A Poetry Open Mic Where Every Voice is Heard

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Totem Pole Room at Camas Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Celebrating Diversity, Shared Interests
Age Group:
All Ages

Read aloud your original or favorite work, and listen to monthly featured poets. All ages welcome. 

-------------------------------
6:15 - doors open

6:25 - readers final sign-in

Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Totem Pole Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Celebrating Diversity, Shared Interests
Event Details:

Read aloud your original or favorite work, and listen to monthly featured poets. All ages welcome. 

-------------------------------
6:15 - doors open

6:25 - readers final sign-in

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.

Independence Day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Camas Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Camas Public Library

Artist Talk - High School Show

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Combined Community Rooms at Camas Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Classes, Discussions & Speakers, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Classes, Discussions & Speakers, Summer Reading Program
Poetry Street PNW

Poetry Street PNW: A Poetry Open Mic Where Every Voice is Heard

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Totem Pole Room at Camas Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Celebrating Diversity, Shared Interests
Age Group:
All Ages

Read aloud your original or favorite work, and listen to monthly featured poets. All ages welcome. 

-------------------------------
6:15 - doors open

6:25 - readers final sign-in

Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Totem Pole Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Celebrating Diversity, Shared Interests
Event Details:

Read aloud your original or favorite work, and listen to monthly featured poets. All ages welcome. 

-------------------------------
6:15 - doors open

6:25 - readers final sign-in

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.

Logo for SSG

Reception - Second Story Gallery

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Second Story Gallery at Camas Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Second Story Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture