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children drawing with text 2026 Bookmark contest

2026 Bookmark Contest

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
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.

bingo

Family Bingo Night

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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. 

flowers, art shapes and the text: Teen DIY: Mini Totes

Teen DIY: Mini Totes

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Eva Santee
Age Group: Teens (6th-12th grade)
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get creative and design your own mini canvas tote! Perfectly sized to hold books, your phone, keys, and other essentials! All materials provided.

Artist Talk - Uta Zuendel

Artist Talk - Uta Zuendel

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Classes, Discussions & Speakers
Event Details:

Join us for a casual talk and conversation with artist Uta Zuendel about her exhibition with Mike Smith on display in the Second Story Gallery from April 3-27.  

microphone with text Teen songwriting workshop

Teen Songwriting Workshop

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

Llama Llama Pajama Party

Llama Llama Pajama Party

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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.

flowers with Spanish Storytime text

Spanish Storytime

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebrating Diversity, Cultural Connections, Early Literacy, Shared Interests, Storytimes
Event Details:

A bilingual Storytime!

Children and their families are invited to celebrate stories, songs, and fun in both Spanish and English.

¡Una hora de cuentos bilingüe!

Puzzle Palooza with puzzle pieces underneath

Puzzle Palooza for Kids

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Games, Shared Interests
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids in grades 3-5 will race against the clock and other teams to complete the same 300-piece puzzle in just two hours. The fastest team will win a prize and bragging rights!

Rules:

Audiobook Walking Club

Audiobook Walking Club

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs, Nature Smart, Shared Interests
Event Details:

Audiobook listeners need not walk alone! Bring your audiobook of choice and meet us each month at a new outdoor location for a community walk.

clark college logo with text Penguin Talks

Penguin Talks: A Community Cornerstone: 90 Years of The Port of Camas-Washougal

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Classes, Discussions & Speakers, Shared Interests
Registration Required
Event Details:

Established by voters in 1935, The Port of Camas-Washougal marked its 90th anniversary in 2025.

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2026 Bookmark Contest

All Day 4/1–4/30
School-Age Children, Teens (6th-12th grade)
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.

Kid Librarian

All Day
School-Age Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center (ELC) Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Shared Interests
Registration Required
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

4:00pm–5:15pm
School-Age Children
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Services
Registration Required
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.

Beginning Readers Book Club

4:00pm–4:30pm
School-Age Children
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Beginning Readers Book Club is for Kindergarten-1st graders and their adult. For this month, we will be reading Walter the Baker by Eric Carle.

 

What is The Beginning Readers Book Club (BRBC)?

Puzzle Palooza for Kids

2:00pm–4:00pm
School-Age Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Games, Shared Interests
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids in grades 3-5 will race against the clock and other teams to complete the same 300-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.

Accompanying Adults

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

Kid Librarian

All Day
School-Age Children
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center (ELC) Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Shared Interests
Registration Required
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.

Kid Librarian

All Day
School-Age Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center (ELC) Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Shared Interests
Registration Required
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.

Runaway Chicken Craft

4:30pm–5:30pm
School-Age Children
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Create and decorate your very own racing chicken!

For K-5th grade.

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.

Page Turners

6:30pm–7:30pm
School-Age Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Eva Santee
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Page Turners is a monthly book discussion group for 4th-6th graders and their adult.

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.

Nature Journaling

4:00pm–5:00pm
School-Age Children
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.

Kid Librarian

All Day
School-Age Children
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center (ELC) Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Shared Interests
Registration Required
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.

Kids Art Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
School-Age Children
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.

Kid Librarian

All Day
School-Age Children
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center (ELC) Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Shared Interests
Registration Required
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

4:00pm–5:15pm
School-Age Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Services
Registration Required
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.

Story Explorers

6:30pm–7:30pm
School-Age Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Eva Santee
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Story Explorers is a book discussion group for 2nd -3rd graders and their adult. Limit of 12 spots available. For this month we are reading J.D. and the Great Barber Battle by J. Dillard.

How it works:

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

4:00pm–5:00pm
School-Age Children
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.

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Camas Public Library

Kid Librarian

All Day
School-Age Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Early Learning Center (ELC) Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Shared Interests
Registration Required
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.

Beginning Readers Book Club

4:00pm–4:30pm
School-Age Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Beginning Readers Book Club is for Kindergarten-1st graders and their adult. 

 

What is The Beginning Readers Book Club (BRBC)?

Pop-Up Mini Golf

3:00pm–5:00pm
School-Age Children
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Putt your way through a mini golf course designed and built by our Teen Library Council. 

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.

Page Turners

6:30pm–7:30pm
School-Age Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Eva Santee
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Page Turners is a monthly book discussion group for 4th-6th graders and their adult.

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.

Story Explorers

6:30pm–7:30pm
School-Age Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Eva Santee
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Story Explorers is a book discussion group for 2nd -3rd graders and their adult. Limit of 12 spots available.  

How it works:

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

4:00pm–5:00pm
School-Age Children
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.

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Camas Public Library