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2025 Bookmark Contest

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
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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:

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Preschool Post Office

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: Pre-Kindergarten
Event Details:

Step into the world of letters and packages in this interactive dramatic play experience! Kids will explore fun, hands-on stations as they sort, stamp, and deliver pretend mail—building early literacy and social skills along the way.

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Library Advocacy: How to Make an Impact

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Register Now
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Classes & Discussions, Shared Interests
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our series designed to equip library advocates with the skills and tools to make a meaningful impact.

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Parent & Caregiver Support Group

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Eva Santee
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Celebrating Diversity, Classes & Discussions, Services, Shared Interests
Event Details:

A free drop-in group for parents and caregivers of children offering a safe space for conversation and commiseration on all things parenting. This group is all-inclusive and all are welcome!

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Rainbow Reads

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Eva Santee
Age Group: Teens (6th-12th grade)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Celebrating Diversity, Shared Interests
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rainbow Reads is a book club for LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies. We will be reading YA fiction, non-fiction, and graphic novels that feature LGBTQIA+ characters & themes, or literature written by someone from the LGBTQIA+ community.&nbsp

Pete the Cat's Groovy Celebration

Pete the Cat's Groovy Celebration

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Crafts, Early Literacy, Games, Shared Interests, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a groovy good time with Pete the Cat!

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New Here!

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
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Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Shared Interests
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Camas!

Adults in the community are invited for a morning treat, to meet other newcomers and discover all that the library has to offer.

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Teen Tiny Food Party

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Eva Santee
Age Group: Teens (6th-12th grade)
Program Type: Culinary, Shared Interests, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

We're taking food down to tiny sizes!  From savory to sweet, come try and rate some tiny food.


 

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Nature Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Nature Smart, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us on the Library's 5th Avenue steps for a Nature Scavenger Hunt! We'll provide clipboards and paint swatches to guide you as you search for natural items that match the colors.

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2025 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 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
All Ages
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

Kid Librarian

All Day
School-Age Children
Closed
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.

Preschool Magic Flashlight

10:30am - 11:30am
Pre-Kindergarten
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: Pre-Kindergarten
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Let's create a 2D paper flashlight out of construction paper and sheet protectors!

For preschoolers.

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

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults
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

10:30am - 11:00am
Pre-Kindergarten
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

11:30am - 12:00pm
Pre-Kindergarten
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

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Nan Henriksen
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.

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Pre-Kindergarten
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.

Virtual Mindfulness

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Discussions, Shared Interests
Event Details:

Meetings will take place over Zoom.

Contact Kirsten Muskat for meeting details & access: kirstenmuskat@mac.com 

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Pre-Kindergarten
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.

Toddler Storytime

11:30am - 12:00pm
Pre-Kindergarten
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.

Great Decisions

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Classes & Discussions, Cultural Connections
Registration Required
Event Details:

Great Decisions is a national, grass-roots foreign policy discussion program. Sandra Gangle will facilitate discussion of the eight new topics for 2025.

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.

Preschool Post Office

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pre-Kindergarten
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: Pre-Kindergarten
Event Details:

Step into the world of letters and packages in this interactive dramatic play experience! Kids will explore fun, hands-on stations as they sort, stamp, and deliver pretend mail—building early literacy and social skills along the way.

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' Kitchen: Breakfast for Dinner

5:30pm - 6:30pm
School-Age Children
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Classes & Discussions, Culinary, Shared Interests
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program was originally on April 16 but has been rescheduled to April 30.

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

10:30am - 11:00am
Pre-Kindergarten
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

11:30am - 12:00pm
Pre-Kindergarten
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.

Minds Under Construction

4:00pm - 5:30pm
School-Age Children
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Classes & Discussions, Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we'll practice mindfulness techniques to manage strong emotions, make our own stress balls, and play a memory game! 

For kids in K-5 with an adult. 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.

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 Advocacy: How to Make an Impact

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Classes & Discussions, Shared Interests
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our series designed to equip library advocates with the skills and tools to make a meaningful impact.

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.

Contours - Exhibition by Travis London - Second Story Gallery

All Day 5/2 - 5/31
All Ages
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Second Story Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Travis London’s solo exhibition, titled “Contours”, explores the diverse landscapes and nonhuman inhabitants that make up the Pacific Northwest.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Pre-Kindergarten
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

11:30am - 12:00pm
Pre-Kindergarten
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.

Reception - Second Story Gallery

5:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Second Story Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Culture

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Pre-Kindergarten
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: Pre-Kindergarten
Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Family Storytime is a special, once a month program that has all of the things you love about storytimes and more! There will be a 30 minute storytime followed by a craft.

This storytime is for children aged 2-5 with an 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.