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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.

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.

women's circle on perimenopause and menopause with women holding hands

A Women’s Circle on Perimenopause & Menopause

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Shared Interests
Registration Required
Event Details:

A Women’s Circle on Perimenopause & Menopause

Hosted by Ripple Wellness 

microphone with text Teen songwriting workshop

Teen Songwriting Workshop

Wednesday, April 29, 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.

Custom Claw Clips text on purple background with two claw clips on the bottom

Custom Claw Clips

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Room: Combined Community Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using beads, rhinestones, and other adorable embellishments, we'll be designing custom claw clips that are as cute as they are practical! 

Claw clips and all materials provided.

Reading Dragons Coloring Contest

Reading Dragons Coloring Contest

All Day 5/1 - 5/16
Library Branch: Camas Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Unleash your imagination and bring a dragon to life! Join our Reading Dragons Coloring Contest, where creativity takes flight.

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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.

Mike Smith and Uta Zuendel Exhibition - Second Story Gallery

All Day 4/3–4/25
All Ages
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

3:30pm–5:30pm
All Ages
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.

Teen Songwriting Workshop

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (6th-12th grade)
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 - Second Story Gallery Exhibition

All Day 5/1–5/31
All Ages
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.

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

Teen Songwriting Workshop

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (6th-12th grade)
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

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.

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.

Teen Songwriting Workshop

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (6th-12th grade)
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

6:00pm–7:30pm
All Ages
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

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
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
Closing
Branches:
Camas Public Library

Tiny Art Kit Pick-Up

All Day 5/26–6/13
All Ages
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: A Poetry Open Mic Where Every Voice is Heard

6:15pm–7:45pm
All Ages
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. 

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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

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
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.

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

Artist Talk with Emily Pratt

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages
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
Closing
Branches:
Camas Public Library

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

6:15pm–7:45pm
All Ages
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. 

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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
Closing
Branches:
Camas Public Library

Artist Talk - High School Show

5:00pm–6:00pm
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: A Poetry Open Mic Where Every Voice is Heard

6:15pm–7:45pm
All Ages
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.

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