Library - What's the Buzz

Our annual Scary Story Contest is back! Kids in grades 3-12 can participate this year. 

Rules:

Come play improv theater games at the Library! Improv theater is a fun activity and no experience is necessary to participate.

There are three Monday sessions at 6:30 p.m.: September 15, 22, and 29, 2025. Registration required for each session - CamasPL.org/improv4adults. Feel free to register for one, two, or all three sessions! For Adults.  

What is Improv Theater?

In honor of Hunger Action Month, the Camas Library is hosting a food drive during the month of September. Donations will be given to the Camas School District's Family-Community Resource Center (FCRC).

While all non-perishable food items are welcome, FCRC has high demand for cereal, jam, and pantry staples like chili, broth, cooking oil, and condiments. Hygiene items and laundry pods are also accepted.

The donation box is located inside the Library near the north entrance. 

The latest addition to our Library of Things collection are Memory Kits!

These are designed to provide comfort and inspire connections and conversation through reminiscence. Each kit includes activity and photo cards, and a DVD that plays a slideshow with colorful photographs and video clips. Kits can be checked out for 3 weeks with up to 1 renewal.

See the collection and put a kit on hold here: CamasPL.org/memorykits

A family storytime that will get you moving! 

Taking place at Goot Park on Monday, September 8, 15, and 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.

Bring a blanket to sit on.

During the month of August we invite you to create art on the sidewalk around the Library! No registration required. Just grab some chalk and make some art!

Following the high school exhibit, the Second Story Gallery is featuring an equally impressive collection from our middle school art students at Liberty, Odyssey, and Skyridge Middle Schools. This showcase provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the budding talents of younger artists and encourages their continued artistic growth.

The exhibition is open to all ages and runs from August 1-31, 2025.

Saving planet Earth together can be loads of fun! Join us to play games, solve puzzles, and tackle wacky challenges. The whole family will enjoy exploring the environment, designing solutions, and imagining a brighter future. Let’s do this!

The Power Play for the Planet program is targeted for a family audience with children in grades 1-5 and is presented by a museum educator. The program includes a short and lively presentation (20-25 minutes) followed by activity tables offering a variety of fun, hands-on activities.

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 3:00-4:30.p.m.

A mystery solving evening for adults... gather your group of armchair detectives to crack this case! You'll get witness statements, maps, suspect files, and other pieces of evidence.

Friday, August 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Registration required - CamasPL.org/unsolved.

Bring a friend or partner and put your artistic skills to the test! All supplies are provided for you and your partner to paint a portrait of each other.

Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

For adults only. Registration is required - CamasPL.org/partnerportraits