Library - What's the Buzz

Kids' Kitchen is a virtual cooking club just for kids! For December's recipe, we will be making spaghetti and meatballs. This recipe uses the stovetop and the oven.

For K-5th grades. Registration required to receive the zoom link and recipe - CamasPL.org/kidskitchen.

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Celtic Muse returns with their beautiful blend of sound to celebrate the season. Join us near the fireplace and relax to the lilting sounds of harp, flute, and recorder.

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3-5 p.m.

The Library is participating in two giving drives this December - we are collecting pet food and associated supplies for the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, as well as a donations of diapers and personal care items for local families, facilitated by the Downtown Camas Association (find out more here).  Join us in spreading holiday joy and making a difference in our community—drop by the Library this month to make a donation!

We have thousands of gently used books at bargain prices!

Come browse our offerings on the following dates in May:

• Thursday 7th, Friday 8th, and Saturday 9th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday 10th from noon to 4 p.m. — this is the ONLY day we do Fill-a-Bag for $5! 

These sales are major fundraisers for the Friends & Foundation of the Camas Library and 100% volunteer run. 

Every dollar raised goes into funding programs and opportunities with our beloved community library.

Let the reindeer games begin! Preschoolers are invited to a morning of reindeer-themed activities and crafts.

Join us on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

Registration required - CamasPL.org/REINDEER

Share your favorite holiday cookies with the community while boxing up delicious treats to take home at our Cookie Exchange!

Please prepare at least 2 dozen cookies to share. We’ll provide small boxes for your favorites, but feel free to bring your own container if you'd like to take more. Don’t forget to bring a copy of your recipe if you’d like to share it!

Navigating the journey of supporting aging parents can bring a mix of emotions and challenges. This class offers practical guidance and compassionate insights for adult children. We'll explore key topics like understanding shared emotions, knowing when and how to research care options, and initiating essential conversations about change with respect and effectiveness.

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Registration required - CamasPL.org/SUPPORT.

We’re excited to introduce the Cultural Pass, a new offering that opens the door to discovery, learning, and adventure. With the Cultural Pass, you can enjoy free admission to a variety of participating museums, gardens, and cultural institutions in the area (check back for more locations).

Whether you're interested in art, history, science, or nature, the Cultural Pass is your ticket to enriching experiences for individuals and families alike. Passes are available to City of Camas residents and can be reserved in advance.

Thank you to everyone who entered our 2025 Scary Story Contest! We had so much fun reading all your submissions - we even lost sleep over how scary some of the stories were. Congratulations to our winners: Logan Milardo, Reily Cox, and Sadie Haggblom! If you were unable to hear their stories being read at our Haunted Happenings on October 25, you can read them here!

Hunger by Logan Milardo

Justin woke up from a cold blooded nightmare, drenched in sweat. 

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!

Los niños y sus familias están invitados a celebrar historias, canciones y diversión tanto en español como en inglés.

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month at 10:30 a.m.

CamasPL.org/SPANISHSTORYTIME