News/Press Release

Killer Reads is a mystery and thriller book club for adults. 

Registration is not required to participate in the discussion. The Library has a limited number of physical copies of the book for those who register - CamasPL.org/killerreads. We may also have ebook and audiobook copies of the book available to checkout with your library card.

The next event is on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 1:30–2:30 p.m where we will be discussing Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutano.

Following a national search, the City of Camas announced that Scott Collins will be the City of Camas’ next Public Works Director. Collins will assume the position effective Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. 

Officials with the City of Camas are encouraging residents to take part in the latest Community Summit related to the Our Camas 2045 Comprehensive Plan, but with a twist.

The Camas-Washougal Fire Department is hosting their Open House, Health and Safety Fair Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Station 42, 4321 NW Parker Street, Camas WA. 

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Camas Public Library is celebrating in a big way! Community members are invited to help design the library’s next official card.

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 City Councils of Camas and Washougal recently passed a joint resolution to return the formation of a Regional Fire Authority to the November 4, 2025, General Election ballot.

You may or may not have received a letter yet regarding the level of PFAS in Well 13 that has exceeded the State Allowable Level(SAL). In accordance with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) requirements the City is notifying customers that water sampling in June of 2025 showed Well 13 had an average detection level from two samples of 39.75 ppt (Parts Per Trillion), with the SAL being 15 ppt.

The two most common questions we receive concerning this issue are:

The City of Camas was on the receiving end of some good news when it comes to the City’s Bond ratings. The S&P Global Ratings recently assigned a 'AAA' long-term rating to Camas’ approximate $25 million series 2025 unlimited tax general obligation (GO) bonds and $10 million series 2025 limited tax GO and refunding bonds.

The popular Movies in the Park series coordinated by Camas Parks & Recreation will be held at Dorothy Fox Elementary school starting Friday, Aug. 1, with the showing of the 2023 summer blockbuster Barbie (rated PG-13).