News/Press Release

Get ready for warmer weather outside with our Nature-Smart collection! These are items that will encourage you to get outside, enjoy nature, and play! Browse the items here, and place a hold using your Library card. We'll be adding more and more items to this collection, so keep an eye out!

Have you heard about the Camas Fire Station 41 Bond coming up in August?

Voters will have the opportunity to decide whether to fund the new fire station through a bond-approval during the August Primary Election. This approval would allow the sale of City-owned bonds to fund design and construction costs for the new facility. If the bond passes, construction could begin as soon as 2025.

On May 20 beginning at 3:30 p.m., the Camas Public Library will hold their inaugural Children’s Author Event downstairs in the Children’s Library. This year’s event will coincide with the birthday of Mary Pope Osborne, the author of the Magic Treehouse series. The event will run until 5:30 p.m., providing two hours of themed activities and stations.

Join us on May 20th to celebrate Mary Pope Osborne's birthday with a magical adventure featuring the world of the author's Magic Treehouse. 

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary tales of Jack and Annie as we bring their adventures to life through crafts, engaging activities, and snacks inspired by the series. Explore the wonders of time travel, ancient civilizations, and mythical creatures in a celebration that honors Osborne's captivating storytelling. 

Kicking off May’s Second Story Gallery exhibit at the Camas Public Library, a reception for bestselling graphic novel artist and author Aron Nels Steinke will take place Friday, May 3, 2024 from 5-8 p.m. The artist will be on hand for the event.

My Teacher is a Wolf: The Comics Art of Aron Nels Steinke is a retrospective of cartoon art from the creator of Mr. Wolf’s Class, the bestselling graphic novel series for children. This exhibit features over forty original pieces of art used in the creation of his graphic novels spanning his almost 20-year career.

Kicking off May’s Second Story Gallery exhibit at the Camas Public Library, a reception for bestselling graphic novel artist and author Aron Nels Steinke will take place Friday, May 3, from 5-8 p.m. The artist will be on hand for the event.

In this video update for April 2024, Camas Mayor Steve Hogan discusses:

Camas' New Strategic Plan

Current Comprehensive and Subarea plans - https://engagecamas.com/ourcamas2045

Crown Park Bids - https://engagecamas.com/crown-park-improvements-30-design-process

Lake Management Plan - https://engagecamas.com/lacamas-lake-management-plan

Join us for Bingo at the Library! Winners receive their choice of Reading Dragon prize. All ages welcome. 

Attention Camas! We’re currently accepting applications for Lodging Tax funds. The City uses lodging tax funds to support and encourage tourism and cultural activities in Camas.

For more information or to apply: https://www.cityofcamas.us/city-clerk/page/lodging-tax-funds-availabilit...

The deadline to apply is Monday, May 9, 2025 @ 5 p.m.

Following recommendations from the recently completed Lacamas, Round, and Fallen Leaf Lake Management Plan, the City is moving forward with chemical treatment of Lacamas Lake later this summer to help control the amount of phosphorus in the water which contributes to harmful algal blooms.