News/Press Release

Celebrate the start of our Summer Reading Program! Pick up your gameboard to track your reading and lots of books to get you started. We'll have stampers for the first 200 kids and the first 50 teens and adults who take a gameboard. 

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10 a.m.

CamasPL.org/SRPKICKOFF

Statement from Camas Mayor Steve Hogan

The tragedy at the Nippon Dynawave facility in Longview has deeply affected communities throughout Southwest Washington. Our hearts are with the workers, families, first responders and everyone impacted by this devastating event.

Tami Calais teaches communication skills to better understand where resistance comes from, how to create a safe space to explore change, and how to collaborate to make next steps.

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Registration required - CamasPL.org/AGING

Sometimes one seemingly small story is actually the gateway to the story of a whole community! Come and learn how the creation of the Camas-Washougal Historical Society encapsulates the histories of our two towns and even entwines with the history of the Library. It's a wild ride of twists and turns and shenanigans to get to where we are today, and you won't want to miss it!

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m

Registration required - CamasPL.org/CLARK

The Camas Public Library is joining more than 140 libraries across California, Oregon and Washington in One Book, One Coast, the largest regional book club on the West Coast.

Help us design a new Reading Dragons card! Color the creature, give it a name, and return it to the Service Desk. The winning design will be made into a Reading Dragons card (available Fall 2026). You can pick up a coloring sheet at the Library, or print one from home (see attachments here).

Contest runs Friday, May 1 - Saturday, May 16, 2026.

The City of Camas Parks & Recreation Department invites the community to experience the inaugural Camtown Arts & Music Festival, Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Crown Park. This free, family-friendly event marks the debut of a newly reimagined Camtown, transforming the former youth-focused festival into a dynamic, all-ages celebration of arts, music, and culture.

The City of Camas’ Finance Department has once again been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for their annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.

According to GFOA, the Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting.

Attention Camas residents, the City will be activating Well 13, due to the increased demand in the water system. The recent increase in temperatures across the area has required all city wells to be in production. Adding Well 13 will provide the City with the additional supply needed to keep up with the late spring/summer demand.

Effective Monday, April 20, 2026, the Finance Department lobby is moving to a temporary schedule to accommodate staffing transitions and upcoming construction. Please note that while our physical lobby hours are changing, our staff remains available by phone during regular business hours.

Lobby Hours (In-Person Services)