Kids & Family

Rainbow Reads is a book club for LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies. We will be reading YA fiction, non-fiction, and graphic novels that feature LGBTQIA+ characters & themes, or literature written by someone from the LGBTQIA+ community.

This month’s book is The Love Interest by Cale Dietrich.

After you register for this club, pick up a copy of the book at the service desk at the Library. The book is yours to keep just for attending the discussion. This book is also available as an ebook on Libby. This service is free with your Library card.

• Registration is required for this event.
• This event is for registrants grade 6th Grade to 12th Grade.

We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email [email protected] at least two weeks before the event.

Skip the election night stress and spend the evening talking about romance books with the members of the Lincoln High School Romance Book Club.

You can cast a ballot for your favorite book, trope, subgenre, etc.. Everybody wins when romance is on the ticket!

This new monthly club creates a welcoming space for people who enjoy crochet, knitting, embroidery, and other fiber arts. Participants can share patterns, learn techniques from one another, and connect while working on their own

Are you a teen? Do you have ideas for the library? Then come boss us around! We need your help to make sure the stuff we're doing at the library is stuff you actually want. Earn volunteer hours, eat snacks and meet other teens.

For ages 13–19

Play is one of the five practices that help children get ready to read! Active play helps children develop physical coordination and motor skills they need for a wide range of activities, form walking and running to holding a book and tracking a line of text. Families can play and build together while socialize and connect with one another.

Join us for an interactive art experience! Our art club follows along with a painting tutorial in real-time on the big screen. Come relax and have fun with local art enthusiasts. All materials are provided, and you'll get to take your masterpiece home with you.

For ages 13+

Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.

Tweens and teens in 6th, 7th and 8th grade, you are invited to talk about graphic novels, craft and eat snacks! All supplies provided and it’s FREE! A limited number of books are available for pick up at the library.

Art Chats are held once a month to promote awareness of art in our area, to encourage sharing our own art, to teach art techniques, to share local art events, and to network with your peers. Bring one or two pieces of your art to share, or just come to enjoy the camaraderie.

Ages 13+

Develop your writing in a welcoming, creative environment alongside friends and local best-selling YA author Jamie Pacton. This is time to write, share ideas, ask questions, and meet other teen writers!

We'll read graphic novels for early readers. Pick up a grab & go bag each month to participate! While supplies last, October-April. Ages 5-7.

October 2026: Pepper & Boo: A Cat Surprise by Charise Mericle Harper

November 2026: Pip & Pals: Otter Space by Jen de Oliveira

December 2026: Owly: The Way Home by Andy Runton

January 2027: Hello, Crabby! by Jonathan Fenske

February 2027: Mimi & the Cutie Catastrophe by Shauna J. Grant

March 2027: The Faraway Forest by Debbie Fong

April 2027: Shelby & Watts: A Mountain of a Problem by Ashlyn Anstee

We'll read books nominated for the Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award. Join us the 1st Tuesday of the month, 4-4:45pm, October-April, in the Community Room. Ages 7-9.

October 6, 2026: Welcome to Woofmore by Donna Gephart

November 3, 2026: Poetry Comics by Grant Snider

December 1, 2026: My Antarctica by G. Neri

January 5, 2027: Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat by Li Chen

February 2, 2027: Dragon on the Loose by Marty Chan

March 2, 2027: Murray the Knight by Adam Stower

April 6, 2027: Voting party!

To learn more about the Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award, visit https://ola.memberclicks.net/bccca-home.

Help your librarian choose the best books, movies, comics, programs and events for you and your friends. Have fun working on special projects, making new friends, and creating the perfect library for you! This is a volunteer position and snacks will be provided. For kids ages 9-12.

Join us for open game play of Magic the Gathering. Decks will be provided, or bring your own.

Cards are provided through a generous donation from the non-profit magikids.org.

Tweens and teens are invited to get crafty! Come hang out with us and use your creative skills to make buttons, Shrinky Dinks, bracelets, felt plushies and more awesome creations! All materials and supplies are provided. Ideal for teens and tweens (ages 9-18).

Practice speaking Japanese in a group setting, led by a Japanese-speaking volunteer.

Ages 13+

To participate in Conversation Circles, you should have enough command of the language to be able to:

• Introduce yourself
• Discuss topics related to your life
• Express ideas and ask simple questions
• Follow discussions on a variety of topics
• Confidently participate in the discussion

You do not need to converse completely error-free in Japanese and you may have some gaps in your vocabulary. Conversation Circles are not formal language classes.

Need help getting started or building your skills? Check out these resources, free with your library card! Language Learning Resources

Do you know a young strategist, who's itching to learn the arcane arts? Look no further than Magic Academy - a series of supervised, sealed Magic: The Gathering leagues for kids ages 10-17.

One of our counselors will guide Planeswalkers as they collect cards and build decks that can summon creatures and create mystical effects, all while learning what it means to be a good sport.

Players with all levels of experience are welcome.

Do you like to game? Are you in middle or high school? If so, join our gaming club! We'll play games, talk about games and eat snacks.

Made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing our library's leadership, innovation and reach through private support.

Immerse yourself in a world of excitement! Create a character and take on challenges with a team of other players in this interactive story. Whether you want to learn or are an experienced player, come play Dungeons & Dragons.

Please fill out the Character Creation Form, so we can have your pre-generated character ready for your first session. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

For ages 9–19

Great books, no homework! Join us each month for a discussion and snacks. Ask staff in the Teen Room to sign up and check out this month's book!

For ages 13–19

Enjoy a relaxed gathering in Lake Oswego where participants build a LEGO project to take home. Hosted by The Connection Club with support from The Autism Society of Oregon and Kangaroo Care, it provides all the bricks along with light snacks and drinks. Admission is free with registration. This program meets on the first Wednesday of each month.

The Camas Public Library hosts Page Turners book club for kids in fourth through sixth graders and their adults. The club meets from 6-7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. To attend, register at CamasPL.org/pageturners or call 360-834-4692, then pick up the book at the library. After the meeting, keep the book for free.

Meet monthly to discuss books nominated for the Oregon Reader's Choice Award (ORCA), Upper Elementary Division. First Thursdays at 4:30pm in the Meeting Room, with snacks! Ages 9 & up.

October 1, 2026: Pocket Bear by Katherine Applegate

November 5, 2026: A Hero’s Guide to Summer Vacation by Pablo Cartaya

December 3, 2026: One Big Open Sky by Lesa Cline-Ransome

January 7, 2027: Dream On by Shannon Hale AND Xolo by Donna Barba Higuera

February 4, 2027: The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest by Aubrey Hartman

March 4, 2027: Benny on the Case by Wesley King

April 1, 2027: The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon by Grace Lin AND VOTING! Vote for your favorite book from this list to help choose the 2027 ORCA winner!

To learn more about the award, visit https://sites.google.com/oasl.olaweb.org/orca

A safe place where ALL are welcome to be themselves. Find support, eat snacks, get creative, discuss favorite books, and more! Bring a friend, or make a new one. For grades 5-8.

Queer Youth Club is a youth-run club for that unites LGBTQIA+ and allied youth from neighboring schools. Email [email protected] for more information.

Are you a Pokémon card fan? If so, join us for some Pokémon free-play! For kids new to Pokémon and experts alike, focusing on cards and Pokémon TCG. Ideal for Grades 3-8, but all Pokémon-loving kids (and their grownups who want to learn more) are welcome!

Join us for open game play of chess.

For ages 9–19

3rd Sundays + final session: September 20 - May 16 + May 23 | 4 – 5:30 pm | Brookwood

Learning public speaking skills early builds confidence, promotes understanding and critical thinking, and can be a foundation for lifelong success – plus it’s fun! This interactive program teaches public speaking and respectful debating. For youth grades 5th – 8th.

This is a series of nine classes + a final session. By registering, you are signing up for the full series.

Join us for our fiber arts social circles, where you can work on your own projects and make connections. Any stitchery hobby is welcome: knitting, crochet, spinning, lap quilting, needlepoint, counted cross-stitch—even mending!

For ages 13+

Friday, September 11 from 10:00am–12:00pm

Friday, September 25 from 10:00am–12:00pm

Friday, October 09 from 10:00am–12:00pm

Friday, October 23 from10:00am–12:00pm

Friday, November 13 from 10:00am–12:00pm

Join us for Teen Dungeons and Dragons at the East County Library! Create your character and work with your friends to solve mysteries, fight bad guys, and get the loot! There will be snacks!

Registration required, limited spots available.

Week 1: Process Art (making art just to make art)
Week 2: Lego Club (Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session)
Week 3: Art Club (learn about artists, art techniques, and create a new project each month)
Week 4: STEAM Studio (create and explore using science, technology, engineering, art, and math)

Event Description:

Kids in grades 4-5 are invited to talk about graphic novels and eat snacks! Every meeting includes a short activity related to this month's book. A limited number of books are available for pick up at the library.

Are you ready for chapter books? Grab an adult to join you and come ready to discuss, have fun, and make new friends.

This month we are discussing Super Villains in Training: The Fantastic Freeze Day by Pew, Kailei.

For ages 5–9

Limited copies are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the library.

Do you like to game? Are you in middle or high school? If so, join our gaming club! We'll play games, talk about games and eat snacks.

Fun variation on standard Kings Mountain hike. Instead of heading straight up Kings Mountain trail, we'll make a left onto Wilson River trail. We'll then head up to a somewhat overgrown Kings Junior trail which then goes up and then down before connecting back up to Kings Mountain trail. We'll take this to the Kings Mountain summit and then take the standard Kings Mountain trail back down to the trailhead.

JUST BRING IT

Ballroom training ground

Queer BIPOC Youth and Young Adult focused

First and Third Saturdays, 10:30am, Room 102

Continue the fun and warmth of Tot Shabbat with Kiddush Club. We sing, dance, hear a Torah story, and more with our fantastic educators!

Join us for open game play of chess.

For all ages.

Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.

Trae tus fabulosas habilidades de construcción con Legos a la biblioteca de Fairview y deja volar tu imaginación. Cada mes construiremos una nueva estructura para exhibirla.

Join us for tween & teen chess club, where any level of player can enjoy games! Learn new strategies and improve your skills in a welcoming environment. From beginners to experienced players, play in an open and friendly setting! Get opportunities to play and learn through hands-on practice.

Registration Required

Join us for book discussion, trivia questions, and crafting centered around the Grades 3-5 OBOB books! Registration opens for each session 45 days prior.

Use this link to see the titles for each meeting

Story Explorers is a book discussion group for 2nd -3rd graders and their adult. Limit of 12 spots available.

How it works:

1. Register for this event.
2. Come into the library to pick up your copy of the book.
3. You and your child both read the book.
4. We meet on the second Monday of the month and discuss the book. It’s a blast!
5. You get to keep the book, for free!

You will be able to sign up for next month’s book club and pick up your copy of the book at the book discussion.

This event is sponsored by the Friends and Foundation of the Camas Library (FFCL). Click here to support them!

• This event is for registrants grade 2nd Grade to 3rd Grade.

Willamette Writers helps writers find their community, develop their craft, and expand their careers at our monthly chapter meetings. Whether you write for the mic, the page, the stage, or the screen, we would love for you to join our community.

Grab some lunch at Kiddush and bring it upstairs for Tea & Talmud! Teens ages 12–18 are invited to hang out with friends, enjoy good conversation, and explore Jewish texts and traditions together in a relaxed, welcoming space.

Get ready to build and create in this LEGO club just for teens. We provide all the bricks, you just bring your creativity.

Friday nights are the perfect night to gather a party and head off on a new adventure.

Our Friday Night D&D Club brings young people together to socialize, tell a shared story and have fun.

Both new and experienced players are welcome.

You can play an existing character- or we can help you develop a new one.

Use this Link to sign up

Held most Fridays in The Hall | 6-9 PM | $30 per person

Tables will be organized by our DMs according to age and D&D experience.

We are excited to partner with Hero Workshop to provide a weekly After School D&D program. Great for veterans and new players! Its a weekly D&D session for your young adventurer. For more information on the Hero Workshop offering check out their website HERE! Scholarships may...

Join with your little ones for a gentle wander around the Marquam Trails! Babies, big kids, and partners welcome. We will meet at the Marquam Trailhead on Terwilliger.

Are you new to hiking with your little one? Come join us, ask questions, and find a community that wants you to succeed. If your kiddo isn't able to hike yet, please bring an appropriate supportive carrier or backpack to carry them. If you've got questions, reach out! I would love to help figure out options before we hit the trail so everyone can have a safe and successful adventure.

Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.

Trae tus fabulosas habilidades de construcción con Legos a la biblioteca de Troutdale y deja volar tu imaginación. Se proveerán los legos y materiales. Para niños y niñas de edad escolar. Hermanos pequeños y mayores bienvenidos.

Seisiún na nÓg is our monthly youth session lead by our Youth Officer Niamh Branigan. Youth are welcome to sit in to listen and chat with young musicians about learning Irish music; or bring their instrument and strike up an Irish tune they might be learning currently.