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Need a boost? Let the Library help with that.

Although the building is still closed to the public, the Camas Public Library wants to keep you connected. Beginning Thursday, October 1, patrons can check out a WiFi hotspot using their Library card.

These devices, which connect patrons to the internet using a mobile network provided by the Library, are perfect for those in the community who don’t have access to the internet or could use extended coverage. Maybe you need a bit of extra internet coverage at home while your network is taxed with online meetings, virtual classrooms, or simply more people home at the same time. Maybe you’re just going on a road trip and could use the extra data to keep the family entertained.

Whatever the reason, a WiFi hotspot may provide the boost you need.

Hotspots can be checked out for 3 weeks. Call the Library at 360-834-4692 or go to catalog.camaslibrary.org to reserve one today. Hotspots may be picked up through the Library's curbside service, Monday-Friday from 10-6pm.

The 15 devices were provided as part of a grant from the Washington State Library. They work in conjunction with the T-Mobile network, so we recommend checking T-Mobile's coverage map to view the signal strength in your area, available at https://www.t-mobile.com/cover....

Basement Floods

The Library suffered significant flooding during the early morning hours of Friday, September 18, with some areas seeing depths as high as 6 inches. Flood mitigation work begins on October 6 and will last about two weeks. Most items from the affected areas in the basement will be stored in the Library's Totem Pole Room or the Teen Room.

Microbit Kits

We will receive from the Washington State Library 25 micro:bit starter kits and 2 expansion packs. The kits will include pocket-sized computers that teach coding, processing, etc. We will add related books to the kits before circulating them. This helps us move forward in developing our STEM room.

Give More 24

Online fundraising can be tricky, especially when so many local nonprofits are pouring their efforts into a single day. Still, the Friends & Foundation of the Camas Library raised $1,275 on Thursday, September 24. This is quite an improvement from the $94 raised last year. That's more than a 1,200% increase! And it's not too late to donate. Just click the button below to help the FFCL reach their original goal of $3,000. 
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September 22 Clark County Today

Camas property damaged by flooding

Read article here
September 28 Lacamas Magazine

Camas Library to begin loaning wireless hotspots October 1

Read article here

Keeping up with our commitment to equity training. 
Community Engagement

◘ Antiracist Collection Development & Programming for Middle School & High School Youth, Haley Zach

◘ Podcast Club Selection, Scene on Radio: "White Affirmative Action,"  Leah Burch

◘ Reading and Talking About Race: An Intro to ALA's Great Stories Club, Haley Zach

◘ Supporting Homeschool Families, Ellen Miles and Vanessa Perger
Content Delivery

◘ Crash Course in Crime, Mysteries, and Thrillers, Lindsey Zoller

◘ Learn to Use Your Existing OCLC Cataloging and Metadata Subscription to Work More Efficiently with Material Providers, Rebel Martin
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

◘ Balancing Books and Social Issues: Homelessness and Trauma, Lindsey Zoller

◘ Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise, Parts 1 and 2: Christopher Knipes, Part 3: Colleen Kawamura

◘ Black Girl in Suburbia, John Goaring, Colleen Kawamura, Christopher Knipes, Connie Urquhart, Haley Zach, Lindsey Zoller

◘ Bringing a Geographic Perspective to Libraries and K-12, Lindsey Zoller

◘ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion workshop with DCA, Danielle Reynolds

◘ How to be an Ally: Skills for Allyship and Anti-Racism, Haley Zach and Lindsey Zoller

◘ Identify your Library's Strengths and Weaknesses, Lindsey Zoller

◘ Reading and Talking About Race: An Intro to ALA's Great Stories Club (Parts 1 & 2), Lindsey Zoller

◘ To Be Welcoming, Rebel Martin

◘ Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, various episodes, Connie Urquhart
Professional Growth, Staff Training, and Wellness

◘ Tech Skills to Boost Your Career, Rebel Martin

◘ Playing the Long Game: The Resiliency of Ordinary People Like You and Me, Ellen Miles
Picture Booooo!ks

In honor of our scary story writing contest, here are some not-so-spooky tales for the cute monsters in your life.

https://bit.ly/33xdhYJ
Upcoming Events

Details at bit.ly/CamasCalendar. 
Camas Public Library

616 NE 4th Ave, Camas
WA 98607 United States
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