Under the Cupola

More Audiobooks to download

Audiobooks created by the company, Recorded Books, have long been favorites among library listeners.  Until last summer may were available to download through a service called NetLibrary that quit providing downloadable audiobooks.

Recorded Books created their own label, OneClick Digital, that is now available through the Camas Library "Online Resources" link or here 

You will need to create an account at the site to be able to checkout and download these audiobooks. Click here for directions on creating an account.  Click here for instructions to  Download MediaManager also needed for this service.

This is a subscription service, so there is no waiting for titles to become available. Any number of listeners can have the same title checked out at the same time.

As soon as you are finished with a book, you can return it and be eligible to check out more books.

Get ebooks for your Kindle at the library

Amazon Kindle® compatibility with the Camas library's eBook collection is here.   With this update most existing OverDrive eBooks available at the Washington Anytime Library can be read on all Kindle devices or by using free Kindle apps on iPhone®, iPad®, Android™, and other mobile devices.  Go to the Washington Anytime Libraryand use your Camas Library card for access.

Sookie Stackhouse rides again

 

"Best-selling author and Sookie Stackhouse creator Charlaine Harris crafts the eighth riveting tale starring Aurora “Roe” Teagarden. Roe’s stepsister-in-law Poppy has achieved social distinction—she’s been elected into the Uppity Women Book Club. Unfortunately, membership has its deadly consequences." [from the publisher] 

 

Available for download now with your Camas Library NetLibrary account. 

 

Don't have one yet?  Stop by the library and create your account on one of the library computers.

Thrive@your library during National Library Week

   
Communities Thrive@your library is the theme for National Library Week 2010 and Camas has some events and opportunities for you:

Stop by the library and create your account to    

 

 Once your account is created you can download recorded books to your home computer or portable device like an iPOD or MP3 player. Members who register during National Library Week (April 12-17)   will be entered into a drawing for a free MP3 player. provided by the Friends and Foundation of the Camas Library.

 

 

 

  During National Library Week the Camas Library is introducing ASK  - WA, 24/7 reference service.  Just click on the logo, fill in the form and an online librarian will initiate a conference with you.  Remember this for homework help after the library closes at 9 (or on Sunday afternoon!)

 

 On Tuesday you can learn more about container gardening with Kendra Pearce of the Urban Farm School.

 

 Discuss Scandinavian author Henning Mankell’s Sidetracked with the Mystery and Mayhem Book Group on Thursday.

 

   And on Saturday, Kids can trade in their used books at the Book Swap.

Constitution Day is September 17

 

On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they had created.

 

Learn more about the United States Constitution with DVDs provided to the library by the Annenberg Foundation Trust:

·         A Conversation on the Constitution with Justices Stephen G. Breyer, Sandra Day O’Connor and Anthony M. Kennedy

o   Freedom of Speech

o   Jury Service

·         FAQs: Juries

·         The Constitution Project:

o   Koermatsu and Civil Liberties

o   Yick Wo and the Equal Protection Clause

 

 

Celebrate Constitution Day by Registering to Vote!

The deadline for submitting a mail-in voter registration form or registering on line for the November 3, 2009 General Election is Monday, October 5, 2009. Mail-in voter registration forms are available at the Camas Library.  They must be postmarked by October 5 or before.

 

Or use one of the library’s internet computers to register online.  Online applications must be submitted by 12:00 midnight on October 5. Visit the Elections Office website at http://clarkvotes.org and click the Online Voter Registration button to register online electronically.

 

What's Camas Reading

You may have heard of "one book, one community" reading programs in other communities like Seattle, Spokane or Chicago.  A title is selected and in a short span of time citizens are encouraged to read the book, invite their friends over for a discussion, or attend one planned by an organization like their library.

The Camas Public Library is sponsoring such a program this spring.  Ours is called "What's Camas Reading?" and this year we are reading The Piano Tuner by Daniel Mason.  This historical novel is about an English piano tuner who accepts a commission to travel to Burma to repair a general's Erard grand piano.

We've organized four book discussions.  Three will take place at the library:

• March 31 at 7 p.m.
• April 1 at 1 p.m.
• April 2 at 10:30 a.m.
• and one at Twilight Pizza April 2 at 7 p.m.

Besides these you are encouraged to host your own discussion group.  Thanks to a grant of Institute of Museum and Library Services funds through the Washington Office of the Secretary of State, State Library Division, we have lots of free copies of the book for readers available at the library.  Sample discussion questions are included.

The grant also funds three programs to enrich your reading experience:

• April 3 at 7 p.m. at the library, Dr. Pavithra Narayanan, a WSU professor will speak.  Her program is titled, "From Burma to Myanmar: The East India Company and Beyond."
• April 7 at 7 p.m. at the library, selections from Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier will be performed by Linda Barker.  Don Mitchell from the Vancouver Piano Hospital will talk about "The History and tuning of Grand Pianos."
• April 10 at 7 p.m. at the library meet the author, Daniel Mason.

Stop by the library and pick up your copy of The Piano Tuner soon and attend as many of the programs as possible.

That's Right, I Said The T-Word....

    It's a new year, and that means it's time to get your tax returns done.  As usual, we have a nominal spread of forms; we've got the 1040's, A's, and EZ's, along with all of the major schedules, some of the other ancillary forms, as well as full and part-year resident Oregon tax forms. And as always, anything we don't have we can print out from IRS's website for you. If you have a computer at home, you can print these out from their site as well, www.irs.gov . Oregon tax forms can be printed from the Oregon Department of Revenue's site at www.oregon.gov/DOR/forms.shtml.

  Also, the AARP volunteers will be back to help with your returns. They will begin Tuesday, Feb. 5th, and will be here through Apr. 15th on the following days and times:

Tuesdays from 5 - 8

Thursdays from 2 - 5

So, got those receipts and W-2's ready? Get going!

Rebel

What's the Point?

    

     Visit the Second Story Gallery during December to see some of the best in regional art created with colored pencil.  A group of artists known as Complementary Colors will be bringing their work from their studios as far away as Eugene, as close as Washougal.  Eight artists in all.  You’re sure to see some great pieces that could make good Christmas gifts.

     Meet the artists, Pat Averill, Neale Inahara, Pat Jackman, Kathee Nelson, Kay Schmidt, Do Mi Stauber, Sherrie Withers and C J Worlein at the First Friday reception, December 7 from 5 to 8 p.m.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Sherrie Withers

Library Seeks Two Trustees

Want to be actively involved with the most popular, happening place in Camas?

If so, between now and December 3, the Camas Public Library wants your application to serve on the Library Board of Trustees.

As a member of the trustee team, you help set policies, goals and objectives for library service in Camas.

The successful candidate will be a city resident, be able to participate in monthly meetings, have the ability to evaluate and represent community needs, and will quickly familiarize themselves with libraries and library service trends.

City Mayor Paul Dennis will appoint two new trustees in December; one is to fill a five-year term which will expire in 2012 and the other is to fill the remaining one year of a vacated seat.

If you have questions, contact Library Director David Zavortink or Assistant Director Sandy Glover.   The library’s telephone number is 834-4692.

For a trustee position description, information about the selection process, and an application click here( Download 2007_application_packet.pdf) or packets may be found at the Library's Service Desk or at City Hall.

The deadline for applications is 5 p.m., Monday, December 3.

 

Enter the Scarecrow Contest

 

Pick up your entry form at the library or Print it  from this link.

Bring your completed entry form and scarecrow to the library during the first week of October. 

Voting will begin on Monday, October 8 and continue through Wednesday, October 24. 

Categories include: Scariest, Funniest, most Creative and People’s Choice (highest vote getter totaling all categories).

Pick up your scarecrow for home decorating and display for Halloween any time after Thursday, October 25 at noon.