Yesterday I got to drive down to Camas, WA to provide QuestionPoint training for our Ask-WA project. In typical “spring in Washington” weather fashion, it dumped rain down on me as I headed down the I-5, and the sky broke into a beautiful, sunny, warm day about 30 miles north of Camas.

It was my first visit to the Camas Public Library. They have a lovely building, which combines 2003 renovations on top of a 1940s infrastructure, in a building that also used to contain the city hall and the fire department. The library still has some of its classic furniture (including the original reference desk), and many modern additions. I particularly enjoyed the sizeable art gallery the library keeps on its second floor, as well as the art installations throughout the building. The library also houses a large totem poll, donated by the local Georgia-Pacific Company Mill, which towers above the reading room on the first floor and is a sight to see. Unfortunately the photos don’t really do it justice, so I recommend going to take a look in person next time you’re in the area.

But the Camas Public Library is more than just a pretty building. They also have a presence on Facebook and Twitter, post to their own “Under the Cupola” blog, and are providing innovative services to their patrons through statewide projects and grants such as Ask-WA, Renew Washington, and Downloadable Audiobooks for Washington.

Check out the Camas Public Library website for more information, and go to our Flickr page to see more photos from my visit.