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Grow Along Storytime

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Adults
Storytime:

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Held at 10:30, Friday Morning Storytime includes songs, fingerplays and some great stories. This storytime is most appropriate for the preschool crowd, but everyone is welcome.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Adults
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Storytime

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Held at 10:30, Friday Morning Storytime includes songs, fingerplays and some great stories. This storytime is most appropriate for the preschool crowd, but everyone is welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Fun Fridays

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
School Age
Fun Fridays:

Series of fun activities for elementary school aged children.

This fun program is intended for kids age 5-10, but everyone is welcome! Each week is something different; it might be art, it might be crafts; could be Code-a-pillars and Beebots; or we might just play games.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games
Event Details:

Fun Fridays

Series of fun activities for elementary school aged children.

This fun program is intended for kids age 5-10, but everyone is welcome! Each week is something different; it might be art, it might be crafts; could be Code-a-pillars and Beebots; or we might just play games.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Limited Availability

Materials are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. We cannot guarantee availability.

Tap

Beginner Tap, Ages 5-6

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Classes will be from 4:15 until 4:55 pm. 

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Classes will be from 4:15 until 4:55 pm. 

tap

Beginner Tap, Ages 7-11

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
School Age

Classes will be from 5:00 - 5:40 p.m. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Classes will be from 5:00 - 5:40 p.m. 

Winter Coat Exchange

All Day
New Books at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Do you have warm coats your children have outgrown? Or perhaps you have some adult size coats that no one wears anymore?  Bring them to the Library for a coat exchange, which will take place on Saturday, December 6th!  

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: New Books
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you have warm coats your children have outgrown? Or perhaps you have some adult size coats that no one wears anymore?  Bring them to the Library for a coat exchange, which will take place on Saturday, December 6th!  

Drop in Holiday Craft - Snowman Tins

12/08/2025 @ 10:00am to 12/13/2025 @ 5:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Drop in and DIY a cute Snowman Tea Tin.

While supplies last each day. 

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in and DIY a cute Snowman Tea Tin.

While supplies last each day. 

Make it or Break It- Stay tuned for whether we will making a derby car or . . . taking apart a toaster

Make it or Break it

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Main Library at Southern Wasco Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning
Age Group:
School Age, Teens

Every 2nd Monday of the Month.  Each month will be different.  

Make it or Break It- Stay tuned for whether we will making a derby car or . . . taking apart a toaster

Library Branch: Southern Wasco Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: STEAM Learning
Event Details:

Every 2nd Monday of the Month.  Each month will be different.  

Make it or Break It- Stay tuned for whether we will making a derby car or . . . taking apart a toaster

Reading Buddies Book Club (grades K-2)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
School Age

Reading Buddies is a book club for beginning readers (grades K-2) who might want to practice reading.  You'll partner up with a reading buddy, select a book, and then read.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Reading Buddies is a book club for beginning readers (grades K-2) who might want to practice reading.  You'll partner up with a reading buddy, select a book, and then read.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Limited Availability

Materials are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. We cannot guarantee availability.

Wiggles and Giggles

Giggles and Wiggles

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Games, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Fun and games for toddlers and preschool age children! Every Wednesday morning in the library meeting room at 11:00 am until 12:00 pm. Adults must accompany their child and can join in the fun! Games, crafts, music, and Fun!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Games, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Fun and games for toddlers and preschool age children! Every Wednesday morning in the library meeting room at 11:00 am until 12:00 pm. Adults must accompany their child and can join in the fun! Games, crafts, music, and Fun!

The Together Book Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

This book club is for school aged children and teens (6+) and an accompanying adult who will read the same book (together or separately by themselves). The books we read can be enjoyed by all ages!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

This book club is for school aged children and teens (6+) and an accompanying adult who will read the same book (together or separately by themselves). The books we read can be enjoyed by all ages!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Adults
Toddler Storytime:

It’s a fun time for toddlers 18 months - 3 years old. We’ll read books, sing songs, and have fun.

Held every Thursday morning at 10:30, this storytime is most appropriate to those age 18-36 months, though everyone is welcome.  We'll sing songs, do fingerplays, and read a couple of fantastic books; and, as always, we'll end with the Ba

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, Adults
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Toddler Storytime

It’s a fun time for toddlers 18 months - 3 years old. We’ll read books, sing songs, and have fun.

Held every Thursday morning at 10:30, this storytime is most appropriate to those age 18-36 months, though everyone is welcome.  We'll sing songs, do fingerplays, and read a couple of fantastic books; and, as always, we'll end with the Ba

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Grow Along Storytime

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, Adults
Storytime:

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Held at 10:30, Friday Morning Storytime includes songs, fingerplays and some great stories. This storytime is most appropriate for the preschool crowd, but everyone is welcome.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, Adults
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Storytime

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Held at 10:30, Friday Morning Storytime includes songs, fingerplays and some great stories. This storytime is most appropriate for the preschool crowd, but everyone is welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Fun Fridays

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
School Age
Fun Fridays:

Series of fun activities for elementary school aged children.

This fun program is intended for kids age 5-10, but everyone is welcome! Each week is something different; it might be art, it might be crafts; could be Code-a-pillars and Beebots; or we might just play games.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games
Event Details:

Fun Fridays

Series of fun activities for elementary school aged children.

This fun program is intended for kids age 5-10, but everyone is welcome! Each week is something different; it might be art, it might be crafts; could be Code-a-pillars and Beebots; or we might just play games.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Limited Availability

Materials are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. We cannot guarantee availability.

Tap

Beginner Tap, Ages 5-6, Performance

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Classes will be from 4:15 until 4:55 pm. 

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Classes will be from 4:15 until 4:55 pm. 

tap

Beginner Tap, Ages 7-11, Performance

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
School Age

Classes will be from 5:00 - 5:40 p.m. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Classes will be from 5:00 - 5:40 p.m. 

Snapdragon Yoga: Santa's Missing Reindeer

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool

Join us for a special holiday yoga adventure as we help Santa find his missing reindeer through fun yoga poses, games, songs, and a dash of mindfulness! 

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a special holiday yoga adventure as we help Santa find his missing reindeer through fun yoga poses, games, songs, and a dash of mindfulness! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photos with Santa and Mrs Claus

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Drop in Holiday Craft - Surprise Holiday Crafts

12/15/2025 @ 10:00am to 12/20/2025 @ 5:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Drop in and create a fun holiday craft, some you may have seen before, some will be new. Something new every day!

While supplies last each day. 

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in and create a fun holiday craft, some you may have seen before, some will be new. Something new every day!

While supplies last each day. 

Snow Science Storytime

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool

Join us every other Monday in December for a Snow Science Storytime! We'll read books, sing a song, and participate in a science experiment. We might also play a game or do some arts and crafts. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us every other Monday in December for a Snow Science Storytime! We'll read books, sing a song, and participate in a science experiment. We might also play a game or do some arts and crafts. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Friendly reading dog

Tumi Tales: Read with a dog

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
School Age

Come read to Tumi the labradoodle!

One-on-one reading helps kids gain confidence. This program is open to all kids from beginning readers to those looking to practice with a patient, furry listener.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age
Event Details:

Come read to Tumi the labradoodle!

One-on-one reading helps kids gain confidence. This program is open to all kids from beginning readers to those looking to practice with a patient, furry listener.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Limited Availability

Materials are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. We cannot guarantee availability.

Games unplugged, Monday 3:30- 5pm

Games Unplugged

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library at Southern Wasco Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age, Teens

Come play a variety of Board Games, Card Games and Mini-challenges with Friends

Library Branch: Southern Wasco Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come play a variety of Board Games, Card Games and Mini-challenges with Friends

Hanukkah Party!

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with us! We will have festive treats, crafts, activities, and a storytime. Chag sameach!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with us! We will have festive treats, crafts, activities, and a storytime. Chag sameach!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Reading Buddies Book Club (grades K-2)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
School Age

Reading Buddies is a book club for beginning readers (grades K-2) who might want to practice reading.  You'll partner up with a reading buddy, select a book, and then read.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Reading Buddies is a book club for beginning readers (grades K-2) who might want to practice reading.  You'll partner up with a reading buddy, select a book, and then read.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Limited Availability

Materials are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. We cannot guarantee availability.

Pokémon GO! Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Let's GO!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Clubs, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's GO!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.