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Ceramic Ornaments with Lise Larsen Session 2

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Wiggles and Giggles

Giggles and Wiggles

Wednesday, December 17, 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!

Movie Matinee Holiday Classic

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us every month on the third Wednesday for a family-friendly movie matinee of a new release! Snacks are provided and everyone is welcome. Our feature for this month is yet to be determined. Hope to see you there!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us every month on the third Wednesday for a family-friendly movie matinee of a new release! Snacks are provided and everyone is welcome. Our feature for this month is yet to be determined. Hope to see you there!

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.

Colonel Wright: Troubador Caroling

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Colonel Wright's Troubador's, made up of students in 4th and 5th grade, will once again entertain us with Christmas carols.  (more information to come)

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

Colonel Wright's Troubador's, made up of students in 4th and 5th grade, will once again entertain us with Christmas carols.  (more information to come)

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, December 18, 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.

Evening Storytime

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool
Storytime:

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Twice-monthly evening storytimes. At least one book we read each night will be in Spanish.

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

Storytime

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Twice-monthly evening storytimes. At least one book we read each night will be in Spanish.

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 19, 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 19, 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.

Make Your Own Flashlight: Take & Make Kit

All Day
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning, Take & Make Kits
Age Group:
School Age, Teens

Make your own miniature flashlight with a battery, bulb, copper tape, binder clip, and popsicle stick. Then use it to read a book under the covers on a chilly winter evening!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: STEAM Learning, Take & Make Kits
Event Details:

Make your own miniature flashlight with a battery, bulb, copper tape, binder clip, and popsicle stick. Then use it to read a book under the covers on a chilly winter evening!

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Availability

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

Switch Squad- Mondays 3:45- 5 pm, come play multi-player games on the new Nintendo Switch

Switch Squad

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Southern Wasco Public Library
Age Group:
School Age

Switch Squad- Come play active, multi-player games on the Nintendo Switch

Library Branch: Southern Wasco Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Event Details:

Switch Squad- Come play active, multi-player games on the Nintendo Switch

Library Closed For Staff Development

All Day
The Dalles Public Library

The library will be closed for staff development. During this time, our team will be participating in training sessions to enhance the services and resources we provide to our comm...

Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for staff development. During this time, our team will be participating in training sessions to enhance the services and resources we provide to our community. 

Wiggles and Giggles

Giggles and Wiggles

Wednesday, December 24, 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!

Cancelled
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!

Closed for Christmas

All Day
The Dalles Public Library, Southern Wasco Public Library, Dufur Library

All Wasco County Library locations will be closed in observance of Christmas. 

Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library, Southern Wasco Public Library, Dufur Library
Description:

All Wasco County Library locations will be closed in observance of Christmas. 

Grow Along Storytime

Friday, December 26, 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 26, 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.

Rock Collection: Take & Make Kit

All Day
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning, Take & Make Kits
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

Come pick up a cool rock sample with a label and fun fact sheet to add to your collection every 4th Saturday!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM Learning, Take & Make Kits
Event Details:

Come pick up a cool rock sample with a label and fun fact sheet to add to your collection every 4th Saturday!

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Availability

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

Snapdragon Yoga: Exploring Our Emotions: Excited

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool

Welcome to our magical preschool yoga adventure! Each class begins with a story that whisks little yogis away to far-off lands — from jungles full of giggling monkeys to undersea kingdoms with dancing dolphins!

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

Welcome to our magical preschool yoga adventure! Each class begins with a story that whisks little yogis away to far-off lands — from jungles full of giggling monkeys to undersea kingdoms with dancing dolphins!

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.

Snow Science Storytime

Monday, December 29, 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.

Reading Buddies Book Club (grades K-2)

Tuesday, December 30, 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.

Family Craft Night

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us every fourth* Tuesday of the month for a family craft night! All ages welcome. This month, we will be making cozy tie-fringe blankets out of colorful fleece. 

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

Join us every fourth* Tuesday of the month for a family craft night! All ages welcome. This month, we will be making cozy tie-fringe blankets out of colorful fleece. 

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.

Wiggles and Giggles

Giggles and Wiggles

Wednesday, December 31, 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!

Glue & Glitter: Fireworks Craft

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Cover a large sheet of paper with your very own dazzling, glittery fireworks display in honor of the coming New Year!

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

Cover a large sheet of paper with your very own dazzling, glittery fireworks display in honor of the coming New Year!

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.

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
The Dalles Public Library, Southern Wasco Public Library, Dufur Library

All Wasco County Library locations will be closed in observance of New Year's Day.

Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library, Southern Wasco Public Library, Dufur Library
Description:

All Wasco County Library locations will be closed in observance of New Year's Day.

Books & Blankets Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 2/1
The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Grab a fluffy blanket and your favorite book and join this year's Winter Reading Challenge!

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

Grab a fluffy blanket and your favorite book and join this year's Winter Reading Challenge!