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Grow Along Storytime

Friday, December 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Bundle up for Winter Whimsy at Storytime this month! We’ll share frosty tales filled with snowy adventures, sparkling wonder, and all the magic of winter.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Event Details:

Bundle up for Winter Whimsy at Storytime this month! We’ll share frosty tales filled with snowy adventures, sparkling wonder, and all the magic of winter.

Fun Friday

Fun Fridays

Friday, December 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
School Age

A series of fun activities for elementary school-aged children.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: School Age
Event Details:

A series of fun activities for elementary school-aged children.

Beginner Tap, Ages 5-6 Special Holiday Edition

Friday, December 18, 2026 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
School Age
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Saturday Storytime

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Start your Saturday off right with a magical, playful storytime! Bring the family, everyone is welcome for some laughs, tales, and games! Who knows where the stories will lead us! 

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Event Details:

Start your Saturday off right with a magical, playful storytime! Bring the family, everyone is welcome for some laughs, tales, and games! Who knows where the stories will lead us! 

Young Reader Graphic Novel Club

Young Readers Graphic Novel Club

Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
School Age

Where graphic novels meet games, art, and snacks! We read one graphic novel a month and then explore its world through hands-on projects, themed challenges, and plenty of fun. Reading has never been this interactive!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Where graphic novels meet games, art, and snacks! We read one graphic novel a month and then explore its world through hands-on projects, themed challenges, and plenty of fun. Reading has never been this interactive!

Pint-Sized Playdates

All Day 12/21 - 12/26
The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Bring your little ones for a hands-on library play date, and let your kiddos explore a fresh lineup of themed tabletop activities each week.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Event Details:

Bring your little ones for a hands-on library play date, and let your kiddos explore a fresh lineup of themed tabletop activities each week.

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.

Buddies and Books Storytime

Monday, December 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
Storytime:

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Every Monday morning at 10:30, join a librarian and a special guest buddy for a storytime. The buddy might be a puppet, a community helper, or a visiting critter. It's a mystery, and it's always special!

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

Storytime

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Every Monday morning at 10:30, join a librarian and a special guest buddy for a storytime. The buddy might be a puppet, a community helper, or a visiting critter. It's a mystery, and it's always special!

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.

Maker Monday

Monday, December 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning

Literacy Launchpad

Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Help your young reader grow with confidence! Join our Literacy Launchpad, a fun and supportive literacy program designed for children who need a little extra help.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Help your young reader grow with confidence! Join our Literacy Launchpad, a fun and supportive literacy program designed for children who need a little extra help.

Puppet Workshop

Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Join us on each fourth Tuesday of the month to make and take home your very own fabulous puppet! It will be a different type of puppet each month. It's going to be a ton of fun, so don't miss out!

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

Join us on each fourth Tuesday of the month to make and take home your very own fabulous puppet! It will be a different type of puppet each month. It's going to be a ton of fun, so don't miss out!

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.

Booked for a Walk

Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join our weekly walk/run from the library every Wednesday at 9:30 AM. We take the same lovely route each time, beginning at the Dalles Library parking lot, and ending with some refreshing snacks and drinks at the finish line!

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

Join our weekly walk/run from the library every Wednesday at 9:30 AM. We take the same lovely route each time, beginning at the Dalles Library parking lot, and ending with some refreshing snacks and drinks at the finish line!

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.

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. 

The Library Rangers

The Library Rangers

Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
School Age

Library Scouts is an inclusive, hands-on program for children ages 8 to 12.

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

Library Scouts is an inclusive, hands-on program for children ages 8 to 12.

Pint-Sized Playdates

All Day 12/28 - 1/2
The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Bring your little ones for a hands-on library play date, and let your kiddos explore a fresh lineup of themed tabletop activities each week.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Event Details:

Bring your little ones for a hands-on library play date, and let your kiddos explore a fresh lineup of themed tabletop activities each week.

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.

Buddies and Books Storytime

Monday, December 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
Storytime:

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Every Monday morning at 10:30, join a librarian and a special guest buddy for a storytime. The buddy might be a puppet, a community helper, or a visiting critter. It's a mystery, and it's always special!

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

Storytime

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Every Monday morning at 10:30, join a librarian and a special guest buddy for a storytime. The buddy might be a puppet, a community helper, or a visiting critter. It's a mystery, and it's always special!

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.

Maker Monday

Monday, December 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning

Literacy Launchpad

Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Help your young reader grow with confidence! Join our Literacy Launchpad, a fun and supportive literacy program designed for children who need a little extra help.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Help your young reader grow with confidence! Join our Literacy Launchpad, a fun and supportive literacy program designed for children who need a little extra help.

Booked for a Walk

Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join our weekly walk/run from the library every Wednesday at 9:30 AM. We take the same lovely route each time, beginning at the Dalles Library parking lot, and ending with some refreshing snacks and drinks at the finish line!

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

Join our weekly walk/run from the library every Wednesday at 9:30 AM. We take the same lovely route each time, beginning at the Dalles Library parking lot, and ending with some refreshing snacks and drinks at the finish line!

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.

Family Lego Pizza Night

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Family Lego Pizza Night occurs on the last Thursday of each month at 5:30pm.

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

Family Lego Pizza Night occurs on the last Thursday of each month at 5:30pm.

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.

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.

Buddies and Books Storytime

Monday, January 4, 2027 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
Storytime:

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Every Monday morning at 10:30, join a librarian and a special guest buddy for a storytime. The buddy might be a puppet, a community helper, or a visiting critter. It's a mystery, and it's always special!

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

Storytime

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Every Monday morning at 10:30, join a librarian and a special guest buddy for a storytime. The buddy might be a puppet, a community helper, or a visiting critter. It's a mystery, and it's always special!

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.

Maker Monday

Monday, January 4, 2027 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning

Literacy Launchpad

Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Help your young reader grow with confidence! Join our Literacy Launchpad, a fun and supportive literacy program designed for children who need a little extra help.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Help your young reader grow with confidence! Join our Literacy Launchpad, a fun and supportive literacy program designed for children who need a little extra help.

Family Sweets and Stories Night

Thursday, January 7, 2027 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us for a family FUN night of sweet treats and relaxing coloring as you sit back and listen to a librarian read aloud something that everyone in the family can enjoy.

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

Join us for a family FUN night of sweet treats and relaxing coloring as you sit back and listen to a librarian read aloud something that everyone in the family can enjoy.

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.