Event List

Fun and games for toddlers and preschool age children! Every Wednesday morning in the library meeting room at 10:30 am until 11:00 am. Adults must accompany their child and can join in the fun! Games, crafts, music, and Fun!

Teen Library Council is designed to earn volunteer hours towards graduating high school! Activities include community trash pick up, shelving/packaging books, general cleaning of the library, and more. 

Join us for a welcoming and thoughtful exploration of dreams as metaphorical messages from the subconscious.

Join Kimball Hawkins in The Dalles Public Library MakerSpace for Computer Assistance --

Hang out with other fantasy book lovers and discuss the monthly book. Meets once a month on the third wednesday at 6:00 in the makerspace. 

Piece by Piece is a relaxed, drop-in puzzle program where participants work together or individually to assemble jigsaw puzzles of all sizes.

Ready to take control of your future? Join us at the library for a fun, hands-on financial literacy class made just for teens! Learn how to budget like a boss, save smart, and spend wisely.

Join us as Yvonne introduces us to acrylic painting. 

Join us for a Family FUN night with a crafty spin! Each month on the third Thursday, we'll gather in the main library for a family-friendly arts and craft activity.

Sip, savor, and socialize! Each month, we’ll gather to explore new teas from around the world, learn fun tea facts, and enjoy tasty treats. Sometimes, we’ll even get hands-on and learn how to make unique tea drinks—with recipe cards to take home!

Ever wonder what a real mountain rescuer carries when heading out on the trail? Join a member of CragRats Mountain Rescue for an exciting, hands-on program where we unpack the essentials!

Tea and Tranquility: Meditation & Self-Care Circle 

Head to the teen room on the last Tuesday each month for a take and make kit that will highlight various methods to help your mental and phsyical health. 

Light refreshements will be available. Copies are available at the library. 

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!

Fun and games for toddlers and preschool age children! Every Wednesday morning in the library meeting room at 10:30 am until 11:00 am. Adults must accompany their child and can join in the fun! Games, crafts, music, and Fun!

Come play Minecraft with other teens on the library's iPads and Minecraft server! Together, you'll complete fun challenges and show off your mining AND crafting expertise.