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The Starlit Storykeepers' Ball

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

The Starlit Storykeepers’ Ball
Step beyond the veil of the ordinary and into an evening where stories come alive.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Starlit Storykeepers’ Ball
Step beyond the veil of the ordinary and into an evening where stories come alive.

Spice Kit Take & Make

All Day
The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Swing by the library on the first Monday of every month to snag a kit filled with delcious herbs and spices to try out in your next kitchen adventure. A recipe card will be incudled in each kit, following a recipe hand picked by your librarians.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Swing by the library on the first Monday of every month to snag a kit filled with delcious herbs and spices to try out in your next kitchen adventure. A recipe card will be incudled in each kit, following a recipe hand picked by your librarians.

Yoga - Mondays at Noon!

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

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.

The Art of Storytelling: Midlife & Elder Tales Taught by Nancy Turner

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Stories and folktales offer a kaleidoscope of timeless wisdom—like an owner’s manual for being human. This introductory class is designed for anyone who wants to awaken their inner storyteller! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories and folktales offer a kaleidoscope of timeless wisdom—like an owner’s manual for being human. This introductory class is designed for anyone who wants to awaken their inner storyteller! 

Maker Monday

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

Happiness Book Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

The Happiness Book Club

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

The Happiness Book Club

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Giggles and Wiggles

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Games, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool, Adults

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!

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

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!

Adult Art Club - Intro to Gouache

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Have you ever wanted to play with gouache paint? Now is your chance! We will make several simple mini paintings to introduce you to the medium. You will then get to play on your own for the remainder of the time. 

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to play with gouache paint? Now is your chance! We will make several simple mini paintings to introduce you to the medium. You will then get to play on your own for the remainder of the time. 

Tween Writing Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
School Age, Teens

Join a group of writers aged 9-12 years old! Share your writing, learn how to give and receive feedback, get exposed to new writing styles, prompts, and ideas, and hang out and have snacks while making new friends!

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

Join a group of writers aged 9-12 years old! Share your writing, learn how to give and receive feedback, get exposed to new writing styles, prompts, and ideas, and hang out and have snacks while making new friends!

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.

Teen Writing Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
Teens

Join a group of writers aged 13-18 years old! Share your writing, learn how to give and receive feedback, get exposed to new writing styles, prompts, and ideas, and hang out and have snacks while making new friends!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Clubs
Event Details:

Join a group of writers aged 13-18 years old! Share your writing, learn how to give and receive feedback, get exposed to new writing styles, prompts, and ideas, and hang out and have snacks while making new friends!

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.

Knots and Neeles, 1st Wednesday of the Month 5-7 pm. All Crafters Welcom

Knots & Needles

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library at Southern Wasco Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

A monthly gathering of fiber arts and hobbyists of all kinds, knitting, pine needles, macrame, needlework... All crafters welcome.  Whatever your craft, bring it and join in.

Library Branch: Southern Wasco Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A monthly gathering of fiber arts and hobbyists of all kinds, knitting, pine needles, macrame, needlework... All crafters welcome.  Whatever your craft, bring it and join in.

Create Night with Denae Manion - Neon Northern Lights Painting

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a unique experience as we use neon black light paint to create the northern lights. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a unique experience as we use neon black light paint to create the northern lights. 

The Final Chapter Horror Book Club - NOS4A2

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

NOS4A2 by Joe Hill

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

NOS4A2 by Joe Hill

Face & Chair Yoga with Shannon Red Cloud

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Face & Chair Yoga 

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Face & Chair Yoga 

Drop-in Homework Help for Teens

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Need help with any of your homework? Want clarification on a topic that you didn't get enough time on in class?

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Need help with any of your homework? Want clarification on a topic that you didn't get enough time on in class?

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.

The Write Room: An Adult Writing Group

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
New Books at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all aspiring authors!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: New Books
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs
Event Details:

Calling all aspiring authors!

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.

Family STEAM Night: Candy Bridges

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us for a Family FUN night with a STEAM learning spin! Each month on the second Thursday, we'll gather in the main library for a family-friendly activity in the genre of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and/or Math.

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

Join us for a Family FUN night with a STEAM learning spin! Each month on the second Thursday, we'll gather in the main library for a family-friendly activity in the genre of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and/or Math.

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.

muddy buddies

Fun Fridays for Teens: DIY Muddy Buddies

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Head to the meeting room for this teen fun friday. We'll be making some muddy buddies! Chex Mix with warm chocolate, dusted with powdered sugar and candy toppings. This will be a delecious fun friday, don't miss out!! 

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

Head to the meeting room for this teen fun friday. We'll be making some muddy buddies! Chex Mix with warm chocolate, dusted with powdered sugar and candy toppings. This will be a delecious fun friday, don't miss out!! 

Nature Journaling for Teens and Adults

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
New Books at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Enjoy a winter day participating in guided nature journaling.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: New Books
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Enjoy a winter day participating in guided nature journaling.

Yoga - Mondays at Noon!

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

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.

Charades and Charcuterie

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Eat some fancy snacks and play a lively game of charades to win fabulous prizes!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Eat some fancy snacks and play a lively game of charades to win fabulous prizes!

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.

The Art of Storytelling: Midlife & Elder Tales Taught by Nancy Turner

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Stories and folktales offer a kaleidoscope of timeless wisdom—like an owner’s manual for being human. This introductory class is designed for anyone who wants to awaken their inner storyteller! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories and folktales offer a kaleidoscope of timeless wisdom—like an owner’s manual for being human. This introductory class is designed for anyone who wants to awaken their inner storyteller! 

Tea & Tranquility: Meditation & Self-Care Circle

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Tea and Tranquility: Meditation & Self-Care Circle 

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Tea and Tranquility: Meditation & Self-Care Circle 

David Brooks

The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks (Virtual)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This is a virtual event.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

This is a virtual event.