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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!

WaFd Bank Presents: Financial Literacy-Your Income and Expenses with Shannon Wilkinson

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

This 3-week library series empowers adults with the knowledge and tools to make confident financial decisions.

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

This 3-week library series empowers adults with the knowledge and tools to make confident financial decisions.

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.

Panic at the House of Groove, 70's Mystery Party

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The House of Groove Discotheque is hosting the annual Disco Fever Competition.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

The House of Groove Discotheque is hosting the annual Disco Fever Competition.

Snowflake Scavenger Hunt

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

Complete a seasonal scavenger hunt for a fun prize!

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

Complete a seasonal scavenger hunt for a fun prize!

The Tea Nook

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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!

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

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!

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.

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 mini 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 mini 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.

Snowflake Scavenger Hunt

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

Complete a seasonal scavenger hunt for a fun prize!

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

Complete a seasonal scavenger hunt for a fun prize!

The Great Puzzle Competition

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

The Great Puzzle Off is a cozy competition perfect for wintertime and open to all ages! Form your team and be the first to complete all the puzzles at your table!

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

The Great Puzzle Off is a cozy competition perfect for wintertime and open to all ages! Form your team and be the first to complete all the puzzles at your table!

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.

Yoga - Mondays at Noon!

Monday, January 26, 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 26, 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! 

Closed
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 - Ribbon Wreath

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

We have too much ribbon!

We are going to create a small ribbon wreath. If you have ribbon you need to get rid of please feel to bring it to use it in your wreath. 

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

We have too much ribbon!

We are going to create a small ribbon wreath. If you have ribbon you need to get rid of please feel to bring it to use it in your wreath. 

Learn to Use Libby

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll teach you how to use the Libby App to borrow eBooks and audiobooks from the library.

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

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll teach you how to use the Libby App to borrow eBooks and audiobooks from the library.

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.

Annie Bot book cover

Annie Bot by Sierra Greer

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Sci-Fi Book Club:

Hang out with other science fiction readers as we talk all things sci-fi. Books are available at the front desk.

Annie Bot was created to be the perfect girlfriend for her human owner Doug.

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

Sci-Fi Book Club

Hang out with other science fiction readers as we talk all things sci-fi. Books are available at the front desk.

Annie Bot was created to be the perfect girlfriend for her human owner Doug.

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.

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Giggles and Wiggles

Wednesday, January 28, 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

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Liz Moore

Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore (Virtual)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

Liz Moore

Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore (Virtual)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southern Wasco Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This is a virtual event.

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

This is a virtual event.

Liz Moore

Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore (Virtual)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dufur Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This is a virtual event.

Library Branch: Dufur Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

This is a virtual event.

The Swoon Society Book Club - Outlander

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

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

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

Face & Chair Yoga with Shannon Red Cloud

Thursday, January 29, 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 

WaFd Bank Presents: Financial Literacy- Managing Debt (Series 1) with Shannon Wilkinson

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

This 3-week library series empowers adults with the knowledge and tools to make confident financial decisions.

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

This 3-week library series empowers adults with the knowledge and tools to make confident financial decisions.

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 Lego Pizza Night

Thursday, January 29, 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.

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.

Family Fort Night

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us for a special after-hours celebration to wrap up our Winter Reading Program! We’ll start with a cozy family storytime, then you’ll get to build your very own blanket fort right inside the library.

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

Join us for a special after-hours celebration to wrap up our Winter Reading Program! We’ll start with a cozy family storytime, then you’ll get to build your very own blanket fort right inside the library.

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.

Spice Kit Take and Make

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults