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Drop in Holiday Craft - Surprise Holiday Crafts

12/15/2025 @ 10:00am to 12/20/2025 @ 5:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Drop in and create a fun holiday craft, some you may have seen before, some will be new. Something new every day!

While supplies last each day. 

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

Drop in and create a fun holiday craft, some you may have seen before, some will be new. Something new every day!

While supplies last each day. 

Yoga - Mondays at Noon!

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults

Hanukkah Party!

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with us! We will have festive treats, crafts, activities, and a storytime. Chag sameach!

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

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with us! We will have festive treats, crafts, activities, and a storytime. Chag sameach!

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.

Pokémon GO! Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Let's GO!

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

Let's GO!

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.

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

Matter-of-Fact Nonfiction Book Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

The Matter-of-Fact Nonfiction Book Club is a monthly gathering for readers who enjoy exploring the world through factual narratives and true stories.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Matter-of-Fact Nonfiction Book Club is a monthly gathering for readers who enjoy exploring the world through factual narratives and true stories.

Adult Art Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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

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.

Any Book Goes

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Let’s throw the book club rulebook out the window!

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

Let’s throw the book club rulebook out the window!

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.

image of coffee cookies and laptop

Computer Assistance... & Coffee

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

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.

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)

Face & Chair Yoga with Shannon Red Cloud

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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 

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.

for our Dec. 18th discussion, we selected something that promised to be a "feel good" book. Sounds interesting, at least.

3rd Thursday Book Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Third Thursday Book Club:

Join our aptly named book club on the 3rd Thursday of each month as we discuss books from various genres. Books are available at the front desk.

For our December 18th discussion, it will be The dictionary of lost words, by Pip Williams.

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

Third Thursday Book Club

Join our aptly named book club on the 3rd Thursday of each month as we discuss books from various genres. Books are available at the front desk.

For our December 18th discussion, it will be The dictionary of lost words, by Pip Williams.

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.

Guided Watercolor - With Yvonne Pepin-Wakefield

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us as Yvonne guides us through simple and beginner friendly watercolor projects. Leave with a completed project and a new skill to continue your painting journey. In house supplies provided or you can bring your own. 

Open
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 as Yvonne guides us through simple and beginner friendly watercolor projects. Leave with a completed project and a new skill to continue your painting journey. In house supplies provided or you can bring your own. 

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.

Embroidery with Steph Evans - Take and Make - Festive Wreath

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

No registration needed.

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

No registration needed.

Yoga - Mondays at Noon!

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Cancelled
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults

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. 

Tea & Tranquility: Meditation & Self-Care Circle

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 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 

Adult Art Club

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Cancelled
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

The Swoon Society Book Club

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at Any Book Goes on December 17th at 6:00 

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

Join us at Any Book Goes on December 17th at 6:00 

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.