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1000 Origami Crane Project. Make a Crane, Leave a Crane

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, please join us in our goal of creating 1000 origami cranes to be sent to the Children's Peace Memorial in Hiroshima Japan. ...

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, please join us in our goal of creating 1000 origami cranes to be sent to the Children's Peace Memorial in Hiroshima Japan. Origami paper will be available throughout the month of May.

Mother Daughter Murder Night

A Murder Mystery, Family Story, & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere: Author Talk w/ Nina Simon

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daugh...

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

Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door.

Mother's Day Mug Making

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Come make a custom sublimation mug for your mom or someone else you love. This is a quick drop in craft, come any time between 3:00 and 5:30. 

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

Come make a custom sublimation mug for your mom or someone else you love.

This is a quick drop in craft, come any time between 3:00 and 5:30. 

Weekly Chess Lessons - Learn From an Expert!

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Learn chess from an expert! This series of weekly lessons will help participants to develop their critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills via the game of ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games, Workshops & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Learn chess from an expert!

Colonel Wright Marimba Pioneers

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Colonel Wright's Marimba Pioneers will be here to entertain us with their musical abilities.  You'll learn a little about the instrument, the marimba, and then listen to them ...

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Colonel Wright's Marimba Pioneers will be here to entertain us with their musical abilities.  You'll learn a little about the instrument, the marimba, and then listen to them play.  It is always such a treat when these youngsters from on

The Zaniac: Alex Zerbe

The Zaniac: Alex Zerbe

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kaiser Park at Southern Wasco Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

He's back! And he's putting the ZING in family comedy. With captivating amounts of energy, Alex Zerbe will entertain and amaze you with beatboxing, juggling, dancing, singing, musi...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Southern Wasco Public Library
Room: Kaiser Park
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

He's back! And he's putting the ZING in family comedy. With captivating amounts of energy, Alex Zerbe will entertain and amaze you with beatboxing, juggling, dancing, singing, music and magic!

Weekly Chess Lessons - Learn From an Expert!

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Learn chess from an expert! This series of weekly lessons will help participants to develop their critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills via the game of ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games, Workshops & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Learn chess from an expert!

Art Workshop

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Art/Photography Workshop 

Open
Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Art/Photography Workshop 

Hands-On! Maker Monday! May: Punch Embroidery

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang

Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowfac...

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

We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F.

Weekly Chess Lessons - Learn From an Expert!

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Learn chess from an expert! This series of weekly lessons will help participants to develop their critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills via the game of ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games, Workshops & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Learn chess from an expert!

Family Pizza Lego Night

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Family Lego Pizza Night:

Legos and pizza in one evening! Free play, organized events, building competitions, and more! Come have fun with your family.

Event Details:

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: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games

Family Lego Pizza Night

Legos and pizza in one evening! Free play, organized events, building competitions, and more! Come have fun with your family.

Event Details:

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

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.

Weekly Chess Lessons - Learn From an Expert!

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Learn chess from an expert! This series of weekly lessons will help participants to develop their critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills via the game of ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games, Workshops & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Learn chess from an expert!

Weekly Chess Lessons - Learn From an Expert!

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Learn chess from an expert! This series of weekly lessons will help participants to develop their critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills via the game of ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games, Workshops & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Learn chess from an expert!

Father's Day Mug Making

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Come make a custom sublimation mug for your dad or someone else you love. This is a quick drop in craft, come any time between 3:00 and 5:30. 

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

Come make a custom sublimation mug for your dad or someone else you love.

This is a quick drop in craft, come any time between 3:00 and 5:30. 

Summer Reading 2024 kick-off party

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Summer Reading kick-off party; there will be games, snacks, crafts, face painting, free books, something fun for everyone.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Summer Reading kick-off party; there will be games, snacks, crafts, face painting, free books, something fun for everyone.

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
The Dalles Public Library

The Dalles Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library
Description:

The Dalles Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Rhys Thomas, he juggles, does magic, and is downright funny!

SRP - Rhys Thomas

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Read, Renew, Repeat, is the theme for our 2024 Summer Reading program.  There will be performer led events on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 for all ages. This week the performer i...

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Read, Renew, Repeat, is the theme for our 2024 Summer Reading program.  There will be performer led events on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 for all ages.

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.

Music & Magic in the Park 2024

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Time for the 2nd annual Music & Magic in the Park!  This family friendly event is held in partnership with Northern Wasco County Parks & Rec, will be at 6:00 on Wednes...

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

Time for the 2nd annual Music & Magic in the Park!  This family friendly event is held in partnership with Northern Wasco County Parks & Rec, will be at 6:00 on Wednesday evenings, June 26th through August 14th (no event on July 3rd).

Family Pizza Lego Night

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Family Lego Pizza Night:

Legos and pizza in one evening! Free play, organized events, building competitions, and more! Come have fun with your family.

Event Details:

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: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games

Family Lego Pizza Night

Legos and pizza in one evening! Free play, organized events, building competitions, and more! Come have fun with your family.

Event Details:

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

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.

Don't miss Oregon's own Birdman, Karl Anderson

SRP - Oregon Bird Man (Karl Anderson)

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Read, Renew, Repeat, is the theme for our 2024 Summer Reading program.  There will be performer led events on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 for all ages. This week the performer i...

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Read, Renew, Repeat, is the theme for our 2024 Summer Reading program.  There will be performer led events on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 for all ages. This week the performer is:  Oregon Bird Man, Karl Anderson. Live birds!

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.

July 4th Closed

All Day
The Dalles Public Library, Southern Wasco Public Library, Dufur Library

All libraries will be closed in observance of the July 4th holiday.

Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library, Southern Wasco Public Library, Dufur Library
Description:

All libraries will be closed in observance of the July 4th holiday.

Eric Herman and the Puppy Dogs (not real puppies, it's the name of the group - but every bit as entertaining)

SRP: Eric Herman & the Puppy Dogs

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Read, Renew, Repeat, is the theme for our 2024 Summer Reading program.  There will be performer led events on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 for all ages. This week the performer i...

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Read, Renew, Repeat, is the theme for our 2024 Summer Reading program.  There will be performer led events on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 for all ages.

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.