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Shaniko Bookmobile Stop

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Winter Coat Exchange

All Day
New Books at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Do you have warm coats your children have outgrown? Or perhaps you have some adult size coats that no one wears anymore?  Bring them to the Library for a coat exchange, which will take place on Saturday, December 6th!  

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: New Books
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you have warm coats your children have outgrown? Or perhaps you have some adult size coats that no one wears anymore?  Bring them to the Library for a coat exchange, which will take place on Saturday, December 6th!  

Drop in Holiday Craft - Snowman Tins

12/08/2025 @ 10:00am to 12/13/2025 @ 5:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Drop in and DIY a cute Snowman Tea Tin.

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 DIY a cute Snowman Tea Tin.

While supplies last each day. 

Tygh Valley Bookmobile Stop

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Pine Hollow Bookmobile Stop

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Antelope Bookmobile Stop

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Photos with Santa and Mrs Claus

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Meditative Mandala Take & Make

All Day
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Take & Make Kits
Age Group:
All Ages

Take a moment to slow down this holiday season by creating a seasonal mandala.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Take & Make Kits
Event Details:

Take a moment to slow down this holiday season by creating a seasonal mandala.

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Availability

Materials are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. We cannot guarantee availability.

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. 

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.

Cozy Christmas Concert With Victor Johnson

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances

Sportsman's Park Bookmobile Stop

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

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.

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.

Celilo Bookmobile Stop

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

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)

Wamic Bookmobile Stop

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Dufur Bookmobile

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Shaniko Bookmobile Stop

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

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. 

Tygh Valley Bookmobile Stop

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

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. 

Family Craft Night

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us every fourth* Tuesday of the month for a family craft night! All ages welcome. This month, we will be making cozy tie-fringe blankets out of colorful fleece. 

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

Join us every fourth* Tuesday of the month for a family craft night! All ages welcome. This month, we will be making cozy tie-fringe blankets out of colorful fleece. 

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.

Glue & Glitter: Fireworks Craft

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Cover a large sheet of paper with your very own dazzling, glittery fireworks display in honor of the coming New Year!

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

Cover a large sheet of paper with your very own dazzling, glittery fireworks display in honor of the coming New Year!

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.