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Closed for New Year's Day

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

All Wasco County Library locations will be closed in observance of New Year's Day.

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

All Wasco County Library locations will be closed in observance of New Year's Day.

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!

Wamic Bookmobile Stop

Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Prince and Princess Tea Party

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

You are cordially invited to the THIRD annual Princess and Prince Tea Party. Join us for dancing, crafts and light refreshments. Costumes are highly encouraged.

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

You are cordially invited to the THIRD annual Princess and Prince Tea Party. Join us for dancing, crafts and light refreshments. Costumes are highly encouraged.

get ready to LAUGH, she is so funny!

First Saturday event, featuring: Heather Pearl

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

First Saturday of the Month brings you a family friendly performer. This month the performer will be Heather Pearl.  She does a bit of juggling, a bit of magic, and causes a lot of laughter.

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

First Saturday of the Month brings you a family friendly performer. This month the performer will be Heather Pearl.  She does a bit of juggling, a bit of magic, and causes a lot of laughter.

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.

Sportsman's Park Bookmobile Stop

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Celilo Bookmobile Stop

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Antelope Bookmobile Stop

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Any Book Goes

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
All Ages

Let’s throw the book club rulebook out the window! Instead of sticking to one genre and reading the same book, in Any Book Goes, we’ll pick any book you are currently reading.

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

Let’s throw the book club rulebook out the window! Instead of sticking to one genre and reading the same book, in Any Book Goes, we’ll pick any book you are currently reading.

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.

Tygh Valley Bookmobile Stop

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Pine Hollow Bookmobile Stop

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Wamic Bookmobile Stop

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Dufur Bookmobile

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Family Craft Night: Calendars

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us for a Family FUN night with a crafty spin! Each month on the third Thursday, we'll gather in the main library for a family-friendly arts and craft activity.

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 for a Family FUN night with a crafty spin! Each month on the third Thursday, we'll gather in the main library for a family-friendly arts and craft activity.

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.

Shaniko Bookmobile Stop

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

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!

Puppets, music, a fun time for all when Red Yarn comes to the library.

Red Yarn

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us for this family friendly entertainer, Red Yarn.  Weaving folksongs and puppetry into high-energy shows, Red Yarn reinvigorates American folklore for younger generations.

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

Join us for this family friendly entertainer, Red Yarn.  Weaving folksongs and puppetry into high-energy shows, Red Yarn reinvigorates American folklore for younger generations.

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!

MLK Day

All Day
The Dalles Public Library
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library

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!

Sportsman's Park Bookmobile Stop

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Pokémon GO! Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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!

Upcoming
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.

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!