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Library of Rock

Show & Share: Library of Rock!

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages

Join musician Bryon Burke for an exciting, hands-on Show & Share all about the beginnings of starting a rock band!

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

Join musician Bryon Burke for an exciting, hands-on Show & Share all about the beginnings of starting a rock band!

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.

Tygh Valley Bookmobile Stop

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Booked for a Walk

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join our weekly walk/run from the library every Wednesday at 9:30 AM. We take the same lovely route each time, beginning at the Dalles Library parking lot, and ending with some refreshing snacks and drinks at the finish line!

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

Join our weekly walk/run from the library every Wednesday at 9:30 AM. We take the same lovely route each time, beginning at the Dalles Library parking lot, and ending with some refreshing snacks and drinks at the finish line!

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.

Pine Hollow Bookmobile Stop

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Family STEAM Night

Thursday, June 11, 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.

Pokémon GO! Club

Tuesday, June 16, 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.

Booked for a Walk

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join our weekly walk/run from the library every Wednesday at 9:30 AM. We take the same lovely route each time, beginning at the Dalles Library parking lot, and ending with some refreshing snacks and drinks at the finish line!

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

Join our weekly walk/run from the library every Wednesday at 9:30 AM. We take the same lovely route each time, beginning at the Dalles Library parking lot, and ending with some refreshing snacks and drinks at the finish line!

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.

Movie Matinee

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 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! Our movies will usually be a new release, with a beloved old classic popping up now and then during slow times of the year.

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! Our movies will usually be a new release, with a beloved old classic popping up now and then during slow times of the year.

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.

Plant a Seed, Read! Summer Reading Kick Off Party

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Lower Parking Lot at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Plant a Seed, Read!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Lower Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Plant a Seed, Read!

Family Craft Night

Thursday, June 18, 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.

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.

Pancakes with Pops

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Celebrate Father's Day (a day early) at the library with a delicious stack of syrupy pancakes! Come for the pancakes, but stay for the goofy flapjack treasure hunt!   

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

Celebrate Father's Day (a day early) at the library with a delicious stack of syrupy pancakes! Come for the pancakes, but stay for the goofy flapjack treasure hunt!   

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.

Booked for a Walk

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join our weekly walk/run from the library every Wednesday at 9:30 AM. We take the same lovely route each time, beginning at the Dalles Library parking lot, and ending with some refreshing snacks and drinks at the finish line!

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

Join our weekly walk/run from the library every Wednesday at 9:30 AM. We take the same lovely route each time, beginning at the Dalles Library parking lot, and ending with some refreshing snacks and drinks at the finish line!

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.

Family Lego Pizza Night

Thursday, June 25, 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.

Be Amazed

Bee Amazed! Presented by UO Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

BEE AMAZED!

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

BEE AMAZED!

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.

Family Sweets and Stories Night

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us for a family FUN night of sweet treats and relaxing coloring as you sit back and listen to a librarian read aloud something that everyone in the family can enjoy.

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

Join us for a family FUN night of sweet treats and relaxing coloring as you sit back and listen to a librarian read aloud something that everyone in the family can enjoy.

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.

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.

Oregon Reptile Man

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages

This one-hour reptile program is geared to ages 5 to adult! Rich presents 15 live reptiles one at a time, and teaches about each! He asks for volunteers during the show to hold the kid-friendly animals. Rich teaches with humor and patience!

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

This one-hour reptile program is geared to ages 5 to adult! Rich presents 15 live reptiles one at a time, and teaches about each! He asks for volunteers during the show to hold the kid-friendly animals. Rich teaches with humor and patience!

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Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages

Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence – July 8, 2026

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence – July 8, 2026

Family STEAM Night

Thursday, July 9, 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.

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Sue DeMarinis Author Talk

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Sue DeMarinis was born in Brooklyn, New York to first generation Italian-American parents. Her family told stories, louder than necessary, using their words and their hands (not as sign language, mostly for emphasis).

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Sue DeMarinis was born in Brooklyn, New York to first generation Italian-American parents. Her family told stories, louder than necessary, using their words and their hands (not as sign language, mostly for emphasis).

John Stevens: Magical Entertainer

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances

Movie Matinee

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 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! Our movies will usually be a new release, with a beloved old classic popping up now and then during slow times of the year.

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! Our movies will usually be a new release, with a beloved old classic popping up now and then during slow times of the year.

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.

Family Craft Night

Thursday, July 16, 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.