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Playdough Storytime

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool

This playful storytime brings early literacy to life for toddlers with hands-on playdough fun!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

This playful storytime brings early literacy to life for toddlers with hands-on playdough fun!

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.

Limited Availability

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

Quilting with Corliss - Part 1

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Quilting with Corliss, a welcoming hands-on sewing class for makers of all experience levels.

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

Join us for Quilting with Corliss, a welcoming hands-on sewing class for makers of all experience levels.

Drop-in Homework Help for Teens

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Need help with any of your homework? Want clarification on a topic that you didn't get enough time on in class?

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Need help with any of your homework? Want clarification on a topic that you didn't get enough time on in class?

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.

Kate Quinn

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Register for this virtual event.

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

Register for this virtual event.

Latin-Inspired Dance Lessons

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Get moving this season with our 6-week Swing & Latin Dance Series! Join Don Slusher as he blends each hour-long class with fun, beginner-friendly instruction and plenty of time to practice.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get moving this season with our 6-week Swing & Latin Dance Series! Join Don Slusher as he blends each hour-long class with fun, beginner-friendly instruction and plenty of time to practice.

Family STEAM Night: Balloon-powered Cars

Thursday, March 12, 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.

Grow Along Storytime

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

This month’s Storytime is a colorful celebration! Join us as we explore stories filled with bright hues, creative art, and the beautiful diversity that makes each of us unique.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Event Details:

This month’s Storytime is a colorful celebration! Join us as we explore stories filled with bright hues, creative art, and the beautiful diversity that makes each of us unique.

Fun Fridays for Teens: Visit From Tumi The Dog!

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
The Great Book Taste Test

Fun Fridays: The Great Book Taste Test

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
School Age

Kids are invited to a fun, hands-on “book tasting” where they get to sample a variety of books—just like trying small bites of different foods!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: School Age
Event Details:

Kids are invited to a fun, hands-on “book tasting” where they get to sample a variety of books—just like trying small bites of different foods!

Much Ado About...What, Exactly? A Shakespeare Class

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Whether you've read  and have strong opinions on every Shakespeare play or have just a vague memory of being confused by one of them in high school and want to understand what all of the fuss is about, this class is for you!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you've read  and have strong opinions on every Shakespeare play or have just a vague memory of being confused by one of them in high school and want to understand what all of the fuss is about, this class is for you!

Swordsmanship with Andy Plymate

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00pm
Upper Parking Lot at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

 Step into history and discover the elegance and discipline of Italian fencing in this engaging mini-series.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Upper Parking Lot
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Step into history and discover the elegance and discipline of Italian fencing in this engaging mini-series.

Snapdragon Yoga

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool

Welcome to our magical preschool yoga adventure! Each class begins with a story that whisks little yogis away to far-off lands — from jungles full of giggling monkeys to undersea kingdoms with dancing dolphins!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Welcome to our magical preschool yoga adventure! Each class begins with a story that whisks little yogis away to far-off lands — from jungles full of giggling monkeys to undersea kingdoms with dancing dolphins!

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.

Intermediate Guitar Lessons with Aaron Israel

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This is NOT a beginner class.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is NOT a beginner class.

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Availability

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

KidQuest

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games
Age Group:
School Age

Adventure Awaits! (Ages 6–11)

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Clubs, Games
Event Details:

Adventure Awaits! (Ages 6–11)

Springtime Suncatcher Take & Make Kit

All Day
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Kits
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Come pick up a kit to make a lovely, spring-themed suncatcher to hang in your window! 

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

Come pick up a kit to make a lovely, spring-themed suncatcher to hang in your window! 

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Availability

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

Community Art Installation: Weaving on the Loom

All Day 3/16 - 3/21
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

This week, in the children’s wing, weave a tapestry with your community! Pick your yarn, weave it onto the loom, and help make some art! Not sure how to weave? Ask the children’s librarian for a demonstration!

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

This week, in the children’s wing, weave a tapestry with your community! Pick your yarn, weave it onto the loom, and help make some art! Not sure how to weave? Ask the children’s librarian for a demonstration!

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Availability

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

Pint-Sized Playdates

All Day 3/16 - 3/21
The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Bring your little ones for a hands-on library play date, and let your kiddos explore a fresh lineup of themed tabletop activities each week.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Event Details:

Bring your little ones for a hands-on library play date, and let your kiddos explore a fresh lineup of themed tabletop activities each week.

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.

exploding leprechauns

The Stacks Have Leprechauns - a Scavenger Hunt

All Day 3/16 - 3/21
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Every day this week, we’ll be hiding leprechauns in the stacks!

If you spot one peeking out from between the books, bring it to the front desk and trade it for a tasty golden coin.

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

Every day this week, we’ll be hiding leprechauns in the stacks!

If you spot one peeking out from between the books, bring it to the front desk and trade it for a tasty golden coin.

Buddies and Books Storytime

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
Storytime:

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Every Monday morning at 10:30, join a librarian and a special guest buddy for a storytime. The buddy might be a puppet, a community helper, or a visiting critter. It's a mystery, and it's always special!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Storytime

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Every Monday morning at 10:30, join a librarian and a special guest buddy for a storytime. The buddy might be a puppet, a community helper, or a visiting critter. It's a mystery, and it's always special!

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.

Yoga - Mondays at Noon!

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

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.

Limited Availability

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

Friendly reading dog

Tumi Tales: Read with a dog

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
School Age

Come read to Tumi the labradoodle!

One-on-one reading helps kids gain confidence. This program is open to all kids from beginning readers to those looking to practice with a patient, furry listener.

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

Come read to Tumi the labradoodle!

One-on-one reading helps kids gain confidence. This program is open to all kids from beginning readers to those looking to practice with a patient, furry listener.

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.

Limited Availability

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

Maker Monday - Catalogue

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

It’s Catalogue Night in the Makerspace!

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

It’s Catalogue Night in the Makerspace!

4-Chord Fun: Ukulele for Newbies!

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Four Chord Fun: Ukulele for Newbies is for the absolute beginner who wants to start learning to play.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Four Chord Fun: Ukulele for Newbies is for the absolute beginner who wants to start learning to play.

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.

Limited Availability

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

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool
Baby Storytime:

Enjoy a fun storytime just for babies 0 -18 months. We’ll read books, sing songs, and have fun.

This storytime is held every Tuesday at 10:30 AM in the Children's Wing. Join us for stories, songs, bonding, playtime, early literacy practice, and lots of fun!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Baby Storytime

Enjoy a fun storytime just for babies 0 -18 months. We’ll read books, sing songs, and have fun.

This storytime is held every Tuesday at 10:30 AM in the Children's Wing. Join us for stories, songs, bonding, playtime, early literacy practice, and lots of fun!

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.