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Puppet Workshop

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Join us on each fourth Tuesday of the month to make and take home your very own fabulous puppet! It will be a different type of puppet each month. It's going to be a ton of fun, so don't miss out!

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

Join us on each fourth Tuesday of the month to make and take home your very own fabulous puppet! It will be a different type of puppet each month. It's going to be a ton of fun, so don't miss out!

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.

Booked for a Walk

Wednesday, April 29, 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.

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Giggles and Wiggles

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Games, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool, Adults

Fun and games for toddlers and preschool age children! Every Wednesday morning in the library meeting room at 10:30 am until 11:00 am. Adults must accompany their child and can join in the fun! Games, crafts, music, and Fun!

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

Fun and games for toddlers and preschool age children! Every Wednesday morning in the library meeting room at 10:30 am until 11:00 am. Adults must accompany their child and can join in the fun! Games, crafts, music, and Fun!

Coffee & Conversations

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Please join us for treats, coffee, and good conversation, every 4th Wednesday of every month in the New Book section.

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

Please join us for treats, coffee, and good conversation, every 4th Wednesday of every month in the New Book section.

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.

Limited Availability

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

Adult Art Club

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Story Time at the Art Center

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool

The last Wednesday of each month, join us at The Dalles Art Center for storytime! 

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

The last Wednesday of each month, join us at The Dalles Art Center for storytime! 

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.

The Art of Storytelling: Midlife & Elder Tales Taught by Nancy Turner

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

The Art of Storytelling: Midlife & Elder Tales Taught by Nancy Turner

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

The Art of Storytelling: Midlife & Elder Tales Taught by Nancy Turner

The Swoon Society Book Club - The Love Hypothesis

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
 

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

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
 

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Mat Pilates with Shannon Red Cloud

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Mat Pilates

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

Mat Pilates

Playdough Storytime

Thursday, April 30, 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.

Drop-in Homework Help for Teens

Thursday, April 30, 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?

Cancelled
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.

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(Virtual)On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30, 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.

Family Lego Pizza Night

Thursday, April 30, 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.

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Piece by Piece Puzzle Program-All month passive program

All Day
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
All Ages

Piece by Piece is a relaxed, drop-in puzzle program where participants work together or individually to assemble jigsaw puzzles of all sizes.

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

Piece by Piece is a relaxed, drop-in puzzle program where participants work together or individually to assemble jigsaw puzzles of all sizes.

Summer Reading: Bookmark Design Contest

All Day 5/1 - 5/22
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Kits
Age Group:
All Ages

Pick up a template at the front desk to design a bookmark and enter it into our Summer Reading Bookmark Design Contest! Showcase your amazing creative talent and artistic ability, and vote on your favorite design the week after submissions close.

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

Pick up a template at the front desk to design a bookmark and enter it into our Summer Reading Bookmark Design Contest! Showcase your amazing creative talent and artistic ability, and vote on your favorite design the week after submissions close.

Lacing Communities Together - Take and Make Kit

All Day 5/1 - 5/24
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Kits
Age Group:
Adults

The Columbia Gorge Museum: Lacing Communities Together project with lace artist, Maggie Hensel-Brown, is an initiative to engage curiosity and educate about the heritage artform of lacemaking.

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

The Columbia Gorge Museum: Lacing Communities Together project with lace artist, Maggie Hensel-Brown, is an initiative to engage curiosity and educate about the heritage artform of lacemaking.

Grow Along Storytime

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Dive into Storytime as we explore an Under the Sea adventure! This month, we’ll share stories filled with friendly sea creatures, shimmering oceans, and watery wonders.

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

Dive into Storytime as we explore an Under the Sea adventure! This month, we’ll share stories filled with friendly sea creatures, shimmering oceans, and watery wonders.

Coffee and Coloring

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Coffee and Coloring:

Drop in for a relaxing start to your day. Have some coffee, snacks, and coloring the morning away.

Coffee and Coloring occurs the first Friday of each month from 12:00pm - 1:30pm. For adults only.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs
Event Details:

Coffee and Coloring

Drop in for a relaxing start to your day. Have some coffee, snacks, and coloring the morning away.

Coffee and Coloring occurs the first Friday of each month from 12:00pm - 1:30pm. For adults only.

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.

Fun Fridays for Teens: Painted Flower Pots!

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

For this Fun Friday we will be painting small flower pots to celebrate the warm weather :) come on time to ensure you get a plant to take home! 

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

For this Fun Friday we will be painting small flower pots to celebrate the warm weather :) come on time to ensure you get a plant to take home! 

Fun Friday

Fun Fridays: Pufferfish Fabrication

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
School Age

Join us this week, making Pufferfish! We'll be crafting pufferfish, getting messy, and having fun! Finished pufferfish will be hung from the ceiling in the Children's Wing for people to stare in awe and wonder for the month of May! 

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

Join us this week, making Pufferfish! We'll be crafting pufferfish, getting messy, and having fun! Finished pufferfish will be hung from the ceiling in the Children's Wing for people to stare in awe and wonder for the month of May! 

Wherefore Art Thou...So Widely Read? A Shakespeare Class

Friday, May 1, 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!

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Clogging Classes with Becky Huskey

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Stomp, clap, and make some joyful noise at the library! 👞🎶 Join us for an 5-week Clogging Dance Series and learn the basics of this lively, rhythmic folk dance.

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

Stomp, clap, and make some joyful noise at the library! 👞🎶 Join us for an 5-week Clogging Dance Series and learn the basics of this lively, rhythmic folk dance.

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May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Day

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

May the 4th be with you! Celebrate all things Star Wars with The Dalles Library. The fan fueled holiday is celebrated around the world, starting in 1979 only two years after the release of the original film.

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

May the 4th be with you! Celebrate all things Star Wars with The Dalles Library. The fan fueled holiday is celebrated around the world, starting in 1979 only two years after the release of the original film.

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.

Limited Availability

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

VR Gaming!

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in the teen room for VR Gaming! We provide the headsets and you come to have some fun. Limited availability and room, this is a first come first served program. 

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

Join us in the teen room for VR Gaming! We provide the headsets and you come to have some fun. Limited availability and room, this is a first come first served program. 

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Availability

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