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Toddler Storytime

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool
Toddler Storytime:

It’s a fun time for toddlers 18 months - 3 years old. We’ll read books, sing songs, and have fun.

Event Details:

Held every Thursday morning at 10:30, this storytime is most appropriate to those age 18-36 months, though everyone is welcome.  We'll sing songs, do fingerplays, and read a c...

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

Toddler Storytime

It’s a fun time for toddlers 18 months - 3 years old. We’ll read books, sing songs, and have fun.

Event Details:

Held every Thursday morning at 10:30, this storytime is most appropriate to those age 18-36 months, though everyone is welcome.  We'll sing songs, do fingerplays, and read a couple of fantastic books; and, as always, we'll end with the Ba

Fantasy Book Club

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hang out with other fantasy book lovers and discuss the monthly book. Meets once a month on the second Thursday at 6:00 in the makerspace. 

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

Hang out with other fantasy book lovers and discuss the monthly book. Meets once a month on the second Thursday at 6:00 in the makerspace. 

Friday Morning Storytime

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool
Storytime:

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Event Details:

Held at 10:30, Friday Morning Storytime includes songs, fingerplays and some great stories. This storytime is most appropriate for the preschool crowd, everyone is welcome.

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

Storytime

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Event Details:

Held at 10:30, Friday Morning Storytime includes songs, fingerplays and some great stories. This storytime is most appropriate for the preschool crowd, everyone is welcome.

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.

Teens Art Attack

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

The art supplies will be out for the teens to create any art they like!!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The art supplies will be out for the teens to create any art they like!!

Fun Fridays are held every Friday at 3:00

Fun Fridays - puppet making workshop

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning, Clubs, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
School Age
Fun Fridays:

Series of fun activities for elementary school aged children.

Event Details:

This week's Fun Friday program will be a puppet workshop. Participants will learn how to make their own puppets out of items they might find around their home. This workshop will b...

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning, Clubs, Workshops & Classes

Fun Fridays

Series of fun activities for elementary school aged children.

Event Details:

This week's Fun Friday program will be a puppet workshop. Participants will learn how to make their own puppets out of items they might find around their home. This workshop will be led by Jason Ropp, of Dragon Theater Puppets.

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.

Limited Availability

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

Second Saturday Storytime Series

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms. Kirsten for storytime fun - the whole family will enjoy!  We'll sing, dance, play games, and read stories.  The second Saturday of every month at 11:00. &nb...

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

Join Ms. Kirsten for storytime fun - the whole family will enjoy!  We'll sing, dance, play games, and read stories.  The second Saturday of every month at 11:00.  

Second Saturday Self Defense for Mothers and Daughters

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn Self Defense and De-Escalation Moves and Techniques from  Medal Winning, Jiu-Jitsu Blackbelt, Donny Pickard. Donny is a Mixed Martial Arts instructor with a self-defe...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs, Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn Self Defense and De-Escalation Moves and Techniques from  Medal Winning, Jiu-Jitsu Blackbelt, Donny Pickard.

Dance Fitness in the parking lot with a pro instructor

Copy of Dance Fitness Classes in the Parking Lot with Clare!!!

Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Lower Parking Lot at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Dance to improve cardio and fitness. Saturday @ 9am in the Dalles Library Parking Lot. Clare is an expert dance/fitness instructor from Bingen, Washington. She has a program ...

Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Lower Parking Lot
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Dance to improve cardio and fitness.

Saturday @ 9am in the Dalles Library Parking Lot.

Clare is an expert dance/fitness instructor from Bingen, Washington. She has a program that will challenge everyone. 

Friendly reading dog

Tumi Tales: Read with a dog

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
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 pat...

Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.

Clean Reads Book Club

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Dalles Public Library is starting a Clean Reads Book Club! We‘ll meet monthly to discuss Christian based Fiction, and even some non-fiction reads if there is interest. ...

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

The Dalles Public Library is starting a Clean Reads Book Club!

We‘ll meet monthly to discuss Christian based Fiction, and even some non-fiction reads if there is interest. 

Suggestions are appreciated. 

Summer Reading 2024 Finale for ages 0-10

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Offsite at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Read, Renew, Repeat, is the theme for our 2024 Summer Reading program.    Today is the finale party, to be held at City Park (will be moved to the library if weather is b...

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

Read, Renew, Repeat, is the theme for our 2024 Summer Reading program.    Today is the finale party, to be held at City Park (will be moved to the library if weather is bad), and will includes fun games and activities for kids to partici

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.

Teens VR Ages 11-18

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

Music & Magic in the Park 2024

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Time for the 2nd annual Music & Magic in the Park!  This family friendly event is held in partnership with Northern Wasco County Parks & Rec, will be at 6:00 on Wednes...

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

Time for the 2nd annual Music & Magic in the Park!  This family friendly event is held in partnership with Northern Wasco County Parks & Rec, will be at 6:00 on Wednesday evenings, June 26th through August 14th (no event on July 3rd).

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool
Toddler Storytime:

It’s a fun time for toddlers 18 months - 3 years old. We’ll read books, sing songs, and have fun.

Event Details:

Held every Thursday morning at 10:30, this storytime is most appropriate to those age 18-36 months, though everyone is welcome.  We'll sing songs, do fingerplays, and read a c...

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

Toddler Storytime

It’s a fun time for toddlers 18 months - 3 years old. We’ll read books, sing songs, and have fun.

Event Details:

Held every Thursday morning at 10:30, this storytime is most appropriate to those age 18-36 months, though everyone is welcome.  We'll sing songs, do fingerplays, and read a couple of fantastic books; and, as always, we'll end with the Ba

3rd Thursday Book Club

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Third Thursday Book Club:

Join our aptly named book club on the 3rd Thursday of each month as we discuss books from various genres. Books are available at the front desk.

Event Details:

3rd Thursday meets the third Thursday of each month at 4:00pm.   

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs

Third Thursday Book Club

Join our aptly named book club on the 3rd Thursday of each month as we discuss books from various genres. Books are available at the front desk.

Event Details:

3rd Thursday meets the third Thursday of each month at 4:00pm. 

 

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.

Guided Watercolor

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Each month we will teach a guided watercolor class. These are simple and beginner friendly classes.     To register or get on the wait list for this event you ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Each month we will teach a guided watercolor class. These are simple and beginner friendly classes.  

 

Friday Morning Storytime

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool
Storytime:

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Event Details:

Held at 10:30, Friday Morning Storytime includes songs, fingerplays and some great stories. This storytime is most appropriate for the preschool crowd, everyone is welcome.

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

Storytime

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Event Details:

Held at 10:30, Friday Morning Storytime includes songs, fingerplays and some great stories. This storytime is most appropriate for the preschool crowd, everyone is welcome.

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.

Mindfulness Art

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Get rid of distractions, come into the present moment, contemplate the art in front of you, notice the detail, let yourself just be with the art. Supplies and art exercises provide...

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

Get rid of distractions, come into the present moment, contemplate the art in front of you, notice the detail, let yourself just be with the art. Supplies and art exercises provided. 

Fun Fridays are held every Friday, from September 15th through May 31st

Fun Fridays

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning, Clubs
Age Group:
School Age
Fun Fridays:

Series of fun activities for elementary school aged children.

Event Details:

Fun Fridays occur every Friday, 3:00 - 4:30.  Each week will be something different; arts, crafts, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), games, and more.  ...

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning, Clubs

Fun Fridays

Series of fun activities for elementary school aged children.

Event Details:

Fun Fridays occur every Friday, 3:00 - 4:30.  Each week will be something different; arts, crafts, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), games, and more.  Snacks will be available for participants

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.

Limited Availability

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

Teens End of Summer Party

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens! Join us with an end of summer party filled with games, loud music and food. This event will be after hours and we will have the entire library to ourselves!!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Teens! Join us with an end of summer party filled with games, loud music and food. This event will be after hours and we will have the entire library to ourselves!!

Embroidery with Steph Evans

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Teen Writer's Club

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Clubs
Age Group:
Teens
And then what happened… Teen Writers Book Club:

Are you an aspiring writer or just love books in general?  Writers and book lovers of the Teen variety can join us to discuss their personal projects or just talk about what t...

Event Details:

Meets the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays of each month at 4:00pm.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Clubs

And then what happened… Teen Writers Book Club

Are you an aspiring writer or just love books in general?  Writers and book lovers of the Teen variety can join us to discuss their personal projects or just talk about what they’ve been reading.

Event Details:

Meets the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays of each month at 4:00pm.

WCSD Library Board meeting

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Monthly meeting for the Wasco County Service District Library Board; meets at 4:30 on the third Tuesday of each month. Meeting locations usually rotate between Dufur, Maupin and Th...

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

Monthly meeting for the Wasco County Service District Library Board; meets at 4:30 on the third Tuesday of each month. Meeting locations usually rotate between Dufur, Maupin and The Dalles libraries. 

Adult Art Club

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Art Club:

If you create you are an artist. Share your art with us. Learn from each other, grow, be challenged and be inspired in this twice monthly art club.

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

Adult Art Club

If you create you are an artist. Share your art with us. Learn from each other, grow, be challenged and be inspired in this twice monthly art club.