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1000 Origami Crane Project. Make a Crane, Leave a Crane

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, please join us in our goal of creating 1000 origami cranes to be sent to the Children's Peace Memorial in Hiroshima Japan. ...

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

In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, please join us in our goal of creating 1000 origami cranes to be sent to the Children's Peace Memorial in Hiroshima Japan. Origami paper will be available throughout the month of May.

Park Ranger Storytime

Park Ranger Storytime!

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45pm
Max’s Corner at Southern Wasco Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
Storytime:

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Library Branch: Southern Wasco Public Library
Room: Max’s Corner
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytimes

Storytime

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Weekly Chess Lessons - Learn From an Expert!

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Learn chess from an expert! This series of weekly lessons will help participants to develop their critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills via the game of ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games, Workshops & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Learn chess from an expert!

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May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Day

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
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 re...

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.

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May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Day

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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 re...

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

GOBHI Café - Mental Health Support Group

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Age Cafe is coming to The Dalles Wasco County Library! An Age Cafe is a forum for thoughtful small group conversations on various topics relevant to older adults and everyone who i...

Open
Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

Age Cafe is coming to The Dalles Wasco County Library! An Age Cafe is a forum for thoughtful small group conversations on various topics relevant to older adults and everyone who is interested in aging.

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Library Board Meeting

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Library Board meeting will be held in the The Dalles Public Library Makerspace on Monday, May 6 at 2:30 pm.  Click Here for Zoom Link    

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

Library Board meeting will be held in the The Dalles Public Library Makerspace on Monday, May 6 at 2:30 pm. 

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.

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Tumi Tales: Read with a dog

Monday, May 6, 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...

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

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Four Chord Fun: Ukulele Basics

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Four Chord Fun: Ukulele Basics is for the absolute beginner who wants to start learning to play. This 8-week course for teens and adults will cover basics for the instrument, prope...

Open
Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Four Chord Fun: Ukulele Basics 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.

Red Grammer

Red Grammer Family Concert

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
School Age, All Ages
Event Details:

Red Grammer is one of the premier entertainers of children and families in America. Described by Parent’s Magazine as “the best voice in children’s music” Red has se...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: School Age, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Red Grammer is one of the premier entertainers of children and families in America.

Red Grammer

Red Grammer Family Concert

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southern Wasco Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Family concert with Red Grammer, Grammy Nominated Family Performer. Free and open to the public!  Concert will be at the Maupin Grade School Auditorium/Gym  

Library Branch: Southern Wasco Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Family concert with Red Grammer, Grammy Nominated Family Performer. Free and open to the public! 

Concert will be at the Maupin Grade School Auditorium/Gym

 

Asian Pacific American Heritage Box

All Day
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Take & Make Kits
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Celebrate our diverse community with this Heritage box with crafts, goodies and recipes from across the Pacific. One Heritage box per ...

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

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Celebrate our diverse community with this Heritage box with crafts, goodies and recipes from across the Pacific. One Heritage box per family.

Teen Writer's Club

Tuesday, May 7, 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.

Josephine Woolington

Author Josephine Woolington "Where We Call Home: Lands, Seas and Skies of the Pacific Northwest"

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library at Southern Wasco Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

From the gray whale to the western bumble bee, discover the flora and fauna that call the Pacific Northwest home—and the challenges they must face to endure. Join author Josephi...

Library Branch: Southern Wasco Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

From the gray whale to the western bumble bee, discover the flora and fauna that call the Pacific Northwest home—and the challenges they must face to endure.

Adult Writers Group

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Clubs

Happiness Book Club

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join The Dalles Public Library for The Happiness Book Club! We‘ll meet monthly to explore topics like happiness, gratitude, wellness, contentment and the implementation of scien...

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

Join The Dalles Public Library for The Happiness Book Club!

We‘ll meet monthly to explore topics like happiness, gratitude, wellness, contentment and the implementation of science based happiness strategies. 

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Introduction to Mah Jongg - Chinese Tile Game

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Games, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the library for an introduction to this fun Chinese tile game! We’ll learn the basics of the game and enjoy some delicious asian treats!

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

Join us at the library for an introduction to this fun Chinese tile game! We’ll learn the basics of the game and enjoy some delicious asian treats!

Adventure Readers book club, second Wednesday of the month

Adventure Readers & Book Worms book clubs

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

This will be the final book club meeting for both of these book clubs, until next fall.  At this meeting we will talk about books that we've read in the last month, and what b...

Open
Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This will be the final book club meeting for both of these book clubs, until next fall.  At this meeting we will talk about books that we've read in the last month, and what books we'd like to read.  We will also talk about what sort of

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.

Teens Sushi Candy

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Mother Daughter Murder Night

A Murder Mystery, Family Story, & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere: Author Talk w/ Nina Simon

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daugh...

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

Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door.

Read What You Want Book Club

Read What You Want Book Club

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library at Southern Wasco Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Read What You Want (RWYW) Book Club meets every second Wednesday of the month. This is a book club for rebels who like to read whatever they want. We discuss the books we've re...

Library Branch: Southern Wasco Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Read What You Want (RWYW) Book Club meets every second Wednesday of the month. This is a book club for rebels who like to read whatever they want. We discuss the books we've read, what we liked and what we didn't.

Event Flyer

Introduction to Mah Jongg - Chinese Tile Game

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Games, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the library for an introduction to this fun Chinese tile game! We’ll learn the basics of the game and enjoy some delicious asian treats!

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

Join us at the library for an introduction to this fun Chinese tile game! We’ll learn the basics of the game and enjoy some delicious asian treats!

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, May 9, 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

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Fantasy Book Club - The Magicians

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Magicians Lev Grossman Quentin Coldwater is brilliant but miserable. A high school math genius, he’s secretly fascinated with a series of children’s fantasy novels set in a ...

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

The Magicians Lev Grossman