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Literacy Launchpad

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Help your young reader grow with confidence! Join our Literacy Launchpad, a fun and supportive literacy program designed for children who need a little extra help.

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

Help your young reader grow with confidence! Join our Literacy Launchpad, a fun and supportive literacy program designed for children who need a little extra help.

Annie Bot book cover

Annie Bot by Sierra Greer

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Sci-Fi Book Club:

Hang out with other science fiction readers as we talk all things sci-fi. Books are available at the front desk.

Annie Bot was created to be the perfect girlfriend for her human owner Doug.

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

Sci-Fi Book Club

Hang out with other science fiction readers as we talk all things sci-fi. Books are available at the front desk.

Annie Bot was created to be the perfect girlfriend for her human owner Doug.

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.

Puppet Workshop

Tuesday, January 27, 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 for a brief musical puppet show and to make and take home your very own fabulous puppet!

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 for a brief musical puppet show and to make and take home your very own fabulous puppet!

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, January 28, 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!

Adult Art Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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

Minecraft Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens

Come play Minecraft with other teens on the library's iPads and Minecraft server! Together, you'll complete fun challenges and show off your mining AND crafting expertise.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Clubs, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come play Minecraft with other teens on the library's iPads and Minecraft server! Together, you'll complete fun challenges and show off your mining AND crafting expertise.

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Availability

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

Pine Hollow Bookmobile Stop

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages
Liz Moore

Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore (Virtual)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This is a virtual event.

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

This is a virtual event.

Liz Moore

Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore (Virtual)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southern Wasco Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This is a virtual event.

Library Branch: Southern Wasco Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

This is a virtual event.

Liz Moore

Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore (Virtual)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dufur Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This is a virtual event.

Library Branch: Dufur Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

This is a virtual event.

Story Time at the Art Center

Wednesday, January 28, 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 Swoon Society Book Club - Outlander

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

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

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

Face & Chair Yoga with Shannon Red Cloud

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Face & Chair Yoga 

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

Face & Chair Yoga 

Playdough Storytime

Thursday, January 29, 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, January 29, 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.

WaFd Bank Presents: Financial Literacy- Managing Debt (Series 1) with Shannon Wilkinson

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

This 3-week library series empowers adults with the knowledge and tools to make confident financial decisions.

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

This 3-week library series empowers adults with the knowledge and tools to make confident financial decisions.

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.

Family Lego Pizza Night

Thursday, January 29, 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.

Grow Along Storytime

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

Join us every Friday in January as we dive into a month-long Pacific Northwest–themed storytime adventure! After each session, kids can add their own creative touch to a growing mural in the Children’s Wing.

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

Join us every Friday in January as we dive into a month-long Pacific Northwest–themed storytime adventure! After each session, kids can add their own creative touch to a growing mural in the Children’s Wing.

Fun Friday

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

Series of fun activities for elementary school aged children.

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

Fun Fridays

Series of fun activities for elementary school aged children.

Fun Fridays for Teens: Treasure Planet Movie Showing

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for one of my favorite movies...Treasure Planet! Snacks will be provided. 

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

Join us for one of my favorite movies...Treasure Planet! Snacks will be provided. 

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.

Family Fort Night

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us for a special after-hours celebration to wrap up our Winter Reading Program! We’ll start with a cozy family storytime, then you’ll get to build your very own blanket fort right inside the library.

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

Join us for a special after-hours celebration to wrap up our Winter Reading Program! We’ll start with a cozy family storytime, then you’ll get to build your very own blanket fort right inside the library.

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.

Pint-Sized Playdates

All Day 2/2 - 2/7
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.

Wanted: Kid Librarian of the Month

All Day 2/2 - 2/7
The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
School Age

Wanted: Kid Librarian

Requirements:

  1. Buckets of imagination
  2. Just a smidge of mischief
  3. A love for books (stories, tales, etc.)

Details:

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

Wanted: Kid Librarian

Requirements:

  1. Buckets of imagination
  2. Just a smidge of mischief
  3. A love for books (stories, tales, etc.)

Details:

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.

Spice Kit Take and Make

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults