Event List

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!

Experience the power of movement, breathwork, and mindfulness in a supportive, welcoming community.

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.

Join us on the anniversary of the 1980 Mount Saint Helens eruption for an evening of games, crafts and a volcanic eruption!

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!

Register for this virtual event.

In this hands-on, play-based program, toddlers and preschoolers are invited to build structures, make discoveries, ask big questions, and embrace the joy of a little mess.

Head to the teen room every Tuesday to use our art supplies to craft your next masterpiece! Sometimes we'll even bring out the iPads to use Procreate and experiment with digital art. Come, draw, and create art with your community. 

Let's GO!

The board for the Wasco County Library Service District meets at 4:00 on the third Tuesday of most months.  These meetings are usually held in the meeting room at The Dalles Public Library; though at least once a year at Dufur and at Maupin.

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.

Create your own miniature garden! 🌿 Join us at the library on Tuesday, May 19th from 5:30–7:00 PM for a Make Your Own Terrarium workshop.

The Matter-of-Fact Nonfiction Book Club is a monthly gathering for readers who enjoy exploring the world through factual narratives and true stories.

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!

Join us every month on the third Wednesday for a family-friendly movie matinee! Our movies will usually be a new release, with a beloved old classic popping up now and then during slow times of the year.

Join us for a welcoming and thoughtful exploration of dreams as metaphorical messages from the subconscious.

¡Únete a nosotros todos los miércoles para la Hora del Cuento en Español con Patty Flores! ¡Ven por las historias y quédate para los aperitivos y actividades!