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Drop-in Homework Help for Teens

Thursday, April 2, 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.

Latin-Inspired Dance Lessons

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Get moving this season with our 6-week Swing & Latin Dance Series! Join Don Slusher as he blends each hour-long class with fun, beginner-friendly instruction and plenty of time to practice.

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

Get moving this season with our 6-week Swing & Latin Dance Series! Join Don Slusher as he blends each hour-long class with fun, beginner-friendly instruction and plenty of time to practice.

Dufur Bookmobile

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

The Write Room: An Adult Writing Group

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all aspiring authors!

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

Calling all aspiring authors!

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 Sweets and Stories Night

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us for a family FUN night of sweet treats and relaxing coloring as you sit back and listen to a librarian read aloud  the first few chapters of our April community read book, The Wild Robot, and decorate your own robot cupcakes!

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

Join us for a family FUN night of sweet treats and relaxing coloring as you sit back and listen to a librarian read aloud  the first few chapters of our April community read book, The Wild Robot, and decorate your own robot cupcakes!

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, April 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

This month’s Storytime goes wild—in the best way! Inspired by The Wild Robot, we’ll explore stories about nature, robots, machines, and the magic that happens when the wild and the mechanical meet.

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

This month’s Storytime goes wild—in the best way! Inspired by The Wild Robot, we’ll explore stories about nature, robots, machines, and the magic that happens when the wild and the mechanical meet.

Coffee and Coloring

Friday, April 3, 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.

The Stuffy Scavenger Hunt

Fun Friday: The Stuffy Scavenger Hunt

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

Help come solve the mystery of how the stuffed animals lost their stuffing! Go on a scavenger hunt to find the answers! And at the end of our hunt, we'll make our own stuffed animals to take home! 

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

Help come solve the mystery of how the stuffed animals lost their stuffing! Go on a scavenger hunt to find the answers! And at the end of our hunt, we'll make our own stuffed animals to take home! 

Fun Fridays for Teens: Guess that Song!

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

Shaniko Bookmobile Stop

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages
clogging

Clogging Classes with Becky Huskey

Friday, April 3, 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.

Upcoming
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.

Wild Robot Violin Concert with Lauren Guerin

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us at the library for a special violin performance inspired by The Wild Robot! Portland-based violinist Lauren Guerin will perform songs featured in the film, modern classical selections, and futuristic pieces to match the robot theme.

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

Join us at the library for a special violin performance inspired by The Wild Robot! Portland-based violinist Lauren Guerin will perform songs featured in the film, modern classical selections, and futuristic pieces to match the robot theme.

Intermediate Guitar Lessons with Aaron Israel

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This is NOT a beginner class.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is NOT a beginner class.

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Availability

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

Paint with Denae - Wild Robot

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

A Wild Robot Community Read Event

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

A Wild Robot Community Read Event

VR Gaming!

Saturday, April 4, 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. 

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.

Movie at the Granada - Wild Robot

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

A Wild Robot Community Read Event

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

A Wild Robot Community Read Event

Spice Kit Take and Make

All Day
The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Grab a Spice Kit Take and Make kit at our Circulation Desk on the first Monday of every month. Recipes picked by your local librarians, we share our favorite dishes with you, along with select spices. We hope you enjoy! 

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Grab a Spice Kit Take and Make kit at our Circulation Desk on the first Monday of every month. Recipes picked by your local librarians, we share our favorite dishes with you, along with select spices. We hope you enjoy! 

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Availability

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

Pint-Sized Playdates

All Day 4/6 - 4/11
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 4/6 - 4/11
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.

Find Roz' Friends Scavenger Hunt

04/06/2026 @ 10:00am to 04/11/2026 @ 5:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Roz needs help finding her friends, Brightbill, Fink, Pinktail, Thunderbolt, Longneck, and Thorn.

A Wild Robot Community Read Event

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

Roz needs help finding her friends, Brightbill, Fink, Pinktail, Thunderbolt, Longneck, and Thorn.

A Wild Robot Community Read Event

Buddies and Books Storytime

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
Storytime:

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

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!

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

Storytime

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

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!

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.

Yoga - Mondays at Noon!

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

Manga Book Club (Ages 10+)

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Head up to the teen room for Manga Book Club! We'll talk about our favorite manga, eat snacks, and pick a new manga to read that we'll discuss the following month. 

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

Head up to the teen room for Manga Book Club! We'll talk about our favorite manga, eat snacks, and pick a new manga to read that we'll discuss the following month. 

Friendly reading dog

Tumi Tales: Read with a dog

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
School Age

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.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
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 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.