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Paint with Abbey - Summer Evening

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Tickets will be available at the front desk beginning at 3:30 PM and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Tickets will be available at the front desk beginning at 3:30 PM and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Embroidery with Steph Evans

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

Paint Night for KIDS

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age

Tickets will be available at the front desk beginning at 2:00 PM and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Tickets will be available at the front desk beginning at 2:00 PM and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Buddies and Books Storytime

Monday, May 18, 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.

The Floor is Lava Family Fun Night

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

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

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

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

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Make Your Own Terrarium

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

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

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.

Adult Art Club

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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

Acrylic Painting with Yvonne Pepin-Wakefield

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us as Yvonne introduces us to acrylic painting. 

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

Join us as Yvonne introduces us to acrylic painting. 

Family Craft Night: Decorate Caps and Sunglasses

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us for a Family FUN night with a crafty spin! Each month on the third Thursday, we'll gather in the main library for a family-friendly arts and craft activity.

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

Join us for a Family FUN night with a crafty spin! Each month on the third Thursday, we'll gather in the main library for a family-friendly arts and craft activity.

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.

Nature Journaling for Teens and Adults

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
New Books at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Enjoy a relaxing late spring afternoon participating in guided nature journaling.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: New Books
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxing late spring afternoon participating in guided nature journaling.

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.

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
The Dalles Public Library
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library

Lacing Communities Together - Take and Make Kit

All Day 5/26 - 6/18
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Kits
Age Group:
Adults

The Columbia Gorge Museum: Lacing Communities Together project with lace artist, Maggie Hensel-Brown, is an initiative to engage curiosity and educate about the heritage artform of lacemaking.

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

The Columbia Gorge Museum: Lacing Communities Together project with lace artist, Maggie Hensel-Brown, is an initiative to engage curiosity and educate about the heritage artform of lacemaking.

Puppet Workshop

Tuesday, May 26, 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 to make and take home your very own fabulous puppet! It will be a different type of puppet each month. It's going to be a ton of fun, so don't miss out!

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 to make and take home your very own fabulous puppet! It will be a different type of puppet each month. It's going to be a ton of fun, so don't miss out!

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.

Adult Art Club

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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

Sea Science Saturday

All Day
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning, Storytimes, Movies
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Dive into ocean-themed fun at the library! Create beautiful marine crafts, complete a scavenger hunt, and add to collaborative educational displays at your own pace anytime during the day in the main part of the library. 

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

Dive into ocean-themed fun at the library! Create beautiful marine crafts, complete a scavenger hunt, and add to collaborative educational displays at your own pace anytime during the day in the main part of the library. 

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.

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Piece by Piece Puzzle Program-All month passive program

All Day
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
All Ages

Piece by Piece is a relaxed, drop-in puzzle program where participants work together or individually to assemble jigsaw puzzles of all sizes.

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

Piece by Piece is a relaxed, drop-in puzzle program where participants work together or individually to assemble jigsaw puzzles of all sizes.

Buddies and Books Storytime

Monday, June 1, 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.

Maker Monday

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Cancelled
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
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Quilling with Corina

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Discover the art of paper quilling in this hands-on, brand new program at the library!

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

Discover the art of paper quilling in this hands-on, brand new program at the library!

Crazy Craft Club

Crazy Craft Club

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age

A Craft Club for kids and tweens between the ages of 8 and 12! Interested in making faux fur monsters? Join our crazy Craft Club! Want to learn how to make papier-mache sculptures or giant jellyfish? This is the club for you!

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

A Craft Club for kids and tweens between the ages of 8 and 12! Interested in making faux fur monsters? Join our crazy Craft Club! Want to learn how to make papier-mache sculptures or giant jellyfish? This is the club for you!

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.

Adult Art Club - Summer Lanterns

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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
picture of books and matching crochet squares

Hook Club

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
New Books at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Have you ever wanted to do an -along project? Join us at our crochet-along. Once a month we will meet and crochet a square for each of the books we read this year (or our favorite books).

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: New Books
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to do an -along project? Join us at our crochet-along. Once a month we will meet and crochet a square for each of the books we read this year (or our favorite books).

Family Sweets and Stories Night

Thursday, June 4, 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 something that everyone in the family can enjoy.

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 something that everyone in the family can enjoy.

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.

Coffee and Coloring

Friday, June 5, 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.