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Story Time at the Art Center

Wednesday, April 29, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Art of Storytelling: Midlife & Elder Tales Taught by Nancy Turner

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Stories and folktales offer a kaleidoscope of timeless wisdom—like an owner’s manual for being human. This introductory class is designed for anyone who wants to awaken their inner storyteller!

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

Stories and folktales offer a kaleidoscope of timeless wisdom—like an owner’s manual for being human. This introductory class is designed for anyone who wants to awaken their inner storyteller!

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Swoon Society Book Club - The Love Hypothesis

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
 

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

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mat Pilates with Shannon Red Cloud

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Mat Pilates

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

Mat Pilates

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Playdough Storytime

Thursday, April 30, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Drop-in Homework Help for Teens

Thursday, April 30, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

(Virtual)On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Lego Pizza Night

Thursday, April 30, 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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Grow Along Storytime

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Dive into Storytime as we explore an Under the Sea adventure! This month, we’ll share stories filled with friendly sea creatures, shimmering oceans, and watery wonders.

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

Dive into Storytime as we explore an Under the Sea adventure! This month, we’ll share stories filled with friendly sea creatures, shimmering oceans, and watery wonders.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Coffee and Coloring

Friday, May 1, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Fun Fridays for Teens (11+)

Friday, May 1, 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
This event is in the "School Age" group

Fun Fridays: Giant Jellyfish Fabrication

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
School Age

Join us this week, making GIANT jellyfish! We'll be crafting jellyfish out of fabric, hula hoops, pool noodles, and other materials, getting messy and having fun!

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

Join us this week, making GIANT jellyfish! We'll be crafting jellyfish out of fabric, hula hoops, pool noodles, and other materials, getting messy and having fun!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Shaniko Bookmobile Stop

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Wherefore Art Thou...So Widely Read? A Shakespeare Class

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Whether you've read and have strong opinions on every Shakespeare play or have just a vague memory of being confused by one of them in high school and want to understand what all of the fuss is about, this class is for you!

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

Whether you've read and have strong opinions on every Shakespeare play or have just a vague memory of being confused by one of them in high school and want to understand what all of the fuss is about, this class is for you!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Clogging Classes with Becky Huskey

Friday, May 1, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Day

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VR Gaming!

Saturday, May 2, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Paint with Denae - Trooper

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

May the 4th be with you! 

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

May the 4th be with you! 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Pint-Sized Playdates

All Day 5/4 - 5/9
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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Buddies and Books Storytime

Monday, May 4, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga - Mondays at Noon!

Monday, May 4, 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.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Tumi Tales: Read with a dog

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children’s Wing 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: Children’s Wing
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Maker Monday - Star Wars Craft

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool
Baby Storytime:

Enjoy a fun storytime just for babies 0 -18 months. We’ll read books, sing songs, and have fun.

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!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Baby Storytime

Enjoy a fun storytime just for babies 0 -18 months. We’ll read books, sing songs, and have fun.

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!

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.