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Maker Monday

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
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Piece by Piece Puzzle Program-All month passive program

All Day 7/1 - 7/3
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.

Adult Art Club

Wednesday, July 1, 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, July 2, 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, July 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 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, July 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.

July 4th Closed

All Day
The Dalles Public Library, Southern Wasco Public Library, Dufur Library

All libraries will be closed in observance of the July 4th holiday.

Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library, Southern Wasco Public Library, Dufur Library
Description:

All libraries will be closed in observance of the July 4th holiday.

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Piece by Piece Puzzle Program-All month passive program

All Day 7/5 - 7/31
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.

Lacing Communities Together - Take and Make Kit

All Day 7/6 - 7/31
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.

Buddies and Books Storytime

Monday, July 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.

Plant a Seed, Read - Miniature Reading Nook

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Event Details

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

Event Details

Crazy Craft Club

Crazy Craft Club

Tuesday, July 7, 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

Wednesday, July 8, 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

Paint with Abbey

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

We will be watercoloring outside for this program. 

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

We will be watercoloring outside for this program. 

wiggles

Weekend Wiggles

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Games
Age Group:
Preschool

Did you miss Giggles and Wiggles on Wednesday? Well, get ready for the weekend edition! Weekend Wiggles!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Games
Event Details:

Did you miss Giggles and Wiggles on Wednesday? Well, get ready for the weekend edition! Weekend Wiggles!

Buddies and Books Storytime

Monday, July 13, 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, July 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning

Adult Art Club

Wednesday, July 15, 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, July 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite 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
Offsite Event
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as Yvonne introduces us to acrylic painting. 

Family Craft Night

Thursday, July 16, 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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Embroidery with Steph Evans

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

Buddies and Books Storytime

Monday, July 20, 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.

Plant a Seed, Read - Miniature Reading Nook

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Event Details

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

Event Details

Crazy Craft Club

Crazy Craft Club

Tuesday, July 21, 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.