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Show & Share: Meet the Portland Pilots Basketball Team

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Come for a supersized version of the classic show-and-tell that kids love so much, and meet the Portland Pilots ' Men's Basketball Team! Team members from the University of Portland will visit the library.

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

Come for a supersized version of the classic show-and-tell that kids love so much, and meet the Portland Pilots ' Men's Basketball Team! Team members from the University of Portland will visit the library.

Closed for Presidents Day

All Day
The Dalles Public Library
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library
Oregon's Reptileman will be here with snakes, lizards, and more snakes

Spring Break Madness: Reptiles

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Spring Break Madness!! The kids are out of school, but what are they going to do?  They can come to the library and do something fun.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Spring Break Madness!! The kids are out of school, but what are they going to do?  They can come to the library and do something fun.

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.

Limited Availability

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

Much Ado About Nothing: Reader's Theater Performance

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

Come and watch members of your community perform a reader's theater adaptation of Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing", a comedy about the power of gossip to both ruin and enrich the lives of people who care about each other!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Come and watch members of your community perform a reader's theater adaptation of Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing", a comedy about the power of gossip to both ruin and enrich the lives of people who care about each other!

Wild Robot Violin Concert with Lauren Guerin

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

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Music of the West African Kora with Sean Gaskell

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages

Sean Gaskell plays the kora- a 21 stringed West African harp.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Sean Gaskell plays the kora- a 21 stringed West African harp.

Share & Show: Swordplay with Andy Plymate

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Come for a supersized version of the classic show-and-tell that kids love so much! We’re inviting Andy Plymate from Bridge City Blades to demonstrate his incredible swordsmanship!

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

Come for a supersized version of the classic show-and-tell that kids love so much! We’re inviting Andy Plymate from Bridge City Blades to demonstrate his incredible swordsmanship!

The Oregon Bird Man

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages

Come witness the Scary, Cute, and Pretty Performance of the Oregon Bird Man, featuring 6 different birds, and other scaly and furry friends!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Come witness the Scary, Cute, and Pretty Performance of the Oregon Bird Man, featuring 6 different birds, and other scaly and furry friends!

Colonel Wright's Marimba Pioneers

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Colonel Wright's Marimba Pioneers will be here to entertain us with their musical selections on marimbas.  They well also educate us about these interesting musical instruments.

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

Colonel Wright's Marimba Pioneers will be here to entertain us with their musical selections on marimbas.  They well also educate us about these interesting musical instruments.

May 16th at 1:00

Family Friendly Entertainment: en Taiko Drummers

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

We bring you family friendly entertainment every month; today we have the en Taiko Drummers, a youth drumming group from the Portland area.

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

We bring you family friendly entertainment every month; today we have the en Taiko Drummers, a youth drumming group from the Portland area.

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.

Closed for Memorial Day

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

Show & Share: Start a Rock Band!

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages

Join musician Bryon Burke for an exciting, hands-on Show & Share all about starting a rock band!

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Join musician Bryon Burke for an exciting, hands-on Show & Share all about starting a rock band!

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.

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
The Dalles Public Library

The Dalles Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library
Description:

The Dalles Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Be Amazed

Bee Amazed! Presented by UO Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

BEE AMAZED!

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

BEE AMAZED!

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.

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.

Detective Diggs!

Detective Diggs: The Case of the Bone Bandit!

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Detective Diggs and the Case of the Bone Bandit is a playful mystery where children help Detective Diggs gather clues, question suspects, and solve the case together.

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

Detective Diggs and the Case of the Bone Bandit is a playful mystery where children help Detective Diggs gather clues, question suspects, and solve the case together.

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.

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Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages

Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence – July 8, 2026

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

Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence – July 8, 2026

Matt Baker Comedy & Stunt Show

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages

Matt Baker’s show is a unique combination of hilarious stand-up comedy and amazing stunts.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Matt Baker’s show is a unique combination of hilarious stand-up comedy and amazing stunts.

Columbia Gorge Junior Kayak Club

Show & Share: Columbia Gorge Junior Kayak Club

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages

Get ready to make a splash! We’re excited to welcome the Columbia Gorge Junior Kayak Club for a fun, hands-on Show & Share just for kids.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Get ready to make a splash! We’re excited to welcome the Columbia Gorge Junior Kayak Club for a fun, hands-on Show & Share just for kids.

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.

Cowboy Buck's Wild Wacky West Show

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages

Saddle up for Cowboy Buck’s Wild Wacky West Show! 

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Saddle up for Cowboy Buck’s Wild Wacky West Show! 

Gladius, a Flamenco Fusion Guitarist Outdoor Performance

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances

Closed for Labor Day

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

Once Upon a Chilling Note with Lauren Guerin

Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Step into the shadows this October as Lauren Guerin, Portland violinist, brings the Grimm fairy tales to life through music.

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

Step into the shadows this October as Lauren Guerin, Portland violinist, brings the Grimm fairy tales to life through music.

Closed for Veteran's Day

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

All Wasco County Library locations will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day.

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

All Wasco County Library locations will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day.