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Books & Blankets Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1–2/1
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Grab a fluffy blanket and your favorite book and join this year's Winter Reading Challenge!

Pint-Sized Playdates

All Day 1/12–1/17
Preschool, School Age
The Dalles Public Library
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.

Family Craft Night: Calendars

6:00pm–7:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
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.

Grow Along Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, School Age
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Friday in January as we dive into a month-long Pacific Northwest–themed storytime adventure! After each session, kids can add their own creative touch to a growing mural in the Children’s Wing.

Red Yarn

11:00am–12:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public 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:

Join us for this family friendly entertainer, Red Yarn.  Weaving folksongs and puppetry into high-energy shows, Red Yarn reinvigorates American folklore for younger generations.

Snowflake Scavenger Hunt

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

Complete a seasonal scavenger hunt for a fun prize!

MLK Day

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

Pint-Sized Playdates

All Day 1/19–1/24
Preschool, School Age
The Dalles Public Library
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.

Snowflake Scavenger Hunt

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

Complete a seasonal scavenger hunt for a fun prize!

Pokémon GO! Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Clubs, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's GO!

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.

Literacy Launchpad

4:15pm–5:15pm
Preschool, School Age
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Help your young reader grow with confidence! Join our Literacy Launchpad, a fun and supportive literacy program designed for children who need a little extra help.

Snowflake Scavenger Hunt

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

Complete a seasonal scavenger hunt for a fun prize!

Snowflake Scavenger Hunt

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

Complete a seasonal scavenger hunt for a fun prize!

Snowflake Scavenger Hunt

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

Complete a seasonal scavenger hunt for a fun prize!

Grow Along Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, School Age
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Friday in January as we dive into a month-long Pacific Northwest–themed storytime adventure! After each session, kids can add their own creative touch to a growing mural in the Children’s Wing.

Rock Collection: Take & Make Kit

All Day
School Age, Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM Learning, Take & Make Kits
Event Details:

Come pick up a cool rock sample with a label and fun fact sheet to add to your collection every 4th Saturday!

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Availability

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

Snowflake Scavenger Hunt

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

Complete a seasonal scavenger hunt for a fun prize!

The Great Puzzle Competition

2:00pm–4:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Great Puzzle Off is a cozy competition perfect for wintertime and open to all ages! Form your team and be the first to complete all the puzzles at your table!

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.

Pint-Sized Playdates

All Day 1/26–1/31
Preschool, School Age
The Dalles Public Library
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.

Literacy Launchpad

4:15pm–5:15pm
Preschool, School Age
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Help your young reader grow with confidence! Join our Literacy Launchpad, a fun and supportive literacy program designed for children who need a little extra help.

Puppet Workshop

5:30pm–6:00pm
Preschool, School Age
The Dalles Public Library
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 for a brief musical puppet show and to make and take home your very own fabulous puppet!

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.

Family Lego Pizza Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
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.

Grow Along Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, School Age
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Friday in January as we dive into a month-long Pacific Northwest–themed storytime adventure! After each session, kids can add their own creative touch to a growing mural in the Children’s Wing.

Family Fort Night

5:00pm–6:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for a special after-hours celebration to wrap up our Winter Reading Program! We’ll start with a cozy family storytime, then you’ll get to build your very own blanket fort right inside the library.

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.