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Level Up! Legend of Zelda Scavenger Hunt

All Day 7/14–7/19
School Age, Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come to the library for a fun, Legend of Zelda themed scavenger hunt as part of our Level Up at the Library summer reading event!

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.

Blizzard in July!

6:00pm–7:00pm
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
Event Details:

What's that in the weather forecast? A blizzard? In July?!

Join us for some seasonal shenanigans as we make snowy crafts, have a "snowball" fight, and enjoy some hot cocoa with a light dinner.

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.

Summer Reading 2025: SCIENCE HEROES

10:30am–11:30am
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:

Summer Reading for 2025 is so much fun! Each Tuesday morning at 10:30 we will host a different performer aimed at school-age children - though everyone is welcome to join us.

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.

Science Heroes

1:00pm–2:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Dufur Library
Library Branch: Dufur Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Summer Reading for 2025: Level Up! This week features Science Heroes, who will entertain us with some storytelling combined with science experiments. 

 

Science Heroes

3:30pm–4:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Southern Wasco Public Library
Library Branch: Southern Wasco Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Summer Reading for 2025 is going strong! Today's event features Science Heroes, who will entertain us with some storytelling combined with science experiments.

Giggles and Wiggles

11:00am–11:30am
Preschool, School Age
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Games, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Fun and games for toddlers and preschool age children! Every Wednesday morning in the library meeting room at 11:00 am until 12:00 pm. Adults must accompany their child and sometimes can join in the fun. Games, Music, and dance!

New Release Movie Matinee

4:00pm–6:00pm
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
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us every month on the third Wednesday for a family-friendly movie matinee of a new release! Snacks are provided and everyone is welcome. Our feature for this month is "A Minecraft Movie". Hope to see you there!

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.

Music & Magic in the Park: Joe Black

6:00pm–7:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Music & Magic in the Park is a family friendly event, in partnership with Northern Wasco County Parks & Rec, held at 6:00 on Wednesday evenings.

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.

Teen Movie Day at the Granada - Airborne

2:00pm–4:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

California born and raised surfer, Mitchell Goosen has to spend six months in Ohio while learning the hard way- love is where the heart is.

 

Admission and Pizza is free. There will be concessions available for purchase.

Friday Morning Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Preschool, School Age, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Adults
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Storytime

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Join us over at City Park at 10:30 for Friday Morning Storytime. There will be songs, fingerplays and some great stories.  Afterwards, we'll have a snack, and then the kids can play. 

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.

Fun Fridays Water Ballon Edition!!

3:00pm–4:30pm
School Age
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games
Event Details:

Fun Fridays

Series of fun activities for elementary school aged children.

This fun program is intended for kids age 5-10, but everyone is welcome! Each week is something different; it might be art, it might be crafts; could be Code-a-pillars and Beebots; or we might just play games.

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.

Bioblitz Lecture Series

4:00pm–5:30pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join current Children and Teen Librarian and former ecology teacher Martin Oslick for our first in a series of nature lectures accompanying the Level-Up Bioblitz.

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.

Movie Night at the Granada - Labyrinth

6:00pm–8:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Admission is free. There will be concessions available for purchase.

 

 

Summer Reading 2025: Rhys Thomas

10:30am–11:30am
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:

Summer Reading for 2025 has begun! Each Tuesday morning at 10:30 we will host a different educational, as well as entertaining, program. Though this is aimed at school-age children, everyone is welcome to join us.

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.

Rhys Thomas

1:00pm–2:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Dufur Library
Library Branch: Dufur Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Today's event features Rhys Thomas, a delight for children of all ages. He'll have them rolling on the floor laughing at his comedic talent; and eyes opened wide in amazement at his juggling skills.

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.

Rhys Thomas

3:30pm–4:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Southern Wasco Public Library
Library Branch: Southern Wasco Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Summer Reading programs continue to bring us amazing programs. Today's event features Rhys Thomas, a delight for children of all ages.

Family Craft Night: Make Your Own Ice Cream!

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:

Learn how to make delicious vanilla ice cream using milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. We'll freeze it with a mixture of ice and rock salt and learn about the science of freezing things!

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.

Giggles and Wiggles

11:00am–11:30am
Preschool, School Age
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Games, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Fun and games for toddlers and preschool age children! Every Wednesday morning in the library meeting room at 11:00 am until 12:00 pm. Adults must accompany their child and sometimes can join in the fun. Games, Music, and dance!

Music & Magic in the Park: Teacher David

6:00pm–7:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Music & Magic in the Park is a family friendly event, in partnership with Northern Wasco County Parks & Rec, held at 6:00 on Wednesday evenings.

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.

Movie Day at the Granada - The Fox and the Hound

2:00pm–4:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Admission is free. There will be concessions available for purchase.

Level Up at the Library

 

Friday Morning Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Preschool, School Age, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Adults
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Storytime

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Join us over at City Park at 10:30 for Friday Morning Storytime. There will be songs, fingerplays and some great stories.  Afterwards, we'll have a snack, and then the kids can play. 

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.

Fun Fridays

3:00pm–4:30pm
School Age
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games
Event Details:

Fun Fridays

Series of fun activities for elementary school aged children.

This fun program is intended for kids age 5-10, but everyone is welcome! Each week is something different; it might be art, it might be crafts; could be Code-a-pillars and Beebots; or we might just play games.

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.

Bioblitz Lecture Series

4:00pm–5:30pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an installment of our Bioblitz Lecture Series with an expert on all things birds and birding!

 

Level-Up at the Library

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.

Pop! Goes the Weasel: A Ferret Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
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
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Read a story, sing a song, and make a furry friend while you learn all about ferrets, where they come from, and how they're cared for as pets!

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.