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Fun Friday for Teens (11+): Scandinavian Stars

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join us in the teen room for a crafty afternoon creating scandinavian stars! This craft requires very little sewing, we will be using an iron to flatten the fabric pieces. 

NEW! * Intermediate Tap, Ages 11 and Up

5:45pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required

Winter Coat Exchange

All Day
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: New Books
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you have warm coats your children have outgrown? Or perhaps you have some adult size coats that no one wears anymore?  Bring them to the Library for a coat exchange, which will take place on Saturday, December 6th!  

Bob Ross Painter

11:00am–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Registration Required

Drop in Holiday Craft - Snowman Tins

12/08/2025 @ 10:00am–12/13/2025 @ 5:00pm
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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in and DIY a cute Snowman Tea Tin.

While supplies last each day. 

Make it or Break it

3:45pm–5:00pm
School Age, Teens
Southern Wasco Public Library
Library Branch: Southern Wasco Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: STEAM Learning
Event Details:

Every 2nd Monday of the Month.  Each month will be different.  

Make it or Break It- Stay tuned for whether we will making a derby car or . . . taking apart a toaster

Mele Kalikimaka: Uking Through the Holidays

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you know how to tune a ukulele? Can you strum some basic chords? 

The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson (Virtual)

11:00am–12:30pm
Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

This is a virtual event.

This event will be rescheduled for 2026 because of the government shutdown. We aplogize for the inconvenience. 

Hot Cocoa & Winter Fun

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday in the teen room in November and December for hot cocoa! We will have various winter craft and activities during this time as well :) 

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.

Clean Reads Book Club- Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

“The city was silently bloating in the hot sun, rotting like the thousands of bodies that lay where they had fallen in street battles.” With this opening sentence, A Voice in the Wind transports readers back to Jerusalem during the first Jewish-Ro

The Together Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

This book club is for school aged children and teens (6+) and an accompanying adult who will read the same book (together or separately by themselves). The books we read can be enjoyed by all ages!

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.

Nintendo Switch/Xbox Gaming

3:45pm–4:45pm
Teens
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Head up to the teen room for some gaming! We have a Nintendo Switch and Xbox to fire up and play some games. 

DIY Culinary Crafts: Panini & Soup

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join us in the meeting room for DIY sandwhich making and soup. Teens will build their own panini and soup bowl; staff will operate heating equipment. Aprons will be provided, gloves and handwashing required.

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.

Limited Availability

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

Movie Night - Audrey Hepburn

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

The Swoon Society Book Club is hosting a movie night. Everyone is welcome, even if you don't read the book. 

December's book is When in Rome by Sarah Adams. Join us as we watch Amelia's Favorite Audrey Hepburn movie. 

Fun Fridays for Teens (11+): DIY Heating Pad

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join us in the teen room for some crafting! 

NEW! * Intermediate Tap, Ages 11 and Up, Performance Day- Open to the Public

5:30pm–6:00pm
Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is our last class for our registered Tap dance students. The Intermediate Tap Class Performance is open to the Public. Come and enjoy watching all of their hard work!  5:30 pm. Enjoy refreshments after. 

Photos with Santa and Mrs Claus

1:00pm–3:00pm
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

Open VR Gaming

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens

Nature Journaling for Teens and Adults

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: New Books
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of guided nature journaling in the early winter air.

Drop in Holiday Craft - Surprise Holiday Crafts

12/15/2025 @ 10:00am–12/20/2025 @ 5:00pm
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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in and create a fun holiday craft, some you may have seen before, some will be new. Something new every day!

While supplies last each day. 

Games Unplugged

3:30pm–5:00pm
School Age, Teens
Southern Wasco Public Library
Library Branch: Southern Wasco Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come play a variety of Board Games, Card Games and Mini-challenges with Friends

Hanukkah Party!

4:00pm–5:30pm
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:

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with us! We will have festive treats, crafts, activities, and a storytime. Chag sameach!

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.

Hot Cocoa & Winter Fun

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday in the teen room in November and December for hot cocoa! We will have various winter craft and activities during this time as well :) 

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.

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.