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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!

Antelope Bookmobile Stop

3:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

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.

Family Fort Night

5:00pm–6:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Cancelled
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.

Temporary Tattoo Parlor

5:30pm–7:00pm
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
Event Details:

Come and pick out some fun temporary tattoos! You might go home with a dragon on your hand or a rainbow on your cheek. Whatever you pick, it's sure to look awesome!

Sportsman's Park Bookmobile Stop

3:30pm–4:30pm
All Ages
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Celilo Bookmobile Stop

4:30pm–5:30pm
All Ages
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Wamic Bookmobile Stop

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Dufur Bookmobile

4:30pm–5:30pm
All Ages
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Family Storytime Sweetshop & Coloring Cafe

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, 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.

Shaniko Bookmobile Stop

3:30pm–4:30pm
All Ages
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Winter 2026: Olympic Games

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

Join us on Friday in the main part of the library for some quick games to honor the Winter Olympics. February 6th, 13th, 20th we will have 30 min games that will test you- Get ready! "Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together"  

National Library Lover's Month!

10:00am–10:30am
School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Come by the library from February 9th to the 14th to celebrate National Library Lover's Month! We will have activites ongoing in the main portion of the library to highlight all the wonderful ways our library loves you...and books :) 

Tygh Valley Bookmobile Stop

3:45pm–4:45pm
All Ages
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Pine Hollow Bookmobile Stop

3:30pm–4:30pm
All Ages
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Antelope Bookmobile Stop

3:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Family STEAM Night

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: STEAM Learning
Event Details:

Join us for a Family FUN night with a STEAM learning spin! Each month on the second Thursday, we'll gather in the main library for a family-friendly activity in the genre of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and/or Math.

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.

Winter 2026: Olympic Games

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

Join us on Friday in the main part of the library for some quick games to honor the Winter Olympics. February 6th, 13th, 20th we will have 30 min games that will test you- Get ready! "Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together" 

Show & Share: Meet the Portland Pilots Basketball Team

1:00pm–2:00pm
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:

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

Sportsman's Park Bookmobile Stop

3:30pm–4:30pm
All Ages
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Pokémon GO! Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Upcoming
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.

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.

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.

Celilo Bookmobile Stop

4:30pm–5:30pm
All Ages
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages