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Closed for New Year's Day

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

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

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!

Wamic Bookmobile Stop

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

Prince and Princess Tea Party

3:00pm–5:00pm
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:

You are cordially invited to the THIRD annual Princess and Prince Tea Party. Join us for dancing, crafts and light refreshments. Costumes are highly encouraged.

First Saturday event, featuring: Heather Pearl

11:00am–12:00pm
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:

First Saturday of the Month brings you a family friendly performer. This month the performer will be Heather Pearl.  She does a bit of juggling, a bit of magic, and causes a lot of laughter.

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.

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

Antelope Bookmobile Stop

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

Any Book Goes

5:00pm–6:00pm
All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Let’s throw the book club rulebook out the window! Instead of sticking to one genre and reading the same book, in Any Book Goes, we’ll pick any book you are currently reading.

Family STEAM Night: Candy Bridges

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.

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

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 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.

Shaniko Bookmobile Stop

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

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!

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

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!

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.

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!