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Hook Club

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: New Books
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to do an -along project? Join us at our crochet-along. Once a month we will meet and crochet a square for each of the books we read this year (or our favorite books).

Family Sweets and Stories 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: 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.

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:

This month’s Storytime is all about Planting a Seed! We’ll share stories about growth, kindness, and caring for our world.

Coffee and Coloring

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs
Event Details:

Coffee and Coloring

Drop in for a relaxing start to your day. Have some coffee, snacks, and coloring the morning away.

Coffee and Coloring occurs the first Friday of each month from 12:00pm - 1:30pm. For adults only.

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.

Fun Fridays

3:30pm–4:30pm
School Age
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: School Age
Event Details:

A series of fun activities for elementary school-aged children.

First Friday Bunco Bash

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off your month with laughter, friendly competition, and a whole lot of rolling dice! Join us for First Friday Bunco Bash, a relaxed and social game night for mature teens and adults.

July 4th Closed

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

All libraries will be closed in observance of the July 4th holiday.

Piece by Piece Puzzle Program-All month passive program

All Day 7/5–7/31
All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Piece by Piece is a relaxed, drop-in puzzle program where participants work together or individually to assemble jigsaw puzzles of all sizes.

Pint-Sized Playdates

All Day 7/6–7/11
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.

Lacing Communities Together - Take and Make Kit

All Day 7/6–7/31
Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Kits
Event Details:

The Columbia Gorge Museum: Lacing Communities Together project with lace artist, Maggie Hensel-Brown, is an initiative to engage curiosity and educate about the heritage artform of lacemaking.

Buddies and Books Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
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:

Storytime

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Every Monday morning at 10:30, join a librarian and a special guest buddy for a storytime. The buddy might be a puppet, a community helper, or a visiting critter. It's a mystery, and it's always special!

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.

Mah Jongg - Afternoon Session

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required

Mah Jongg - Evening Session

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required

Plant a Seed, Read - Miniature Reading Nook

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Event Details

Peace, Love, and Ukes: Intermediate Ukulele Class

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

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.

Limited Availability

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

Baby Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Baby Storytime

Enjoy a fun storytime just for babies 0 -18 months. We’ll read books, sing songs, and have fun.

This storytime is held every Tuesday at 10:30 AM in the Children's Wing. Join us for stories, songs, bonding, playtime, early literacy practice, and lots of fun!

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.

Oregon Reptile Man

10:30am–11:30am
All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

This one-hour reptile program is geared to ages 5 to adult! Rich presents 15 live reptiles one at a time, and teaches about each! He asks for volunteers during the show to hold the kid-friendly animals. Rich teaches with humor and patience!

Little Learners Lab: Kids in STEAM

11:15am–12:15pm
Preschool
The Dalles Public Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: STEAM Learning
Event Details:

In this hands-on, play-based program, toddlers and preschoolers are invited to build structures, make discoveries, ask big questions, and embrace the joy of a little mess.

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.

Crazy Craft Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
School Age
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A Craft Club for kids and tweens between the ages of 8 and 12! Interested in making faux fur monsters? Join our crazy Craft Club! Want to learn how to make papier-mache sculptures or giant jellyfish? This is the club for you!

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.

Happiness Book Club

5:30pm–7:30pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room

Giggles and Wiggles

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Adults
Program Type: Storytimes, Games, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Fun and games for toddlers and preschool age children! Every Wednesday morning in the library meeting room at 10:30 am until 11:00 am. Adults must accompany their child and can join in the fun! Games, crafts, music, and Fun!

Adult Art Club

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Library of Rock

1:00pm–2:30pm
School Age
The Dalles Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the Library of Rock! Where kids ages 8 to 12 will learn how to play different instruments in a rock band! Registration is required, as each class builds on the last.

Reading of the Declaration of Independence

2:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence – July 8, 2026