Upcoming Events

Let's GO!

The board for the Wasco County Library Service District meets at 4:00 on the third Tuesday of most months.  These meetings are usually held in the meeting room at The Dalles Public Library; though at least once a year at Dufur and at Maupin.

Help your young reader grow with confidence! Join our Literacy Launchpad, a fun and supportive literacy program designed for children who need a little extra help.

Join our weekly walk/run from the library every Wednesday at 9:30 AM. We take the same lovely route each time, beginning at the Dalles Library parking lot, and ending with some refreshing snacks and drinks at the finish line!

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!

Come play Minecraft with other teens on the library's iPads and Minecraft server! Together, you'll complete fun challenges and show off your mining AND crafting expertise.

Stories and folktales offer a kaleidoscope of timeless wisdom—like an owner’s manual for being human. This introductory class is designed for anyone who wants to awaken their inner storyteller!

Join us for Face Yoga-we'll practice a series of gentle exercises and massage techniques designed to tone facial muscles, reduce tension, boost circulation, and promote a youthful glow.

This playful storytime brings early literacy to life for toddlers with hands-on playdough fun!

Ready to take control of your future? Join us at the library for a fun, hands-on financial literacy class made just for teens! Learn how to budget like a boss, save smart, and spend wisely.

Join us for a creative evening inspired by our Community Read, The Wild Robot! Explore the connection between nature and technology as we create unique collages, blending natural elements with mechanical parts.

This month’s Storytime goes wild—in the best way! Inspired by The Wild Robot, we’ll explore stories about nature, robots, machines, and the magic that happens when the wild and the mechanical meet.

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

Welcome to our magical preschool yoga adventure! Each class begins with a story that whisks little yogis away to far-off lands — from jungles full of giggling monkeys to undersea kingdoms with dancing dolphins!

Come for a supersized version of the classic show-and-tell that kids love so much! We’re inviting Andy Plymate from Bridge City Blades to demonstrate his incredible swordsmanship!

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!

Discover the power within you to lead, live, and rise with purpose.
Reconnect with your inner strength and find clarity, peace, and meaning—even in life’s most challenging moments.

This storytime is held every Tuesday at  11:15 AM in the Children's Wing. Join us for stories, songs, bonding, playtime, early literacy practice, and lots of fun!

Tea and Tranquility: Meditation & Self-Care Circle