Upcoming Events

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 us for a quiet, calm evening storytime. We won't have bright lights or loud singing, and we'll have a sensory toy or bin for everyone to play with while we listen to a story. 

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!

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!

Sean Gaskell plays the kora- a 21 stringed West African harp.

We read books of all genres with queer themes. Join us to discuss books, eat snacks, and be ourselves in a safe and welcoming environment for queer folks and allies alike.

Mat Pilates

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!

Learn practical strategies with nutritionist Kathleen Boxx to help encourage healthy eating for your children!

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.

Get moving this season with our 6-week Swing & Latin Dance Series! Join Don Slusher as he blends each hour-long class with fun, beginner-friendly instruction and plenty of time to practice.

Need help with any of your homework? Want clarification on a topic that you didn't get enough time on in class?

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.

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.

Join us for a fun-filled journey into the world of imagination and storytelling! In this program, we'll learn the rules of role-playing games, create our own characters, and dive into exciting adventures together.

Have you ever wondered why so many of the world's strange and unique animals live on remote islands? Do you know what the study of island biodiversity can teach us about creating nature reserves in the middle of a desert?

Stomp, clap, and make some joyful noise at the library! 👞🎶 Join us for an 5-week Clogging Dance Series and learn the basics of this lively, rhythmic folk dance.

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!

For more than a century fire lookouts have played a vital role in the detection of wildfires.  While many of those lookouts have disappeared, some of those that remain offer unique hiking  destinations with stunning views and fascinating