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Community Read - A Study in Scarlet

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Event Details:

Step into the world of Sherlock Holmes by joining our community read of A Study in Scarlet. Follow Holmes and Watson as they unravel a case filled with secrets, intrigue, and masterful deduction.

Parent Support Group

9:30am - 10:45am
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Parent Support Group for Parents of Children Ages 0-5

Baby Storytime

11:15am - 11:45am
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 (starting March 4th) at  11:15 AM in the Children's Wing. Join us for stories, songs, bonding, playtime, early literacy practice, and lots of fun!

Field Games & Dinner

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

In honoring our community read for April-A Study in Scarlet-, we are hosting field games and dinner for teens every other Tuesday (beginning April 1st).

Jewelry - Make Up Class

4:00pm - 5:30pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room

Sci-Fi Book Club The Mountain in the Sea

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

Sci-Fi Book Club

Hang out with other science fiction readers as we talk all things sci-fi. Books are available at the front desk.

Join us as we discuss The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler at 5 pm in The Dalles Public Library on April 29

*WINNER OF 2023 LOCUS AWARD FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL * FINALIST FOR THE NEBULA AWARD, and THE LOS ANGELES TIMES RAY BRADBURY PRIZE

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.

Giggles and Wiggles

11:00am - 11:30am
Preschool, School Age
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Games, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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

Tygh Valley Bookmobile Stop

2:45pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Snacks & Smash Bros

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Gaming and snacks! it's the simple things in life. 


 

Family Game Night - Clue

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family Game Night: A Life-Size Game of CLUE! 

Mother's Day Aprons! Take & Make Kit

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
Program Type: Take & Make Kits
Event Details:

Come pick up a box with a plain white apron and a set of colorful fabric markers and get ready to make a fun, personalized Mother's Day gift!

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Availability

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

Wind Chime Take&Make

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

Create your own beautiful and melodic wind chimes with this fun and easy DIY craft kit! This kit includes everything you need to assemble and decorate your own set of wind chimes.

Kit Includes:

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Availability

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

Toddler 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:

Toddler Storytime

It’s a fun time for toddlers 18 months - 3 years old. We’ll read books, sing songs, and have fun.

Held every Thursday morning at 10:30, this storytime is most appropriate to those age 18-36 months, though everyone is welcome.  We'll sing songs, do fingerplays, and read a couple of fantastic books; and, as always, we'll end with the Ba

Criminal Record Expungement Clinic

2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Event Details:

Retired lawyers and other trained volunteers help participants apply to set aside Oregon criminal records.

Celilo Bookmobile Stop

3:30pm - 5:30pm
All Ages
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Music of the West African Kora with Sean Gaskell

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

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

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.

Whodunnit Mystery Book Club - Love, Mom

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Whodunnit: Mystery Book Club

Hang out with other mystery lovers as we talk about our favorite books, movies, and more! Books are available at the front desk.

Love, Mom by Iliana Xander

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.

Friday Morning 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:

Storytime

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Held at 10:30, Friday Morning Storytime includes songs, fingerplays and some great stories. This storytime is most appropriate for the preschool crowd, everyone is welcome.

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.

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

3:00pm - 4:30pm
School Age
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games
Event Details:

Fun Fridays

Series of fun activities for elementary school aged children.

This fun program is intended for kids age 5-10, but everyone is welcome! Each week is something different; it might be art, it might be crafts; could be Code-a-pillars and Beebots; or we might just play games.

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.

Limited Availability

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

Dufur Bookmobile

3:30pm - 5:15pm
All Ages
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Beginner Tap, Ages 4-6

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Preschool, School Age
The Dalles Public Library
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all children ages 4-6!

Beginner Tap, Ages 7-10

5:00pm - 5:45pm
School Age, Teens
The Dalles Public Library
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all children ages 7-10!

Beginner Tap, Ages 11 and up (Teen and Adult)

5:45pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all teens (11 and older) and adults!