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Grow Along Storytime

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
Event Details:

Storytime

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

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, but everyone is welcome.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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: Main Library
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.

Fun Friday for Teens (11+): Scandinavian Stars

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join us in the teen room for a crafty afternoon creating scandinavian stars! This craft requires very little sewing, we will be using an iron to flatten the fabric pieces. 

Shaniko Bookmobile Stop

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

Beginner Tap, Ages 5-6

4:15pm–4:45pm
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:

Classes will be from 4:15 until 4:55 pm. 

Beginner Tap, Ages 7-11

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

Classes will be from 5:00 - 5:40 p.m. 

NEW! * Intermediate Tap, Ages 11 and Up

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

Winter Coat Exchange

All Day
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: New Books
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you have warm coats your children have outgrown? Or perhaps you have some adult size coats that no one wears anymore?  Bring them to the Library for a coat exchange, which will take place on Saturday, December 6th!  

Bob Ross Painter

11:00am–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Registration Required

Christmas Movie at the Granada

11:30am–2:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Offsite
Event Details:

That one where Kevin's family goes to Paris and a pair of burglers try to burgle their house. 

Pizza lunch provided. 

Herb Kit Take & Make

All Day
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Program Type: Take & Make Kits
Event Details:

Looking for a cute gift for the plant lover in your life or the chef of the house? Look no further!

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Availability

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

Drop in Holiday Craft - Snowman Tins

12/08/2025 @ 10:00am–12/13/2025 @ 5:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in and DIY a cute Snowman Tea Tin.

While supplies last each day. 

Yoga - Mondays at Noon!

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults

Make it or Break it

3:45pm–5:00pm
School Age, Teens
Southern Wasco Public Library
Library Branch: Southern Wasco Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: STEAM Learning
Event Details:

Every 2nd Monday of the Month.  Each month will be different.  

Make it or Break It- Stay tuned for whether we will making a derby car or . . . taking apart a toaster

Maker Monday - Make Your Own Reading Journal - Session 3

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

Using the most common planner system we will create custom reading journals. Each page will be exactly the way you like it. We will have samples available and ready made pages for you to choose from if you are looking for ideas. 

Mele Kalikimaka: Uking Through the Holidays

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

Do you know how to tune a ukulele? Can you strum some basic chords? 

Tea & Tranquility: Meditation & Self-Care Circle

10:30am–11:45am
Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Tea and Tranquility: Meditation & Self-Care Circle 

The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson (Virtual)

11:00am–12:30pm
Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

This is a virtual event.

This event will be rescheduled for 2026 because of the government shutdown. We aplogize for the inconvenience. 

Hot Cocoa & Winter Fun

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

Join us every Tuesday in the teen room in November and December for hot cocoa! We will have various winter craft and activities during this time as well :) 

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.

Reading Buddies Book Club (grades K-2)

3:30pm–4:30pm
School Age
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Reading Buddies is a book club for beginning readers (grades K-2) who might want to practice reading.  You'll partner up with a reading buddy, select a book, and then read.

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.

Tygh Valley Bookmobile Stop

3:45pm–4:45pm
All Ages
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages

Clean Reads Book Club- Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers

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

“The city was silently bloating in the hot sun, rotting like the thousands of bodies that lay where they had fallen in street battles.” With this opening sentence, A Voice in the Wind transports readers back to Jerusalem during the first Jewish-Ro

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 12:00 pm. Adults must accompany their child and can join in the fun! Games, crafts, music, and Fun!