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Music & Magic in the Park 2024

6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:
Time for the 2nd annual Music & Magic in the Park!  This family friendly event is held in partnership with Northern Wasco County Parks & Rec, will be at 6:00 on Wednesday evenings, June 26th through August 14th (no event on July 3rd). Ea...

Toddler Storytime

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

Toddler Storytime

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

Event Details:
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 Barnyard ...

Fantasy Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:
Hang out with other fantasy book lovers and discuss the monthly book. Meets once a month on the second Thursday at 6:00 in the makerspace.  ...

Friday Morning Storytime

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

Storytime

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Event Details:
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.

Fun Fridays - puppet making workshop

3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning, Clubs, Workshops & Classes

Fun Fridays

Series of fun activities for elementary school aged children.

Event Details:
This week's Fun Friday program will be a puppet workshop. Participants will learn how to make their own puppets out of items they might find around their home. This workshop will be led by Jason Ropp, of Dragon Theater Puppets. This event will be ...

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.

Open Console Gaming

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

Second Saturday Storytime Series

11:00am - 12:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Join Ms. Kirsten for storytime fun - the whole family will enjoy!  We'll sing, dance, play games, and read stories.  The second Saturday of every month at 11:00.   ...

Second Saturday Self Defense for Mothers and Daughters

3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs, Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Learn Self Defense and De-Escalation Moves and Techniques from  Medal Winning, Jiu-Jitsu Blackbelt, Donny Pickard. Donny is a Mixed Martial Arts instructor with a self-defense academy in the Dalles, specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickbo...

Tumi Tales: Read with a dog

3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Dalles Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Come read to Tumi the labradoodle! One-on-one reading helps kids gain confidence. This program is open to all kids from beginning readers to those looking to practice with a patient, furry listener. Tumi, our therapy dog, comes every Monday fro...

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.

Limited Availability

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

Summer Reading 2024 Finale for ages 0-10

10:30am - 12:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:
Read, Renew, Repeat, is the theme for our 2024 Summer Reading program.    Today is the finale party, to be held at City Park (will be moved to the library if weather is bad), and will includes fun games and activities for kids to participat...

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.

Cookin' the Books - A Book Club for Foodies

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Southern Wasco Public Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Southern Wasco Public Library
Room: Maupin City Park Community Building
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:
Cookin' the Books is a book club for people who love to cook. Each month we set a theme, pick a recipe from a cookbook that fits the theme and we bring a dish to the potluck at the Maupin City Park community building. We talk about the recipe, what w...

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.

Derby Day: Ages 9-18 participation

10:00am - 3:30pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM Learning, Games
Event Details:
Race your Pine Derby Car for prestige.  ...

Read What You Want Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southern Wasco Public Library
Library Branch: Southern Wasco Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:
The Read What You Want (RWYW) Book Club meets every second Wednesday of the month. This is a book club for rebels who like to read whatever they want. We discuss the books we've read, what we liked and what we didn't. Come join us anytime and tell us...

Music & Magic in the Park 2024

6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:
Time for the 2nd annual Music & Magic in the Park!  This family friendly event is held in partnership with Northern Wasco County Parks & Rec, will be at 6:00 on Wednesday evenings, June 26th through August 14th (no event on July 3rd). Ea...

Toddler Storytime

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

Toddler Storytime

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

Event Details:
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 Barnyard ...

3rd Thursday Book Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs

Third Thursday Book Club

Join our aptly named book club on the 3rd Thursday of each month as we discuss books from various genres. Books are available at the front desk.

Event Details:
3rd Thursday meets the third Thursday of each month at 4:00pm.    ...

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.

Guided Watercolor

6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Dalles Public Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Each month we will teach a guided watercolor class. These are simple and beginner friendly classes.     To register or get on the wait list for this event you must email Abbey at aphelps@ci.the-dalles.or.us. Registration openings...

Friday Morning Storytime

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

Storytime

A great time of stories and activities for all ages.

Event Details:
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.

Mindfulness Art

12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Get rid of distractions, come into the present moment, contemplate the art in front of you, notice the detail, let yourself just be with the art. Supplies and art exercises provided.  ...

Fun Fridays

3:00pm - 4:30pm
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

Fun Fridays

Series of fun activities for elementary school aged children.

Event Details:
Fun Fridays occur every Friday, 3:00 - 4:30.  Each week will be something different; arts, crafts, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), games, and more.  Snacks will be available for participants ...

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.

Teens Art Attack

3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Clean Reads Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:
The Dalles Public Library is starting a Clean Reads Book Club! We‘ll meet monthly to discuss Christian based Fiction, and even some non-fiction reads if there is interest.  Suggestions are appreciated.  June: Read or listen to "Lin...

Teen Writer's Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Clubs

And then what happened… Teen Writers Book Club

Are you an aspiring writer or just love books in general?  Writers and book lovers of the Teen variety can join us to discuss their personal projects or just talk about what they’ve been reading.

Event Details:
Meets the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays of each month at 4:00pm. ...

WCSD Library Board meeting

4:00pm - 6:15pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:
Monthly meeting for the Wasco County Service District Library Board; meets at 4:30 on the third Tuesday of each month. Meeting locations usually rotate between Dufur, Maupin and The Dalles libraries.  ...