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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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

First Saturday: en Taiko Drummers

11:00am - 12:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:
From October through April, the first Saturday of the month brings you a performer led program of interest to all ages.  This month features:  the en Taiko Drummers, a youth drumming group from the Portland area. ...

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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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Weekly Chess Lessons - Learn From an Expert!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games, Workshops & Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Learn chess from an expert! This series of weekly lessons will help participants to develop their critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills via the game of chess. We will learn tactics and strategies in order to find the best ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult and Teen Junk Journaling - Spring Flowers

2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
The hardest part about junk journaling and art journaling is getting started and deciding what to add. In these gatherings we will get over the hump of what to put IN the journal. We will supply stamps, stickers, prints, papers, ribbons, tape, glue, ...
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Tumi Tales: Read with a dog

3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Book Clubs
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Four Chord Fun: Ukulele Basics

6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Four Chord Fun: Ukulele Basics is for the absolute beginner who wants to start learning to play. This 8-week course for teens and adults will cover basics for the instrument, proper form for playing, how to read ukulele chord charts, simple strumming...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Performances
Event Details:
  Click Here to Complete the Required Online Registration.    Join us for a one-of-a-kind conversation with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann as he is joined by Diane Foley, the inspiration behind the heartrending book&n...

Baby Storytime

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

Baby Storytime

Enjoy a fun storytime just for babies 0 -18 months. We’ll read books, sing songs, and have fun.

Event Details:
Babies, bring your favorite adult with you for this fun program. We'll sing songs, do fingerplays, and lots of lap bounces. Every baby needs to have a lap to sit on for the lap bounces.  Afterwards, we'll dump out the baby toys, so the babies ca...

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group.

Adventure Readers book club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:
Adventure Readers book club meets at 3:00 on the second Wednesday of each month.  This book club is for those ready to read easier chapter books on their own.  Each month we will read a different book, one full of adventure or danger, then ...

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.

Limited Availability

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

YMV Teens Coffee House

3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Clubs
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

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 ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fantasy Book Club - The Blacktongue Thief

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 Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman Kinch Na Shannack owes the Takers Guild a small fortune for his education as a thief, which includes (but is not limited to) lock-picking, knife-fighting, wall-scaling, fall-breaking, lie-weaving, trap...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

PRIDE 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

Pride Book Club

Join us as we read books with LGBTQ+ themes and characters. Books are available at the front desk.

Event Details:
PRIDE Book Club meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:00pm. The selection for the April discussion is A marvellous light, by Freya Marske. ...

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Beginner Tap, Ages 4-7

4:15pm - 5:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Calling all children ages 4-7! Come learn beginning tap dance in this 16-week class, where we will learn dance moves to fun songs!  Tap shoes are provided, please list your shoe size when you register.  As for registration, it is first come...
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Beginner Tap, Ages 8-12

5:00pm - 5:45pm
The Dalles Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
Calling all children ages 8-12! Come learn beginning tap dance in this 16-week class, where we will learn dance moves to fun songs!  Tap shoes are provided, please list your shoe size when you register.  As for registration, it is first com...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Tap, Teen and Adult

5:45pm - 6:30pm
The Dalles Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Calling all teens and adults! Come learn beginning tap dance in this 14-16 week class, where we will learn dance moves to fun songs!  Tap shoes are provided, please list your shoe size when you register.  As for registration, it is first co...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Embroidery - Spiderweb

10:00am - 12:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

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.   ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Weekly Chess Lessons - Learn From an Expert!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games, Workshops & Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Learn chess from an expert! This series of weekly lessons will help participants to develop their critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills via the game of chess. We will learn tactics and strategies in order to find the best ...