Upcoming Events

Sue DeMarinis was born in Brooklyn, New York to first generation Italian-American parents. Her family told stories, louder than necessary, using their words and their hands (not as sign language, mostly for emphasis).

This month’s Storytime is all about Planting a Seed! We’ll share stories about growth, kindness, and caring for our world.

A series of fun activities for elementary school-aged children.

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!

Adventure Awaits! (Ages 6–11)

Every Monday morning at 10:30, join a librarian and a special guest buddy for a storytime. The buddy might be a puppet, a community helper, or a visiting critter. It's a mystery, and it's always special!

This storytime is held every Tuesday at 10:30 AM in the Children's Wing. Join us for stories, songs, bonding, playtime, early literacy practice, and lots of fun!

In this hands-on, play-based program, toddlers and preschoolers are invited to build structures, make discoveries, ask big questions, and embrace the joy of a little mess.

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.

In 1888 Mary Edwards Gerritse is a cheerful, well-read, witty, and confident young woman who spends as much time as possible outdoors on the rugged Oregon coast where she and her husband, John, are making a home.

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!

Welcome to the Library of Rock! Where kids ages 8 to 12 will learn how to play different instruments in a rock band! Registration is required, as each class builds on the last.

Join us every month on the third Wednesday for a family-friendly movie matinee! Our movies will usually be a new release, with a beloved old classic popping up now and then during slow times of the year.

Join Kimball Hawkins in The Dalles Public Library MakerSpace for Computer Assistance --

The Black Prism by Brent Weeks

Mat Pilates

This playful storytime brings early literacy to life for toddlers with hands-on playdough fun!

Library Scouts is an inclusive, hands-on program for children ages 8 to 12.

Piece by Piece is a relaxed, drop-in puzzle program where participants work together or individually to assemble jigsaw puzzles of all sizes.