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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...

Introduction to Mah Jongg - Chinese Tile Game

5:00pm - 6:30pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:
Join us at the library for an introduction to this fun Chinese tile game! We’ll learn the basics of the game and enjoy some delicious asian treats! ...

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 - The Magicians

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 Magicians Lev Grossman Quentin Coldwater is brilliant but miserable. A high school math genius, he’s secretly fascinated with a series of children’s fantasy novels set in a magical land called Fillory, and real life is disappointing by compari...

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 May 9th will be One last stop, by Casey McQuiston.  "Casey McQuiston’s One Last Stop is a magical, sexy, big-hearted romance where the impossible be...

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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.

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. ...

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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.

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.

Mother's Day Mug Making

3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come make a custom sublimation mug for your mom or someone else you love. This is a quick drop in craft, come any time between 3:00 and 5:30.  ...

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

Beginner Tap, Ages 4-7

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

Beginner Tap, Ages 8-12

5:00pm - 5:45pm
The Dalles Public Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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...

Beginner Tap, Teen and Adult

5:45pm - 6:30pm
The Dalles Public Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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...

Thread Journaling - Spring Flowers

10:00am - 12:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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.   ...

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 ...

Adult and Teen Junk Journaling - Asian Pacific American Heritage

2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Second Saturday Self Defense Classes for Women (Mother and Daughter teams)

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: Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Calling all Women to learn Self Defense with your child (daughter) Learn Self Defense and De-Escalation from  Medal Winning, Jiu-Jitsu Blackbelt, Donny Pickard! Donny has a self-defense academy in the Dalles, specializing in Brazilian Jiu-...

Minecraft Monday

3:00pm - 4:45pm
Southern Wasco Public Library
Library Branch: Southern Wasco Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens
Program Type: STEAM Learning
Event Details:
Minecraft Mondays are open to all youth. Work together on group challenges, have fun with your friends. 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. ...

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.  Our first meeting will be he...

Four Chord Fun: Ukulele Basics

6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Toddler and Preschool Music and Movement

10:30am - 11:00am
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Games, Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Fun and games for toddlers and preschool age children! Every Tuesday morning in the library meeting room at 10:30 am until 11 am. Adults must accompany their child and sometimes can join in the fun. Dance, Music, and games! Will also take place outsi...

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.

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.

Adult Art Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs

Adult Art Club

If you create you are an artist. Share your art with us. Learn from each other, grow, be challenged and be inspired in this twice monthly art club.