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Closed for Christmas

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library, Southern Wasco Public Library, Dufur Library
Description:

All Wasco County Library locations will be closed in observance of Christmas. 

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library, Southern Wasco Public Library, Dufur Library
Description:

All Wasco County Library locations will be closed in observance of New Year's Day.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Third Saturday performer, featuring: Red Yarn

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Weaving folksongs and puppetry into high-energy shows, Red Yarn reinvigorates American folklore for younger generations. Don't miss this engaging performance, a delight for all ages.

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.

MLK Day

All Day
The Dalles Public Library
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hypnotism at the Library with America's Got Talent Finalist Joe Black

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performances, Workshops & Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Join us at the Dalles Library for an unforgettable evening with Hypnotist Joe Black, an America's Got Talent finalist! The event is from 6- 7pm on Friday, January 31st, 2025. Register early as space is limited.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

First Saturday event, featuring: Joe Black, magician extraordinaire

11:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

The first Saturday of each month will feature a different performer led event.  This month's performer will be the fabulous magician, as seen on America's Got Talent, Joe Black!

 

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.

President's Day

All Day
The Dalles Public Library
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

First Saturday event, featuring: Angel Ocasio

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

The first Saturday of each month will feature a different performer led event.  This month's performer will be the always amazing, Angel Ocasio! Music, juggling, magic tricks; something has something for everyone.

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 "All Ages" group.

Meet a Ballerina

12:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances, Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Oregon Ballet Theater is back with Meet a Ballet Dancer!

Ballet dancer watch, repeat, meet and greet!

Watch a short performance

Learn and practice some moves

Ask some questions to the ballet dancer

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Kelli Welli

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

musical entertainment by Kelli Welli

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Oregon's Reptileman, Rich Ritchey

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Looking for some excitement during Spring Break?  This is it; snakes, lizards, a tortoise, and more!

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

First Saturday event, featuring: Oregon's Birdman - Karl Anderson

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

The first Saturday of each month will feature a different performer led event.  This month's performer will be Oregon's Birdman, Karl Anderson.

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

The Fiddle Fairy Violin Performance

3:00pm - 4:15pm
Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

The Fiddle Fairy Lauren Guerin performs classical and favorite violin music in a nod to our favorite consulting detective.

This is a Study in Scarlet Community Read Event.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Portland Shishimai Kai

11:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Portland Shishimai Kai is back to entertain us again with the amazing Japanese Lion Dance.  You'll learn some of the history of the Lion Dance, as well as watching an amazing performance.

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Marimba Pioneers

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

This morning we will be entertained by the Marimba Pioneers.  This is a group of students from Colonel Wright School, and they will be playing their marimbas for us.  This marks the third year that they have come to perform for us.&

Memorial Day

All Day
The Dalles Public Library
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
The Dalles Public Library
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library
Description:

The Dalles Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

July 4th Closed

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library, Southern Wasco Public Library, Dufur Library
Description:

All libraries will be closed in observance of the July 4th holiday.

Labor Day

All Day
The Dalles Public Library
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library

Closed for Veteran's Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library, Southern Wasco Public Library, Dufur Library
Description:

All Wasco County Library locations will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day.

Closed for Christmas

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library, Southern Wasco Public Library, Dufur Library
Description:

All Wasco County Library locations will be closed in observance of Christmas. 

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library, Southern Wasco Public Library, Dufur Library
Description:

All Wasco County Library locations will be closed in observance of New Year's Day.