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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. 

Four Chord Fun: Ukulele Basics

6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Four Chord Fun: Ukulele Basics is for the absolute beginner who wants to start learning to play.

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.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Box

All Day
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Take & Make Kits
Event Details:

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Celebrate our diverse community with this Heritage box with crafts, goodies and recipes from across the Pacific. One Heritage box per family.

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.

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.

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.

Adult Art Club

5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

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.

Coffee & Computers with Kimball

6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

If you have questions about your gadgets or you just want to talk about computers and such while drinking coffee, this club might be for you.

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.

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. For the month of May, we will be discussing Hillary Mantel's Wolf Hall:  England in the 1520s is a heartbeat from disaster.

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 -Stones in a Stream

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.  

 

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. 

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!

Art & Photography Workshop

2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Art/Photography Workshop 

GOBHI Café - Mental Health Support Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Age Cafe is coming to The Dalles Wasco County Library! An Age Cafe is a forum for thoughtful small group conversations on various topics relevant to older adults and everyone who is interested in aging.

Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang

4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F.

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. 

Adult Writers Group

5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Clubs

Mystery Night - Bloodwood Masquerade Murder Mystery

5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Bloodworth Falls is an isolated town plagued with scandals. The townsfolk bicker in the streets, and many believe the local government is corrupt. Nevertheless, the mayor is hosting a mysterious masquerade ball in the old Bloodwood Castle.

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!

Sci-Fi Book Club Starter Villain

5:00pm - 5:45pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs

Sci-Fi Book Club

Hang out with other science fiction readers as we talk all things sci-fi. Books are available at the front desk.

Event Details:

Starter Villain by John Scalzi

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.

Open Makerspace

3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
Event Details:

Come explore our Makerspace and see what fun things we have to do. Staff help is available. Watch for future open days by searching open makerspace in the event search bar. 

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!

Certified Bob Ross Painter!!!

12:00pm - 3:30pm
The Dalles Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Who: True Leah (Certified Bob Ross painter)

What: Bob Ross-style painting class (3.5 hours)

Where: The Dalles Public Library Meeting Room

When: June 1, 2024 from 12pm to 3:30pm

Adult and Teen Junk Journaling - Fill Your Journal

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.