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Chess Class

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
All Ages
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 ches...

Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Learn chess from an expert!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Snapdragon Yoga

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Health & Wellness
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen: Dried Flower Bookmarks

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Room for an easy craft that you can take home! Place small dried flowers in various sized bookmarks. Enjoy light refreshments and VR Gaming that follows at 2:30...

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Room for an easy craft that you can take home! Place small dried flowers in various sized bookmarks. Enjoy light refreshments and VR Gaming that follows at 2:30. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Open VR Gaming Time!

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting afternoon of VR gaming at the library! Step into a world of immersive experiences where you can challenge your friends in thrilling boxing matches, wield a ...

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting afternoon of VR gaming at the library! Step into a world of immersive experiences where you can challenge your friends in thrilling boxing matches, wield a lightsaber in epic duels, and more. 

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

Second Saturday Self Defense for Women, Round 2!

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Every second saturday from november 9th to January 10th  (3pm to 4pm) Instructors, Erin and Donny, are self-defense experts! New and returning member, please regis...

Open
Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
  • Every second saturday from november 9th to January 10th  (3pm to 4pm)
  • Instructors, Erin and Donny, are self-defense experts!
  • New and returning member, please register, space is limited.
  • This is a seri
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Learn CPR and First Aid for treating Babies and Children

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn CPR AED and First Aid for Babies and Children. The event begins at 10am and ends at 2pm. Learn how to respond to emergencies with babies and children. Snacks and drinks...

Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Learn CPR AED and First Aid for Babies and Children.

The event begins at 10am and ends at 2pm. Learn how to respond to emergencies with babies and children.

Snacks and drinks provided.

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

Clean Reads Book Club

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Art Club - Paper Flowers

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Art Club

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come make any art with our supplies. It's just for teens! Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 3:30. 

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come make any art with our supplies. It's just for teens! Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 3:30. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Art Club

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
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.

Cancelled
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Coffee & Computers with Kimball

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Kimball Hawkins in The Dalles Public Library MakerSpace if you have questions about your gadgets or you just want to talk about computers and such while sipping coffee and nib...

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

Join Kimball Hawkins in The Dalles Public Library MakerSpace if you have questions about your gadgets or you just want to talk about computers and such while sipping coffee and nibbling snacks.

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 "Preschool" group.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool
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 c...

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 Ba

This event is in the "Adults" group.

3rd Thursday Book Club

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
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.   

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. 

 

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.

Guided Watercolor

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us as Abbey guides us through simple and beginner friendly watercolor projects. Leave with a completed project and a new skill to continue your painting journey. In house supp...

Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us as Abbey guides us through simple and beginner friendly watercolor projects. Leave with a completed project and a new skill to continue your painting journey. In house supplies provided.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Friday Morning Storytime

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool
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.

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

Mindfulness Art

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 provide...

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. 

This event is in the "School Age" group.

Fun Fridays

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games
Age Group:
School Age
Fun Fridays:

Series of fun activities for elementary school aged children.

Event Details:

This fun program is intended for kids age 5-10, but everyone is welcome! Each week is something different; it might be art, it might be crafts; could be Code-a-pillars and Beebots;...

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning, Clubs, Games

Fun Fridays

Series of fun activities for elementary school aged children.

Event Details:

This fun program is intended for kids age 5-10, but everyone is welcome! Each week is something different; it might be art, it might be crafts; could be Code-a-pillars and Beebots; or we might just play games.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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

Embroidery with Steph Evans - Out of this World - Take and Make

All Day
The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create an out of this world embroidery art piece.  Written instructions and video tutorial provided. Most supplies provided.

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create an out of this world embroidery art piece. 

Written instructions and video tutorial provided. Most supplies provided.

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

Embroidery with Steph Evans

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

RPG at TDPL

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
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

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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 age...

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

Puppet Show

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Event Details:

We can't wait for you to come have some fun with our new puppet show series for toddlers and preschool age children. We will be learning about social emotional skills every 1st and...

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Event Details:

We can't wait for you to come have some fun with our new puppet show series for toddlers and preschool age children.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wasco County Library Service District Board Meeting

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The board for the Wasco County Library Service District meets at 4:30 on the third Tuesday of most months.  These meetings are usually held in the meeting room at The Dalles P...

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The board for the Wasco County Library Service District meets at 4:30 on the third Tuesday of most months.  These meetings are usually held in the meeting room at The Dalles Public Library; though at least once a year at Dufur and at Maupin.