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Fun Fridays

Friday, May 9, 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.

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.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Beginner Tap, Ages 4-6

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
Event Details:

Calling all children ages 4-6! Come learn beginning tap dance in this 13-week class, where we will learn dance moves to fun songs!  Tap shoes are provided, please list your sh...

Open
Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Calling all children ages 4-6!

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Beginner Tap, Ages 7-10

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Calling all children ages 7-10! Come learn beginning tap dance in this 13-week class, where we will learn dance moves to fun songs!  Tap shoes are provided, please list your s...

Open
Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Calling all children ages 7-10!

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

Beginner Tap, Ages 11 and up (Teen and Adult)

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Calling all teens (11 and older) and adults! Come learn beginning tap dance in this 13-week class, where we will learn dance moves to fun songs!  Tap shoes are provided, pleas...

Open
Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Calling all teens (11 and older) and adults!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Aerial Arts Demo and Do

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Aerial Arts Demo and DoPerformers perform aerial acrobatics while hanging from a special fabric. Watch a demo and then try some of the movements.Saturday, May 10th from 11am to 12p...

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Aerial Arts Demo and Do

Performers perform aerial acrobatics while hanging from a special fabric. Watch a demo and then try some of the movements.

Saturday, May 10th from 11am to 12pm.

No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Snapdragon Yoga

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
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.

Open VR Gaming Time!

Saturday, May 10, 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 ...

Cancelled
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. 

Second Saturday Self Defense for Women, Round 3!

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Offsite
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Puppet Time!

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Join us two Mondays each month for a fun puppet show with songs, games, and learning! 

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us two Mondays each month for a fun puppet show with songs, games, and learning! 

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 "Adults" group.

Yoga - Mondays at Noon!

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Four Chord Fun: Ukulele Basics

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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, prope...

Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Parent Support Group

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Parent Support Group for Parents of Children Ages 0-5Join us for a supportive and welcoming space designed for parents of young children (ages 0-5). This group is all about creatin...

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Parent Support Group for Parents of Children Ages 0-5

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

Tea & Tranquility: Meditation & Self-Care Circle

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Tea and Tranquility: Meditation & Self-Care Circle Join us for a bi-weekly, free community meditation and self-care circle at The Dalles Wasco County Library eve...

Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Tea and Tranquility: Meditation & Self-Care Circle 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool
Baby Storytime:

Enjoy a fun storytime just for babies 0 -18 months. We’ll read books, sing songs, and have fun.

Event Details:

This storytime is held every Tuesday (starting March 4th) at  11:15 AM in the Children's Wing. Join us for stories, songs, bonding, playtime, early literacy practice, and lots...

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool
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:

This storytime is held every Tuesday (starting March 4th) at  11:15 AM in the Children's Wing. Join us for stories, songs, bonding, playtime, early literacy practice, and lots of fun!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teens: Clay Magnets

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

This program is for ages 11+ and registration is required. Join us in the meeting room to create air dry clay magnets! We will use gouache paint to brighten your design: creat...

Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This program is for ages 11+ and registration is required. 

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

Clean Reads Book Club-Love Comes Softly by Janette Oke

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Marty and Clem set out for the pioneer West full of hopes and dreams. They would stake a claim of their own on the new frontier, and build a home for themselves and their family.Bu...

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Marty and Clem set out for the pioneer West full of hopes and dreams. They would stake a claim of their own on the new frontier, and build a home for themselves and their family.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Giggles and Wiggles

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Games, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
Event Details:

Fun and games for toddlers and preschool age children! Every Wednesday morning in the library meeting room at 11:00 am until 11:30 am. Adults must accompany their child and sometim...

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Games, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Fun and games for toddlers and preschool age children! Every Wednesday morning in the library meeting room at 11:00 am until 11:30 am. Adults must accompany their child and sometimes can join in the fun. Games, Music, and dance!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Garden Theme Block Printing

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Library Council

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

The Teen Library Council meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month to collaborate on the best ways to serve the community through the lens of the library! Teens will be able...

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

The Teen Library Council meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month to collaborate on the best ways to serve the community through the lens of the library!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Shaniko Bookmobile Stop

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Outreach at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Clubs
This event is in the "Adults" group.

(Virtual) On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Virtual EventRegister hereGrab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thrill...

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

Virtual Event

Register here

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Rainbow Reads: A Book Club for Queer Parents & Allies

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Queer and Allied Parents Join Us for Thoughtful Conversations and Community! Each month we’ll explore current books that inclusively support and enliven parents and caregivers...

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Queer and Allied Parents Join Us for Thoughtful Conversations and Community! 

Each month we’ll explore current books that inclusively support and enliven parents and caregivers from all walks of life.

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

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

This morning we will be entertained by the Marimba Pioneers.  This is a group of students from Colonel Wright School, they will be playing their marimbas for us.  Th...

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, they will be playing their marimbas for us.  This marks the third year that they have come to perform for us.&nbsp

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Kid-Friendly Cooking #4 at TDHS- Blueberry Pancakes

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Offsite at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 25