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Baby Storytime

Tuesday, July 1, 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!

Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Southern Wasco Public Library
Program Type:
Performances, STEAM Learning, Games, Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Summer Reading for 2025:  Level Up at Your Library! Today's event features the Museum of Natural and Cultural History' traveling exhibit:POWER PLAY FOR THE PLANETSaving p...

Library Branch: Southern Wasco Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances, STEAM Learning, Games, Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Summer Reading for 2025:  Level Up at Your Library! 

Today's event features the Museum of Natural and Cultural History' traveling exhibit:

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.

Teen Chalk Art!

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

This program will take place outside on library grounds. Food and drink will be provided. Join us every Tuesday in July @ 4:00 to create chalk art on the sidewalks of the libr...

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

This program will take place outside on library grounds. Food and drink will be provided. 

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.

Happiness Book Club

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Wiggles and Giggles

Giggles and Wiggles

Wednesday, July 2, 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!

Adult Art Club

Wednesday, July 2, 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.

Teen Art Club

Wednesday, July 2, 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 and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 2:30. 

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 and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 2:30. 

Criminal Record Expungement Clinic

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Event Details:

Retired lawyers and other trained volunteers help participants apply to set aside Oregon criminal records. They will talk with each participant individually about their own situati...

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Event Details:

Retired lawyers and other trained volunteers help participants apply to set aside Oregon criminal records.

Whodunnit Mystery Book Club

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Whodunnit: Mystery Book Club:

Hang out with other mystery lovers as we talk about our favorite books, movies, and more! Books are available at the front desk.

Event Details:

 Pick up your copy at the front desk. Join us in person or by Zoom .

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Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs

Whodunnit: Mystery Book Club

Hang out with other mystery lovers as we talk about our favorite books, movies, and more! Books are available at the front desk.

Event Details:

 

Pick up your copy at the front desk. Join us in person or by Zoom .

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.

July 4th Closed

All Day
The Dalles Public Library, Southern Wasco Public Library, Dufur Library

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

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.

Breakfast for Teens

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

A balanced breakfast for teens will be provided every Saturday in the summer!  From 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.- pop into the teen room for some breakfast foods. For grades 6th and ...

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

A balanced breakfast for teens will be provided every Saturday in the summer!  From 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.- pop into the teen room for some breakfast foods. For grades 6th and up. 

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.

Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Movies

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies

Yoga - Mondays at Noon!

Monday, July 7, 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

Learn Procreate for Teens

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

iPads with apple pencils available during the class or bring your own so you can practice at home.

Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

iPads with apple pencils available during the class or bring your own so you can practice at home.

Maker Monday

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Learning

Summer Reading 2025:

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Summer Reading for 2025 has begun! Each Tuesday morning at 10:30 we will host a different educational, as well as entertaining, program. Though this is aimed at school-age children...

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

Summer Reading for 2025 has begun! Each Tuesday morning at 10:30 we will host a different educational, as well as entertaining, program. Though this is aimed at school-age children, everyone is welcome to join us.

Today's event features

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.

Learn how to make a puppet at this workshop

Puppet Making Workshop

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dufur Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Participants will learn how to make their own puppets out of items they might find around their home. This workshop will be led by Jason Ropp, of Dragon Theater Puppets. 

Library Branch: Dufur Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Participants will learn how to make their own puppets out of items they might find around their home. This workshop will be led by Jason Ropp, of Dragon Theater Puppets. 

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Availability

Materials are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. We cannot guarantee availability.

Make your own puppet

Puppet Making Workshop

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Southern Wasco Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

We have another fun Summer Reading 2025 event planned for you. Today, participants will learn how to make their own puppets out of items they might find around their home. This wor...

Library Branch: Southern Wasco Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We have another fun Summer Reading 2025 event planned for you. Today, participants will learn how to make their own puppets out of items they might find around their home.

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.

Teen Chalk Art!

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at The Dalles Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

This program will take place outside on library grounds. Food and drink will be provided. Join us every Tuesday in July @ 4:00 to create chalk art on the sidewalks of the libr...

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

This program will take place outside on library grounds. Food and drink will be provided. 

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.

honey b and b

Clean Reads Book Club-Welcome to the Honey B&B by Melody Carlson

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

After years in San Jose, Jewel Benedict is going home to Oregon to help care for her father who has early onset dementia. Easier said than done. Jewel's 13-year-old daughter is ups...

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

After years in San Jose, Jewel Benedict is going home to Oregon to help care for her father who has early onset dementia. Easier said than done. Jewel's 13-year-old daughter is upset about the move.

Wiggles and Giggles

Giggles and Wiggles

Wednesday, July 9, 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!

Read What You Want Book Club

Read What You Want Book Club

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library at Southern Wasco Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
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 re...

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.

join us for some musical fun

Music & Magic in the Park 2025: featuring Cowboy Buck's Rootin' Tootin' Family Show

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Music & Magic in the Park is a family friendly event, in partnership with Northern Wasco County Parks & Rec, held at 6:00 on Wednesday evenings. Each week features a differ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Music & Magic in the Park is a family friendly event, in partnership with Northern Wasco County Parks & Rec, held at 6:00 on Wednesday evenings.

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.

Event Flyer

Rainbow Reads: A Book Club for Queer Parents & Allies

Wednesday, July 9, 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.