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Oregon's Birdman, Karl Anderson

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

Saturday, April 5, 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:

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

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.

The Fiddle Fairy Violin Performance

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a spellbinding afternoon of music and intrigue as we welcome The Fiddle Fairy to The Dalles Public Library! With over 15 years of musical mastery, Lauren weaves a mesme...

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Join us for a spellbinding afternoon of music and intrigue as we welcome The Fiddle Fairy to The Dalles Public Library!

Japanese Lion Dance, April 19th at 11:00

Portland Shishimai Kai

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
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 ...

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.

Sean Gaskell will perform Thursday, May 1st at 6:00

Sean Gaskell, musical performance

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Sean Gaskell will perform on the West African kora.  Traditional koras feature strings, eleven played by the left hand and ten by the right. This will make the third time Sean...

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

Sean Gaskell will perform on the West African kora.  Traditional koras feature strings, eleven played by the left hand and ten by the right.

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.

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

Wasco County Children's Fair

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Performances, Games
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Does your family need something to do today? Come join us over at City Park, for the annual Wasco County Children's Fair.  There'll be all sorts of activities and giveaways av...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performances, Games
Event Details:

Does your family need something to do today? Come join us over at City Park, for the annual Wasco County Children's Fair.

Memorial Day

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

Contortionist

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances, Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
All Ages
Required
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances, Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 30

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
The Dalles Public Library

The Dalles Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library
Description:

The Dalles Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Summer Reading 2025:

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children’s Wing at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Performances, STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Children’s Wing
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances, STEAM Learning

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.

Summer Reading program: Museum of Natural & Cultural History

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library at The Dalles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Performances, STEAM Learning, Games
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Summer Reading for 2025 has begun! Our special events are normally held on Tuesday morning, but this week it is on Monday afternoon at 2:00.  Today's event features the Museum...

Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performances, STEAM Learning, Games
Event Details:

Summer Reading for 2025 has begun! Our special events are normally held on Tuesday morning, but this week it is on Monday afternoon at 2:00.  

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.

Summer Reading 2025:

Tuesday, July 1, 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...

Cancelled
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.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Dufur Library
Program Type:
Performances, STEAM Learning, 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: Dufur Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances, STEAM Learning, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Summer Reading 2025: SCIENCE HEROES

Tuesday, July 15, 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 is so much fun! Each Tuesday morning at 10:30 we will host a different performer aimed at school-age children - though everyone is welcome to join us.Today'...

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 is so much fun! Each Tuesday morning at 10:30 we will host a different performer aimed at school-age children - though everyone is welcome to join us.

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.

Science Heroes

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dufur Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Summer Reading for 2025: Level Up! This week features Science Heroes, who will entertain us with some storytelling combined with science experiments.  

Library Branch: Dufur Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Summer Reading for 2025: Level Up! This week features Science Heroes, who will entertain us with some storytelling combined with science experiments. 

 

Science Heroes

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Southern Wasco Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Summer Reading for 2025 is going strong! Today's event features Science Heroes, who will entertain us with some storytelling combined with science experiments.

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

Summer Reading for 2025 is going strong! Today's event features Science Heroes, who will entertain us with some storytelling combined with science experiments.

Joe Black will perform feats of magic at 6 pm on July 16th at City Park

Music & Magic in the Park: Joe Black

Wednesday, July 16, 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.

Rhys Thomas will entertain us with some juggling, magic, and corny jokes

Summer Reading 2025: Rhys Thomas

Tuesday, July 22, 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.

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.

Rhys Thomas

Rhys Thomas

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dufur Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Today's event features Rhys Thomas, a delight for children of all ages. He'll have them rolling on the floor laughing at his comedic talent; and eyes opened wide in amazement at hi...

Library Branch: Dufur Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Today's event features Rhys Thomas, a delight for children of all ages. He'll have them rolling on the floor laughing at his comedic talent; and eyes opened wide in amazement at his juggling skills.

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.

Rhys Thomas will amaze you

Rhys Thomas

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Southern Wasco Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Summer Reading programs continue to bring us amazing programs. Today's event features Rhys Thomas, a delight for children of all ages. He'll have them rolling on the floor laughing...

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

Summer Reading programs continue to bring us amazing programs. Today's event features Rhys Thomas, a delight for children of all ages.