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Music & Magic in the Park: Teacher David

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
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.

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.

Summer Reading 2025: REPTILES!

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
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 still going on! 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.

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.

Rich Ritchey - Oregon's Reptileman

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Dufur Library
Library Branch: Dufur Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Summer Reading for 2025! Today we'll learn about snakes, lizards, and other reptiles, from Rich Ritchey. Rich presents about 15 live reptiles one at a time, and teaches about each!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Rich Ritchey - Oregon's Reptileman

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Southern Wasco Public Library
Library Branch: Southern Wasco Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Summer Reading for 2025! Today we'll learn about snakes, lizards, and other reptiles, from Rich Ritchey. Rich presents about 15 live reptiles one at a time, and teaches about each!

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.

Music & Magic in the Park 2025: Angel Ocasio

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
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.

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.

Summer Reading 2025: OMSI's Science Festival

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
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, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Summer Reading for 2025 is almost done; we hope you've been having fun!

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 "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.

Music & Magic in the Park 2025: Paradise of Samoa Dance Troupe

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
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.

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.

Summer Reading Finale, featuring Cowboy Buck and his Rowdy Referee Game Show

10:30am - 12:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances, Games
Event Details:

For our finale of the summer, we are bringing in the Rowdy Referee Game Show. There'll be two rowdy referees to keep the fun going at a mad pace.  Games, prizes, and more.  Everybody goes home a winner.

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.

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.

Music & Magic in the Park: Didgeridoo Down Under

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

more info to come

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.

Labor Day

All Day
The Dalles Public Library
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sleepy Hollow Legends

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: The Dalles Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Step into the eerie world of Sleepy Hollow Legends, where the tale of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman comes to life. Join us for an evening of spine-tingling storytelling, immersive performances, and a delicious dinner.

Closed for Veteran's Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library, Southern Wasco Public Library, Dufur Library
Description:

All Wasco County Library locations will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day.

Thanksgiving Holiday - Library Closed

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
The Dalles Public Library
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library

Closed for Christmas

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library, Southern Wasco Public Library, Dufur Library
Description:

All Wasco County Library locations will be closed in observance of Christmas. 

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library, Southern Wasco Public Library, Dufur Library
Description:

All Wasco County Library locations will be closed in observance of New Year's Day.

Closed for Juneteenth

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

The Dalles Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

July 4th Closed

All Day
Some Branches
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.

Closed for Veteran's Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library, Southern Wasco Public Library, Dufur Library
Description:

All Wasco County Library locations will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day.

Closed for Christmas

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library, Southern Wasco Public Library, Dufur Library
Description:

All Wasco County Library locations will be closed in observance of Christmas. 

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library, Southern Wasco Public Library, Dufur Library
Description:

All Wasco County Library locations will be closed in observance of New Year's Day.

Closed for Juneteenth

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

The Dalles Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

July 4th Closed

All Day
Some Branches
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.

Closed for Veteran's Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library, Southern Wasco Public Library, Dufur Library
Description:

All Wasco County Library locations will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day.

Closed for Christmas

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
The Dalles Public Library, Southern Wasco Public Library, Dufur Library
Description:

All Wasco County Library locations will be closed in observance of Christmas.