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

11:00am - 12:00pm
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:

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

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
The Dalles Public Library
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!

Portland Shishimai Kai

11:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
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, musical performance

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
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

10:00am - 11:00am
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
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

Memorial Day

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

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.

Summer Reading 2025:

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, 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

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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, 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:

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
The Dalles Public Library
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

10:30am - 11:45am
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, 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

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Southern Wasco Public Library
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
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.

Summer Reading 2025:

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 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.

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

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.

Summer Reading 2025: SCIENCE HEROES

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 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

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
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

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Southern Wasco Public Library
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.

Music & Magic in the Park: Joe Black

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.

Summer Reading 2025: Rhys Thomas

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 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

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
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

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Southern Wasco Public Library
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.

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.

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.