The Dalles-Wasco County Public Library

The Dalles-Wasco County Public Library The Dalles-Wasco County Public Library was founded in 1910.

After outgrowing its original Carnegie library location, it moved to its new home on Court Street in 1966 and has been there ever since. :)

Did you miss Giggles and Wiggles on Wednesday? Well get ready for the encore!Weekend Wiggles is coming! Giggles and Wigg...
06/06/2026

Did you miss Giggles and Wiggles on Wednesday? Well get ready for the encore!
Weekend Wiggles is coming!

Giggles and Wiggles, due to popularity, has expanded to Saturdays so working parents can get an opportunity as well! Aimed at toddlers and preschoolers, 2-4 year-olds can explore, play, and create through sensory activities, movement, and joyful discovery. From colorful mess-making to getting much needed social interaction, this program is all about learning through fun! We do any and all activities: from bubbles and scavenger hunts, to puppet shows and interactive storytimes...to say a few! (And it's great for parents' social time as well)! 💕

Starts June 13th, every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 10:30-11:00 (ish, usually goes a little longer) 🙂
Location: The Dalles Wasco County Library

Always free and snacks always provided. Bring your wiggles and get ready for a great time together! 💛

🎶 Celebrating Woody Guthrie’s Columbia River Songs – Author Talk with Greg Vandy 🎶Join us for a special evening with loc...
06/05/2026

🎶 Celebrating Woody Guthrie’s Columbia River Songs – Author Talk with Greg Vandy 🎶

Join us for a special evening with local DJ, producer, music historian, and author Greg Vandy, as he discusses his book 26 Songs in 30 Days: Woody Guthrie’s Columbia River Songs and the Planned Promised Land in the Pacific Northwest.

Date: June 12th
Time: 6:00–7:00 pm

This engaging author talk will explore the fascinating story behind Woody Guthrie’s Columbia River songs and their lasting impact on the Pacific Northwest.

And don’t miss what’s coming next!

🎤 August 29th: Community Jam & Special Performance
Featuring Bill Murlin, the man who rediscovered the iconic Woody Guthrie Columbia River songs!

We hope you’ll join us for these unique celebrations of music, history, and storytelling!

If you've got a kiddo who loves graphic novels, they should join our Graphic Novel Club! Our June read is Doodleville by...
06/04/2026

If you've got a kiddo who loves graphic novels, they should join our Graphic Novel Club! Our June read is Doodleville by Chad Sell, and we'll have themed snacks and activities for our Saturday meetup!

Bob Ross Paint Event: “Hidden Delight”Join us at The Dalles Public Library for a fun, creativity-filled afternoon inspir...
06/03/2026

Bob Ross Paint Event: “Hidden Delight”

Join us at The Dalles Public Library for a fun, creativity-filled afternoon inspired by the iconic style of Bob Ross! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or have never picked up a brush, True Sheppard will help you create your own delightful masterpiece.

Sunday, June 7th
11:15 AM – 3:30 PM
Light lunch provided

Come unwind, learn some happy little techniques, and leave with a painting you’ll be proud of. Spots fill quickly—don’t miss out!

https://www.wascocountylibrary.com/event/bob-ross-painter-18720

This interactive and engaging program will teach people of all ages how to play a popular rock song with rhythm sticks, ...
06/02/2026

This interactive and engaging program will teach people of all ages how to play a popular rock song with rhythm sticks, and will end with an open mic session!

🎲First Friday Bunco Bash! 🎲Looking for a fun night out? Join us for our very FIRST First Friday Bunco Bash—a lively even...
06/01/2026

🎲First Friday Bunco Bash! 🎲

Looking for a fun night out? Join us for our very FIRST First Friday Bunco Bash—a lively evening of laughter, luck, and a chance to win AWESOME prizes!

-First Friday of every month
-Starting June 5th from 5:00-7:00 pm

Bring your friends or come solo—for teens and adults. Whether you’re a Bunco pro or brand new, come join us for a rollin' great time!!

Who’s in? Register online!
https://www.wascocountylibrary.com/event/first-friday-bunco-bash-20021

Fridays in June at Noon – Concert Series! Join us at the library for live music on the deck during June! Grab your lunch...
05/30/2026

Fridays in June at Noon – Concert Series!

Join us at the library for live music on the deck during June! Grab your lunch, bring a friend, and enjoy a relaxing midday break with amazing local performers.

June 5th – Doc Marvel’s Old Time Music & Medicine Show (Victor Johnson)
June 12th – River City Rhythm
June 26th – Jeremy Clawson

All performances start at NOON

Come soak up the sunshine, enjoy great music, and be part of our vibrant community!

Special thanks to the Wasco County Cultural Trust for sponsoring this series 💛

This June, for our new program, Crazy Craft Club, we're making woven dinosaur purses on handmade looms with chunky yarn....
05/28/2026

This June, for our new program, Crazy Craft Club, we're making woven dinosaur purses on handmade looms with chunky yarn. And later in the month, we're trying our hand at hydrodrip printmaking!

Dive into ocean-themed fun at the library on Saturday, May 30th! Create beautiful marine crafts, complete a scavenger hu...
05/27/2026

Dive into ocean-themed fun at the library on Saturday, May 30th! Create beautiful marine crafts, complete a scavenger hunt, and add to collaborative educational displays at your own pace anytime during the day in the main part of the library.

There will also be special programs happening at certain times. For younger children, there will be a storytime and puppet show in the Children's Room at 10:30.

At 12:15, school-age children, teens, and lifelong learners are invited to watch and participate in an interactive ocean science demonstration in the Meeting Room.

Afterwards, at around 1:00, we'll be watching a beloved movie about the search for a little orange clownfish (there will be a boatload of snacks to enjoy!).

Stick around to win prizes at ocean animal trivia at 2:45.

We hope to see you there!

Address

722 Court St
The Dalles, OR
97058

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 7:30pm
Thursday 10am - 7:30pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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