This Week at The Dalles Library: June 23, 2025

Jun 22

By Joshuah Albert
The Dalles, Ore., June 22, 2025 — Adventure awaits this week at The Dalles-Wasco County Library! From building your own stuffed pal to battling with Magic decks, crafting tie-dye tees to joining a live otter-inspired author talk, the library has something for every explorer, creator, and curious mind. Whether you're a kid, a teen, or just young at heart, this is your invitation to level up your summer, one library visit at a time.

Magic the Gathering: Magic Academy
Monday–Friday, June 23–27, 1–3 p.m., Makerspace
Teens ages 12–18 are invited to join a week-long Magic Academy with Brick City & Games. Learn to play Magic: The Gathering, sharpen your skills, and build your own deck, which you’ll get to take home at the end of the week. Registration is required for the first session.

Tea & Tranquility: Meditation & Self-Care Circle
Tuesday, June 24, 11 a.m.–noon, Meeting Room
Join mindfulness teacher Emily Martin for this calming bi-weekly circle of community, meditation, and self-reflection. Discussion will center around Radical Compassion by Tara Brach. Books provided.

Summer Reading: Build-a-Pal Workshop
Tuesday, June 24, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Children’s Wing
Kids and families can stuff and create their very own plush pal while supplies last. Drop-ins welcome; adult supervision required.

Virtual Author Talk: Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate
Tuesday, June 24, 1–2 p.m., Online
Join award-winning author Katherine Applegate as she shares the story behind Odder, her beloved novel-in-verse inspired by real otters and real heart. Registration is available online.

Family Craft Night: Tie-Dye T-Shirts
Tuesday, June 24, 6–7 p.m., Main Library
Brighten up your summer with a hands-on tie-dye session for all ages. Family Craft Night is held every fourth Tuesday of the month.

July 4th Wreath Take & Make Kit
Available Tuesday, June 24, All Day, Main Desk
Celebrate Independence Day with a patriotic wreath kit! Available while supplies last. One per person.

Bioblitz Introduction & Training (Afternoon and Evening Sessions)
Wednesday, June 25, 12–2 p.m. and 5:30–7:30 p.m., Meeting Room
Join the summer-long community science project to record species around The Dalles using the iNaturalist app. Learn how to participate and explore the outdoors. Refreshments provided.

Gold in Oregon / Oro en Oregón
Saturday, June 28, 1–2 p.m., Meeting Room
Geologist Sheila Alfsen brings Oregon’s rich gold history to life in this bilingual presentation. Explore the region’s ancient geologic past and gold rush legacy. Registration required.