Library Hosts Two-Month-Long Celebration of "The Hobbit"
by Cole Goodwin
The Dalles-Wasco County Public Library is gearing up for an exciting month of activities centered around J.R.R. Tolkien's prequel to "The Lord of the Rings," "The Hobbit." From March 1st to April 29th, visitors of all ages can enjoy a variety of events that celebrate the beloved fantasy novel.
The Community Read of "The Hobbit" kicks off on March 1st, giving readers the opportunity to pick up a free copy of the book and participate in discussions throughout the month. Other activities include a clay Hobbit door necklace-making event for school-aged children, a Fellowship silhouette canvas for adults, and a Bag End wreath-making event for both adults and teens.
The library is also hosting a Battle of Five Armies Nerf War for teens, as well as Middle Earth Day, a day-long celebration of all things Hobbit-themed with games, crafts, and snacks for visitors of all ages.
Adults can get in on the fun with activities like a Hobbit book cover welcome sign-making event and a take-and-make project to create a cozy candle holder using tissue paper transfers.
Visitors can also participate in a variety of Hobbit-themed contests, including a short story contest with the chance to win a $5 Starbucks gift card, and a raffle for a $100 gift certificate to Klindt's Bookstore. Visitors can find the Golden Tickets by checking out books from March 1st to May 31st.
Whether you're a die-hard Tolkien fan or just looking for a fun family activity, The Dalles Public Library has something for everyone this March. Come celebrate the adventure, magic, and wonder of "The Hobbit" with the library!
A full list of The Hobbit events at The Dalles Library in March and April
March 1 Community Read begins: pick up your copy of The Hobbit
March 3 Fellowship Silhouette Canvas: Take & Make, create a unique art piece using book pages. Adult event.
March 8 at 5:30 p.m. - Needle felted dwarves: A Sticks in Stacks special event with Jo Wheeler - All adults are welcome. Create your own dwarf.
March 10 at 3:15 p.m.- Fun Run Friday: Test your agility with a Mordor Fun Run obstacle course. School-age kids event.
March 11 at 10:00 a.m.- Second Breakfast Yes, we do know about second breakfast. Join us for breakfast and stay for Traveling Lantern Theater Company’s rendition of The Sword and the Stone at 11:00 a.m.
March 15 at 3:30 p.m. - Crafternoon Elf Ears: Make wire-wrapped elf ear cuffs - Teen event.
March 15 at 6:00 p.m. - The Floor is Mt Doom: An evening of fun family games.
March 18 at 3:00 p.m. - Elf Ears: Make wire-wrapped elf ear cuffs - Adult event.
March 21 - Clay Hobbit Door Necklace: Take & Make using polymer clay, create your own door to adventure. School-age kids event.
March 23 at 5:30 p.m. - Bag End Wreath: Create your very own door to adventure - Adults and teens event.
March 24 at 7:00 p.m.- Battle of Five Armies Nerf War: After-hours Nerf war - Teen event, registration and waiver required.
March 25 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. - Middle Earth Day: Come celebrate the destruction of the ring. Enjoy themed crafts, games, snacks, dragons, and an adventure.
March 29 at 5:30 p.m. - The Hobbit Book Cover Welcome Sign: Create a Hobbit-themed welcome sign to show off your love of all things Middle Earth. Adult event.
March 31 - The Hobbit Candle Holder: Take & Make - Learn how to transfer images to tissue paper and make a cozy candle holder. Adult event.
March 31 -at 3:30 p.m. Teens Dragon Skin Necklace: Use physics to create an awesome dragon skin pendant with an adjustable cord. Teen event.
April 1 at 10:00 a.m. - Samwise's Garden Embroidered Art: Learn how to create 3D embroidered flowers and create your own spring garden. Adult event.
April 5 at 6:00 p.m. - Riddles in the Dark Tolkien Trivia: Come test your knowledge of all things Middle Earth. Snacks and prizes provided. Adult and teen event.
April 7 at 3:15 p.m. - Living Bag End: Create a Hobbit hole complete with a real growing garden. School-age kids event.
April 8 at 12:30 p.m. - Stocking Bilbo's Pantry: Learn pressure canning from the OSU Extension Office, including a demonstration and pressure canner safety inspections. Adult and teen event.
April 12 at 1:00 p.m. - The Phial of Galadriel Craft: This is an adult art club special event where you can create a glow-in-the-dark Elven pendant. Adult event.
April 13 at 6:00 p.m. - Hobbit Book Discussion.
April 14 at 3:30 p.m. - Living Bag End: Create a Hobbit hole complete with a real growing garden. Teen event.
April 15 - All Day Find the Unexpected Party Scavenger Hunt.
April 15 at 12:00 p.m. - Elven Traveling Pouch: Come learn the basics of leatherworking as we make a fun and useful Elven traveling pouch. Adult and teen event.
April 18 - Flowers for Beorn's Bees Take & Make: Plant these bee-friendly seeds in your garden and paint a sweet bee of your own. School-age kids event.
April 18 at 5:30 p.m. - Silver Clay Button: If you joined us to make an Elven traveling pouch, come create your one-of-a-kind button. Adult and teen event.
April 19 at 3:30 p.m. - Crafternoon The Phial of Galadriel: Create a glow-in-the-dark Elven pendant. Teen event.
April 22 at 3:00 p.m. - Drink Like Dwarves Mug Making: Make a custom Hobbit-themed sublimation mug. Adult and teen event.
April 29 at 3:00 p.m. - The Hobbit Animated Movie (1977): Come enjoy a showing of the 1977 animated film The Hobbit. Runtime 1:30. Snacks and treats provided. All ages event.
“A young boy liberates his destiny
Young Wart stumbles upon an unusual friend: a memorable and beloved old sorcerer named Merlin. With Merlin’s guidance, he is astonished to discover that he is the only perons in the kingdom who can pull an embedded sword from its massive stone pedestal: the legendary blade, Excalibur. Little does he know that he will grow up to become the just, ethical, and admired King Arthur!”
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*while supplies last
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