This Week at The Dalles Library: Dec. 8, 2025
The Dalles Public Library hosts December events including holiday crafts, gaming, movie night, nature journaling, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, offering free activities for all ages.
Monday, Dec. 8
Herb Kit Take & Make, all day. The Dalles Public Library. Free. All ages. Pick up a mini herb kit while supplies last. Kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Monday, Dec. 8, through Saturday, Dec. 13
Drop-In Holiday Craft: Snowman Tins, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. The Dalles Public Library. Free. All ages. Drop in and create a snowman tea tin. Supplies available while they last each day.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
Hot Cocoa & Winter Fun, 3–4 p.m. The Dalles Public Library teen room. Free. Teens. Weekly winter-themed crafts and activities with hot cocoa. Held every Tuesday in December.
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Nintendo Switch & Xbox Gaming, 3:45–4:45 p.m. The Dalles Public Library teen room. Free. Teens. Open gaming with Nintendo Switch and Xbox consoles.
Wednesday, Dec. 10
DIY Culinary Crafts: Panini & Soup, 4:30–5:30 p.m. The Dalles Public Library meeting room. Free. Teens. Make-your-own paninis and soup bowls. Library staff will operate heating equipment; aprons provided, with gloves and handwashing required.
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Movie Night at the Library: Audrey Hepburn, 6 p.m. The Dalles Public Library. Free. All ages. Hosted by the Swoon Society Book Club. December’s selection features an Audrey Hepburn film connected to the book “When in Rome” by Sarah Adams. Open to all, even those who have not read the book.
Friday, Dec. 12
Fun Fridays for Teens: DIY Heating Pad, 3:30–4:30 p.m. The Dalles Public Library teen room. Free. Teens ages 11 and up. Hands-on crafting activity.
Saturday, Dec. 13
Photos With Santa & Mrs. Claus, 1–3 p.m. The Dalles Public Library. Free. All ages. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit from the North Pole to spread holiday cheer.
Saturday, Dec. 13
Open VR Gaming, 2–3 p.m. The Dalles Public Library teen room. Free. Teens. Open virtual reality gaming with six available headsets.
Saturday, Dec. 13
Winter Nature Journaling Workshop, 3–4:30 p.m. The Dalles Public Library. Free. All ages. Guided journaling begins in the new books section with journal decorating, followed by outdoor observation activities.
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