This Week at The Dalles Library: Feb. 2, 2026

Feb 1

Written By Columbia Community Connection

The Dalles, Ore., Feb. 1, 2026 — From hands-on playdates and STEAM activities to author talks, crafts, and teen programs, The Dalles Public Library is offering a full slate of free events for all ages during the week of Feb. 2–7.

Monday–Saturday, Feb. 2–7

Pint-Sized Playdates, all day. The Dalles Public Library. Ongoing hands-on play activities for preschool and school-age children, featuring themed tabletop stations such as crafts and engineering challenges. This week’s theme is “Bites & Beats,” exploring music- and food-themed activities. Children must be accompanied by an engaged adult; drop-offs are not permitted.

Wanted: Kid Librarian of the Month, all day. The Dalles Public Library. Children ages 7–11 may apply to be Kid Librarian of the Month by submitting an application at the children’s librarian desk. Selected participants will enjoy a special breakfast with their family and the children’s librarian and create a personalized book display in the children’s wing. Applications are due by Saturday, Feb. 7. Children must be accompanied by an adult; drop-offs are not permitted.

Monday, Feb. 2

Spice Kit Take and Make, 10–10:30 a.m. The Dalles Public Library. Take-home spice kit activity for teens and adults.

Dream Study Group: Gifts from Our Subconscious, 5–7:30 p.m. The Dalles Public Library meeting room. A guided discussion exploring dreams as symbolic messages from the subconscious, led by Nancy Turner, M.Ed., retired psychotherapist. This is a four-class series meeting Mondays Feb. 2, 9, 23 and March 2; no class Feb. 16 due to the Presidents Day closure. Registration required.

Temporary Tattoo Parlor, 5:30–7 p.m. The Dalles Public Library children’s wing. All-ages event offering a variety of fun temporary tattoos.

Tuesday, Feb. 3

Little Learners Lab: Kids in STEAM, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. The Dalles Public Library children’s wing. Hands-on, play-based STEAM activities for toddlers and preschoolers focused on curiosity, creativity, and exploration. Children must be accompanied by an engaged adult; drop-offs are not permitted.

Wednesday, Feb. 4

Heart Garland Craft, 2:30–3:30 p.m. The Dalles Public Library teen room. Teens will create heart-shaped garlands using recycled book pages and simple craft techniques.

Thursday, Feb. 5

Playdough Storytime, 10:30–11:15 a.m. The Dalles Public Library children’s wing. A preschool storytime combining early literacy activities with hands-on playdough play. Materials are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Children must be accompanied by an engaged adult; drop-offs are not permitted.

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley, 4–5 p.m. Virtual event hosted by The Dalles Public Library. Online discussion with author Vanessa Riley about her novel “Fire Sword and Sea,” inspired by the legendary pirate Jacquotte Delahaye. Registration required.

Friday, Feb. 6

Fun Fridays for Teens (11+): Ice Cream Sundaes, 3:30–4:30 p.m. The Dalles Public Library teen room. Ice cream sundae social for teens.

Fun Fridays: The Great Fort Build-Off, 3:30–4:30 p.m. The Dalles Public Library children’s wing. School-age participants will work in teams to design and build creative forts.

Much Ado About…What, Exactly? A Shakespeare Class, 4–6 p.m. The Dalles Public Library makerspace. A six-week introductory Shakespeare class focusing on “Much Ado About Nothing,” covering Shakespearean language, performance and interpretation. For ages 13 and older. Registration required.

Winter 2026: Olympic Games, 5–5:30 p.m. The Dalles Public Library main library. A series of short games inspired by the Winter Olympics. Additional sessions are scheduled for Feb. 13 and Feb. 20.

Saturday, Feb. 7

DIY Book Window Bookmark Holder, 2:30–4:30 p.m. The Dalles Public Library meeting room. Arts and crafts workshop for teens and adults. Participants must attend the first two sessions, Jan. 17 and Feb. 7; later sessions are optional. Registration required.