This Week at The Dalles Library: July 14, 2025
By Joshuah Albert
The Dalles, Ore., July 13, 2025 — Ready to power up your summer? From a Legend of Zelda scavenger hunt to snowball fights in July, live magic at the park, Pac-Man tag, line dancing, and even free movies, The Dalles Public Library is brimming with creative, playful, and family-friendly events. Don’t miss your chance to learn, laugh, and connect with your community — one unforgettable experience at a time.
Level Up! Legend of Zelda Scavenger Hunt
Ongoing, July 14–19, All Day, Library
School-age kids, teens, and adults can embark on a Zelda-themed scavenger hunt throughout the library as part of the summer reading series.
July 14
Blizzard in July!
Monday, July 14, 6–7 p.m., Children’s Wing
Kids and families can enjoy snowy crafts, a “snowball” fight, and hot cocoa, no matter the summer heat.
Home Gardening/Farming Tips and Tricks
Monday, July 14, 6–7 p.m., Meeting Room
Learn gardening know-how with OSU Master Gardeners. Registration required.
July 15
Pick a Book and Picnic: Chalk Art & Treats
Tuesday, July 15, 4–5 p.m., Outside/Teen Room
Teens can snack, draw sidewalk art, and hang out. Earn a prize by attending three or more Tuesdays this month.
July 16
Music & Magic in the Park: Joe Black
Wednesday, July 16, 6–7 p.m., City Park
AGT’s Joe Black brings his award-winning magic show to City Park. Family-friendly fun with chances to join in the act.
Mural Club with Denae Manion
Wednesday, July 16, 2:30–3:30 p.m., Teen Room
Teens can help design and paint a community mural with local artist Denae Manion.
New Release Movie Matinee: “A Minecraft Movie”
Wednesday, July 16, 4–6 p.m., Meeting Room
Monthly family movie matinee with snacks.
July 17
Guided Watercolor with Yvonne Pepin-Wakefield
Thursday, July 17, 6–7 p.m., Meeting Room
Teens and adults create beginner-friendly watercolor art. Registration required.
July 18
Fun Fridays: Water Balloon Edition
Friday, July 18, 3–4:30 p.m., Children’s Wing
Kids 5–10 can enjoy outdoor games, crafts, and water balloon fun.
Bioblitz Lecture Series: Invertebrates with Martin Oslick
Friday, July 18, 4–5:30 p.m., Main Library
Learn about bugs, spiders, and more — with live ambassador creatures to meet.
Pac Man Tag
Friday, July 18, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Main Library
Run through the library like a real-life Pac-Man game. Costumes encouraged. Registration required.
July 19
Embroidery with Steph Evans: Four Elements
Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m.–noon, Makerspace
Teens and adults can stitch elemental-themed designs. Registration required.
RPG – Role Play Games
Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Meeting Room
Teens and adults can join a tabletop RPG session.
Beaded Piranha Plant Craft
Saturday, July 19, 2–4 p.m., Makerspace
Make a whimsical piranha plant from beads and clay.
Learn to Line Dance
Saturday, July 19, 5:30–6 p.m., Meeting Room
The second of a three-class series. Registration required.
Movie Night at the Granada: “Labyrinth”
Saturday, July 19, 6–8 p.m., Granada Theater (offsite)
Enjoy a free screening of the cult classic. Concessions are available for purchase.
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