This Week at The Dalles Library: July 28, 2025
The Dalles, Ore., July 27, 2025 — It’s a week of big creativity and even bigger fun at The Dalles Public Library. Whether you’re building cardboard castles, solving supernatural mysteries, dancing at City Park, or crafting story-scented candles, there’s something magical waiting for everyone. Come for the games, stay for the joy—and don’t forget your library card!
Cardboard Castle Construction
Monday, July 28, 6–7 p.m., Children’s Wing
Bring the whole family and help build a life-sized cardboard castle together. Open to preschool and school-age children with accompanying adults.
Murder Mystery: Factions
Tuesday, July 29, 5:30–7:30 p.m., Meeting Room
An asteroid is coming—and only an alliance between humans, vampires, sorcerers, and werewolves can save the planet. Teens and adults can register to roleplay in this thrilling doomsday mystery. Choose your faction and your fate.
Music & Magic in the Park: Angel Ocasio
Wednesday, July 30, 6–7 p.m., City Park
Enjoy a free family-friendly evening of music, juggling, and magic with the always-entertaining Angel Ocasio. Bring a picnic and expect to sing, laugh, and maybe even dance!
Virtual Author Talk: The Mind Electric with Dr. Pria Anand
Thursday, July 31, 11 a.m.–noon, Online
Join neurologist and author Pria Anand for a deep dive into the strange, beautiful, and mysterious world of the human brain. Registration required.
Family Lego Pizza Night
Thursday, July 31, 5:30–7 p.m., Meeting Room
It’s pizza, it’s Legos, it’s fun for all ages! The library’s monthly building night invites families to relax, play, and create together.
Fun Friday: Color Your Own Book Bag
Friday, August 1, 3–4:30 p.m., Meeting Room
Elementary-age kids are invited to unleash their inner artist. Supplies are provided and participation is first come, first served.
Bioblitz Lecture Series: Native Plants
Friday, August 1, 4–5:30 p.m., Main Library
Join a local expert for an engaging lecture on native plants as part of the library’s ongoing Bioblitz series. All ages welcome.
Movie Night at the Granada: Wait Until Dark
Friday, August 1, 6–8 p.m., Offsite – Granada Theatre
A suspense classic screens downtown. Admission is $10 or free with your library card. Concessions available for purchase.
Candle Making with Adventurous Aromas
Saturday, August 2, Sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., Meeting Room
Create a candle inspired by your own story in this immersive workshop with local artisans from Adventurous Aromas. All supplies provided. Registration encouraged; walk-ins welcome.
Want to attend or register? Visit thedallespubliclibrary.org for full details.
Keep checking back — new adventures unfold every week at your library.
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