This Week at The Dalles Library March 16, 2026
The Dalles, Ore., March 15, 2026 — From crafts and storytimes to Pokémon GO walks and guitar lessons, The Dalles Public Library has a full week of free activities for all ages March 16–21.
March 16–21
Community Art Installation: Weaving on the Loom — All day, The Dalles Public Library children’s wing. All ages are invited to help create a community tapestry by weaving yarn onto a shared loom. Materials available while supplies last.
March 16–21
The Stacks Have Leprechauns — A library scavenger hunt running all week at The Dalles Public Library. Find hidden leprechauns in the stacks and trade one per day at the front desk for a “gold coin.”
Monday, March 16
Springtime Suncatcher Take-and-Make Kit — All day at The Dalles Public Library. Pick up a kit to create a spring-themed suncatcher to hang at home. Materials available while supplies last.
Monday, March 16
Maker Monday: Catalogue Night — 5:30–7 p.m., Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library. Browse the makerspace catalog of craft and STEM projects, choose a project and create. Open to school-age youth, teens and adults.
Tuesday, March 17
Little Learners Lab: Exploring Shapes — 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m., children’s wing at The Dalles Public Library. A hands-on STEAM program for preschoolers focused on building, discovery and creative exploration. Children must attend with an adult.
Tuesday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Treasure Hunt — 3:30–7 p.m., The Dalles Public Library. Teens are invited to follow clues throughout the library to help St. Patrick find his lost treasure.
Tuesday, March 17
Pokémon GO! Club — 4–5:30 p.m., starting in front of The Dalles Public Library. Participants team up to complete Pokémon GO challenges and raid battles during a walk through downtown. Registration required.
Tuesday, March 17
Financial Literacy Workshop: Buying a Home — 5:30–6:30 p.m., Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library. WaFd Bank’s Shannon Wilkinson leads a class for adults on home buying and money management. Registration required.
Wednesday, March 18
Booked for a Walk — 9:30–10 a.m., beginning at The Dalles Public Library parking lot. A weekly community walk with snacks and drinks afterward. All paces welcome.
Wednesday, March 18
Nintendo Switch Gaming — 2:30–4 p.m., teen room at The Dalles Public Library. Teens can play games including Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. and Gang Beasts.
Thursday, March 19
Playdough Storytime — 10:30–11:15 a.m., children’s wing at The Dalles Public Library. A preschool storytime combining reading and playdough activities that support early literacy skills. Children must attend with an adult.
Thursday, March 19
Quilting with Corliss — 1–3 p.m., Makerspace at The Dalles Public Library. A hands-on sewing class for adults covering quilting techniques and tips. Registration required.
Thursday, March 19
Piece by Piece Puzzle Program — 1:30–3:30 p.m., meeting room at The Dalles Public Library. A relaxed drop-in puzzle gathering for teens and adults with coffee and refreshments.
Thursday, March 19
Family Craft Night: Kaleidoscope Creation — 6–7 p.m., main library at The Dalles Public Library. Families create their own kaleidoscopes during this monthly craft night. Children must attend with an adult.
Thursday, March 19
Acrylic Painting with Yvonne Pepin-Wakefield — 6–7 p.m., meeting room at The Dalles Public Library. Teens and adults can learn acrylic painting techniques in this guided class. Registration required.
Friday, March 20
Fun Friday: The Cup Olympics — 3:30–4:30 p.m., children’s wing at The Dalles Public Library. School-age children compete in team challenges, including tower building and pom-pom toss games.
Saturday, March 21
Intermediate Guitar Lessons with Aaron Israel — 1–2 p.m., teen room at The Dalles Public Library. Intermediate guitar players learn techniques including barre chords, finger picking and scales. Registration required.
Saturday, March 21
VR Gaming — 2–3 p.m., teen room at The Dalles Public Library. Teens can try virtual reality games using library headsets. Space is limited.
Saturday, March 21
DIY Book Window Bookmark Holder — 2:30–4:30 p.m., meeting room at The Dalles Public Library. Teens and adults continue a multi-session craft project painting window scenes. Registration required.
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