This Week at The Dalles Library: March 2, 2026
By Joshuah Albert
The Dalles, Ore., March 1, 2026 — The Dalles Public Library will host a wide variety of free programs and activities for all ages throughout early March, including hands-on crafts, wellness classes, gaming, educational workshops, and family events.
Monday, March 2
Spice Kit Take & Make (all day). The Dalles Public Library. Free. Teens and adults.
Monday, March 2
Maker Monday: Catalogue Night, 5:30–7 p.m. The Dalles Public Library makerspace. Free. Browse crafts and STEM projects, choose a project, and create in the makerspace. School-age, teens, and adults.
Wednesday, March 4
Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry (virtual), 11 a.m.–noon. Adults. Registration required. Conversation with author Michael Perry. Presenter views are their own; appearance does not imply endorsement.
Thursday, March 5
Mat Pilates with Shannon Red Cloud, 9–10 a.m. The Dalles Public Library meeting room. Free. Strength, flexibility, and balance class with modifications for different fitness levels; participants should be able to move from standing to the floor. Adults.
Thursday, March 5
Shopping on a Budget, noon–1 p.m. The Dalles Public Library meeting room. Adults. Registration required; closes at noon on March 5. Nutritionist Kathleen Boxx shares tips for planning and shopping to reduce grocery costs; food will be served. Allergy notice: ingredients may have come into contact with allergens.
Thursday, March 5
Latin-Inspired Dance Lessons, 4–4:45 p.m. The Dalles Public Library meeting room. Adults. Registration required; closes at 4 p.m. March 5. Part of a six-week swing and Latin dance series taught by Don Slusher.
Thursday, March 5
Hook Club, 5:30–7 p.m. The Dalles Public Library near New Books. Free. Crochet-along and book chat; yarn provided. Teens and adults. More information: aphelps@thedalles.gov.
Thursday, March 5
Family Storytime Sweetshop & Coloring Cafe, 6–7 p.m. The Dalles Public Library main library. Free. Family read-aloud with desserts and coloring. Allergy notice: food may have come into contact with allergens. All ages.
Friday, March 6
Sound Bath Meditation, noon–1 p.m. The Dalles Public Library meeting room. Free. Guided sound bath session; bring a mat or blanket. Materials are limited; first-come, first-served. Adults.
Friday, March 6
Fun Friday: The Cupcake Challenge, 3:30–4:30 p.m. The Dalles Public Library children’s wing. Free. Teams stack and frost cupcakes to build a “cake tower.” School-age.
Friday, March 6
Fun Fridays for Teens: DIY Pizza Bagel, 3:30–4:30 p.m. The Dalles Public Library teen room. Free. Teens.
Saturday, March 7
Craft Store Desert Craft Supply Exchange, 10 a.m.–noon. The Dalles Public Library meeting room. Free. Trade new or gently used craft supplies. Drop off supplies at 10 a.m.; early access at 10:30 a.m. for those who brought items; doors open to all at 11 a.m. Unclaimed items must be retrieved by 11:45 a.m.; remaining supplies will be donated. Adults.
Saturday, March 7
Share & Show: Central Oregon Rock Collectors, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The Dalles Public Library children’s wing. Free. Hands-on show-and-share with geoscientists, plus a rock hunt and dig site. All ages.
Saturday, March 7
Intermediate Guitar Lessons with Aaron Israel, 1–2 p.m. The Dalles Public Library teen room. Teens and adults. Registration required; closes at 1 p.m. March 7. Six-week intermediate series runs Saturdays, March 7–April 11. Not for beginners.
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