This Week at The Dalles Library: Sept. 21, 2025

Sep 21

Written By Columbia Community Connection

The Dalles, Ore., Sept. 21, 2025 — Step into Middle-earth, celebrate migratory birds, and dive into games, crafts, and live performances. From Hobbit birthdays to Shakespeare on stage, the library is buzzing with stories, art, and discovery for all ages.

Second Breakfast Storytime
Monday, Sept. 22, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Meeting Room
Celebrate Bilbo and Frodo’s birthdays with a Hobbit-inspired storytime, complete with a second breakfast. All ages welcome.

Hobbity Birthday Party
Monday, Sept. 22, 3–4 p.m., Meeting Room
Kids and teens can join the fun with Hobbit stories, cake, and a Shire-themed craft.

Paint with Denae Manion: The Shire
Monday, Sept. 22, 5:30–7:30 p.m., Meeting Room
Teens and adults can capture the beauty of the Shire in a guided painting session. Registration required.

Bird Silhouette Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2–6 p.m., Library
Learn to identify birds by silhouette while exploring ecosystems around the library. Prizes available; materials limited.

Open Console Gaming + Pizza
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 3–4:30 p.m., Teen Room
Teens are invited for Xbox and Nintendo Switch gaming, pizza, and time with friends.

Family Craft Night: Paint Your Own Birdhouse
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6–7 p.m., Main Library
Celebrate Migratory Bird Week by painting a birdhouse to take home. All ages welcome.

Character Design with Eleanor Key
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 3–4 p.m., Meeting Room
Teens and adults will explore character design techniques to create multi-faceted original characters.

Hello, World!

Family Lego Pizza Night
Thursday, Sept. 25, 5:30–7 p.m., Meeting Room
Build Lego creations with the family while sharing pizza. Open to all ages.

Fun Fridays: Raptors (Birds of Prey)
Friday, Sept. 26, 3–4:30 p.m., Children’s Wing
The Discovery Center brings raptor educators for a hands-on program with touch table items and activities for kids ages 5–10.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Performance
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2:30–4:30 p.m., Main Library
Enjoy a live Shakespeare performance, presented by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, open to all ages.