This Week at The Dalles Library: Oct. 20, 2025

Oct 19

Written By Columbia Community Connection

By Joshuah Albert

The Dalles, Ore., Oct. 19, 2025 — As autumn deepens and shadows grow long, The Dalles Public Library invites you to embrace the spirit of the season. From crafting ghostly families to unraveling a murder mystery in Sleepy Hollow, this week offers something spooky, cozy, and creative for all ages.

Family Craft Night: Ghost Families
Monday, Oct. 20, 6–7 p.m., Children’s Wing
Bring your family to craft your very own “ghost family” portraits inspired by The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Each family member creates a ghostly version of themselves to take home. A Sleepy Hollow community read event.

Fall Crafts & Treats
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 3–5 p.m., Meeting Room
Teens and adults can celebrate autumn with five themed craft stations, including sweater garlands, spackled ghost art, and scented candles. Warm drinks, doughnuts, and cozy fall vibes included.

Virtual Event: Finding My Way with Malala Yousafzai
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 4–5:30 p.m., Online
Join Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai as she discusses her new memoir Finding My Way—a candid look at resilience, identity, and the journey to self-acceptance. Registration required.

Draw-A-Monster!
Thursday, Oct. 23, 4–7 p.m., Children’s Wing
Let your imagination loose and design your own creepy (or silly) monsters. Artwork will be displayed in the library all month long. All ages welcome.

Murder Mystery Party: The Hollow’s Last Secret
Thursday, Oct. 23, 5:30 p.m., Meeting Room
Step into the eerie world of Sleepy Hollow in this interactive mystery where guests become suspects. Costumes encouraged. Teens and adults only. Registration required.

Fun Fridays: Autumn Leaves
Friday, Oct. 24, 3–4:30 p.m., Children’s Wing
Learn about why leaves change color through hands-on STEAM activities, including leaf rubbings and rainbow experiments. Designed for ages 5–10.

Fun Fridays for Teens: Sleepy Hollow Escape Room
Friday, Oct. 24, 3:15–4:30 p.m., Teen Room
Work together to solve clues and escape the legend of Sleepy Hollow. Snacks provided; ages 11+.

Movie Night at the Granada: Sleepy Hollow
Friday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m., Granada Theater
Enjoy a haunting movie night with Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow at The Dalles’ historic theater. Admission is free with a library card; concessions available for purchase. Rated R.

Creature Feature: Muckley, the Witch’s Familiar Kitty
Saturday, Oct. 25, 1–2 p.m., Children’s Wing
Meet Muckley, the library’s friendly feline guest, for a special Sleepy Hollow-themed storytime. Ideal for preschool and school-age children.

Ceramic Painting with Heather: The Hessian’s Head
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2–4 p.m., Meeting Room
Paint your own jack-o’-lantern with artist Heather. Supplies are first come, first served. A Sleepy Hollow community read event.