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The Dalles Library, others open next week

  • By Mark Gibson The Dalles Chronicle
  • Updated

The Dalles-Wasco County Library will remain open through the coming week, and most programs will continue as planned, District Librarian Jeff Wavrunek said Friday, March 13, 2020.

Maupin Civic center dedicated
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Maupin Civic center dedicated

  • By Mark Gibson The Dalles Chronicle
  • Updated

Although largely unfurnished, the Maupin Civic Center was open to the community at a ribbon-cutting celebration Sunday afternoon.

The new center will serve as the Southern Wasco County Library and Maupin City Hall.

Library unveils new media room
Community

Library unveils new media room

  • Jesse Burkhardt
  • Updated

The Athenaeum — the fancy and unusual name for the innovative new Teen Programming and Digital Media Room at The Dalles-Wasco County Library — is now open for business. At noon on Thursday, approximately 80 people attended a grand opening for the new facility, geared to provide young community members with a place of their own to study, create, and learn.

Library makes room for kids, teens
Community

Library makes room for kids, teens

  • Jesse Burkhardt
  • Updated

The Dalles/Wasco County Library has grown … younger. Earlier this month, the library, at 722 Court Street, completed a 2,300-square-foot addition to the main building that is geared toward youngsters. The newly finished space will be used for story times, kids’ books and programs, arts and crafts, board games, and other kid-oriented activities.