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Sign up for the All Ages Summer Reading
Step into a summer of exciting programs, art adventures, fantastic performers, and retro movie magic at Hood River Library’s All Ages Summer Reading Program!
For a complete list of programs – pick up a brochure at any location or visit our website.
Participate at the following locations:Hood River Library, Cascade Locks Library, Parkdale Library, Bookmobile Route, Mercado Del Valle (Odell)
Apúntate al Programa de Lectura de Verano para Todas las Edades a partir del martes 10 de junio
Entra a un verano de programas emocionantes, aventuras artísticas, artistas fantásticos y magia de películas retro en el Programa de Lectura de Verano para Todas las Edades de la Biblioteca Hood River.
Si desea consultar la lista completa de programas, recoja un folleto en cualquiera de nuestras bibliotecas o visite nuestro sitio web.
Participa en los siguientes lugares: Biblioteca Hood River, Biblioteca de Cascade Locks, Biblioteca de Parkdale, Biblioteca Movil, Mercado del Valle (Odell)
Teen/Tween: Comic Making Class w/ Tokki
Friday, July 11th, 11am – Part 1: Character Design
In this fun, hands-on class for tweens and teens, you’ll design original comic characters from personality to style. Brainstorm your character’s backstory, strengths, and quirks — then bring them to life with sketches, ink, and color!You’ll build expression studies, full-body turnarounds, and costume designs to create a mini portfolio of your unique hero or villain. Perfect for inspiring your future comics!
Friday, July 18th, 11am – Part 2: World Building
Build the world your comic lives in! From enchanted forests to futuristic cities, students will use prompts, sketches, and storytelling exercises to design the setting of their comic stories. We’ll cover basic perspective and layout techniques while exploring how environment shapes character and plot. All levels welcome—just bring your imagination!
Teen: Dungeons and Dragons
Hood River Library Theater
Paint the Gorge: Summer Art Workshop with Joy Kloman
Friday, July 11 | 4–6 PM | Hood River LibraryJoin local artist Joy Kloman for an inspiring step-by-step painting class featuring one of her most popular Columbia Gorge scenes. Whether you’re new to painting or have experience, you’ll create your own version of a stunning Gorge sunset in a fun and supportive setting. All materials are provided.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Storytelling Through Scent: Candle Making with Adventurous Aromas
Saturday, August 9 | 2–4 PM or 4–6 PM | Hood River Library
Join local artisan company Adventurous Aromas for a unique candle making experience that blends immersive storytelling with healthy, handcrafted candles. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore scent as a storytelling tool—come with a story in mind and find the perfect fragrance to match, or let the scent inspire a tale of its own. You’ll sample fragrances and go home with a candle that’s uniquely yours.
Registration coming soon!
Hiring: Adult Services Librarian
Join our collaborative team to create engaging adult programs and services across all library branches alongside dedicated staff.
Summer Reading Odell: Mercado Del Valle in partnership with Gorge Grown
Discover and Go!
Discover and Go is a partnership between the Libraries of Eastern Oregon, member libraries, and local arts, culture, history, and recreation organizations to offer free educational and cultural experiences to library patrons across the LEO service area.
Discover and Go provides online access to free tickets donated by local cultural attractions. You can visit the Columbia Gorge Museum, High Desert Museum, Maryhill Museum of Art, OMSI, Oregon State Parks (pass is a parking permit covering parking/day use fees), and the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute.
Visit the website and choose Hood River County Library District from the pull-down menu in order to log in.
Indian Creek Trail Poetry Walk
The Indian Creek Poetry Walk is a collaboration of the Hood River County Library District and The Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District.
The installation opens on April 1 in recognition of National Poetry Month. The signs will be on display until the end of September.Visit our Indian Creek Poetry Walk for more details.
Free movies with your library card
Library2Go - ebooks & audiobooks for all ages
Manage your books on the go
SageCat is the official app for the Sage Library System. Search the catalog, place holds, renew items and store your library card on any iOS and Android device.
Find your next book using NoveList Plus
For the easiest search, try the Recommended Reads Lists. They’re located on the left side of the homepage and span all genres and age levels.
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