Due to a scheduled upgrade of our library management systems, you may temporarily experience difficulties accessing your Libby account, using the Sage Cat App, and logging into your online library account. We anticipate these services will be fully restored within 24 hours.
Welcome to the Hood River County Library District!
We reach out, supporting everyone to learn, create, and grow.
Thanksgiving Craft Bags
Week of November 27-31
Celebrate the season of gratitude with our Thanksgiving/Harvest Season Craft Take Home Bag! Inside you’ll find everything you need to create heartwarming crafts that capture the spirit of the season. Unleash your creativity and share in the joy of celebration!
Available during Thanksgiving week 11/27-31 at Hood River Library and all branches.
Nature Themed Holiday Ornaments with Jordan Kim
Saturday, December 14, 10:30am-12:30pm
Join us for a delightful mixed media art class where creativity meets nature! Led by professional mixed media collage artist Jordan Kim, this workshop will guide you through the process of crafting three unique, nature-inspired winter ornaments. Whether you’re looking to create thoughtful handmade gifts or festive decorations for your own home, these ornaments are perfect for anyone who loves the beauty of the natural world. During this class, you’ll explore a variety of mixed media techniques, including collage, painting, and natural material incorporation.
*All materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels.**
Hiring Teen and Tween Services Librarian
The Teen and Tween Services Librarian is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive library services and programs for tweens ages 10-12 and teens ages 13-18 across all branches and community locations. This position plays a crucial role in engaging young adults through innovative programming, curated collections, volunteering, and community outreach, while also collaborating with the children’s services librarian to serve tweens, ensuring a smooth transition between youth and teen services. The librarian champions the library’s mission by providing welcoming, inclusive services that support adolescent development, promote literacy and learning, and foster a lifelong appreciation for libraries among tween and teen patrons, while serving as a bridge between the library and local schools, organizations, and teen-focused groups.
If you are interested in the position, please visit our employment page.
NEW! Find your next book using NoveList Plus
If you want some help finding a new book, give NoveList Plus a try. You can use it to search for new titles and the results will match your preferences.
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.
⇒ Enter your library card barcode number when it asks for your Patron ID.
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.
Set your imagination free!
The Hood River County Library District has a Makerspace for all ages to explore technology, crafts, Do-It-Yourself tools, and more. A makerspace is a place where you can make things. It’s a place for hands-on learning with all the tools for creativity.
El Distrito de la Biblioteca del Condado de Hood River está desarrollando un makerspace y estamos buscando aportes de la comunidad para crear un espacio donde la gente pueda colaborar, innovar y aprender.
Storytime in Hood River
Every Thursday at 10:30a, Hood River Library
Come to our librarian-led storytimes! Explore the library, help kids build social skills, and make new friends.
Storytime in Parkdale is taking a break
See you in the Spring!
Free movies with your library card
Library2Go - ebooks & audiobooks for all ages
Your Hood River County Library District card gives you free access to thousands of ebooks and audiobooks for all ages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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
If you want some help finding a new book, give NoveList Plus a try. You can use it to search for new titles and the results will match your preferences.
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.
⇒ Enter your library card barcode number when it asks for your Patron ID.