Welcome to the Hood River County Library District!
We reach out, supporting everyone to learn, create, and grow.
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Water-Wise Garden with Columbia Gorge Master Gardeners
Saturday, July 13 at 10am, Hood River Library Garden (State Street side)
Discover water-wise gardening tips from Columbia Gorge Master Gardeners at the Hood River Library Garden on July 13 at 10am.
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Summer Reading Program 2024
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Getting to know your Library of Things: Mandolin Slicer & Fermentation Crock
Tues, July 23rd, 5:30pm, Hood River Library Meeting Room.
Join us for a demonstration by an expert from the OSU Extension Services on the many uses of a mandolin slicer and fermentation crock, along with instruction for how to make saurkraut using these versatile items.
This presentation is part of a larger series of classes offered at the Hood River and Cascade Locks libraries to help patrons safely and efficiently use some of the food preparation equipment in our Library of Things collection.
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Yoga for Adults
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Getting to know your Library of Things: Apple Peeler and Food Dehydrator
Tues, August 27th, 5:30pm, Hood River Library Meeting Room.
Join us for a demonstration by an expert from the OSU Extension Services on the many uses of apple peeler and food dehydrator, along with tips for properly and safely using the apple peeler/corer and troubleshooting issues that might arise. We also will discuss pre-treating apples to make apple chips on the dehydrator.
This presentation is part of a larger series of classes offered at the Hood River and Cascade Locks libraries to help patrons safely and efficiently use some of the food preparation equipment in our Library of Things collection.
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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.
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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.
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The Library Foundation Board is seeking new members
Do you love the library? Here’s your chance to help! The Library Foundation Board is seeking new members. They are one of the fundraising arms of the library. They meet once each month (no summer meetings) and host one big fundraising event each year, The Feast of Words, in the spring.
Please consider giving a little time to help the library. Email foundation@hoodriverlibrary.org for more info. Learn more about the Library Foundation Board.
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Storytimes in Parkdale and Hood River
First Fridays at 10:30am, Parkdale Library
Third Fridays at 10:30am Cascade Locks Library
Every Thursday at 10:30a, Hood Rive Library
Come to our librarian-led storytimes! Explore the library, help kids build social skills, and make new friends.
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Free movies with your library card
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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.
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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.
![NoveList](https://hoodriverlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2024-03-06-at-2.46.25-PM.png)
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.
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