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Hood River Reads: For the Love of Beads
Beginnings and Basics of Two-Needle Beadwork
with Brigette McConville (Warm Springs)
for Teens and Adults
Saturday – March 22 10am-1pm or 1:30pm-4:30pm
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Learn the fundamentals of traditional two-needle beadwork from Warm Springs artist Brigette McConville in this hands-on workshop offered in morning or afternoon sessions at the Hood River Library.
Spring Break Kids Clay Classes
AGES 5-12
Tuesday, March 25 Session One 3-4pm, Session Two 5-6pm
Hood River Library, Reading Room
Wednesday, March 26, 2:30-3:30 Parkdale
Tuesday, March 26 5-6pm Cascade Locks
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Get creative with clay at the library! During Spring Break we will have several clay classes where kids will learn to hand-build their own gnome house luminaries or animal pinch-pots and paint them with vibrant colored slips with local artist Harvest Henderson. All pieces will be fired, glazed, and ready for pick-up in about two weeks. Space is limited, so please reserve your spot on our signup list (kids should sign up for only one session each)
Hood River Reads: The Land, The People
Native Americans and the Natural World
with Leon Ganuelas (Yakama) and Russell Spino (Warm Springs)
Saturday – March 29 – 11am
FISH Food Bank Meeting Room
Local experts Leon Ganuelas (Yakama) and Russell Spino (Warm Springs) share traditional Indigenous perspectives on the relationship between people and the natural environment in this special presentation.
Harp Workshop w/ Aryeh Frankfurter & Lisa Lynne
Saturday, April 12th at 12pm
Hood River Library Reading Room
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Join acclaimed harpists Aryeh Frankfurter and Lisa Lynne for an immersive hands-on harp workshop in the Hood River Library Reading Room on Saturday, April 12th at 12pm. Experience the enchanting world of harps under expert guidance—perfect for both beginners and enthusiasts alike—just be sure to secure your spot by registering online.
Poetry Open Mic Night at the Library in Celebration of the Indian Creek Trail Poetry Walk
Wednesday, April 2nd at 6pm
Hood River Library Reading Room
Experience the magic of local poetry at the Hood River Library’s Open Mic Night on Wednesday, April 2nd at 6pm, celebrating the Indian Creek Trail Poetry Walk. Share your original work or simply come to listen as community voices bring poetry to life in this special evening that honors the intersection of nature, art, and community connection.
Dungeons and Dragons
Beginner Group for Teens
Wednesday, 4/9 & 4/23, 4-6pm
Ages 12+
Come learn from experienced players! Bring your friends! Snacks provided!
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.
Friends of the Hood River Library Pop-Up Book Sale
Saturday, April 5th, 10am-5pm
ONE DAY ONLY
Hood River Library Meeting Room
Don’t miss the Friends of the Hood River Library Pop-Up Book Sale on Saturday, April 5th, from 10am to 5pm in the Hood River Library Meeting Room. This one-day-only event offers a perfect opportunity to discover literary treasures while supporting your local library.
Library Foundation Feast of Words Fundraiser
Save the date! Tickets will be for sale soon.
Discover and Go!
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.
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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