The Hood River Library will close at 2pm on Saturday, April 26, 2025 to prepare for our annual fundraiser.

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Library Foundation 12th Annual Feast of Words Fundraiser

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 5:30-8pm
Hood River Library on State Street, Hood River, OR

$30 per person (Children under 16 are free)
Event Tickets: Online or at any Hood River County library branch

The Hood River County Library Foundation’s annual Feast of Words event is just around the corner, and it’s time to get your tickets.

Simply buy your $30 tickets here and mark April 26th on your calendar.

Hood River & Parkdale Storytimes

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!

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Hood River Writer Christopher Van Tilburg Author of "Crisis on Mount Hood: Stories from a Hundred Years of Mountain Rescue"

Thursday, May 1st at 6pm
Hood River Library Reading Room

Join acclaimed author and local Hood River resident Christopher Van Tilburg as he presents his gripping book “Crisis on Mount Hood: Stories from a Hundred Years of Mountain Rescue” at the Hood River Library Reading Room on Thursday, May 1st at 6pm. Hear firsthand accounts of daring rescues and harrowing adventures from Van Tilburg’s extensive experience with mountain rescue operations on one of the Pacific Northwest’s most challenging peaks, presented in partnership with Waucoma Bookstore.

Hood River & Parkdale Storytimes

Día del Niño Festival

Saturday, May 3rd, 1pm-4pm
Mid-Valley Elementary

Celebrate Dia del Niño with us! The Hood River County Library alongside Mid-Valley PTO are hosting this year’s 2025 Día del Niño. This is a day to celebrate children and reading of all ages. Join us for music, food, face painting, balloon artist, free books, children’s activities, raffles and much more.

Hood River & Parkdale Storytimes

How to Grow Tomatoes & Plant Native Bare Root Seedlings

Tuesday, May 13th at 6pm
Hood River Library Reading Room

Discover the secrets to cultivating delicious tomatoes and supporting local ecosystems in this free monthly educational workshop at the Hood River Library. Join us on Tuesday, May 13th at 6pm to learn expert techniques for growing thriving tomato plants and planting native bare root seedlings, with sessions running from March through October 2025

Hood River & Parkdale Storytimes

Helicopter Heroine! Author Charles Morgan Evans

Saturday, May 24th at 4pm
Hood River Library Reading Room

Join us for an engaging presentation by Charles Morgan Evans author of Helicopter Heroine, the true story of Valerie Andre, the first woman to pilot a helicopter in combat.

Hood River & Parkdale Storytimes

But They Were Here First: Native Americans and White Colonists in the Pacific Northwest

Saturday, May 31st at 2pm
Hood River Library Reading Room

with Pat Evenson-Brady, Executive Board of the History Museum of Hood River CountyJoin Pat Evenson-Brady for a fascinating talk on Native Americans and White Colonists in the Pacific Northwest. Part of Hood River Reads 2025 programs. Saturday, Feb 22, 2pm at Hood River Library’s Reading Room. Learn about the region’s complex history! 

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.

MakerSpace

We're Hiring a Public Service Clerk Substitute

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Hood River County Library District seeks an on-call Public Service Clerk Substitute to work at Cascade Locks, Hood River, Parkdale, and Bookmobile during days, evenings and Saturdays. Good customer service skills are required. Spanish speaking skills a plus. The position is open until filled. Apply online today!

Hood River & Parkdale Storytimes

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.

Library Programs
Kanopy

Free movies with your library card

Enjoy critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films, and be sure to check out Kanopy Kids!
Libby

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.
SageCat App

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

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.

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