Welcome to the Hood River County Library District!

We reach out, supporting everyone to learn, create, and grow.

Get ready for a lively game session with the Hood River Bookmobile!

Saturday, Oct 5 @ 3-5 pm
Mid-Valley Elementary field

Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun-filled afternoon of Lotería Mexicana at the park! Gather your family and friends, bring your competitive spirit, and enjoy this traditional Mexican game.

What to expect:

  • Play Loteria Mexicana: A traditional game similar to Bingo that everyone can enjoy.
  • Prizes: Win prizes during the games. Everyone who plays has a chance to win. Children who do not win a bingo can still choose from a smaller prize box before they leave.
  • Mexican sweet bread will be handed out.
  • Bookmobile: Explore our bookmobile and check out books, games, library of things, DVD’s or sign up for a library card.
  • **Rain or shine– If needed, due to weather, we will move indoors into the cafeteria.

Feel free to pack a picnic, bring a blanket and bring your loved ones, and enjoy a day in the park. Don’t miss out on this fantastic celebration of culture, fun, and community.

Mushroom talk

¡Prepárate para una animada sesión de juego con la librería móvil de Hood River!

Sábado 5 de octubre @ 3-5 pm
Parque de la escuela Mid-Valley

¡Únase a nosotros para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con una tarde llena de diversión de Lotería Mexicana en el parque! Reúne a tus familiares y amigos, trae tu espíritu competitivo y disfruta de este tradicional juego mexicano.

Qué esperar:

  • Juega Loteria Mexicana: Un juego tradicional similar al Bingo que todos pueden disfrutar.
  • Premios: Gana premios durante los juegos. Todos los que juegan tienen la oportunidad de ganar. Los niños que no ganen un bingo aún pueden elegir entre una caja de premios más pequeña antes de irse.
  • Se repartirá pan dulce mexicano
  • Biblioteca móvil: explore nuestra biblioteca móvil y saque libros, juegos, biblioteca de cosas, DVD o regístrese para obtener una tarjeta de biblioteca.
  • **Llueva o haga sol: si es necesario, debido al clima, nos trasladaremos al interior de la cafetería.

Siéntete libre de preparar un picnic, traer una manta y traer a tus seres queridos y disfrutar de un día en el parque. No te pierdas esta fantástica celebración de cultura, diversión y comunidad.

Roo's Kitchen: Talk and Demonstration with Lorraine "Roo" Carlstrom

Saturday, October 12th at 2pm, Hood River Library Reading Room

Join us for an engaging culinary event featuring Lorraine “Roo” Carlstrom, author of the new cookbook “Roo’s Kitchen.” With a diverse background including backcountry cooking, organic farming, and nutritional consulting, Carlstrom brings a wealth of experience to her approach to wholesome cooking.

During this event, Carlstrom will discuss her cookbook and share insights from her culinary journey. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from her expertise in nutrition and family-focused meal preparation.

Author Talk: Robert Shano

Yoga for Adults Returns!

Saturdays at 10:30am, November 2nd through February 22nd, Hood River Library Meeting Room

Join our free weekly yoga classes taught by Snapdragon Yoga.

Open to adults of all experience levels, this program offers a rejuvenating way to start your weekend. 

 

Hiring Teen Services Librarian

We are looking for a teen librarian to champion 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. The Teen Services Librarian is a full-time position, up to 32 hours per week. Saturdays and some evening hours are required. Learn more…

Hiring Part Time Public Service Clerk

Hood River County Library District seeks an enthusiastic public service clerk who is excited at the opportunity to work at a busy library district. Public service clerks serve patrons of all ages through multiple service points including public service desks, bookmobile, library programs, and various communication channels. This position is part-time, 19.5 hours per week, including Saturdays and evening hours. This position is open until filled. The first review of applicants will begin Tuesday, October 8. https://hoodriverlibrary.org/employment/

NoveList

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.

MakerSpace

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.

Hood River & Parkdale Storytimes

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.

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.

⇒ Enter your library card barcode number when it asks for your Patron ID.

 

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