Welcome to the Hood River County Library District!
We reach out, supporting everyone to learn, create, and grow.
The Hood River County Library Foundation is excited to invite you to the 2026 Feast of Words!
Help us meet our goal to raise $35,000 to update children’s bookshelves across our libraries and expand free book distribution through the Bookmobile and partnerships with FISH and One Community Health.
These projects support the Library District’s priority of accessibility—bringing books, resources, and joy to people wherever they are.
Hiring: Youth Services Assistant Position
Open until filled
First review Thursday, April 9th
Support Great Librarians.
Serve Great Communities.
Join our youth services team as the essential support behind the programs and people that make our library thrive. You’ll collaborate with our Children’s, Teen and Tween, and Bookmobile Librarians to deliver meaningful experiences for youth from birth through 12th grade.
Write your next chapter with us! Apply today!
Backpacking 101
Thursday, April 16, 5:30 -7:30 PMHood River Library Meeting Room
Dreaming of summer adventures? Join Trails Diverged for Backpacking 101 and learn how to plan, pack, and prepare for your first trip into the Pacific Northwest backcountry.Sponsor: Friends of the Library
Summer Teen Internship
Want real work experience — and to actually make a difference in your community?
Join the library team as a Teen Intern! You’ll work side-by-side with library staff, take on meaningful tasks, and help make the library a place where everyone feels welcome.
Whether you’re exploring a future career or just want to do something worthwhile this season, this internship is built for you!
Looking Closely: An Art Education Series
Thursdays from 11 AM-12PMMarch 19 -May 7, 2026Hood River Library Meeting Room
Join Kerry Cobb for a series that builds confidence in how to look at, talk about, and truly understand art. You’ll gain fresh perspective and observation skills just in time to make the most of the Gorge Artists Open Studios weekend, May 1–3, 2026. Sign up for one or all classes here.
Festival Dia del Niño
Saturday, April 18th, 1pm-4pm
Mid-Valley Elementary
Celebrate Día del Niño with us! The Hood River County Library alongside Mid-Valley PTO are hosting this year’s 2026 Día del Niño Festival. This is a day to celebrate children and emphasize the importance of literacy and learning for all children. Please join us for this free event filled with music, food, face painting, treats, free books, children’s activities, raffles and much more.
Friends of the Library Pop-Up Book Sale
Saturday, April 25th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Hood River Library Meeting Room
Looking for great reads at bargain prices? Join us for our special one-day book sale. Browse our curated selection of gently used books in all genres and formats! Don’t miss our Bag Sale from 3:00-5:00pm—fill a bag with books for one low price!
All proceeds directly support library programs and services. Cash and credit cards accepted.
Spring Wreaths
Saturday, April 25, 3-5pmLibrary Reading Room
Celebrate the changing season and learn how to craft your own colorful wreath!
Author Talk: Mari Matthias
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026, 6:00-7:00 PMHood River Library Reading Room
Join us for an evening with local author Mari Matthias as she shares from her new novel Cleah’s Bequest—a sharp, heartfelt story about family, obligation, and inheritance. Sponsored by: Waucoma Bookstore
Thunder Island Puzzle Competition
Thursday, April 30, 2026Arrive at 5:30 PM. Starts at 6:00 PMThunder Island Brewing, Cascade Locks
Puzzle lovers, this one’s for the Gorge! Join our Puzzle Competition –Thunder Island Brewing Edition -and see if your team can finish a 500-piece puzzle before time runs out. Sign up ASAP: https://bit.ly/40tlJoOSponsored by HR Hobbies and Friends of the Library.
Adult Yoga
Saturday, May 2, 10:30-11:30 AMHood River Library Reading RoomLast chance! Join Wild Bloom Yoga for the last FREE adult yoga before summer.Sponsored by Friends of the Library
Wilderness Safety
Saturday, May 2, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMHood River Meeting Room
Heading into the wild this summer? Test your trail smarts and hear real-life insights from the PNW Search & Rescue team. Come have fun and get prepared—your future self will thank you!
Mother's Day Craft Kits
Tuesday, May 5 – Saturday, May 9All library locations
Make Mom smile! Pick from 3 DIY gift kits at any library location the week before Mother’s Day
Author Talk: Lois Colton
Thursday, May 7, 6:00-7:00 PMHood River Library Reading Room
Join us for an evening with local author Lois Colton, who brings a powerful and personal perspective to education inside a maximum-security prison. Teaching to a Captive Audience offers a moving look at humanity, resilience, and teaching in unexpected places.
Read and Grow
Saturday, May 16, 11am – 1pmLibrary Reading Room
Come join the Central Gorge Master Gardeners for interactive garden learning stations with plant seeds, garden labels, wildflowers, soil investigation, local author Ashley Erdely and more!
Basics of Bee Swarms
Thursday, May 21, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Hood River Library Reading Room
Ever seen a cloud of bees? Join local beekeeper Rob Risinger to get the inside buzz about what’s going on. Learn why bees swarm, where they go, and what it all means.
Sponsored by beeswarmed.org
Author Talk: Jolene Brink
Tuesday, May 26, 6:00-7:00 PMHood River Library Reading Room
Poet Jolene Brink reads from her award-winning debut Overburden, a powerful collection exploring what we uncover—and disrupt—in our search for meaning. She’ll be joined by local author Sierra Crane Murdoch for a conversation and audience Q&A.
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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.
Hood River Library Parking
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Parking in the area is limited, but there are several convenient options nearby to make your visit easy.
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