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Hood River Reads: Family Farms in Hood River County
Saturday, February 21 at 2 PM
Hood River Library Reading Room
Hood River County has a long and fruitful history when it comes to farms and fields. At this panel discussion, local agriculturalists Lisa Perry, The Farmer in Odell; Mike McCarthy, McCarthy Family Farm; Sarah Sullivan, Gorge Grown; and Lesley Tamura, Tamura Orchards, Inc., will share insights and ideas about sustainability, challenges, and best practices.
OBOB: Mock Tournament
Saturday, February 21st, 1:00-2:00 PM
Hood River Library Meeting Room
All Middle School OBOBers are invited to prep for the big day with this practice tournament! You can come as an individual or as a team. No sign-up needed.
YA Book Club - February
Wednesday, Feb 18th, 4:00-5:00pmHood River Library Teen Area
Grab a copy of this month’s book from our Teen Area in the library. We’ll be discussing The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula Le Guin. All readers welcome!
How to Winter Book Club
1st and 3rd Tuesday from 11:30-1:00 PM, December-FebruaryHood River Library Reading Room
Find warmth and connection this winter through shared reading and reflection. Join Emily Martin for guided meditation and discussion inspired by How to Winter by Kari Leibowitz, meeting every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 11:30–1 PM, December through February. The first session begins December 2.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Gorge Happiness
Hood River Reads: My Journey to Hood River County
Saturday, February 28 at 2 PM
Hood River Library Meeting Room
Storytelling is a time-honored way to discover the common threads that strengthen our social fabric. At
this event, local residents will describe the steps and circumstances that brought them to Hood River County. Everyone has a story about how they got here. What’s yours?
After the presentation, community members are invited to participate in an open mic session. Please come prepared to limit your remarks to 5 minutes.
Dungeons & Dragons
Wednesday, February 11th and
Wednesday, February 25th, 5:00-7:00pmHood River Library Meeting Room
Join our beginner-friendly D&D group for teens, led by experienced Dungeon Masters! Snacks and all materials included.
Club Ghibli: Ponyo
Saturday, February 28th 3:00-5:00 PMHood River Library Theater
Watch the Studio Ghibli classic film, Ponyo, and make a craft!
Bilingual Author Talk
Thursday, March 5th, 6:00-7:00 PMHood River Library Reading Room
“What if understanding your brain could help you parent, learn, and thrive in changing times?” Author and psychologist Laura Miranda Olivera will discuss neuroscience, education and resilience, including highlightsfrom her three books: Matrescencia en curso, Terapia Educativa informada por la neuropsicología, y Neurociencia en tiempos de desastres.
Adult Yoga
Saturday, March 7th, 10:30-11:30amHood River Library Meeting Room
Ease into winter wellness with free adult yoga at the library. Free, open to adults, and all levels welcome. Please bring your own mat.Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library
Teen Minute to Win It Game Night
Saturday, March 14th, 3:00-5:00 PMHood River Library Meeting Room
Compete with your friends in “Minute to Win It” games! Prizes for every player! Snacks included.Open to Middle School and High School aged teens.
Teen Program: Donuts & Minis
Saturday, March 14th, 10:00am- 12:00pmHood River Library Meeting Room
Can’t get enough D&D? Bring your party for donuts and paint some D&D minis while you’re catching up and plotting your next campaign. All materials included.
YA Book Club - March
Wednesday, March 18th, 4:00-5:00 PMHood River Library Teen Area
Pick up a copy of Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean in the teen area, then join for a discussion of the book!
Reserve Our Meeting Room
Hood River Book Club 2026
Second Wednesday of the month @ 12:30pm
Hood River Library Meeting Room
Love a great story and lively discussion? You’ve found your people. Our book club meets monthly to dive into carefully chosen reads—from compelling fiction to thought-provoking nonfiction.
How It Works
- Monthly meetings with both in-person and Zoom options
- Books chosen together by the group each year
- All reading levels welcome—whether you’re a speed reader or savoring every page
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.
Friendly Reminder - Library Fees
Library accounts with fees of $15 or more are temporarily blocked from checking out materials, under our SAGE Library Consortium agreement (80 member libraries),
friendly reminder
How to restore borrowing privileges:
- Pay down your balance below $15, or
- Return any items marked as “lost” and charges are removed immediately!
Need help? We’re here for you. Ask us about payment plans or questions about your account.
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