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OBOB Meetings
Fridays at 4pm, starting November 21st
Our Children’s and Teen Services Librarians will be hosting drop-in OBOB practice sessions for all Hood River middle schoolers on Fridays from 4-5, beginning on November 21st. Students from all Middle Schools welcome to attend!
Students who are home schooled, or do not have a school team but would like to participate in OBOB are invited to join a team through the Hood River Library.
Teen Book Club
Catfish Rolling by Clara Kumagai
Friday, November 21st, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Hood River Library Meeting Room
Join our Teen and Tween Librarian for a discussion of Catfish Rolling by Clara Kumagai.
Need a copy? Reach out to our Teen Librarian!
Thanksgiving Craft Bags
Wednesday Nov. 19 – Wednesday Nov. 26All Locations
Celebrate the season of gratitude with our Thanksgiving/Harvest Season Craft Take Home Bag!
Painting with Gratitude
Saturday, Nov 22, 1:00-3:00 PMHood River Library Meeting Room
Join Emily Martin for an afternoon of gratitude, connection, and watercolor painting. Together, you’ll share stories, enjoy a sense of community, and express thankfulness through a simple and beautiful watercolor art project from the Gorge Art Box. No painting experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and a love for slowing down, appreciating what’s around you, and caring for yourself and others.
Host: Emily Goodwin Martin
Family Movie Matinee: Elio
Saturday, November 22nd, 2:00pm
Hood River Library Theater
Join us in the Hood River Library Theater for a family movie matinee. We’ll provide popcorn and plenty of room to spread out and get cozy.
How to Winter Book Club
1st and 3rd Tuesday from 11:30-1:00 PM, December-FebruaryFirst meeting: December 2Hood 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.Sponsor: Friends of the Library and Gorge Happiness
Make a Holiday Ornament
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 3-5PMHood River Library Reading RoomRecommended for ages 16+
Celebrate the season with an afternoon of holiday crafting led by Cozi Craft Studio at the Hood River Library! Join on Saturday, December 6, from 3–5 PM to make festive ornaments and enjoy some creative fun. Space is limited; arrive earlySponsor: Friends of the Library
Holiday Crafternoon for Teens
Wednesday December 10th, 4-6pm
Hood River Library
Wow your family and friends with handmade gifts and cards this year! All materials included, as well as cozy festive treats.
Game Night
Thursday, December 11 5:30-7:30PMHood River Library Reading RoomRecommended for ages 16+
Come sample a variety of laugh-out-loud party and group games hosted by HR Hobbies. Try them out before the holiday gatherings so you’ll know exactly which games will be a hit with your friends and family!Sponsor: Friends of the Library
Adult Yoga this Fall
Saturday, Dec 13th, 10:30-11:30amHood River Library Reading Room
In collaboration with Wild Bloom Yoga
Library Holiday Party
Parkdale & Cascade Locks Holiday Party –Saturday, December 20, 10-11 am Hood River Holiday Party -Saturday, December 20, 3-5 pm Celebrate the season with friends and family in a festive, fun-filled atmosphere at the library! Enjoy warm hot chocolate, exciting games, and creative crafts as we come together to celebrate the holiday spirit!
Teen Winter Break Movie Night
Saturday, December 27th, 4-6 PM
Hood River Library Meeting Room
Bring your friends for a chilling winter movie on the big screen in our meeting room. We’ll have plenty of space to spread out and enjoy snacks and a show, so bring your friends!
*Parents: we’ll be playing Edward Scissorhands, a PG-13 rated movie, so please be mindful of our recommended age of 13 and up.
Doodle Club
Fridays 3-4 pm, starting Nov. 7Kids Library Outside Makerspace
Come join a low key art club of cool kids Every Friday afternoon 3-4 pm. We will provide drawing supplies but feel free to supplement with your own!
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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.
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