All library locations will be closed Friday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth.
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All library locations will be closed on Friday, June 19th in honor of Juneteenth.
Summer Reading 2026
Summer Reading Program June 17-August 12! Early sign up begins June 11. Visit our summer reading page for more details!
Paint Party
Thursday, June 18, 6:00-8:30 PMCascade Locks Library
The Hood River Library District is hosting a Paint Night with Aries Art NW. No experience necessary. Arrive early, so painting can begin promptly at 6:00 PM. We’ll paint for 2.5 hours, wrapping up around 8:30 PM.
Each person who is participating, must register separately
Community Conversation
Thursday, June 25, 6:00-7:30pmHR Library Meeting Room
What does it mean to be “American”? Join Oregon Humanities facilitator Chisao Hata for a thoughtful community conversation exploring identity, belonging, and the many ways we define ourselves and our communities.
Tween Laser Tag Night
Friday, June 26, 6:00pm–8:00pm
Hood River Library
Join your friends for an epic after hours battle in the library!
Sign up required, incoming 5th graders and older.
Tales & Trails
Friday, June 26, 9 AM: Mosier Twin TunnelsFriday, July 17, 9 AM: Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & MuseumSaturday, Aug 1, 1:30PM: Maryhill Museum
This summer, Hood River County Library heads outdoors to places in the Gorge! Download a free Discover & Go pass and join our guides as they share stories about the place. Then, take some time to explore these beautiful areas on your own.
Download a pass at this link: https://librariesofeasternoregon.quipugroup.net/
Teen Karaoke Party
Saturday, June 27, 6:00pm–8:00pm
Hood River Library Meeting Room
Sing your hearts out at this teens-only karaoke nights!
Intended for incoming Freshmen and up (14+)
Author Talk: S.K. Demarinis
Friday, July 10, 5:00 -6:00 PMHood River Library Meeting Room
Join author S. K. DeMarinis for a journey into Oregon’s past and the true stories behind her historical novel The Station Master’s Wife.
Teen Karaoke Party
Saturday, June 27, 6:00pm–8:00pm
Hood River Library Meeting Room
Sing your hearts out at this teens-only karaoke nights!
Intended for incoming Freshmen and up (14+)
Lacing Communities Together Workshop
Saturday, July 11, 2:00-5:00 PMHood River Library Meeting Room
Curious about the Lacing Communities Together project but not sure where to start? Join our beginner-friendly workshop and learn how to create a simple lace triangle that will become part of a collaborative art installation celebrating the Columbia River Gorge. Learn more about the project at: https://www.columbiagorgemuseum.org/lace-project
Parkdale: Free Yoga
Saturday, Jul 25, 10:30 AM-11:30 AMParkdale Library
Make time for yourself this busy summer. Join us for a free, all-levels yoga class at Parkdale Library and enjoy an hour of movement, relaxation, and community.
Sights & Sounds
Thursday, Jul 30, 6:00 -7:00 PMHR Library Meeting Room
See photography in a whole new way. Join Kerry Cobb for The Sights & Sounds of Art as stunning images are paired with music to create a unique experience for the eyes, ears, and imagination.
Lacing Communities Together
May – August, 2026Hood River, Parkdale, and Cascade Locks Libraries
Be part of a Gorge-wide art project—no experience needed! “Lacing Communities Together” invites beginners and seasoned crafters to create a simple lace triangle inspired by the landscapes and communities of the Columbia River Gorge. Your piece will join others in a large installation that reflects the beauty and diversity of our region.
Join an in-person session, or starting June 1, stop by the Hood River Library to pick up a take-and-make kit. Then, return your finished lace square to be included in the final artwork.Learn more and get started: columbiagorgemuseum.org/lace-project
In partnership with Columbia Gorge Museum and Wasco County Library District.
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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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