The Hood River Library will be closed for staff development from 10-2pm on Friday, May 15th, and then will re-open 2pm-6pm that same day. The Cascade Locks and Parkdale Libraries will be closed Friday, May 15th.
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Read And Grow
Saturday, May 16th, 11:o0am-1:00pmHood River Library 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!
Upcoming Library Closure
The Hood River Library will be closed for staff development from 10-2pm on Friday, May 15th, and then will re-open 2pm-6pm that same day. The Cascade Locks and Parkdale Libraries will be closed from 10am-2pm.
Teen Trivia Party
Saturday May 16th, 3-5 PM
Hood River Library Meeting Room
Test your brain and win! Come solo or sign up with friends as a team!Registration required
Basics of Bee Swarms
Thursday, May 21st, 6:00-7:00pm
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.
Author Talk: Jolene Brink
Tuesday, May 26th, 6:00-7:00pm
Hood 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.
Author Talk: Cheryl Hill
Thursday, June 11, 6:00-7:00pmHR Library Reading Room
Love hidden places and Pacific Northwest adventure? Join author Cheryl Hill for a fascinating look at fire lookouts and the stories behind these iconic towers of the West.
Paint Party
Thursday, June 18, 6:00-7:00 PMCascade Locks Library
Join us in Cascade Locks for a free evening of creativity as we paint Mt. Hood together—no experience needed, just come ready to have fun. Space is limited, so register asap!
Author Talk: Cheryl Hill
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.
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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