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We're Hiring: Children’s Services Assistant BILINGUAL
Join our library team and be the essential support to our dedicated librarians! You’ll work the majority of the time with our Children’s Services Librarian to bring storytime, early literacy programs, and engaging activities to life for ages birth through 5th grade, while also supporting our Teen/Tween and Bookmobile Librarians in their vital community work.
You’ll create promotional materials and social media content to connect with families across multiple platforms and provide bilingual assistance to Spanish-speaking families
Bilingual proficiency (read/write/speak) in Spanish is required.
Family Puzzle Competition
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 2:00PMHood River Library Reading RoomRecommended for ages 8+
Put your teamwork to the test at our Family Puzzle Competition! Teams of 2–4 family members will race other teams to complete a 375-piece Ravensburger puzzle — bragging rights included — on Saturday, January 24 at 2:00 PM. Details and Sign Up Here!
Sponsors: HR Hobbies and Friends of the Library.
Teen Murder Mystery Escape Room
Saturday, Jan 24th, 4-6 PM
This event is recommended for High School aged teens, ages 14-18.
This event has been split into two events due to a high level of interest. We will hold an Escape Room party for Middle Schoolers on January 24th from 4-6 pm. This event is full. To be added to the waitlist, please email Elizabeth@hoodriverlibrary.org
We will hold an Escape Room party for High Schoolers only on January 31st from 5-7 pm. There is limited space to sign up for this event if you have not already. Sign-up link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdI_or2Dm1oJu3GTgO15pdDdvH3nqmpuMhM8lzUDGBBuahFlQ/viewform?usp=header
Cascade Locks: Free All Ages Yoga
Saturday, Feb 7, 12:30-1:30 PMCascade Locks Library
Did you know Cascade Locks has a public library inside the school? We’re excited to offer free yoga with Lexi Stickel of @wildbloomyoga at your local branch. Everyone is welcome to stretch, breathe, and unwind.
Valentine's Day Craft Bags
Tuesday, February 10 – Saturday, February 14All locations, as supplies last
Spread the love this Valentine’s Day with the library’s Valentines Craft Bags, brimming with delightful projects that will inspire creativity and joy in every young heart!
Teen Program: Valentine's Crafternoon
Saturday, Feb 7th, 2:00-4:00pmHood River Library Meeting Room
Experiment with block printing! Make your own prints, then stamp your art onto canvas bags and cards. All materials included.
Yoga
Saturday, February 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
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
YA Book Club
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!
Escape Room Board Game Night
Thursday, Feb 12, 6:00-7:00pmHood River Library Reading Room
Love escape rooms? Come play Unlock, a cooperative, escape room-inspired card game. No experience required; HR Hobbies will be on hand to support. Details and sign up here: https://bit.ly/49QBonsSponsor: Friends of the Library
Teen Program: Donuts & Minis
Saturday, February 28th, 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.
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.
OBOB Meetings
Fridays at 4pm
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.
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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