Family Movie Matinee, Book Club, Valentine's Day Take Home Craft, and much more!

February 2024

Monthly Events

Every month, we will highlight nationally recognized heritage months and holidays at our library, providing a platform for celebration and exploration. Many libraries across the nation also participate in honoring these same occasions.

The Hood River County Library District provides free and equitable access to cultural and educational experiences. The library celebrates ideas, promotes creativity, connects people, and enriches lives, with an emphasis on promoting literacy and equity in library collections, services, and programs.

Discover the diverse range of materials available in our collection. Visit the library, search our online catalog, download ebooks and audiobooks or stream movies.

Black History Month

While Black history is being made every day, the United States offers a special tribute of Black history each February. The Hood River County Library District honors Black history, celebrates its culture and community, and recognizes the achievements as well as the ongoing struggles of Black Americans.

In celebration of Black History Month, we are offering curated recommended reading and viewing displays for all age groups and resources for further exploration.

Budget Committee

The Hood River County Library District has two open positions on our budget committee to serve for three year terms.

The Library District Budget Committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes to the annual budget. Please fill out the online form by Monday, March 11, 5pm.

For more information: https://hoodriverlibrary.org/about/budget/.

Join our Team!

Hood River County Library District seeks a part-time Public Service Clerk to work at Cascade Locks, Hood River, Parkdale, and Bookmobile during days, evenings and Saturdays. Good customer service skills are required. Spanish speaking skills a plus. The position is open until filled.

APPLY ONLINE!

Family Programs

Family Arcade Night

First Saturday, Feb. 3rd, 4-6pm

Hood River Library Theater

Join us for rad retro cabinet arcade games and other electronic offerings for fans of all ages to enjoy.

Family Movie Matinee:

The Frog Princess

Saturday, Feb. 17th, 2pm

Hood River Library Theater

The Hood River Library will be showing the movie The Frog Princess. This will be an all ages screening. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Adult Programs

Adult Chess League

Fridays, Jan. 12th - Feb. 9th

6:30pm & 7:30pm

Working Hands Brewing (1021 12th St.)

Would you like to join our chess league FOR FREE? We will play Fridays at 6:30pm at Working Hands Brewing from January 12- February 9. Sign up through Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation.

Yoga for Adults

Saturdays at 10:30am

Hood River Library Meeting Room

This winter the Hood River Library is happy to be hosting a weekly yoga classes taught by Snapdragon Yoga. Open to adults, the program is available as a drop-in course throughout the winter every Saturday at 10:30am, beginning January 6th.

Adult Programs

Hood River Library

Yoga for Adults

Saturdays at 10:30am, January 6th through February 24th, Hood River Meeting Room .

Writing Group

Wednesdays, 3-4pm, Hood River Library Meeting Room or Columbia Gorge History Room

Hood River Library Book Club

Wednesday, Mar. 13th, 12:30pm, Meeting Room

March's book club selection is Horse by Geraldine Brooks.

Cascade Locks Library

Cascade Locks Library Book Club

Thursday, Feb. 22nd, 5:15pm February's book club selection is The Spirit Catches You & You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman.

March's book club selection is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

See our calendar for a full list of events 541-386-2535 for more information.

Teen Programs

Great Oreo Debate

Thursday, February 22, 4:30pm

Hood River Library Theater

What Oreo is best? Original? Mint? Cookies and Cream? Come eat and debate and choose the superior cookie! Ages 11 to 18

Teen Programs

Hood River Library

Library Teen Council

2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month at 2pm in the Hood River Library Theater

Join the team and earn volunteer hours, help out at the library and eat snacks!

Magic the Gathering

The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at 4pm in the Library Theater.

Magic the Gathering resumes in October!

See our calendar for a full list of events 541-386-2535 for more information.

Children's Programs

Valentines Craft Bags

Week of February 13-17

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! Available Valentines week February 13-17 at all locations.

Children's Programs

Hood River Library

Family Storytime

Thursdays 10:30am

Parkdale Library & Cascade Locks Library

Parent Playgroups and Monthly Storytimes

Fridays 10:30am, First Friday Librarian led storytime

See our calendar for a full list of events 541-386-2535 for more information.

Bookmobile

Bookmobile Route

WEATHER PERMITTING CHECK OUR LIBRARY WEBSITE FOR UPDATES AND CANCELLATIONS

1st Thursday

11:30a-1:00p Pine Grove Early Intervention 2405 Eastside Rd

2nd Thursday

HOOD RIVER

2:30p-3:30p Pacific Ave (street parking)

3:30p-4:30p Sieverkropp Dr (street parking)

5:00p-6:00p Wyeast Vista Apartments 1800 8th st.

3rd Thursday

HOOD RIVER

2:30p-3:30p Hood River Mobile Manor (next to Les Schwab) 3300 Cascade Ave. .

3:30-4:30p Hood River Crossings Apartments 3145 Cascade Ave.

5:00p-6:00p Columbia View Apartments 1695 Oak St.

4th Thursday

HOOD RIVER

3p-4p Rockford Grange

2nd & 4th Saturday

ODELL

10:30a-12:00p Mobile Home Park/AGA RD

12:30p-1:30p Community Park 3163 Tamarack Rd.

2:30p-3:30p W’yeast Middle School 3000 Wyeast Rd.

Join Your Library Community

Friends of the Library

Join the Friends the 2nd Monday of the month at 11:00am in the Hood River Library meeting room (except July, August, December). The public is invited to the meeting.

Volunteer

Process new library materials
Join Hood River County Reads Committee
Clean Dirty Books with Friends of the Library, February 19, 1-2:30pm. Contact Friends of the Library friends@hoodriverlibrary.org.
Help with Book Sales

Support

Become a Friends member
Donate to the Friends
Make a contribution to the Friends of the Library Pat Hazlehurst Endowment fund!

To donate, volunteer, become a member, or for more information visit: https://hoodriverlibrary.org/friends/

Library Foundation

Become a Library Foundation member, it's one of the best ways to help sustain vibrant libraries in Hood River County. From fostering literacy in preschool kids to funding innovative programs for adults, your gift makes great things happen in libraries.

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