Hood River County Library, serving an area of 21,000 residents, has a collection of 66,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,100 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 13 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 2 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $60,000. Patrons make 92,000 visits annually, and check out materials 147,000 times. Thirty-one percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
502 State Street, Hood River Oregon 97031
Telephone
541-386-2535
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Camas) Camas Public Library
(Dufur) Dufur School/Community Library
(Estacada) Estacada Public Library
(Hood River) Hood River County Library
(Sandy) Sandy Public Library
(Moro) Sherman County Public/School Library
Request a Free copy of the Mile-by-Mile Guide to the Oregon Coast, which will be delivered to your USA postal address. Also request a free first issue of Oregon Coast magazine and sign up for coast deals.
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04/06 Coming to The Hood River area
Columbia Gorge Wine and Pear Fest Hood River OR May18-19 Start off the weekend with friends and fun featuring Columbia Gorge wineries and eateries. Highlights include entertainment, live music, wine tasting, great food, fruit exhibits with samples, and local artisans.
Gorge Blues and Brews Festival Stevenson WA June21-22 Fine collection of local craft brews and local wines, a multitude of phenomenal foods, and great blues music, while benefiting local charities in the Columbia Gorge.
Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival Stevenson WA June25-28 Amazing talent, workshops, instrument contests and raffle, fine craft and food vendors, a merry beer garden, and nightly dances.
The Oregon Jamboree Sweet Home OR August2-4 Located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the the Oregon Jamboree has 2 stages, 22 shows, 1 sweet weekend.
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