Raising funds and community support to ensure vibrant libraries in Hood River County.
Guided by a volunteer board, the Foundation works closely with the Hood River County Library District to identify priority needs and direct community funding to where it has the greatest impact. The Friends of the Library — a separate sister organization — has supported the libraries since 1977 through volunteer effort and program funding.
Through donations, memberships, grants, and the annual Feast of Words fundraiser, the Foundation provides funds to the Library District each year to support programs, technology, the bookmobile, Maker Space materials, and capital improvements. The Foundation also funds free books, digital resources, and facility upgrades.
The Friends have supported the Hood River libraries since 1977. Their volunteer effort is one of their biggest impacts — and they financially support the Summer Reading program, Hood River Reads, and the Pat Hazlehurst Endowment Fund (which contributes to library programming for all ages). Volunteer or contact: volunteer@hoodriverlibrary.org or 541-387-7067.
There are many ways to support vibrant libraries in Hood River County.
Join the Foundation or Friends to support ongoing library operations. See the contact information for either organization.
Help prep new materials, sort and scan donated materials, run the Dirty Book Club, maintain foyer displays, manage the Sale and Free shelves, and support the Spring Book Sale.
The 10th Annual Feast of Words Gala is April 11, 2026 — the Foundation''s signature fundraiser.
Give through corporate matching gifts, online and recurring giving, planned giving, in-kind gifts, or the Oregon Cultural Trust matching gifts program.
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