‘Longest Night of the Year’ celebration Dec. 21

The Hood River County Library District celebrates the longest night of the year with a family-friendly gathering at Cascade Locks and Hood River library branches Dec. 21.

 Art courtesy of the Hood River County Library District

Enjoy a family-friendly event celebrating the longest night of the year at the Cascade Locks Library from 6-8 p.m. and the Hood River Library from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 21.

“It’s the longest night of the year! Celebrate the solstice — the first day of winter — with an endearing winter tale, snowflake craft, and hot cocoa,” said a library press release.