HOOD RIVER — The Hood River County Library Foundation invites the community to celebrate its annual Feast of Words Gala and Fundraiser on Saturday, April 11 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Hood River Library, located at 502 State St.
With libraries in Hood River, Cascade Locks, and Parkdale, plus a Bookmobile, the Hood River County Library District serves everyone in the community with books, movies, games and puzzles, a Library of Things, programs, youth activities, meeting spaces, computer and internet access, and much more.
The annual gala offers a fun evening of food, drink, music, exciting auction items, and raffle baskets. Guests are invited to mingle with friends, learn more about the library, and enjoy a night out.
Food and drink will be provided by some of the area's favorite local establishments, including appetizers and desserts from Boda's Kitchen, Celilo Restaurant, Dog River Coffee, Lake Taco, Pelinti Pizza, River Daze Cafe, Rosauer's, and Three Rivers Grill, along with beer from Kings & Daughters Brewery and Ferment Brewing Company and wines by Peter Cushman. Live music will be performed by Chic Preston and Tim Mayer, and a live auction will be hosted by auctioneer Steve King. Fundraising activities will include a Live Auction, Wine Wall, Raffle Basket Drawing, and Golden Ticket Drawing.
Admission tickets are $30 per person and may be purchased online at2026feastofwords.auctria.events. Children under 16 accompanied by a parent receive free admission. Activities and games will be available in the children's library (supervised by library staff).
Golden Tickets are $60 each, with only 50 available for purchase online or at the event. Prior to the auction, one Golden Ticket holder will be drawn and may choose any available auction item as their prize. Preview auction items at2026feastofwords.auctria.eventsor at the event. Must be present to win.
Raffle Tickets are $5 each, 5 for $20, or 10 for $35, available online or at the event. Preview raffle baskets at 2026feastofwords.auctria.eventsor at the event.
Each year, the Library Foundation directs all gala proceeds toward specific projects requested by the Library District. This year, the goal is to raise $35,000 to improve children's library spaces and expand access to free books. Funds will be used to install forward-facing bookshelves, displays that show book covers rather than spines, making it easier for young children to find and choose books, in libraries across the county. The campaign will also grow free book distribution through the Bookmobile, a traveling library that brings books directly into the community, as well as through local partners FISH and One Community Health.
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