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FRIENDS OF THE HOMER LIBRARY


Our mission is to provide support for the Homer Public Library programs and services,

to raise funds that enrich the library experience, and to promote the use and enjoyment of the library.


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Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10am-6pm 

Tuesday and Thursday,

10am-8pm

Homer Public Library Calendar

For a complete list of Homer Library events and class happenings, go to the main Homer Library website.


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Do you love the Homer Public Library?

We do.  A lot.

We believe that a great library is a centerpiece of every vibrant community.  When you support your library, you support lifelong learning and curiosity. 

Are you interested in offering support? We make it easy. You can...

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FEATURED EVENTS

Big Read Survey

If you participated in any of our Big Read events, we would love your feedback!

Please click the link below.

Big Read Feedback Survey

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.


Celebration of

Lifelong Learning


Saturday, April 20, 2024

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

@ Homer Public Library

Celebration of Lifelong Learning is an annual recognition and fundraiser event, which honors an adult and a youth from our community who both demonstrate lifelong learning and have a passion for sharing their knowledge with others.

Nominate a Lifelong Learner you know! Forms are available at the Homer Public Library or may be completed online at the Friends of the Homer Public Library webpage by clicking the link below: 

Lifelong Learning Forms

Our celebration will consist of  appetizers from Tickled Pear, live music, Trivia Tree, Silent Auction, entertainment, awards and desserts by BB's Bakery. Purchase your tickets at the Homer Public Library, starting April 1, 2024.



Writing Circle

with Richard Chiappone


-No meeting in March-


Next session on

Saturday, April 13th

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

@ Homer Public Library

For fiction, nonfiction, & memoir writers.
Open to the public (over age 15).
Writers of all skill levels welcome.
A friendly, informal, low-pressure gathering of writers. No need to preregister.


Conversations with a Council Member


Tuesday, March 12th

12:00 - 1:00pm meet with Rachel Lord

Bring your questions, ideas, and lunch (if desired) for an informal conversation with a different Homer City Council Member each meeting. Join us on the second Tuesday of each month, September - May, at the Homer Public Library.

All are welcome!

Join us at the library in the

Meeting Room.

Conversations with a Council Member

Zoom with Authors

@ Homer Public Library


This virtual Author Talk between the author of "The Cold Millions" Jess Walter and the Alaskan author of "The Big Both Ways" was facilitated by Homer's very own renowned author Tom Kizzia. 

Recorded on February 1, 2024. To view the Zoom recording click the link below and enter the pass code:  1C#KbrjK

Zoom with the Authors


This recording is available for public viewing for 90 days from the date it was recorded.


Historical Homer & the Kenai Peninsula

presented by Clark Fair


Recorded on January 25, 2024. View the Zoom recording by clicking the link below and enter the passcode:

&Rnef%f3 

Historic Homer & the Kenai Peninsula

This recording is available for public viewing for 90 days from the date it was recorded.

Passages Alaska

Curriculum Discussion

@ Bunnell Street Arts Center

Recorded on

Sunday, February 4th, 2024

Passages Alaska Curriculum Webinar

Passages Alaska is a new indigenized, arts-infused Alaska Studies Curriculum that invites students to explore Alaska histories, cultures and contemporary identities, and create artistic expressions of family and community stories that acknowledge and celebrate their own lived experiences as integral parts of Alaska’s unfolding history.

This free event was co-hosted by Friends of Homer Public Library and Bunnell Street Arts Center as part of NEA Big Read programming.



Tech Help


Meets on the

1st and 3rd

Thursdays of the month


 5:30 - 7:30 PM


Meets in the Homer Public Library

Conference Room or Study Room


Knitting Circle


Mondays

1:30pm-4:30pm

All experience levels welcome!


Meets in the Homer Public Library

Conference Room

SPARC

South Peninsula Amateur Radio Club


Meets on the

1st Tuesday each month


6:30 PM - 7:30 PM


Meets in the Homer Public Library Conference Room

LARP

Live Action Role Play

Fridays

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM


Meets in the Homer Public Library Conference Room

PROGRAMS


Reading Between the Lines

Each Sunday morning at 9:35 am on KBBI, our local public radio station, you can hear book reviews, upcoming events, and “audio bibliographies.”


Youth Programs

A love of reading and learning begins early, and we strive to support opportunities for kids and families to grow together.


BOB the Bookmobile

Our goal with our beautiful bookmobile is to spread library services throughout Homer.



Celebration of Lifelong Learning

Celebration of Lifelong Learning is an annual event which honors members of our community who prioritize learning and have a passion for sharing their knowledge with others.

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Become a Member

We encourage you to support the Homer Public Library by becoming a Friend this year. Friends of the Homer Library enjoy twice-yearly opportunities to attend the members-only book sale preview night with music, treats, and first pick of thousands of bargain-priced books.

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When you make a donation to the Friends of the Homer Library, you are making an investment in your local library and in building a community dedicated to lifelong learning.


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Friends of the Homer Library is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 community organization.

907-435-3195

info@friendshomerlibrary.org

500 Hazel Avenue • Homer AK  99603
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