Friends of the Homer Library, Homer, Alaska
Friends of the Homer Public Library, Inc.
500 Hazel Avenue, Homer, AK 99603

907-235-3180
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NEW!   FHL 2008 Program Calendar

 

Check out these great programs for 2008!  Updates and additions will be made regularly so drop us an email or call 235-3180 x 4217 with any questions.  All programs are free (no entry fee) unless otherwise noted.   Youth Programs Listed in RED

 

Your membership and donations help make these free programs possible.  To volunteer your help with one of these programs, contact us.

 

 

 

WEEKLY EVENTS

Event: Storybook Hour with Ms. Jolee   

Date/Time:  Every Wednesday 10-11am. 

Description: Music, books, game, crafts and more!  Ages 2+

 

Event: SmallFry Infant Lapsit Ms. Jolee   

Date/Time:  Every Thursday 11:30am. 

Description: Music & movement interactive learning.Ages 2mo -2yrs.

 

EVENT:   Express Line/Young Adult Writers Group

Date/Time:  Thursdays 6p-8p

Description:    We're mixing it up for writers this summer  Open to all ages, styles and experience.  Just bring a pen and paper and open your imagination!  Lead by local Homer author Mel McWilliams

 

Event: Summer Reading Program Adventures   

Date/Time:  Fridays, time TBD. 

Description: Every Friday is a different insect adventure during the summer as part of the Summer Reading Program 'Catch the Reading Bug' @ the Homer Library.

 

JUNE

 

EVENT:   Summer Solstice Celebration!

Date/Time:  Saturday June 21st 10a-6pm

Description:    We're having fun with all things solar!  Great outdoor activities to celebrate the longest day of the year!

Times are approximate!

10:30-1:00 Kids Storyhour, Make and take solar crafts

1:00 - 2:00 Solar Science!  Sun power in action

2:00 - 3:00 Solar Games

3:00 - 4:00 Sustainable Homer Solar energy lecture 

4:00 - 6:00 Outdoor Acoustic Jam, games

(in case of rain, an indoor schedule of events will be posted at the library)

 

Event: Girls Night Out Reading Group

Date/Time: June 17 6:00 pm

Description:  It’s a Girl Thing!  Reading group for teen girls 14-18.  Meet monthly to discuss young adult novels, have fun with crafts and snacks!  This month is MisMatch by Lensey Namioka

 

EVENT:  Family game night

Date/Time: June 24 6pm

Description: YATZEE!  All your favorite board games available for you and your family to enjoy.  First come first serve for games and rooms, so sign up early!  Local game clubs welcome! New games premiered every month, sponsored by Timeless Toys of Homer.

 

 

  JUNE SPECIAL EVENT:

SUMMER READING PROGRAM IS HERE!  You can 'Catch the Reading Bug' this summer at the library!  Open to youth and adults - log your reading hours, enter to win great prizes and take part in the end of summer ice cream bash!  Sign up online or at the library circulation desk all summer long!

 

We're still looking for new programs for 2008!  Got an idea for a great new program?  Tell us about it!  Email Jonni at jonni@friendshomerlibrary.org