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. |
Library HoursMonday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10am-6pm Tuesday and Thursday, 10am-8pm | Homer Public Library CalendarFor a complete list of Homer Library events and class happenings, go to the main Homer Library website. | Support the Library |
FEATURED EVENTS
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Celebration ofLifelong LearningSaturday, April 20, 20246:00 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: 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.
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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 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 |
Reading Between the LinesEach 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. | 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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Sign up for the NewsBe the first to know what's going on at the Homer Public Library when you sign up for the monthly newsletter. | Become a MemberWe 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. | Donate NowWhen 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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