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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Tech Help Now on Thursdays 5:30 - 7:30 PM! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Meets at the Homer Public Library Meeting Room or Study Room | ![]() Knitting Circle Mondays 1:30pm-4:30pm All experience levels welcome! Meets at the Homer Public Library Meeting Room | HPL/FHL Book Club Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 4:30 pm Meets at the Homer Public Library Meeting Room and via Zoom For more info & Zoom link go toHPL/FHL BOOK-CLUB |
Summer@HPL 2023 Reading and Learning Program is about to begin, thanks to a $4990 Quick Grant that Friends of the Homer Public Library received from the Homer Foundation. We are especially grateful to the Opportunity Fund for providing this grant funding. The national theme this year is Find Your Voice!, and the Homer Public Library has planned over 30+ free events to inspire families to read and learn together. The Summer Reading Challenge and Activities will run from June 1 - July 29 and include: the Find Your Voice! Summer Reading Program Kick Off with crafts, games and Storytime; Comic Drawing with Lee Post; Outdoor Adventures and Stories with the Center for Alaska Coastal Studies; Youth Chess Club; Midsummer Magic; Youth Book Clubs; ASL for Kids; Youth Writing Club; Leap into Science; several stories on the Story Walk Trail and more. Some programs require registration, so be sure to check out the website for the full line up of events. Registration is now open for the Summer Reading Challenge at http://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/library/ We are grateful to business and organizations for donating books and prizes for the Summer Reading Program Celebration to take place on July 29, 2023. |
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. |
Thank you to our business donors! |