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Homer Public Library
Welcome! The library is open M/W/F/Sat 10:00am to 6:00pm and Tu/Th 10:00am to 8:00pm.
Resolve to read more in 2026!
Join our community-wide initiative to read fifteen books throughout the year! Anyone can participate, although the books were chosen with adults or mature teens in mind.
Each book you've read (and reported) enters you into a monthly drawing for a prize. Any person who reads and enters fifteen or more books by the end of the year will be eligible to win the grand prize! Prizes are generously funded by the Friends of the Homer Library.
The Celebration of Lifelong Learning will be held on Saturday, March 28th at Homer Public Library. The evening will include appetizers by Vida’s Thai Food, live music, Trivia Tree, Silent Auction, entertainment, awards, and desserts.
Tickets are now on sale at the Homer Public Library and the Homer Bookstore. Seating is limited - get your tickets today! $50/person - cash or check.
At the beginning of this century, the citizens of Homer set out to construct a new library to serve their growing community. They designed the building around what they thought Homer would need over the following 20 years: lots of computers, lots of space, and plenty of capacity for meetings and events. Their projections were remarkably accurate.
The new building opened on Sept. 16, 2006, and that 20-year plan expires...now.
New Printing System at the Homer Public Library!
Introuducing PaperCut, the library's new printing system that allows you to print directly from your phone, your laptop, or a library computer!
Getting StartedLibrary staff can give you a generic PaperCut login, which is not private and should not be used for printing confidential information. You can also create your own account.
To create your own PaperCut account:
Learn simple book mending techniques, including how to fix torn and loose pages, spines, and cover with experienced bookmender and artist Kathy Smith.
Saturday, April 4th | 1:00 - 3:00pm
Registration required. Space is limited to 10 participants.
PFD forms - Now Available!
1040 & 1040-SR Tax Forms - Now Available!
Homer Public Library has partnered with The Porcupine Theater to offer FREE MOVIE PASSES.
Each week the library will have a limited number of free movie passes available for library card holders. Available first-come, first-served each Saturday morning at 10am at the library! Passes are valid from day of issue through the following Friday night. Limit 1 pass per library card per week.
Bring your questions, ideas, and lunch (if desired) for an informal conversation with a different Homer City Council Member each month.
The next event will be Tuesday, March 10th - Conversation with Bradley Parsons
Have you heard the news? You can now browse through digitized issues of the Homer News at the library!
Sound Publishing, the parent company of the Homer News, partnered with Newspapers.com to digitize past issues of the newspaper and convert them into a searchable online database. All issues of the paper from 1954-2021 are now available through the Newspapers.com website.
Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors & thought leaders!
Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
Up Next:
Michael Perry | Wednesday, March 4th 2026 at 10:00 AM
Let's read, dance, sing and get silly!
Join us Wednesday mornings at 10:30am for Toddler Time! For kids under the age of 3.
For ages 3+, join us on Friday mornings at 10:30am for Kids Storytime!
Tuesday afternoons
3:30-4:30pm
Ages 5 and up
Meet your friends at the library to play chess! Improve your strategy, learn from mentors, and have fun. All skill levels welcome!
Dialing or texting 988 is a direct connection to compassionate care and support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, who is at risk of suicide, or who is struggling with emotional distress. The Lifeline is free and confidential, with operators that treat callers with respect and listen without judgment.
988 can be used by anyone, any time, free of charge. If you are calling about a friend or family member who is in distress, the person on the phone will walk you through how to help and provide resources.
Download ebooks and audiobooks - from anywhere!
With media available 24/7, your library is always open! Download ebooks, Kindle books and digital audiobooks from the Alaska Digital Library, with a valid library card, your account's PIN (password), and an internet-enabled device.
Online lessons that are quick & easy!
Choose from 71 languages and 19 ESL courses, available wherever you're online!
Each lesson combines real life situations and audio from native speakers with simple, clear instructions.
Courses are presented with an appreciation for cultural nuance and real-world application, integrating components of vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and culture.
Eligible items checked out from the library automatically renew on the original due date! Books, DVDs, magazines, and most other physical items will renew automatically twice...
Need help finding something to read, watch, or listen to? Complete the form below, and we will create a list of recommendations for you. You can expect a response within a few days. Call 235-3180 if you would prefer to speak with a staff member.
The Friends of Homer Library (FHL) is partnering with the National Park Service to create a new community space in the 2.24 acre land parcel between the library and Poopdeck Trail. We hope to extend the library's mission beyond the limits of the physical building. We hope to maintain the character of the landscape while making use of its location within the city center to turn it into a cultural, educational, and recreational asset for the community.
Learn more about the project!
