Library

Come to Homer Council on the Arts for the First Friday opening of the exhibit Finding Home, which focuses on the challenges to find home. The opening reception will include a conversation about the Homer local housing crisis. The exhibit will be open all of February 2024.

Call for Art! Contact HCOA at (907) 235-4288. Deadline is January 20th.

February 2nd, 5:30pm

At Homer Council of the Arts

Jess Walter (The Cold Millions) and Alaskan author John Straley (The Big Both Ways) will discuss their books, which both take place in the Pacific Northwest during the early 20th century and share common themes.

This is a virtual presentation that will be screened in the Fireplace Lounge. Discussion facilitated by Tom Kizzia.

February 1st, 6:30pm

At the library + over Zoom

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Local freelance writer Clark Fair will share his research process and historical stories about the people and early days of Homer and the Kenai Peninsula. 

January 25th, 6pm

At the library + Zoom event

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A live, call-in conversation with Kathleen Gustafson’s Coffee Table program and community guests to discuss themes from The Cold Millions.

January 24th, 9am

On KBBI AM 890

Read with your community! Book copies of The Cold Millions and companion titles (The Big Both Ways and Wobblies!) are available for checkout at Homer Public Library. Stop by the circulation desk for the books and a calendar of Big Read events.

A four week book club with a different themes each week led by a local expert. The Big Read Book Club meets at the library.

January 23rd, 6pm: Session 1 - The Spokane Riots with Jeff Meyers

January 30th, 6pm: Session 2 - History of Unions with Michael Hawfield

February 6th, 6pm: Session 3 - Indigenous Perspectives with Tasha Dunlap

February 13th, 6pm: Session 4 - Leading Women with Lia Calhoun

Join us at Alice's Champagne Palace for the NEA Big Read Kick-Off! Live "Banned" music & songs with Scott Bartlett, Cindy McKenna, Cathy Stingley, and Martie Krohn. Join in the IWW songbook sing-along and Big Read trivia game. Pick up your own copy of the featured titles and learn more about the 2024 NEA Big Read in Homer!

January 19th, 6pm

At Alice's Champagne Palace

Thursday, December 21st at 2pm

Homer Public Library

Calling all Homer Whos! Join us for a special screening of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch, the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl's generous holiday spirit. It is a universal story about the indomitable power of optimism.

The library will CLOSE EARLY at 1pm on Saturday, December 23rd and remain closed through Monday, December 25th.

OPEN Tuesday, December 26th - Friday, December 29th during normal hours.

The library will CLOSE EARLY at 1pm on Saturday, December 30th and remain closed through Monday, January 1st.

Regular hours resume Tuesday, January 2nd. 

The library will CLOSE EARLY at 1pm on Saturday, December 23rd and remain closed through Monday, December 25th.

OPEN Tuesday, December 26th - Friday, December 29th during normal hours.

The library will CLOSE EARLY at 1pm on Saturday, December 30th and remain closed through Monday, January 1st.

Regular hours resume Tuesday, January 2nd. 

Book copies available now! Stop by the library circulation desk and read with your community!

Associated events January 19th - February 22nd

The Friends of the Homer Library and Homer Public Library are hosting a dynamic community read of the novel The Cold Millions by Jess Walter. Click here to learn more!