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Tuesday, July 30th at 10:00 AM AKDT

Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His winning book, A First Time for Everything, is a graphic memoir based on his own awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life

Tuesday, July 23rd at 10:00 AM AKDT

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National Book Award winning and New York Times bestselling novel-in-verse, The Poet X serving as the backdrop to this amazing chat!

Tuesday, July 16th at 10:00 AM AKDT

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the animated series on Netflix. In this virtual event, Max will share how he came up with the different monsters and villains as well as the unique ways that Jack and his friends figure out to defeat them.

Tuesday, July 9th at 10:00 AM AKDT

Join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy Watson! Newbery Medal winning author Kate DiCamillo will be sharing the stories behind the creation of her early chapter book series, the original Mercy Watson, and the follow up series, Tales from Deckawoo Drive. We will also be celebrating the publication of the final book in the Mercy Watson series! 

A Summer@HPL 2024 Event!

Learn to make a reusable snack bag, and ditch the plastic ones! All materials and instruction provided!

May take more than one session. Join for both! 

Tuesday July 9th and/or Thursday, July 11th

4:45 - 5:45pm

No registration required.

Walk with Friends of the Library, library staff and BOB the Bookmobile in the parade!

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

On July 4 meet at the Homer High School parking lot with your megaphones and if you want, costumes, ready to walk with BOB! Parade time 3pm. For more information about the parade, check the Homer Chamber of Commerce website. 

A Summer@HPL 2024 Event!

Drop in at the library between 1:30 - 3pm on Wednesday July 3 to make crafts and learn a chant for the parade! Then join us on July 4 to walk with BOB the Bookmobile! Families and all ages welcome! 

A Summer@HPL 2024 Event!

Make fun hand puppets from upcycled materials! This event is offered over three days; you do not have to attend all days.

Monday June 24th | 3-4pm

Tuesday June 25th | 3-4pm

Wednesday June 26th | 3-4pm

No registration required. For elementary aged kids.

A Summer@HPL 2024 Event!

Join other tweens and teens at the library for an afternoon of games! Indoor and outdoor games (weather dependent).

Monday June 24th

 4:30 - 6pm

A Summer@HPL 2024 Event!

This event will be streamed in-person at the library, and is not available at home. 

Wednesday, June 12th

12 - 1:30pm

Presented by Baker and Taylor Children and Youth Services. Join us onsite at the library for a special conversation on summer reading and the vital importance of public libraries!