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Virtual Author Talks

 

Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors & thought leaders!

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Coming Up Next:

Wednesday, May 7th at 10:00 AM | How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin

Wednesday, May 14th at 3:00 PM | On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang

Beekeeping in the North

Join the Friends of the Homer Public Library and the Homer Area Keepers Association (HABA) for an evening of all things apiculture.

Friday, September 30th

6-7:30pm at the library

City Projects

On this webpage, community members will discover a treasure trove of information about the dynamic projects shaping Homer's future. From ongoing initiatives to exciting developments on the horizon, this webpage serves as a comprehensive guide to the transformative endeavors happening in our community.

Short-Term Rentals

The popularity of Short-Term Rentals (STRs) has exploded in the last decade with the rapid increase of online and app-based services such as Airbnb and VRBO. Homer is a popular place for STRs with an estimated 326 units available, which represents a significant portion of the local housing stock.  

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Lunch with Councilmember Jason Davis

WHEN: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 @ 12-1 pm

WHAT: Bring your brown bag lunch and join us for lunch with Homer City Council member Jason Davis.

The library hosts council members as an opportunity for community members to bring their questions and ideas to their elected representatives. One or two (or a few) councilmembers will visit each month for and informal conversation.

Absentee In-Person Voting for 2022 City & Borough Election

Absentee Voting in person for the City of Homer and Kenai Peninsula Borough Regular Election will be open September 19th through October 3rd.  Voters can come to the City Hall Cowles Council Chambers Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Election Day for 2022 City & Borough Regular Election

CITY OF HOMER OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS

Click here for KPB Election Results

Election Day for the City of Homer and Kenai Peninsula Borough regular elections is Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Polls at the following locations will be open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.:

Western Lot Project

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!

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Virtual Author Talk with Kate Quinn

October 25th at 3:00 PM AKDT

Join us for a captivating conversation with historical fiction writer Kate Quinn as she discusses her newest release, The Diamond Eye, and her other works. Quinn is the author of several New York Times bestsellers, including The Alice Network, The Huntress, and The Rose Code.

Quinn’s latest book, The Diamond Eye, offers an unforgettable World War II tale of a quiet bookworm who becomes history’s deadliest female sniper. Based on a true story. 

Virtual Author Talk with Zain E. Asher

October 18th at 03:00 PM AKDT

Join us in conversation with popular CNN Anchor, Zain E. Asher, as she discusses her moving and inspiring memoir Where the Children Take Us. 

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