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Are you interested in trails?  Safe, walkable transportation?  Bikeability?  Community projects?

Come one, come all to the Homer Pathways Forward: Non-Motorized Transportation Symposium! 

Join Homer Drawdown and the City of Homer to help develop a vision for a safe, walkable, bikeable, trail-friendly community on Saturday, October 1st: 1:00 - 4:00pm at the Kachemak Bay Campus.

Join us in person at the library or online via zoom for a talk with young adult author, Paul Greci!

Tuesday, October 4, 5-6pm

Come on by and learn about the fun game of pickleball!  This is a class for new players.  During class, participants will be introduced to the main shots, the rules, how to keep score and we’ll even play a game or two. This is a great opportunity to the learn the sport. All equipment is provided. Bring clean indoor shoes and water. First time is free!    

WHEN:  Wednesdays, 11am-1pm ONGOING-Drop In

WHERE: HERC gym

FEE: $5/visit or cards/memberships

The 2018 Homer Comprehensive Plan serves as a 10-year extension and revision of the 2008 Comprehensive plan. The 2018 plan covers many areas of  concern for the City of Homer, including the threats related to climate change. 

Other sustainability concerns addressed include:

• Careful land use and planning in the face of increased population growth
• Responsible stormwater management
• shoreline protection and bluff erosion prevention

Below is the full comprehensive plan available for download. 

Special events for tweens and teens at the library throughout October! Each Wednesday from 5-6pm in the library meeting room.

Oct. 5: 'Zine (short for magazine) making! We'll supply the materials, you supply the creativity!

A story map to highlighting the climate action history by the City of Homer was created by intern, Catherine Barrie. This story map is easily navigable and provides plenty of resources to help one understand how the climate crisis is effecting the City of Homer. 

Barrie wants to thank Aaron and everyone who supported her during this project; and a special shout-out to Aaron's dog, Atigun. 

In 2007 Homer's mayor, James C. Hornaday and a Global Warming Task Force formed by city council helped establish a thorough plan to address climate change at the local level. 

The plan focuses on energy use and greenhouse emissions generated by city operations and establishes goals and strategies for their reduction.

Environmental sustainability and climate change have been concerns in Homer for at least two decades and continue to be important issues of increasing priority.  The City of Homer and its' different departments continue to plan for and act on  sustainability issues that include stormwater management and green infrastructure, non-motorized transportation, and climate action. Below you can find more information on the city's efforts, as well as ways to get involved in local sustainability efforts. 

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Access Kanopy, a video streaming service for quality, thoughtful entertainment, through our library. All you need is your Homer Public Library Card!