Good News! HPL Now Offers Zero-Contact Drive-Up Materials Check Out

Good news! Homer Public Library has resumed limited operations

beginning Wednesday, April 29.

Patrons will be able to check out materials from the back door.

How do I check out materials?

1. The building is still closed to the public for browsing the stacks, but you can place holds and pick them up outside the library. You can place holds in three ways

• by logging into the online catalog
• by sending an email to circ@ci.homer.ak.us -- make sure you provide a good phone number for us to reach you
• by calling us at 907-235-3180. 

2. Staff will bag up your items for you and give you a call to schedule a pickup time. Pickup will be available Monday through Saturday, 10:00-11:45 and 1:00-4:45. At this time, we are asking patrons to schedule only one pickup per week. Be sure to bring your library card number with you.

3. Park in the employee parking lot, near the bookdrop, and call 907-435-3195. Staff will bring your items out to a table on the sidewalk.

How do I return materials?                                                                                     

The bookdrop is open again.

I'm confused. Where can I get help with all this?

Call us at 907-235-3180. We're happy to walk you through the whole process.

For the latest COVID information in Homer:

Visit the Homer COVID Page or call 907-435-3197.

Contact a staff member by phone or email:

Staff Contact Page

Need to sign up for a library card?

There are three ways to sign up: fill out the online form, call 907-235-3180 or send an email to circ@ci.homer.ak.us. You will need to provide your first and last name, phone number, mailing address and date of birth.

Having trouble with electronic resources?

Call 907-235-3180 or send an email to circ@ci.homer.ak.us.

Need internet access?

GCI is offering temporary service extensions through May 31, including for households that do not currently have internet service. Alaska Communications is offering a special arrangement for students and teachers through the end of the school year.

Wifi access is available at the following locations: Ulmer's, Safeway, the Pratt Museum, Fritz Creek Store and the Grog Shop on Pioneer Avenue. Please observe social distancing when using the wifi signal--remain in your vehicle or keep your distance from other people.