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Summer @ HPL 2023
Our summer reading and learning program is now complete! We are grateful to our many sponsors (below)! Thank you for your participation and we'll see you next year!
Need a paper log? Pick one up at the library! Or print one here!
- Read all summer!*
- Track your reading to earn prizes and digital badges!
- For every hour you log, you earn a digital badge.
- After you read 5 hours or 5 books, come to the library for a prize!
- Read at least 10 hours or 10 books by July 28 to receive the final prize at the End of Summer Reading Party!
- Keep logging your reading until July 28 to be eligible for additional chances to win more prizes at the End of Summer Reading Party!
- Events and Programs for all Ages at the Library and around Homer! See below for the schedule.
- It's all FREE!
*Summer reading programs are a key way for school age children to prevent “summer slide” in their reading skills. “Summer slide” is a decrease in skills gained during the school year, which can happen over the summer. National studies from Dominican University show that children who participate in public library summer reading programs do better on reading achievement tests in the fall than those who do not. Learn more here.
Story Walk Trail Everyday |
All ages Explore a picture book as you walk the library's story trail. |
Every Wednesday 10:30am |
Ages 0-3 Designed to delight little ones and support early literacy through talking, reading, singing, playing and more! Plus, special story times each month on the StoryWalk and other Homer locations. |
Every Friday 10:30am |
Ages 3-5 Supports early literacy and incorporates science, technology, engineering, art and math as we explore our surroundings and develop our imaginations. Plus, special story times each month on the StoryWalk and other Homer locations. |
Outdoor Adventures and Stories with the Center for Alaska Coastal Studies Every Tuesday 6/6-8/1 1-2:30pm |
Ages 6-10 Staff from the library and the Center for Alaska Coastal Studies join for an outdoor story time, games and activities. Registration for this event is now closed. Please contact Cinda if you have any questions: cnofziger@ci.homer.ak.us |
Every Wednesday 3:30-4:30 |
Ages 5 and up All levels welcome. Meet friends at the library to play chess. Improve your strategy, learn from mentors and have fun! Sponsored by Friends of the Homer Library. |
Tutorial: Tips for using Beanstack's Mobile App
Tutorial: How to log books with Beanstack
Tutorial: How to log activities with Beanstack
We are thankful for the generous support of our Sponsors!
City of Homer | The Alaska State Library |
Ulmer's Drug and Hardware | Homer Bookstore |
Global Credit Union | Homer Emblem Club |
Sav U More | Udder Delights |
Moore Music | Homer Theatre |
Homer's Jeans | Two Sisters Bakery |
Captain's Toy Chest | Twin Fish Gardens |
Gold Rush Honey |