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2026 Spring Book & Plant Sale for FHL Members

Friday, May 8, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Join us on Friday for the members-only sale!

2026 Spring Book & Plant Sale - Everyone Welcome

Saturday, May 9, 10:00am  - 6:00 pm

Browse through hundreds of books and dozens of plants at the Friends of the Library 2024 Spring Book & Plant Sale! Everybody welcome. 

Want to get first pick? Become a Friends of the Library member and join us for the members pre-sale Friday evening, May 8! Memberships start at $15. Join at the door or SIGN UP NOW. 

Homer OPUS performance at the library

Join the Friends of the Library for an evening of classical music! Students from Homer OPUS will give a concert on Thursday, April 30 at 6-7 pm in the fireside lounge.

Convergence: Poetry on Environmental Impacts of War

On Tuesday, April 28, 6-7pm,  Anne Coray (editor) and other local poets will read from their collection of poetry, Convergence: Poetry on Environmental Impacts of War, to be released in May.

This anthology offers a groundbreaking and vital perspective on war’s destruction of the natural world—the creatures, plants, soil, water, and atmosphere of Earth. In poems and contextual comments, 61 contemporary poets focus on military damages to the ecosystems on six continents and the moon.

Author Talk with Eowyn Ivey

Join us at the library with author Eowyn Ivey as she shares insights from her latest novel! Black Woods, Blue Sky is a suspenseful novel with life-and-death stakes about the love between a mother and daughter, and about the lure of a wild life—about what we gain and what it might cost us.

Thursday, April 23rd

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Fireside Reading Lounge

Otters at the Library?!?

Join Librarian Cinda and staff from the Pratt to learn about otters! 

Registration is required. This event is intended for elementary aged kids.

This program is part of a series of collaborations between the Homer Public Library and the Pratt Museum. Events for school aged youth will take place on KPBSD early release days throughout the school year. Stay tuned for future events! 

Book Repair Workshop

Learn simple book mending techniques, including how to fix torn and loose pages, spines, and cover with experienced bookmender and artist Kathy Smith.

Saturday, April 4th | 1:00 - 3:00pm

Registration required. Space is limited to 10 participants.

Scavenger Hunt at the Pratt Museum!

Join Librarian Cinda and staff from the Pratt for puzzling stories and a scavenger hunt around the museum!

Registration is required. This event is intended for elementary aged kids.

This program is part of a series of collaborations between the Homer Public Library and the Pratt Museum. Events for school aged youth will take place on KPBSD early release days throughout the school year. Stay tuned for future events! 

2026 Celebration of Lifelong Learning

The Celebration of Lifelong Learning will be held on Saturday, March 28th at Homer Public Library. The evening will include appetizers by Vida’s Thai Food, live music, Trivia Tree, Silent Auction, entertainment, awards, and desserts.

Tickets are now on sale at the Homer Public Library and the Homer Bookstore. Seating is limited - get your tickets today! $50/person - cash or check. 

Library CLOSED for Seward's Day 2026

The Homer Public Library will be CLOSED for Seward's Day, Monday, March 30th. Regular Hours resume Tuesday, March 31st.

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