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Homestead History for Kids at the Pratt

Learn about the history of homesteading in the area, and check out the cabin at the Pratt Museum! This event occurs at the Pratt. 

Registration is required--please register using the form below. 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 Lit Lineup

Resolve to read more in 2026!

Join our community-wide initiative to read fifteen books throughout the year!  Anyone can participate, although the books were chosen with adults or mature teens in mind. 

Each book you've read (and reported) enters you into a monthly drawing for a prize. Any person who reads and enters fifteen or more books by the end of the year will be eligible to win the grand prize! Prizes are generously funded by the Friends of the Homer Library.

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Pop-up Houseplant and Gift Sale at the Library

Did you miss the fall plant sale sale? Here's a chance to donate any unwanted houseplants to benefit the library, or select from a smaller offering of healthy plants looking for a new home.

Saturday, December 13, 2025, 10 am - 2 pm | Homer Public Library Meeting Room

In addition, Jacque will return with her amazing variety of wonderful gift ideas. Fabulous bookmarks in every category, earrings, character pins including anime, dogs, cats, dragons, so much more.

Proceeds go to support the Friends of the Homer Public Library.

Fly-Tying for Kids (and grown-ups)!

Ever wonder how to lure fish without bait? Join Rich Chiappone to learn to tie Alaska's favorite fly: the egg sucking leech! No experience needed! 10 and up!

Registration is required--please register using the form below.  

Bird Feet!

Which bird came walking by? Check their tracks to find out! Learn about birds and their tracks with Maghan and Cinda! At the library.

Registration is required--please register using the form below. 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! 

A Reading Road Trip: Alaska, on PBS

The Homer Public Library is excited to announce that we will be featured on an upcoming episode of American Stories: A Reading Road Trip!

Premieres December 3 at 4PM AKST

Teen Advisory Board

Want to meet other teens and tweens who love reading and the library? Got ideas about fun things to do at the library? Need service hours for school? Join the library's teen advisory board!

 

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Computer Skills Training

Sponsored by the Friends of the Homer Public Library

Learn practical computer skills focused on good technique and understanding big picture concepts for individuals or nonprofit organizations. We will learn to use a map of computer tools instead of only memorizing specific directions for a single tool. This allows one to adapt to constantly changing conditions. All levels welcome especially, those with no/little experience.

2nd and 4th Thursdays from 5:30 - 7:30pm

Printing at the library: PaperCut

New Printing System at the Homer Public Library!

Introuducing PaperCut, the library's new printing system that allows you to print directly from your phone, your laptop, or a library computer!

Getting Started

Each user must create a PaperCut account:

Author Talk with Brian George Smith

Write What You Know!  

A discussion on the craft and art of writing, both memoir, and fiction.

Featuring select readings from his memoir, and the Ida Mae Joy, Alaskan historical/adventure trilogy, Brian will cover all aspects of his process for writing, designing, and self-publishing his books.

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