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Alaska Reads Author Talk with Lily Tuzroyluke

Indigenous author Lily Tuzroyluke has been selected for the 2024-2026 Alaska Reads program, which brings Alaskans together through shared reading experiences. Her historical novel Sivulliq: Ancestor is set in 1890s Alaska, amid harrowing change for the Inupiaq people. As the Alaska Reads author, Tuzroyluke will visit libraries and communities across the state through 2026. Join us at the Homer Public Library for a reading and discussion!

Thursday, April 24 | 6:00 - 7:30pm | Homer Public Library Fireside Reading Lounge

2025 Celebration of Lifelong Learning

The Celebration of Lifelong Learning will be held on Saturday, March 29, 6:30 pm at Homer Public Library. The evening will include appetizers by Vida’s Thai Food, desserts by Red Bird Kitchen, live music by Daniel Christ and Sophia Williams, a silent auction with fabulous prizes, sponsorships for youth participants of the Summer Reading Program, and of course, the Trivia Tree!

Tickets are on sale at the Homer Bookstore, the library and via Friends of the Library board members for $50

Film Screening, Free For All: The Public Library

Join us at the Homer Public Library for a special film screening of Free For All: The Public Library! This event is FREE to the public and held in partnership with Alaska Public Media.

March 18 at 6:00PM at the Homer Public Library 

Our Favorite Poems 2025

Join the Friends of the Library for a showcase of Homer's most beloved poetry, inspired by the Favorite Poem Project!

This event features multiple Homer readers of all ages, each sharing a poem that has touched their life. Come find your new favorite poem!

Tues. March 4, 2025

6 pm - 7:30 pm

Homer Public Library

Fireside Reading Lounge

All about Bears!

Why did the bear go over the mountain? 

Join Maghan, Curator of Education & Public Programs from the Pratt Musuem, and Librarian Cinda from the Homer Public Library to talk about Alaska's bears! Share bear facts! See bear tracks! Talk bear safety and listen to stories about bears!

Registration is required--please register using the form below. This event is intended for elementary aged kids.

 

Library CLOSED for Presidents' Day 2025

The Homer Public Library will be CLOSED for Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 17th. Normal hours resume Tuesday, February 18th.

Intro to Beekeeping in Alaska - Film Screenings + Q&A

Join the Friends of the Library and Homer Area Beekeepers Association for special film screenings followed by a Q&A!

Level One Beekeeping by Eliese Watson, ABC Bees (30min)

Hive Location & Gear by Tim Huffman, Anchorage Backyard Beekeeping (20min)

Tuesday, February 18 at 6:00pm

Valentine Collage for Teens with Artist Megan DeCino

Make fun valentines with collage artist Megan! Materials supplied.

Fossils! A program for kids!

Come to the library to learn about fossils! with fossils you can see and touch! Plus a fun activity.

Join Youth Librarian Cinda and Maghan, Curator of Education & Public Programs from the Pratt Musuem. 

This event is full.  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 Winter semester 2025. Additional information coming soon!

Homesteads and History for Kids--A Joint Program with the Library and the Pratt Museum

Come to the Pratt and learn about local homesteads and homesteaders!

Join Youth Librarian Cinda and Maghan, Curator of Education & Public Programs from the Pratt Musuem. 

Registration 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 Winter semester 2025. Additional information coming soon!

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