Library

Thursday, February 8th at 4:00 PM AKST

Join us as the #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey talks about the launch of her new super hot sports romance duology with a rom-com about a bad boy professional athlete who falls for his biggest fan in her new book Fangirl Down...

A free, monthly read of the works of the Bard, open to everyone.

At the Ninilchik Community Library. Tribal elders and long-time locals will be invited to a book discussion and to share stories from the early days of the Ninilchik area. 

February 15th, 2pm

At Ninilchik Community Library

Read with your community! Book copies of The Cold Millions and companion titles (The Big Both Ways and Wobblies!) are available for checkout at Homer Public Library. Stop by the circulation desk for the books and a calendar of Big Read events.

This event has been postponed - new date TBD.

Michael Armstrong, retired editor of the Homer News; Jeff Meyer, a historian at Kenai Peninsula College; Megan Edge, former reporter and lawyer for the Alaska ACLU; and others. 

February 9th, 6:30pm

At Kachemak Bay Campus + over Zoom

New date TBD

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Come to the Homer Senior Center for a book discussion facilitated by Janet Klein, followed by time for seniors to share stories about homesteading days. 

February 8th, 1pm

At Homer Senior Center

Read with your community! Book copies of The Cold Millions and companion titles (The Big Both Ways and Wobblies!) are available for checkout at Homer Public Library. Stop by the circulation desk for the books and a calendar of Big Read events.

This is event is held at Bunnell Street Arts Center.

Passages Alaska is a new indigenized, arts-infused Alaska Studies Curriculum that invites students to explore Alaska histories, cultures and contemporary identities, and create artistic expressions of family and community stories that acknowledge and celebrate their own lived experiences as integral parts of Alaska’s unfolding history.

Come to Homer Council on the Arts for the First Friday opening of the exhibit Finding Home, which focuses on the challenges to find home. The opening reception will include a conversation about the Homer local housing crisis. The exhibit will be open all of February 2024.

Call for Art! Contact HCOA at (907) 235-4288. Deadline is January 20th.

February 2nd, 5:30pm

At Homer Council of the Arts

Jess Walter (The Cold Millions) and Alaskan author John Straley (The Big Both Ways) will discuss their books, which both take place in the Pacific Northwest during the early 20th century and share common themes.

This is a virtual presentation that will be screened in the Fireplace Lounge. Discussion facilitated by Tom Kizzia.

February 1st, 6:30pm

At the library + over Zoom

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Local freelance writer Clark Fair will share his research process and historical stories about the people and early days of Homer and the Kenai Peninsula. 

January 25th, 6pm

At the library + Zoom event

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A live, call-in conversation with Kathleen Gustafson’s Coffee Table program and community guests to discuss themes from The Cold Millions.

January 24th, 9am

On KBBI AM 890

Read with your community! Book copies of The Cold Millions and companion titles (The Big Both Ways and Wobblies!) are available for checkout at Homer Public Library. Stop by the circulation desk for the books and a calendar of Big Read events.