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Power of Women in Science Fiction - Virtual Author Talk with Naomi Alderman

Thursday, November 30th at 11:00 AM AKST

Bestselling and award-winning author, Naomi Alderman will join us to talk about her new book, The Future. This new novel delivers a dazzling tour de force where a handful of friends plot a daring heist to save the world from the tech giants whose greed threatens life as we know it....

Why She Writes - Virtual Author Talk with Joy Harjo, Internationally Renowned Performer, Writer and Poet of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation

Thursday, November 16th at 12:00 PM AKST

United States Poet Laureate and winner of the 2022 Academy of American Poets Leadership Award, Joy Harjo, joins us for a chat about her most recent memoir, Catching the Light and to discuss her rewarding lifetime as a writer and poet...

Get Good with Money - Virtual Author Talk with Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche

Thursday, November 9th at 10:00 AM AKST

We all want to live within our means, save for retirement, invest a little, and yet still have some left over each month for fun. But as most people know, real life can get in the way of even our best intentions! To help us set realistic goals and keep us on track to meeting them, Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche has another invaluable 10-step action plan: Made Whole. With her signature down-to-earth style, her new workbook offers worksheets, checklists, clear explanations of intimidating financial terminology, Simple instruction on calculating our present situation and future needs, and handy hacks for increasing your credit score, making savings "hard to access," and finding support to stay on track to your goals...

Hollywood, Home, Heart, and Healing - Virtual Conversation with Actor John Stamos

Wednesday, November 1st at 4:00 PM AKST

Join us for an intimate conversation with Full House star, John Stamos, as he leads us through his incredibly moving and vulnerable memoir, If You Would Have Told Me...

Request for Reconsideration of Materials or Programs

This form constitutes a written request for staff to reconsider materials in the collection or programs affiliated with the library. A separate form must be completed for each work and/or program affiliated with the library. Incomplete forms will not be considered. A complaint about a program must filed no later than five working days after the scheduled date of the event. Only residents of the library's service area may submit this form. 

Patron's Information
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Movie Night at the Library - National Good Neighbor Day

Thursday, September 28th at 6pm

Homer Public Library

September 28th is National Good Neighbor Day!

Join us for a screening of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, celebrating the life of Fred Rogers. After a jaded magazine writer is assigned a profile of Mr. Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about kindness, love, and forgiveness from America's most beloved neighbor.

After-Hours Facility Reservation Online Request Form

This webform is intended for meeting room reservations outside regular operating hours. To reserve the meeting room during library open hours, please see the Meeting Room Online Request webform.

Meeting Information
The primary use of the room is that of a public library. The Meeting Room is intended to further the library’s mission through enriching lives and encouraging self-education.
Library Area Requested *
Start Time (including set-up) *
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End Time (including take-down) *
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Remember that the room must be vacated 15 minutes prior to library closing time.
Equipment Needs
A marker board and projector screen are in the room. The library will provide you with any of the following items if you request them at this time:
Refreshment
Media Equipment
Communication
A conference-capable speaker telephone will be provided. The library not responsible for setting up conference connection for multiple callers.
Please fill out the additional connection details needed for this connection below. Questions about video conference connections can be directed to Holly (hbrennan@cityofhomer-ak.gov or 907-235-3180).
Video conference setup requires 3-day notice for connections to other Alaska locations with OWL equipment (public libraries, universities), or minimum of 7 working days for out-of-network connections or times scheduled outside of Mon-Fri 9a-5p AK time).
I Agree *

Library Policies

To ensure that visitors may enjoy a safe and pleasant library experience, the library policies below have been established and adopted by the Library Advisory Board and approved by the Homer City Council. 

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TeenTober 2023: Spooktacular Fun!

Special events for tweens and teens at the library throughout October! Hang out at the library, meet friends, have fun!

Thursday, Oct 26, 4:30-6pm: Spooktacular Fun! Make spooky and silly lanterns for Halloween. Halloween costumes welcome!

TeenTober 2023: Teen Advisory Board Meeting and Book Reviews

Special events for tweens and teens at the library throughout October! Hang out at the library, meet friends, have fun!

Wednesday, Oct 11, 4:45-5:45: Teen advisory board meeting and book reviews! Learn how you can help the library and write a book review for library displays!

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