Library

Join author Kim Cross at the library as she gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of her New York Times best-selling book, What Stands in a Storm. Critically acclaimed as "the perfect storm on land," the book provides a narrative nonfiction account of the biggest tornado outbreak in recorded history, a superstorm that unleashed 349 tornadoes on 21 states from Texas to New York.

*New this year!* The Lit Lineup will host an adult book trivia night with a team trivia contest similar to an adult “Battle of the Books" on Saturday, October 24th at 7pm at Alice's Champagne Palace. 

Teams of up to 8 people will answer trivia questions based on the 8 trivia titles selected from the 2026 Lit Lineup! The library has multiple copies of almost all the books, and there are also e-book and e-audio copies of these titles on the Alaska Digital Library.

Friday, October 2nd, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Join us on Friday for the members-only sale!

Saturday, October 3rd, 10:00am  - 6:00 pm

Browse through hundreds of books and dozens of plants at the Friends of the Library 2026 Fall 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, October 2nd! Memberships start at $15. Join at the door or SIGN UP NOW. 

Hey Summer Readers!

Remember to bring your reading log to the library front desk by 6pm on Friday, July 31st to have them count for prize giveaways at the End of Summer Reading Party!

Thursday, July 23rd at 6:00pm in the Fireside Reading Lounge

Tuesday, August 4th - Saturday, August 8th

Upcoming Closure - Homer Public Library is getting an upgrade! Contractors will be at the library Tuesday, August 4th through Saturday, August 8th, installing a new security grille at the front entrance. This grille will make the library’s meeting room available outside library hours.

Public access is CLOSED while the building is under construction. Curbside service still available. 

The Homer Public Library will be CLOSED Saturday, July 4th for Independence Day. Regular library hours resume Monday, July 6th. Please note that all other City departments will be closed Friday, July 3rd. The library will be open Friday.

Look for BOB the bookmobile at the Homer Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Parade!

Meet author Kendra Langford Shaw at the Homer Public Library as she shares her debut novel, The Pillagers’ Guide to Arctic Pianos. Added Bonus - enjoy live piano accompaniment from local legend Johnny B.