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Young Readers Group

For kids 6-8! Come talk about what books you've been reading, get tips for finding more books from the library and choose a book to keep. Registration required.  
 
 

Science in the Summer: Be a Physicist (July Session)

For kids in grades 2-6! Play the role of a physicist! Learn about science careers! Practice Science! Materials provided. Registration required. July 27 3:30-4:30, July 28 3:30-5:30.
 
 

Science in the Summer: Be a Physicist (June Session)

For kids in grades 2-6! Play the role of a physicist! Learn about science careers! Practice Science! Materials provided. Registration required. Registration for this session is closed. Please register for the July session.
 
 

Lunch with a Councilmember: Shelly Erickson

WHEN: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 @ 12-1 pm

WHAT: Bring your brown bag lunch and join us for lunch with Homer City Council member Shelly Erickson.

The library hosts council members as an opportunity for community members to bring their questions and ideas to their elected representatives. One or two (or a few) councilmembers will visit each month for and informal conversation.

Tech Help

SPRING UPDATE: There will be NO Tech Help on April 17th, 2025.

Box of Poems - Accordion Book-in-a-Box Workshop

2 part Accordion Book-In-A-Box Workshop with Alice Porter
Thursday, April 13th & 20th from 4:30-6pm
Register to attend. (limit 10 participants)
Co-sponsored by The Friends of the Homer Public Library
 
April is National Poetry Month!

Poetry Reading - The Round Whisper of No Moon

Friday, April 21st, 2023

6:30 - 7:30 PM in the Fireside Lounge*

*Masks preferred for in-person event, per author request

Join the Friends of the Library for an evening of poetry! Local author & poet Peter Kaufman will discuss his collection of poetry, The Round Whisper of No Moon. This collection weaves imagery and story gathered over twenty years of migrating between the wilds of Alaska and densely populated cities in Southeast Asia.

Our Favorite Poems

Thursday, April 6, 2023

6-7:30 PM

April is National Poetry Month!

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. Selected poets will include Robert Service, e.e. cummings, and Pablo Naruda, among others. Join us at the Llibrary's Fireplace Lounge and find your new favorite poem.

2023 Spring Book & Plant Sale - Everyone Welcome

Saturday, May 6, 10:00am  - 6:00 pm

Browse through hundreds of books and dozens of plants at the Friends of the Library 2023 Spring 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, May 5! Memberships start at $15. Join at the door or SIGN UP NOW. 

2023 Spring Book & Plant Sale for FHL Members

Friday, May 5, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Join us on Friday for the members-only sale!

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