Library

December 10th at 10:00 AM AKST

Join us for an online chat with bestselling author Fredrik Backman as we discuss his outstanding body of work, including his breathtaking new novel, The Winners, the third installment of the Beartown series. 

In the beautifully written Beartown—which inspired the HBO series of the same name—a small town obsessed with the local junior hockey team is rocked by a shocking act of violence. As accusations and rumors fly, the town must grapple with its identity as never before.

December 6th at 3:00 PM AKST

Join us for an exciting virtual chat with the highly-acclaimed and award winning novelist, Geraldine Brooks in conversation about her most recent New York Times Bestselling novel Horse. Brooks braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history. 

For Teens and Tweens! 

Come play Catan with us! Thursday, December 8, 4:30-6:30. All experience levels welcome!

This event is hosted by the Alaska Municipal League as part of a series of listening sessions across the state. This facilitated conversation intends to help guide community stakeholders through a conversation on digital equity, and in completing a survey that will inform statewide work.

We expect this session will be less than two hours, and participation will be both by invitation and for members of the public interested in the dialogue. 

November 15th at 8:00 AM AKST

Join us for an enlightening hour with bestselling author Kwame Christian as he chats about his new book How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race: Practical Tools for Necessary Change in the Workplace and Beyond. 

November 10th at 10:00 AM AKST

Join us for a dazzlingly entertaining virtual chat with author Bonnie Garmus as she discusses her debut New York Times bestselling novel Lessons in Chemistry. 

November 2nd at 12:00 PM AKDT

You’re invited to an enlightening hour with highly acclaimed writer, journalist, broadcaster, and speaker Lisa Napoli as she discusses her group biography of the four women whose voices defined NPR, Susan, Linda, Nina, and Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR. 

WHEN: Tuesday, Tuesday, March 14th @ 12:00-1:00pm. 

WHAT: Bring your brown bag lunch and join us for lunch with Homer City Councilmember Rachel Lord.

The library hosts councilmembers 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.

WHEN: Tuesday, February 14th @ 12:00-1:00pm. 

WHAT: Bring your brown bag lunch and join us for lunch with Homer City Councilmember Caroline Venuti.

The library hosts councilmembers 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.

Witches, and Goblins, and Ghouls, oh my!

Come one and come all to the Homer Public Library on October 31st for Trick-or-Treating! From 4-6pm.