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Western Lot Project Open House and Presentation

Saturday, October 8th, 12 - 2pm

Can't make it to the First Friday open house? Then stop by on Saturday when the Open House continues with a power point presentation, site walk, and collaborative discussion. We want to hear from you!

First Friday at the Library

Friday, October 7th, 4:30 - 6:30pm

The Friends of the Library are having an open house and invite one and all to stop by the library to check out three amazing concept designs of the Library's Western Lot Project.  These were created by landscape architects Peter Briggs and Elise Huggins in partnership with The National Park Service – Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program (NPS-RTCA).

Sustainability within the City of Homer

The City of Homer has policy guide for their employees' outlining reducing waste and energy usage within the public sector. 

This handbook explains policies regarding office equipment usage, HVAC systems, lighting for inside and outside facilities, and vehicle usage. 

Below is a copy of the Employee Sustainability Handbook.

 

Ongoing and Future Projects

The City of Homer is focused on continuing projects that give serious consideration to climate change and sustainability in our community.

Local Organizations Helping to Fight Climate Change

Below are some local and state-wide organizations that are addressing certain areas of climate change that effect Homer and surrounding communities. Some of the organizations are non-profit volunteer based, while others are state or federally funded programs.  

Homer Drawdown

Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies

Cook Inletkeeper

Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges

Climate Action History in Homer

The City of Homer and it's citizens have been concerned with protecting the natural environment surrounding the Kachemak Bay area for decades. Following is a brief overview of some of the sustainability work related to climate action the city has conducted and is currently involved in:

Invitation to Bid City-Owned Cold Storage Unit Rental - Bait

INVITATION TO BID

By the City of Homer, Alaska

For City-Owned Cold Storage Unit Rental - Bait

Invitation to Bid Snow Removal & Sanding 2022-2025

INVITATION TO BID

By the City of Homer, Alaska for

SNOW REMOVAL AND SANDING SERVICES

2022/2023, 2023/2024, 2024/2025

Addendum #1 Issued 10/14/22

TeenTober: Spooktacular Luminaries!

Special events for tweens and teens at the library throughout October! Each Wednesday from 5-6pm in the library meeting room.

Oct. 26: Spooktacular Luminaries!

TeenTober: Mystery Book Club!

Special events for tweens and teens at the library throughout October! Each Wednesday from 5-6pm in the library meeting room.

Oct. 19: Mystery Book Club! 

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