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The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has announced that the City of Homer has again received GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the FY24/25 Budget. The award represents a significant achievement, reflecting the Governing Body and Staff commitment to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting.

WHAT: Not feeling well or have a known exposure? Get a FREE rapid test at this week's Pop-up COVID Rapid Testing Clinic.

WHERE: Homer Public Health Center, 195 East Bunnell Ave

WHEN: Monday Jan 24 - Friday Jan 28, 9am - 4pm

Rapid testing is provided by Capstone Clinic, a certified contractor of AK DHSS. Additional testing is available at the SPH COVID Swab Site. At-Home tests can be ordered at COVIDtests.gov

Join us for a virtual lunch with Homer City Councilmember Rachel Lord. This is an opportunity to learn more about city council, ask questions and share ideas.

This February meeting is a Zoom only event. In the future we hope to resume these gatherings in the library meeting room. Stay tuned for updates in the new year. To attend on Monday, February 14th at 12 pm, click the Zoom link below:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81327929726?pwd=M0E0eGwyN2dVVEJORW1vSmFhc1Z4dz09

Meeting ID: 813 2792 9726

Passcode: lunch

Email questions to: info@friendshomerlibrary.org

Need at-home COVID test kits? Test kits are available for free distribution at the Homer Public Library. 

January 2024 Update: COVID test kits are no longer available at the Homer Public Library.

Homer Police Department does not do background checks for the general public.

Background checks must be done through the State of Alaska website: https://dhss.alaska.gov/dhcs/pages/cl/bgcheck/default.aspx

No Internet? No Problem!

The library now has 10 wireless hotspots available for checkout. The hotpots allow any computer, tablet or smartphone to connect to the internet through the AT&T 4G wireless network, which covers most areas in and around Homer. They provide unlimited data throughout their 2-week checkout period, which we hope will benefit households across the region, especially those with no other means of internet access.

This project was made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, grant number ARPA25.

This is a reminder that while the State of Alaska will allow all-terrain vehicles to be driven on some public roads with speed limits of 45 mph or less beginning January 1, 2022,

Radio Storytime is back!

Airing Thursday, January 20th  at 10am on KBBI AM 890. Tune in and hear Cinda, our new Youth Services Librarian!

Let's read, dance, sing and get silly!

Join us Wednesday mornings at 10:30am for Toddler Time! For kids under the age of 3.

For ages 3+, join us on Friday mornings at 10:30am for Kids Storytime!

Please note that hotberths for vessels 40 feet and over may not be available. Harbor officers respond to requests in the order they were received, and as their other duties allow. If you haven't heard from us by the time you're ready to put your boat in the water, please use transient moorage when you arrive. 

https://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/port/hotberth-request