Homer Public Library

✨TOMORROW, June 18th✨ at 3:30pm at the library! Nature Journal Workshop for Teens (Ages 12+) with Kristin Link! Additional information at registration at https://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/library/nature-journal-workshop-teens

Nature Journaling Workshop for Teens with Kristin Link science illustrator and author of "Discover the Art of Field Sketching."
Thursday, June 18, 2026 / 3:30 - 5:30 pm

In this hands-on workshop, we'll explore nature journaling as a way of paying attend to plants, animals, and landscapes around us. Kristin will share her own nature journal practice and what she includes in her daily sketchbook pages, from observations and questions to colored pencil drawing of natural history subjects. Participates will have guided time to make their own journal pages from real specimens and natural history references. No experience needed. All material provide.

To learn more and register go to:
https://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/library/nature-journal-workshop-teens

Plant a Seed, READ! It's time for our 2026 Summer Reading Program! Join Youth Librarian Cinda outside for our Garden Party Kickoff event TOMORROW, Saturday June 6th from 10:30am - 12:30pm! Plant seeds in the library's summer garden, watch live performances, and register for the reading challenge!

This event and more at https://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/library/summer-hpl-2026

Summer Reading is right around the corner! Join us as the library for FREE, fun and educational programming for kids of all ages!
✨Registration for the reading challenge starts Monday June 1st; challenge starts June 6th.
📖 Garden Party Kickoff event Saturday, June 6th from 10:20am - 12:30pm
🌻Full details and calendar of events at https://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/library/summer-hpl-2026

✨TOMORROW NIGHT✨ at the library! Join us at the library to hear poems from "Convergence: Poetry on Environmental Impacts of War" read by featured authors as well as other local voices including: Anne Coray (co-editor), Nancy Lord, Tom Kizzia, Gretchen Diemer, Michael Lemay, and Samantha Cunningham.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6-7pm

Poetry Reading at the Homer Public Library Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6-7pm
Join us at the library to hear poems from "Convergence: Poetry on Environmental Impacts of War" read by featured authors as well as other local voices including: Anne Coray (co-editor), Nancy Lord, Tom Kizzia, Gretchen Diemer, Michael Lemay, and Samantha Cunningham.

"Convergence: Poetry on Environmental Impacts of War" offers a groundbreaking and vital perspective on war’s destruction of the natural world—the creatures, plants, soil, water, and atmosphere of Earth. In poems and contextual comments, 61 contemporary poets focus on military damages to the ecosystems on six continents and the moon.

Book Review: Convergence: Poetry on Environmental Impacts of War from the Homer Independent Press: https://homerindependentpress.com/2026/04/16/book-review-convergence-poetry-on-environmental-impacts-of-war/

Friends of the Homer Public Library website:
https://friendshomerlibrary.org/

Homer Public Library calendar page:
https://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/calendar?field_microsite_tid=86

✨NEXT WEEK✨ at the library! Join us at the library with Alaskan author Eowyn Ivey as she shares insights from her latest novel! "Black Woods, Blue Sky" is a suspenseful novel with life-and-death stakes about the love between a mother and daughter, and about the lure of a wild life—about what we gain and what it might cost us.

Thursday, April 23rd | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Fireside Reading Lounge

Eowyn Ivey is coming to Homer!

Join us at the Homer Public Library on April 23, 6-7 pm with author Eowyn Ivey as she shares insights from her latest book, "Black Woods, Blue Sky," a suspenseful novel with life-and-death stakes about the love between a mother and daughter, and about the lure of a wild life—about what we gain and what it might cost us.

Lifelong Alaskan Eowyn Ivey is the author of the Pulitzer finalist and New York Times bestseller "The Snow Child" and most recently the national bestseller "Black Woods, Blue Sky." Her critically acclaimed novels have been translated into more than 25 languages. She lives with her husband in the Matanuska Valley.

Books will be available for purchase at the event through the Homer Bookstore and are available for check out at the library.

Due to harsh winter weather, the City of Homer is closing all non-essential services at 3pm today, Tuesday January 6th. This includes the Homer Public Library. We expect to resume regular library hours tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7th.

Stay safe on the roads!

Please visit the City website here for updates: https://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/citymanager/city-offices-closed-3-pm-today

REMINDER: The library will CLOSE EARLY at 1pm on Wednesday, December 24th and remain closed through Thursday, December 25th.

Friday, December 26th - Tuesday, December 30th: OPEN during normal hours.

NEXT WEEK: The library will CLOSE EARLY at 1pm on Wednesday, December 31st and remain closed through Thursday, January 1st.

Normal hours resume Friday, January 2nd.

Book talks & bird feet & plant sales, oh my! Check out what’s happening this week at the Homer Public Library!
📖Author Talk with Brian George Smith | Thursday 12/11 @ 6:00pm

🐦Bird Feet! | Lab for Kids – Registration Required | Friday 12/12 @ 1:30pm to 2:30pm

🪴Pop-up Houseplant and Gift Sale at the Library | Saturday 12/12 @ 10am – 2pm

These events and more at:

Calendar | City of Homer Alaska Official Website

REMINDER: Homer Public Library will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 27th & Friday, November 28th

Regular hours resume Saturday, November 29th

Have a safe and happy holiday!

The internet at the library has been restored for our public wifi and our networked computers. Thank you for your patience and please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.