Friends of the Homer Library

FRIENDS OF THE HOMER LIBRARY

Our mission is to provide support for the Homer Public Library programs and services,

to raise funds that enrich the library experience, and to promote the use and enjoyment of the library.

Library Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10am-6pm

Tuesday and Thursday,

10am-8pm

Homer Public Library Calendar

For a complete list of Homer Library events and class happenings, go to the main Homer Library website.

SEE CALENDAR

Support the Library

Do you love the Homer Public Library?

We do. A lot.

We believe that a great library is a centerpiece of every vibrant community. When you support your library, you support lifelong learning and curiosity.

Are you interested in offering support? We make it easy. You can...

VOLUNTEER

Fall Book and Plant Sale

Saturday, September 27, 2025

10am - 6pm

@ the Homer Public Library

Members Only Pre-Sale

Friday, September 26, 2025, 6-8pm

Now accepting good quality book donations at the library. Please, NO textbooks, magazines, DVDs, CDs, or books that are soiled or damaged.

Potted plant donations may be dropped off on Thursday, Sept. 25th during library hours. Please include a note with the plant name and care instructions.

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Art in the Library

July 1 - September 31, 2025

Shared Showcase

Stop by the library, if you haven't recently, to see these works by multiple artists:

Anika Emerson's landscape painting, called "Hazy Peaks," is a gouache paint medium on a stretched canvas with a lace ribbon framed edge.
Homer High School students' large collaborative mixed-media piece is called "Where do YOU fit in?"
"Artibility's" display includes: multimedia on 5" x 7" canvases, alcohol ink paintings on tiles and small painted buoys.

Conversations with a City Council Member

Next sessions:

Tues., Sept. 9 - Donna Aderhold

Tues., Oct. 14 - Caroline Venuti

12-1pm in the Library Meeting Room

Bring your questions, ideas, and a lunch (if desired) for an informal conversation with a different Homer City Council Member each month.

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month, September - May, at the Homer Public Library to learn more about the latest city projects.

Tech Help

Meets on the

1st and 3rd

Thursdays of the month

5:30 - 7:30 PM

Meets in the Homer Public Library

Conference Room or Study Room

Knitting Circle

Mondays

1:30pm-4:30pm

All experience levels welcome!

Meets in the Homer Public Library

Conference Room

SPARC

South Peninsula Amateur Radio Club

Meets on the

1st Tuesday each month

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Meets in the Homer Public Library Conference Room

LARP

Live Action Role Play

Fridays

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Meets in the Homer Public Library Conference Room

Reading Between the Lines

Each Sunday morning at 9:35 am on KBBI, our local public radio station, you can hear book reviews, upcoming events, and “audio bibliographies.”

Youth Programs

A love of reading and learning begins early, and we strive to support opportunities for kids and families to grow together.

BOB the Bookmobile

Our goal with our beautiful bookmobile is to spread library services throughout Homer.

Celebration of Lifelong Learning

Celebration of Lifelong Learning is an annual event which honors members of our community who prioritize learning and have a passion for sharing their knowledge with others.

Sign up for the News

Be the first to know what's going on at the Homer Public Library when you sign up for the monthly newsletter.

Become a Member

We encourage you to support the Homer Public Library by becoming a Friend this year. Friends of the Homer Library enjoy twice-yearly opportunities to attend the members-only book sale preview night with music, treats, and first pick of thousands of bargain-priced books.

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Donate Now

When you make a donation to the Friends of the Homer Library, you are making an investment in your local library and in building a community dedicated to lifelong learning.

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