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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, including outreach and lifelong learning.


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.


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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...

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VOLUNTEER

 Looking for a fun and flexible job?

 The Friends of the Library seeks a part-time professional to serve as the FHL Coordinator. 

The Coordinator  works alongside an energetic Board, dedicated volunteers, and the hardworking library staff. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal & communication skills, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of computer technology & graphic design are strong assets.

The FHL Coordinator works 20-30 hours per week, beginning at $25/hour. Scheduling is flexible; with some evening hours and occasional weekends required.

If you are interested in working with a dynamic and fun team, please submit a resume and cover letter to Evelyn Waltenbaugh at evelyn@waltenbaugh.com  

Applications are open until the position is filled, with a preferred start date of January 4, 2027. For further information on the requirements for this position go to: FHL Coordinator Qualifications DOC.

QUESTIONS? Please contact Dave Berry at 907-299-5490 or dberry@ci.homer.ak.us


Would you like to join the Friends board? 

We are looking for new members.


Time commitment: 5-10 hours per month

When: Board meets the first Wednesday of each month, but time commitments vary.

Description: We have a hands-on, hard-working team of eleven board members. If you are interested in learning more or want to join us go to: Prospective Board Member

If you have more questions, please feel free to contact Cheryl at info@friendshomerlibrary.org or by phone at 907-435-3195.

FEATURED EVENTS


Jay Bechtol Author Talk     

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

6:00 - 7:00 pm 

Library Fireside Reading Lounge


Join us at the library to meet Homer author Jay Bechtol. He writes horror and speculative fiction including short stories and his debut novel The Great American Coward. Jay will share his most recent novel Quimmering Springs, the perfect book to read on a cold winter night, curled up by the fire. Alone.

Quimmering Springs:

The last man in a dying town discovers he may not be alone after all.

The residents of Quimmering Springs have been slowly leaving…

disappearing…

and only Jack Kincaid remains. He is determined to spend his final years in the town he loves, the town where he grew up, the town he knows better than anyone. But as winter descends, mysterious footprints bring the realization that the town may not be deserted after all.

Quimmering Springs is a suspenseful mystery about isolation, mortality, and a world that has moved on without you.


Nikki Ervice Author Talk    in Conversation with Miranda Weiss    

Tuesday, December 8, 2026

6:00 - 7:00 pm 

Library Fireside Reading Lounge

Meet Nikki Ervice writer and professional dancer originally from Homer. She and local author Miranda Weiss will discuss Nikki’s debut novel ROADSHOW. An intimate, cross-country journey examining the fragile ties between class, legacy, and the grueling hustle of the stage.

“In Nikki Ervice’s brilliant debut, a kaleidoscopic array of landscapes and characters come vividly alive as Annie road-trips across the United States and Canada, toward her past and her future. Ervice is a bold and sensitive writer, and Roadshow is a propulsive, visceral book—I couldn’t put it down.”

—Helen Phillips, author of Hum and The Need

Books available for purchase at the event through the Homer Bookstore or may be checked out from the library.



Holiday Pop-Up

Gift and Plant Sale

Saturday, December 12, 2026

1:00 - 5:00 pm

Library Meeting Room


Shop for unique holiday gifts and vibrant plants to warm your home! 

Including:

  • Colorful bookmarks
  • Earrings of all types, for all ages
  • Gifts for knitters and crocheters
  • Character pins: anime, dogs, cats, dragons, Harry Potter
  • Wine charms
  • Plants of all types
  • ...and so much more!



PROGRAMS


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


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.

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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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FRIENDS OF THE HOMER PUBLIC LIBRARY

Friends of the Homer Library is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 community organization.

907-435-3195

info@friendshomerlibrary.org

500 Hazel Avenue • Homer AK  99603
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