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    A Homer Public Library patron checks out a stack of books from this year's Lit Lineup list. Photo by Christina Whiting
    The return of Homer’s asynchronous book club
    By Christina Whiting • January 28, 2026 1:30 am

    Lit Lineup, the Homer Public Library’s annual community reading program, debuts this year’s book list.

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    The Cowles Council Chambers are seen in Homer City Hall on Pioneer Avenue in April 2025 in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
    Council accepts grant for library security grille
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 13, 2025 8:30 am

    The Rasmuson Foundation awarded the Homer Public Library $19,000 in grant funding for the installation of a new security grille.

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    Library updates privacy policy to address electronic communications
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 12, 2025 5:30 pm

    A resolution amending the Homer Public Library’s privacy policy was passed Monday during the regular Homer City Council meeting.

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    Homer library receives annual state grant
    By Delcenia Cosman • September 17, 2025 1:30 am

    The Homer City Council approved an ordinance accepting and appropriating grant funds for the Homer Public Library.

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    Selections from the 2025 Lit Lineup are lined up on a shelf at the Homer Public Library on Friday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting
    Library to suspend accounts with overdue items
    By Delcenia Cosman • September 17, 2025 1:30 am

    The change endorsed by the Library Advisory Board was approved by the Homer City Council on Sept. 8.

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    Artists in the Homer Independent Living Center's Artability program are photographed with their artwork on display at the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge during the 2025 Shorebird Festival in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by the Independent Living Center
    Inclusivity in art
    By Christina Whiting • August 27, 2025 1:30 am

    The Homer Public Library showcases work by local high school students and ‘Artability’ group members.

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    A sign on the Homer Public Library’s public phone, photographed on Saturday, July 12, 2025, notes that it’s the only public phone in the city of Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Out of the office: Nostalgia is calling
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 17, 2025 1:30 am

    I had an encounter recently which both delighted me and left me feeling bittersweetly, nostalgically vintage.

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    Snow blankets Homer City Hall on April 10, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
    Library to seek grant funding for security grille
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 3, 2025 1:30 am

    Resolution 25-064 authorizing the move was passed by the Homer City Council last Monday.

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    E-rate ruling continues internet subsidy at Homer library
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 3, 2025 1:30 am

    A recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund means that internet access…

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    Leveling up at the Homer library
    By Christina Whiting For Homer News • June 11, 2025 12:30 pm

    Summer reading program encourages youth reading and engagement through the summer months.

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    Alaska libraries may see federal funding restored
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 5, 2025 1:30 am

    Alaska State Libraries, Archives and Museums department notified Alaska libraries on June 3 that grant funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services may soon be awarded.

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    ‘What gives it teeth’
    By Delcenia Cosman • April 30, 2025 5:30 pm

    Indigenous author Lily H. Tuzroyluke spoke on her novel and writing process last week at the Homer Public Library.

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    Off the shelf: Time and space and the...
    By Delcenia Cosman • April 24, 2025 1:30 am

    Contemporary novel combines historical and science fiction for a gripping, emotional journey.

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