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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

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The return of Homer’s asynchronous book club

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

The Cowles Council Chambers are seen in Homer City Hall on Pioneer Avenue in April 2025 in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)

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Council accepts grant for library security grille

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

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Library updates privacy policy to address electronic communications

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

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Homer library receives annual state grant

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

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

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Library to suspend accounts with overdue items

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

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

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Inclusivity in art

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

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)

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Out of the office: Nostalgia is calling

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

Snow blankets Homer City Hall on April 10, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)

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Library to seek grant funding for security grille

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

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

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Leveling up at the Homer library

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

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Alaska libraries may see federal funding restored

Alaska State Libraries, Archives and Museums department notified Alaska libraries on June 3 that grant funding from the…

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‘What gives it teeth’

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

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Off the shelf: Time and space and the human heart

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