Homer Public Library

✨TOMORROW NIGHT✨at the library!

Kendra Langford Shaw Author Talk & Johnny B live on the piano!
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026 / 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Meet author Kendra Langford Shaw at the library as she shares her debut novel, The Pillagers’ Guide to Arctic Pianos. Added Bonus - enjoy live piano accompaniment from local legend Johnny B.

Kendra Langford Shaw grew up in Alaska, and drawing on her family’s stories and experiences, and her own wild imagination, has crafted The Pillagers’ Guide to Arctic Pianos. It's an exuberant epic novel about a family who puts down roots in the far reaches of the Arctic and builds an unexpected industry. Born in Alaska, she is now a City Councilwoman in Billings, Montana, where she lives with her husband and two young children.

Book will be available for purchase from the Homer Bookstore during the event, with book signings to follow.

✨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