• Summer Reading Program

  Toddlers - Adults

  

• Rockin' Readers

  Wednesday, June 19th

  Join us for Rockin' Readers!  New activities, new stories, new crafts and a whole bunch of fun!  Rockin' Readers is for K-2nd grade
   students and meets from 3:25 - 4:15 pm.  If Homer schools are closed Rockin' Readers will not meet. Join us for our end of the year party!

• Tea Time at the Library

  A Podcast

  Welcome to Tea Time!  Where avid readers come together to discuss topics of interest related to literature.  You can find all of the episodes here.  

• Teen Tech Help

  NEW TIME

  Are you having trouble downloading ebooks? Want to know how to use your new iPad? We've got a team of  teens who can help! Our teen techs will be available on Fridays 3:30-5:00 pm and Saturdays 1:00-2:00 pm.  Bring your device or just your questions; our teen techs are here to help!

• Visit our Teen Writers Showcase

  Christmas Dog Poems

  Check out the Teen Writers Showcase here. Some teens, and some not-so-teenlike anymore have written Christmas dog poems. If you need a little holiday joy, read them! 

• What's a Library for?

  
  
  
  Check out our patrons' library memories and stories.  You'll find more, like this one: 
  One of the first things I remember after moving to Homer is my mother taking us to the library to get library cards...

• Verizon Hotspot

  Did you know the library has a Hot Spot for patrons to borrow? A Hot Spot is for people who don't have internet access but do have Verizon cell phone coverage. The Hot Spot will allow internet access free of charge to you for a 1 week borrowing period. Stop at the library for more information.

Open House

Save the Date!

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Summer Reading Goals

This summer our goal is to have our Phillips Free Library Community read 2000 books! If that goal is met, the library will buy one of 3 items: Spheros, a Pressure Washer, or a Telescope. You get to choose using a marble run voting system. If our patrons exceed that goal, we have additional incentives! If we read 2,100 books then our teens Benji & Evie will dye their hair and reveal it at our end of the year party on Saturday, August 17th. If we read 2,200 books then Sarah & Priscilla will dye their hair as well

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This Week at the Library

For the Week of June 17

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Life Size Games

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Summer Book Club Registration!

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Fiction, Food & Flick

June

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Lunchtime Story Launch

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Summer Reading Program - Wednesday Evenings

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Thinking on Thursday

Book Discussion

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Worth a Read

Last year, the library hosted author Hena Khan here at the library. Hena is the author of several picture books and middle grade novels, including Amina’s Voice.  As a librarian, I’ve had the privilege of meeting and hosting many authors. It’s truly one of the perks of being a small town librarian. Hena, who is a generous and warm person, is definitely one of my favorites. While speaking at the library and schools, she shared about her life growing up as a Muslim in the United States, her culture, and her talents as an author. Here’s a link to a recent essay she had in the Washington Post that’s definitely worth reading.  https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/04/09/teaching-my-son-all-parents-stand-up-against-muslim-hatred/?fbclid=IwAR3NNT8h1UQG3lmFq3D5MiN0OXOhKlBy9MRLKfzciIllD2YpjlmgHzYoCNU&utm_term=.cbfdbdcc3e67

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Hoopla

Movies, Music, eBooks and more

We are excited to announce a new digital service that will allow you to watch movies, read books, listen to music and more.  You need to have a library card and internet access to use this new service.  Each card holder is able to borrow 3 items each month.  After 3 items have been checked out you will have to wait until the next month to borrow more.  Please check out the site - have your library card handy to make an account with Hoopla.

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Children's e-Books

Check out this growing collection

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