Homer Public Library Ohio announced its schedule of events for July 2026, offering a range of activities for children, teens, and adults throughout the month.
The Children’s Summer Reading program will feature several themed story times, including a dinosaur-themed session with Miss Shaunta on Wednesday, July 1 at 10:00 am. On Wednesday, July 8 at 10:00 am, local children’s author S Kelly Rammell will read his book "City Beats: A Hip-Hoppy Pigeon Poem," followed by a puppet show. Additional children’s sessions include a dinosaur-themed teatime on Wednesday, July 15 at 10:00 am and the Circus Pop Giant Bubble Show with Ringling Bros. alumnus Logan Jimenez on Wednesday, July 22 at 10:00 am.
For adults aged 55 and older, GetSetUp – Exercise & Health meetups are scheduled every Monday in July at 10:00 am with Kathy to introduce an online learning community. The Ukulele Association of Homer will meet on Thursday, July 9 and Thursday, July 23 at 5:00 pm for practice sessions and free lessons; ukuleles are available for lending and all ages are welcome.
Other events include a BBQ-themed Recipe Exchange on Friday, July 10 at 11:00 am; Crafting with Ann Kimble to create Figure 8 Bracelets on Tuesday, July 14 at 2:00 pm (registration required); Teen Summer Reading Program soap-making on Tuesday, July 14 at 5:30 pm (registration required); Teen Movie and Pizza Night featuring "Kong: Skull Island" (PG-13) on Thursday, July 16 at 5:00 pm (RSVP by Wednesday); Brunch and a Movie showing "Song Sung Blues" (PG-13) on Friday, July 17 at 10:00 am (RSVP by Thursday).
Additional gatherings include Community of Women meeting Tuesday, July 21 at 2:00 pm; Teen Retro Game Night later that day at 5:30 pm; Licking County Aging Partners meal service followed by Y on the Fly exercise program Friday, July 24 starting noon (call to reserve meal); Homer Historical Society discussion Friday afternoon; and Book Club discussing "Mountain Girl" by Marilyn Moss Rockefeller Friday, July 31 at 11:00 am.
For more information or to register for specific programs or reserve materials such as books or meals where indicated in the schedule above, please contact Amie Hatfield, Director, at the library’s main number.
