Inspire Lite | March 2023

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your guide to events, resources & services MARCH 2023 Connect to OverDrive & the Libby App pg. 6

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Adults Drawing & Painting Class with Dr. Paul Nuchims All skill levels are welcome and supplies are provided. Each class is limited to the first 15 participants. Ages 15+

Veg Club First Tuesdays, March 7, 6:30-8 p.m.

Virtual | Bainbridge Island

Grown-up LEGO Club

Every Wednesday, 3-4:15 p.m.

In-person | Manchester

Bring out your inner child and create something extraordinary with LEGOs. All materials provided.

Story Night

Saturday, March 11, 11 a.m.-noon In-person | Downtown Bremerton

An entertaining night of stories told by local storytellers. This month’s topic is “Do-overs.” Visit storynight.org to learn how to tell your story. Ages 21+

First Thursdays, March 2, 7-9 p.m.

In-person | Cloverleaf Sports Bar & Grill, 1240 Hollis St., Bremerton

AARP Tax Aide Set up an appointment for free, confidential tax help. View a list of what to bring at taxaide.aarpfoundation.org.

Appointment preferred: (206) 866-5269

Every Tuesday & Friday, 1-4 p.m.

Every Thursday & Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

In-person | Bainbridge Island Tuesdays and Thursdays are appointment only. Saturday is walk-in only. Ages 21+

Toast to Your Health: From Garden to Glass Debbie Teashon, author of “Gardening for the Homebrewer,” will share how a homebrewer’s garden can be beautiful and valuable. Learn how to grow your ingredients for easy-to-make liqueur recipes and sodas. In partnership with the Poulsbo Garden Club.

Saturday, March 11, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Peninsula Community Health Service’s Mobile Medical Clinic Get help with insurance enrollment and community resources. Address health concerns and connect with specialists in the mobile medical clinic.

Second Wednesdays, March 8, 1-4 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

Wednesday, March 22, 6-7 p.m.

Saturday, March 25, 11 a.m.-noon In-person | Manchester

Enlighten: Kitsap Community Forum Zelda Foxall, co-founder of the performing arts company Cause It’s Art, will perform a vignette of civil rights leader Ella Baker.

Visit EnlightenKitsap.org to learn more.

Puget Sound Genealogical Society

Third Fridays, March 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Virtual & In-person | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 700 Callahan Dr., Bremerton

Puget Sound Genealogical Society hosts monthly events on genealogical research and resources that can be accessed at KRL.org/events.

Introduction to Irish Dance

First & Fourth Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Wednesday, March 22, 1-2 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Third Tuesdays, March 21, 5-6 p.m.

Virtual & In-person | Silverdale

Knit at Night

Second Saturdays, March 11, 1-3 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Navigate FultonHistory.com with Jeannette Sheliga.

Learn about snoring and sleep apnea.

What are your options?

Learn the power of a welcoming entry design, presented by a retired professor of landscape architecture, Phillip Waite.

Monday, March 13, 5-6 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

March 4: Evidence, Obituaries, Newspapers March 25: Journals, City Histories and Google Books

Inside Healthcare

Fourth Wednesdays, March 22, 1-4 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Connect with Mayor Becky Erickson for questions and conversation.

Monthly Meeting & Program

Saturday, March 18, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Designing for Hospitable Entries

Ask Mayor Becky Erickson

Discovering Your Ancestors

Dave Myhre of Duckabush Bookbindery is one of the few remaining authorities on the art of book restoration. See photos of his workshop, including 18th-century equipment and be inspired by his passion for a lost craft.

Third Wednesdays, March 15, 1-4 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Bring your knitting, crocheting, or crafting project from home and work at your own pace with friends, new and old.

Every Tuesday, 12:30-6 p.m.

Every Thursday, 12:30-5 p.m.

Saturday, March 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

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The Art of Bookbinding & Bible Restoration

Discover resources that will help extend your growing season.

Learn the basics of Irish step dancing and try an Irish Céilí dance yourself, led by local instructor Lita Hiraldo.

Registration required.

Saturday, March 18, 11 a.m.-noon In-person | Downtown Bremerton

Perspectives Discuss perspectives in historical narratives inspired by an artifact from the Museum collection. In partnership with Kitsap History Museum.

Thursday, March 23, 7-8 p.m.

In-person | Kitsap History Museum, 280 4th St., Bremerton

Pressed Flower Art Create a bookmark or greeting card using pressed flowers. Registration required.

Monday, March 27, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

Fiber Arts Circle Do you knit, crochet, hand sew, or embroider? Bring your craft! Join a fiber arts circle and share tea and companionship while you work.

Fourth Tuesdays, March 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

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Friends

Poulsbo Book Group

Friends of the Library groups raise money to support their local branch through fundraising with book sales and special events. If you love your Library and are looking for a way to get involved, consider joining a Friends group.

Second Tuesdays, March 14, 3-4 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Friends of the Library Meeting Second Mondays, March 13, 10-11 a.m.

In-person | Kingston Friends of the Library Meeting Room

Friends of the Library Book Sale Buy books, movies and music.

Every Monday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Second Saturdays, March 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Book Groups Kingston Book Group Discuss “The Turn of the Key” by Ruth Ware.

First Wednesdays, March 1, 10-11:30 a.m.

In-person | Village Green Community Center, 26159 Dulay Rd. NE, Kingston

Little Boston Book Group

Silverdale Book Group Discuss “Looking for Betty MacDonald”

by Paula Becker.

Third Wednesdays, March 15, 1-2 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Manchester Book Group Discuss “This is Happiness”

by Niall Williams.

Third Mondays, March 20, 6-7 p.m.

In-person | Manchester

Sylvan Way Nonfiction Book Group Discuss “Being Seen” by Elsa Sjunneson.

Registration required. Ages 21+

Third Tuesdays, March 21, 10-11 a.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Port Orchard Book Group Discuss “They Called Us Enemy”

by George Takei.

Third Tuesdays, March 21, 6-7 p.m.

Virtual & In-person | Port Orchard

Thriller Book Group Discuss “We Begin at the End”

by Chris Whitaker. Registration required.

Discuss “Hidden Valley Road”

by Robert Kolker.

Third Tuesdays, March 21, 7-8 p.m.

Virtual | Kingston

First Wednesdays, March 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Virtual & In-person | Little Boston

Downtown Bremerton Book Group

Sylvan Way Book Group Discuss ”Humankind: A Hopeful History”

by Rutger Bregman. Registration required.

Second Saturdays, March 11, 10-11 a.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way, Heninger Meeting Room

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Discuss “Death Comes for the Archbishop”

by Willa Cather.

Reader’s choice of local authors.

Fourth Mondays, March 27, 5-6 p.m.

Virtual & In-person | Downtown Bremerton

Teens Teen Space Play games, make crafts, create art or hang out with friends. Snacks provided.

Grades 7-12

Every Monday, 2-4 p.m.

In-person | Bainbridge Island Grades 6-12

Every Wednesday, 2:30-4:30 p.m., except March 1 In-person | Poulsbo

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Prepare your dice to delve into the mysteries of the frozen north with “Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden.” Connect on the event page for more details.

Grades 6-12

Every Tuesday, 3:30-5:15 p.m.

Virtual | Poulsbo

Teen Advisory Board Help shape the Library. Express your interests, develop leadership skills, help plan and implement special events and earn volunteer credit for school. Grades 6-12

First Wednesdays, March 1, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Life is Ruff: Therapy Dog Visit Join us seasonally to de-stress and craft with some furry company! In partnership with Assistance Dogs Northwest.

Grades 7-12

First Thursdays, March 2, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

Art in Action A Bainbridge Island Museum of Art teaching artist will guide a hands-on project for all ages. In partnership with the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. All Ages

Saturday, March 4, 2:30-5 p.m.

In-person | Bainbridge Island

Dungeons & Dragons Meetup Join fellow gamers for this tabletop role-playing game meet-up with gaming supplies and a place to roll dice. Bring on epic storytelling! Grades 6-12

First Tuesdays, March 7, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Kindness Club Create a relaxing craft or artwork to reduce stress and anxiety. Each month, participate in a different activity to bring kindness to the community. Enjoy snacks and good vibes. Grades 5-9

Second Thursdays, March 9, 3-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Bainbridge Island

Self Defense for Teen Girls Learn to defend and remove yourself from dangerous situations safely, in partnership with Kitsap Martial Arts.

Registration required. Grades 7-12

Saturday, March 11, 3-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

Let’s Get Crafty Flex your artistic muscles with a new craft at each program. Drop in for an easy, fun art project or take a kit and get crafty at home.

Saturday, March 18, 1-2 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Sylvan Way Best Seller Book Group Discuss “Gods of Jade and Shadow”

by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

Fourth Mondays, March 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Virtual | Sylvan Way

When registration is required or your event is virtual, visit KRL.org/events.

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Kids Take & Make: Macrame Keychain Programs on the go! Pick up a kit containing everything you need to make a macrame keychain, recommended for ages 6+. While supplies last.

Daily, March 1-11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

In-person | Little Boston

Idita-Read Challenge Track your progress through the Iditarod.

Move your sled dog through the course with each chapter you read during March.

Daily, March 1-31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard, Sylvan Way

LEGO Builders With our LEGO bricks, we’ll work together to meet two challenges that tie in with a great book. Grades K-5

Every Tuesday, 4-5 p.m.

In-person | Manchester

Rock & Minerals: Burke Box Exhibit

Celebrate Spring

Learn how sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks are formed and test the properties of different minerals.

Exhibit on display during open hours.

Welcome spring by planting herbs to take home in a pot you decorate.

Grades K-5

Daily, March 9-21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

In-person | Little Boston

Self Defense for Kids Learn about “stranger danger” and how to safely remove ourselves from dangerous situations, in partnership with Kitsap Martial Arts.

Registration required. Grades 3-5

Saturday, March 25, 11 a.m.-noon In-person | Downtown Bremerton

Afternoon Gaming Join other gamers to play with our Infinity Games table, board game collections and other gaming consoles! Grades K-5

Introducing: NEW Chapter Book MP3 ReadAlongs Just for kids! Transform your reading experience with NEW ReadAlong chapter books featuring built-in MP3 audio.

Explore over 60 chapter book ReadAlong titles, including favorites like “Big Nate” and “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” in the juvenile audiobook collection. Find your favorite stories at KRL.org/borrowmore.

First, Third & Fifth Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Saturday, March 11, 1-2:30 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

Family Art Party: Cherry Blossoms Celebrate the beauty of cherry blossom season by creating a paper flower masterpiece. Limited to the first 20 participants. Grades PK-2

Wednesday, March 15, 11 a.m.-noon In-person | Silverdale

Drawn to Comics Learn intermediate drawing skills to create a superhero comic or manga. Grades 3-5

Saturday, March 4, 11 a.m.-noon In-person | Silverdale

Connect to Digital Reading with OverDrive & the Libby App Use OverDrive or the Libby app to access ebooks and audiobooks on the go and discover digital reading for kids, teens and adults. Explore great reads at KRL.org/download.

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Read to a Dog

Builders’ Club

Choose a story to share with a dog and practice reading. This event is first come, first served. In partnership with Therapy Dogs International Kitsap. Grades K-5

Build up and take down structures using LEGOs and wooden blocks. All materials provided. Grades K-5

First & Third Thursdays, March 2, 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Bainbridge Island

Second & Fourth Wednesdays, March 8, 22, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Bainbridge Island

Crafternoon

First & Fourth Wednesdays, March 1, 22, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Kingston

Create a seasonal craft spotlighting a natural wonder. This month, make a rainbow ribbon wall hanging.

While supplies last. Grades K-5

Second & Third Wednesdays, March 8, 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Little Boston

Second Thursdays, March 9, 4-5 p.m.

In-person | Manchester

Fourth Wednesdays, March 22, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Explore science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on activities with cool devices. This month, try littleBits.

Space and supplies are limited; first come, first served. Grades K-5

Second Fridays, March 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

STEM Camp

Third Thursday, March 16, 4-5 p.m.

In-person | Manchester

Second & Fourth Thursdays, March 9, 23, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Tween Council

LEGO Club

Third Fridays, March 17, 3:30-5 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

Join other LEGO enthusiasts and build a creation to meet a weekly challenge!

All materials provided. Grades K-5

First Wednesdays, March 1, 4-5 p.m.

In-person | Downtown Bremerton

Little Kids Play & Learn Play away with special early learning activities. Ages 0-5 years

Friday, March 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Baby Band Babies and caregivers enjoy musical experiences that build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 0-18 months

Every Tuesday, 1-1:30 p.m., except March 21, 28 In-person | Downtown Bremerton Every Tuesday, 9:30-10 a.m.

In-person | Manchester

Little Explorers Explore different STEM concepts through hands-on activities.

First Tuesdays, March 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

In-person | Bainbridge Island Second Tuesdays, March 14, 11-11:30 a.m.

In-person | Kingston

Early Learning Playtime Explore various sensory, fine and gross motor skills and STEM stations that stimulate children’s senses and minds. Ages 3-5 years

Tuesday, March 21, 11-11:45 a.m.

In-person | Kingston

Cherry Blossom Crafts Join us and welcome spring with cherry blossom crafts and stories! Registration required. Ages 0-5 years

Friday, March 24, 3:45-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Meet and socialize with other esteemed tweens as we tackle new grown-up problems each month. Grades 6-8

Read Between the Lines with GALE: Literature Resource Center Learn more about your favorite books and authors, including in-depth literary analysis, author biographies and details on other famous works. Get started at KRL.org/readers.

First Wednesdays, March 1, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo Second & Fourth Wednesdays, March 8, 22, 2-3 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

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Storytimes Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movement designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development.

Preschool Storytime Ages 3-5 years A playgroup will follow.

Every Tuesday, 10:30-11 a.m., except March 28 In-person | Poulsbo Every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-noon In-person | Bainbridge Island A craft will follow.

Every Thursday, 10:15-11 a.m.

In-person | Manchester Every Friday, 12:15-1 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard Every Friday, 11-11:45 a.m., except March 17 In-person | Sylvan Way

Toddler Storytime

Baby Storytime

Let NoveList Guide You

Ages 18 months-3 years

Ages 0-18 months

Every Wednesday, 10:30-11 a.m.

In-person | Bainbridge Island

Every Monday, 1-1:30 p.m.

In-person | Kingston

Use NoveList to add great reads to your list and find new favorites in the genres you already love. Build your reading list at KRL.org/readers.

A playgroup will follow.

A playgroup will follow.

Every Wednesday, 10:15-10:45 a.m., except March 22, 29 In-person | Poulsbo

Every Tuesday, 1-1:30 p.m., except March 28 In-person | Poulsbo

Every Friday, 10-10:45 a.m., except March 17 In-person | Sylvan Way

Every Wednesday, 10-10:45 a.m., except March 15 In-person | Sylvan Way

Every Friday, 11:15 a.m.-noon In-person | Port Orchard

Every Friday, 10:15-11 a.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

Family Storytime

Pajama Story Night

Ages 0-5 years

Bring a stuffed animal friend and wear your pajamas! Ages 0-5 years

Every Monday, 10:30-11 a.m.

In-person | Kingston

Second Tuesdays, March 14, 5:30-6:15 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Every Wednesday, 10:30-11 a.m., except March 22, 29 In-person | Downtown Bremerton Every Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-noon In-person | Little Boston

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Bring a second favorite stuffed animal for a special storytime and a sleepover!

Pick up your stuffed friends the next day.

Ages 0-5 years

Wednesday, March 29, 6:15-6:45 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

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location & hours Bainbridge (206) 451-5050 1270 Madison Ave. N, 98110

Mon., 10-6 | Tues., Wed., 10-7 | Thu., 10-6 | Fri., Sat., 10-5

Downtown Bremerton (360) 447-5420

Little Boston

612 5th St., 98337

Mon.-Thu., 10-6 | Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-2

Kingston

Kingston (360) 860-5070 26159 Dulay Rd. NE, 98346 Mon.-Thu., 10-6 | Fri., Sat., 10-5

Little Boston (360) 860-5080 31980 Little Boston Rd. NE, 98346

Mon.-Thu., 10-6 | Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-2

Poulsbo

Manchester (360) 447-5430 8067 E Main St., Port Orchard, 98366

Mon.-Thu., 10-6 | Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-2

Port Orchard (360) 447-5440

Silverdale

Bainbridge

87 Sidney Ave., 98366

Mon., 10-6 | Tues., Wed., 10-7 | Thu., 10-6 | Fri., Sat., 10-5 Downtown Bremerton

Sylvan Way Manchester

Poulsbo (360) 447-5450 700 NE Lincoln Rd., 98370

Mon., 10-6 | Tues., Wed., 10-7 | Thu., 10-6 | Fri., Sat., 10-5

Port Orchard

Silverdale (360) 447-5470 3650 NW Anderson Hill Rd., Suite 101, 98383

Mon., 10-6 | Tues., Wed., 10-7 | Thu., 10-6 | Fri., Sat., 10-5

Sylvan Way (360) 447-5480 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, 98310

Mon., 10-6 | Tues., Wed., 10-7 | Thu., 10-6 | Fri., Sat., 10-5

Mobile Services (360) 447-5505 Offering services for individuals who have challenges visiting our library branches, Mobile Services delivers library materials to those that qualify. Learn more at KRL.org/mobileservices.