Inspire | Sep.Oct.Nov. 2016

YOUR FREE GUIDE TO CLASSES & CULTURE SEP.OCT.NOV. 2016

from the director STEM and the Science of Learning

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can’t believe that our summer is over and young people throughout our county are heading back to school. At Kitsap Regional Library, it has been an extraordinary summer of learning. All over our library system, students of all ages have been engaged in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) classes and events and having an amazing time doing it. Arduino, Makey Makey, 3D and droids are not words from the latest ”Star Wars” Not only are our movie, but topics of libraries places programs at a library near you. where people can Over the past five consume and check years, considerable out, but places for attention has people to learn been given to the role out-of-school and create. experiences can have in a student’s learning and, most importantly, a student’s achievement.

Research indicates that the average student spends only one quarter of their day in a classroom and an ever-growing body of evidence demonstrates that a great deal of science is, in fact, learned outside of the classroom. Some have even concluded that informal learning environments more positively influence engagement in lifelong science learning.

At the Kitsap Regional Library, we have begun reimagining what we have long done so well. Our libraries are places for people to learn and create. Through our STEM programs, we are providing all ages with opportunities to learn, experiment and explore interests in science,

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Jill Jean, director of Kitsap Regional Library.

technology, engineering and math.

In 2012, the Library received a Paul G. Allen Grant to develop a science curriculum that would engage disenfranchised youth in technology to develop skills necessary for success in the 21st century job world. Then, in 2014, we were thrilled to be one of four libraries in the country to receive funding from the Institute for Museums and Library Services.

Through this grant, Kitsap Regional Library is establishing ourselves as leaders in the STEM work that is being done in libraries. Not only are our youth librarians dedicating 25 percent of their work towards STEM, but they are actively mentoring young people to help extend our programming capabilities. By the end of this year, more than 25 youth interns will have helped the library develop and

grow our STEM programming. And in fulfilling the terms of the grant, we will be distributing a how-to ”Make Do Share” playbook to libraries of all sizes as a prototype of how they, too, might more meaningfully engage their communities with STEM. STEM classes and events are offered at the Library throughout the year, not just in the summer. Plan on participating in one yourself or encouraging a young person you might know to attend one of these events. And if you are standing in the library and a drone flies by or you turn around and see a robot dancing in one of meeting rooms — don’t worry!

It’s just a regular afternoon of STEM at Kitsap Regional Library. ­— Jill Jean Director, Kitsap Regional Library

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28 storytimes

one book, one community

Cover photograph by Logan Westom

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Arts & Culture First Friday Art Walk Sept. 2: Kelli Becker — Photography and mixed media; Daniel Pennington — Mixed media Oct. 7: Tish Hodge — Paintings, photography and rubber stamps; Daniel Lucero — Illustration, yard art and photography Nov. 4: Linley B. Logan — Fundamental cultural, contemporary art DOWNTOWN BREMERTON

First Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

Opera Preview: Hansel & Gretel Opera aficionado Norm Hollingshead previews Engelbert Humperdinck’s adaptation of the classic Grimm fairy tale.

BAINBRIDGE

Saturday, Oct. 8, 2-4 p.m.

KINGSTON

Chris Demarest with some of his paintings from his World War II series.

Saturday, Oct. 1, 1-2:30 p.m.

Artist in Residence

Story Night

WWII Portrait Journey: An Odyssey Across America

LITTLE BOSTON

CLOVERLEAF SPORTS BAR & GRILL, 1240 HOLLIS ST., BREMERTON

The Library hosts artist in residence, painter and best-selling illustrator Chris Demarest. Visit Chris, view his work and ask questions as he brings WWII memories back to life.

PORT ORCHARD

BAINBRIDGE

Saturdays, Oct. 1-Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fridays, Oct. 14, 28, 1-6 p.m.

Wednesdays, Oct. 5-Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

SILVERDALE

Thursdays, Oct. 6-Nov. 17, 1-5 p.m. except Nov. 24 SYLVAN WAY

Mondays, Oct. 3-Nov. 28, 1-8 p.m.

DOWNTOWN BREMERTON

Tuesdays, Oct. 4-Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

KINGSTON

Fridays, Oct. 7, 21, Nov. 4, 18, 1-6 p.m.

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Poulsbo Artist League See the creative process as visual artists from the Poulsbo Artist League paint or draw live.

POULSBO

Thursdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 2-4 p.m.

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A colorful, entertaining night of true stories told by the area’s best (or at least the most willing) storytellers. Contact Sylvan Way to register as a storyteller.

Thursday, Sept. 8, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, 7-9 p.m.

The Archaeology at Yama Olympic College anthropology professor Caroline Hartse talks about efforts to learn more about the Yama community.

BAINBRIDGE

Tuesday, Sept. 20, 7-9 p.m.

Book Groups Classics Explores the great classics of western literature.

Sept. 19: ”The War of the Worlds” by H.G. Wells Oct. 17: ”Our Town: A Play in Three Acts” by Thornton Wilder

Career Center In partnership with Compass Vocational Services Nov. 21: ”The Moonstone” by Wilkie Collins KINGSTON

Third Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Ferry Tales A commuter discussion on the SeattleBainbridge ferry.

Sept. 8: ”Beautiful Ruins” by Jess Walter Oct. 13: ”A Land More Kind Than Home”

by Wiley Cash Nov. 10: ”The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics” by Daniel James Brown BAINBRIDGE, 4:40 SEA TO BI FERRY

Second Thursdays, 4:30-5:15 p.m.

Pub Lit Literature meets libations in this non-fiction book group.

Sept. 21: Bring a nonfiction book to share.

Oct. 19: ”The Wright Brothers”

by David McCullough Nov. 16: ”Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis” by Timothy Egan SLIPPERY PIG BREWERY, 18801 FRONT ST. NE, POULSBO

Third Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m.

Rainbow Reads Discuss LGBTQ interests in a welcoming, supportive environment. All welcome.

Sept. 29: ”The Charioteer” by Mary Renault

Lit Up Explore and discuss with this traveling book group, popping up in a new location each month.

Sept. 15: ”Uprooted” by Naomi Novik Oct. 20: Choose a Lovecraft title to share.

Nov. 17: ”Food: A Love Story” by Jim Gaffigan CALL SYLVAN WAY OR VISIT KRL.ORG

Third Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m.

Oct. 27: ”Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love and So Much More” by Janet Mock POULSBO

Last Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. except Nov. 24

Stitch a Cozy Bring your stitching and have a snack.

Each month a new mystery.

Sept. 14: ”Still Life” by Louise Penny

Mysteries Sept. 10: The books of Louise Penny Oct. 8: Spooky, ghostly mysteries Nov. 12: Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot

Oct. 12: ”The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra” by Vaseem Khan Nov. 9: ”Turkey Day Murder” by Leslie Meier SILVERDALE

Second Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m.

One-On-One Appointments One-on-one assistance from trained career specialists.

Registration required (see p27).

BAINBRIDGE

Every Monday, 2:30-4 p.m. except Sept. 5 Second Tuesdays, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, noon-6 p.m.

Fourth Tuesdays, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 22, 6:30-8 p.m.

DOWNTOWN BREMERTON

First Tuesdays, Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, noon-6 p.m.

PORT ORCHARD

Fourth Tuesdays, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 22, noon-8 p.m.

POULSBO

Third Tuesdays, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, noon-8 p.m.

SYLVAN WAY

Second Saturdays, 11 a.m.-noon

Nonfiction Sept. 20: ”Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War”

by Karen Abbott Oct. 18: ”Savage Harvest: A Tale of Cannibals, Colonialism, and Michael Rockefeller’s Tragic Quest for Primitive Art” by Carl Hoffman Nov. 15: ”Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mine, and the Miracle That Set Them Free” by Hector Tobar SYLVAN WAY

Third Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m.

VIP

Workshops

In partnership with Bainbridge Visually Impaired Persons Group. ”Very Valentine”

by Adriana Trigiani & ”My Beloved World”

by Sonia Sotomayor

Registration required (see p27).

BAINBRIDGE

Nov. 8: Résumés

Friday, Oct. 7, 2-4 p.m.

Sept. 13: Career Path Exploration Oct. 11: Job Search Strategies BAINBRIDGE

Waterfront Sept. 20: ”The Fault in Our Stars”

by John Green

Second Tuesdays, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, 6-8 p.m.

Oct. 18: ”Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis” by Timothy Egan

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Nov. 15: ”The Orphan Master’s Son”

by Adam Johnson WATERFRONT PARK COMMUNITY CENTER 370 BRIEN DRIVE SE, BAINBRIDGE

Third Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m.

A Tale of Murder, Insanity and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary”

by Simon Winchester Nov. 15: ”The Good Luck of Right Now”

by Matthew Quick PORT ORCHARD

Bainbridge

Third Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.

Sept. 27: ”Nothing Daunted: The Unexpected Education of Two Society Girls in the West”

by Dorothy Wickenden

Silverdale

Oct. 25: ”The Mountaintop School for Dogs and other Second Chances” by Ellen Cooney BAINBRIDGE

Fourth Tuesday, Sept. 27, 7-8 p.m. except Nov. 22

Downtown Bremerton

Health Insurance Assistance Medicare Have Medicare Open Enrollment questions?

Unbiased consultation with a trained Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors volunteer. Registration required. (360) 337-5700.

Sept. 26: ”Orphan Train”

by Christina Baker Kline Oct. 24: ”The Beekeeper’s Apprentice”

by Laurie R. King Nov. 28: ”Where the Lilacs Still Bloom”

by Jane Kirkpatrick DOWNTOWN BREMERTON

POULSBO

Wednesday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

WA Healthplanfinder Certified Navigators from Peninsula Community Health Services will be available for drop-in insurance enrollment assistance.

BAINBRIDGE

Wednesdays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 3-5 p.m.

POULSBO

Mondays, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 3-5 p.m.

SILVERDALE

Third Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m.

Sylvan Way Sept. 10: ”The Good Luck of Right Now”

by Matthew Quick Oct. 8: ”The Sisters from Hardscrabble Bay”

by Beverly Jensen Nov. 12: ”Truth Like the Sun” by Jim Lynch

Kingston

Business & Career

Sept. 7: ”The Paris Wife” by Paula McLain Oct. 5: ”The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin Nov. 2: ”The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History” by Elizabeth Kolbert

Second Saturdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Introduction to Corporate Giving

KINGSTON

Is your nonprofit organization ready to seek corporate support? Learn the basics of corporate giving. Registration required (see p27).

First Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m.

MANCHESTER

Little Boston

POULSBO

Sept. 7: ”The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared” by Jonas Jonasson

Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1:30-3 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Microsoft Office Specialist Testing

Oct. 5: ”Spare Parts: Four Teenagers, One Ugly Robot, and the Battle for the American Dream” by Joshua Davis

Earn Microsoft Office Specialist certification in one or more Microsoft Office programs.

Registration required (see p27).

Nov. 2: ”The Return of Captain John Emmett”

by Elizabeth Speller

SYLVAN WAY

LITTLE BOSTON

First Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m.

Manchester Sept. 19: ”The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History” by Elizabeth Kolbert Oct. 17: ”Orhan’s Inheritance”

by Aline Ohanesian Nov. 21: ”Healer: A Novel” by Carol Cassella MANCHESTER

Third Mondays, 7-8 p.m.

Sept. 20: ”Just Breathe” by Susan Wiggs

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Nov. 16: ”The Winter Palace: A Novel of Catherine the Great” by Eva Stachniak

Fourth Mondays, 5-6 p.m.

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Oct. 19: ”Pilgrim at Tinker Creek” by Annie Dillard

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Tuesday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sept. 21: ”The Husband’s Secret”

by Liane Moriarty

Oct. 18: ”The Professor and the Madman:

Saturday, Oct. 1, 1:30-5 p.m.

DIY & Crafts Crafternoon Bring your craft projects or try one of ours.

Discover our extensive craft book collection and find inspiration for your next project. Registration required (see p27).

LITTLE BOSTON

Every Wednesday, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Fiber Art Dust off old techniques or join us to learn new ones. This course will provide hands-on guidance to basic skills. Registration required (see p27).

Crocheting MANCHESTER

Mondays, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, 6-7:30 p.m.

Knitting PORT ORCHARD

Tuesdays, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, 6-7:30 p.m.

Cross Stitch Learn the basics of embroidery and go home with a cross stitch suitable for framing.

Registration required (see p27).

KINGSTON

Thursday, Sept. 29, 3-4 p.m.

LITTLE BOSTON

Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1-2:30 p.m.

Mississippi Choctaw group, circa 1908

PORT ORCHARD

Puget Sound Genealogical Society

Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2-4 p.m.

SILVERDALE

Thursday, Sept. 22, 7-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 24, 10-11:30 a.m.

SYLVAN WAY

Saturday, Sept. 10, 1:30-3 p.m.

Painted Pumpkins Bring your own pumpkin and decorate it with an autumnal design. Registration required (see p27).

BAINBRIDGE

Saturday, Oct. 1, 2:30-4 p.m.

DOWNTOWN BREMERTON

Saturday, Oct. 22, 1:30-3 p.m.

KINGSTON

Thursday, Oct. 27, 3-4 p.m.

LITTLE BOSTON

pusogensoc.org

The Library partners with PSGS to bring you the Genealogy Center, located in our Sylvan Way location. (360) 475-9172

Lectures

media to advance your genealogy while maintaining privacy.

Pledging Allegiance: The Paper Trail to Naturalizations

SYLVAN WAY

With Evelyn Roehl. Find citizenship documents your ancestors may have filed with naturalization sources and resources.

SYLVAN WAY

Wednesday, Sept. 28, 1-2 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1-2:30 p.m.

MANCHESTER

Monday, Oct. 24, 6-7 p.m.

PORT ORCHARD

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2-4 p.m.

POULSBO

Saturday, Oct. 8, 2-4 p.m.

SILVERDALE

Thursday, Oct. 27, 7-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 29, 10-11:30 a.m.

SYLVAN WAY

Saturday, Oct. 15, 1:30-3 p.m.

Quilling Create paper filigree designs by tightly rolling fine strips of paper.

Registration required (see p27).

PORT ORCHARD

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2-4 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m.-noon

Ellen Wachubby: A Choctaw Family Case Study * With Jewell Dunn. Learn the importance of using collateral family members in proving Native American family structure along with court cases and claims.

Researching in the Old Northwest

SYLVAN WAY

With Gary Zimmerman. Learn how and where to find records of the early settlers in what are now the mid-western states of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.

Getting the Most from Your Flip-Pal

SYLVAN WAY

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1-2 p.m.

Directories for Family History Research

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-noon

* With Jim Johnson. Get tips on using the Flip-Pal mobile flatbed scanner to preserve photos, documents and more, without a computer.

SYLVAN WAY

Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-noon

With Claire Smith. Use directories to fill in the gaps in your ancestors’ lives, including their occupation, residence and community.

Citations Made Easy, No, Really

SYLVAN WAY

* With Jill Morelli. Learn the basics of citing sources and how to use short cuts to make your citation work for you.

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1-2 p.m.

Classes

SYLVAN WAY

Tuesday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-noon

Facebook & Social Media * With Dee Haviland Fournier. Connect with family and friends online and use social

* Registration required; call (360) 475-9172

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Sharpie Mugs Exercise your artistic skills and personalize a mug just in time for hot cocoa and cooler weather. Registration required (see p27).

BAINBRIDGE

Saturday, Nov. 26, 2:30-4 p.m.

DOWNTOWN BREMERTON

Saturday, Sept. 24, 1:30-3 p.m.

MANCHESTER

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 5-6:30 p.m.

PORT ORCHARD

Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2-4 p.m.

POULSBO

Saturday, Nov. 12, 2-4 p.m.

SYLVAN WAY

Saturday, Nov. 12, 1:30-3 p.m.

National Novel Writing Month NaNoWriMo: Get Started Write Now Cathy Warner jumpstarts NaNoWriMo. Learn terms, tips and techniques for writing, editing, talking and reading like a writer.

PORT ORCHARD

Wednesday, Nov. 2, 5-8 p.m.

SYLVAN WAY

Saturday, Nov. 5, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

NaNoWriMo: Write-In Bring your writing tools and join us for two hours of uninterrupted writing time during NaNoWriMo. In partnership with BARN Writers at Poulsbo location.

KINGSTON

Mondays, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 4-6 p.m.

POULSBO

Mondays, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-8 p.m.

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Films & Movies

Health & Wellness Vision Screening with the Lions Poulsbo Lions Club will be onsite to perform free vision screening for children, teens and adults. Drop-in.

POULSBO

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 3-5 p.m.

Walking Club Bring your walking shoes and a water bottle and be prepared for a fun and invigorating urban walk.

MANCHESTER

Every Friday through Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-noon PORT ORCHARD

Fjord Films

Every Wednesday, 9-10 a.m.

Sept. 28: ”The Court Jester” (1955)

Every Tuesday through Oct. 11, 10-11 a.m.

Oct. 26: ”Abbot & Costello Meet Frankenstein” (1948) Nov. 30: ”The Miracle Worker” (1962) POULSBO

SILVERDALE

Library Forums

Last Wednesdays, 7-9:30 p.m.

AARP Safe Driving Class

Island Film Group

Stay safe on the road. Learn driving strategies that make a difference. Students must attend both classes. $15 per person.

Sept. 14: ”Love Me or Leave Me” Oct. 12: ”Cat People” Nov. 9: ”The Elephant Man” BAINBRIDGE

Second Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m.

Games & Gaming Books on Tap Dazzle your friends with your knowledge of local history, book and movie trivia. Title lists available at the Library.

TREEHOUSE CAFÉ, 4569 LYNWOOD CENTER ROAD NE, BAINBRIDGE

First Wednesdays, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, 7:30-9 p.m.

WHISKEY GULCH, 2065 BAY ST., PORT ORCHARD

First Tuesdays, Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, 7-8:30 p.m.

International Games Day Celebrate International Games Day. Bring a game or try one of ours. All ages

MANCHESTER

Oct. 13-14, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Library U Presents: World War II, the American Experience in the Pacific Military historian Larry Kerr presents a threepart slide lecture on America’s role in World War II’s Pacific theater.

BAINBRIDGE

Saturdays, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 10-11:30 a.m.

The Salon: A Forum for Conversation Enjoy stimulating conversation and learn from others in civil dialogue.

BAINBRIDGE

Fridays, Sept. 23, Oct. 28, 1:30-3 p.m.

What Do You Know: Learning with Community Experts Sept. 28: Local wine expert John White answers your wine questions and more.

PORT ORCHARD

Oct. 26: Sasquatch expert Patrick Cooper unravels the Bigfoot mystery.

Saturday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

BAINBRIDGE

Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m.

Books to Action Reading, compassion, community awareness and volunteering come together.

Sept. 17: Read — ”Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life” by Karen Armstrong.

Speaker — Reed Price of The Charter for Compassion, International Oct. 15: Read — ”The Other Wes Moore” by Wes Moore. Speakers — Harriette Bryant and Vicki Collins of OurGEMS. Topic — Mentoring.

SYLVAN WAY

Second Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m. except Nov. 12

Our Environment A Year in the Northwest Garden Discuss timely topics and learn about in-season plants to inspire your garden.

KINGSTON

Second Wednesdays, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, 10-11 a.m.

Your Favorite Magazines Always Free

Composting with John Barutt For those new to composting or gardeners who want to improve established systems.

BAINBRIDGE

Friday, Oct. 7, 1-2:30 p.m.

Technology KRL.org: Digital Magazines Drop-in assistance for downloading magazines with your library card.

BAINBRIDGE

First Saturdays, Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, 10-11:30 a.m.

KRL.org: eBooks & Audio How-to workshop on downloading to your phone, tablet or eReader. Registration recommended (see p27).

Read anywhere, anytime.

No holds, no checkout limits.

Download at KRL.org/magazines

BAINBRIDGE

Second Tuesdays, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, 1-3 p.m.

BAINBRIDGE

Saturdays, Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-noon

One-on-One Tech Help Need help with computer skills, downloading ebooks, audiobooks, music and magazines?

Book up to an hour with a tutor.

Registration required (see p27).

POULSBO

Every Monday-Thursday, 2-6 p.m. except Sept. 5 & 22, Nov. 24

Open Computer Lab Practice your basic computer skills with the help of volunteers from Kitsap Computing Seniors.

SYLVAN WAY

Every Friday, 1:30-3 p.m. except Nov. 11 & 25

Writing & Publishing

and outs of doing historical research.

SYLVAN WAY

Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Kingston Writers Group Share your writing in a supportive and friendly space. Bring any piece — fiction, nonfiction, memoir, poetry, etc. Beginners welcome.

KINGSTON

Second Tuesdays, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Basics of Historical Research Washington State Archivist teaches all the ins

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Election 2016 On Nov. 8, voters will decide not only who will be the next president of the United States, but also who will be our next U.S. Senator, Governor and State Auditor.

We’ll be asked to select an Attorney General for the State of Washington, as well as a Secretary of State and a Commissioner of Public Lands. As voters, there are a lot of decisions being asked of us,

and you may feel adrift in a sea of too much information. The Library is here as a resource to assist you in navigating your way to an informed choice.

Accessible Voting

Register to Vote with the League of Women Voters

Watch the Presidential Debates: Live

Register to vote with volunteers from the League of Women Voters.

Watch presidential candidates debate the issues.

BAINBRIDGE

MANCHESTER

Saturdays, Sept. 3, 17, Oct. 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 26, 6-7:30 p.m.

KINGSTON

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 6-7:30 p.m.

Saturdays, Sept. 3, 17, Oct. 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

POULSBO

Wednesday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

PORT ORCHARD

Monday, Sept. 26, 6-7:30 p.m.

Saturdays, Sept. 3, 17, Oct. 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 6-7:30 p.m.

Kitsap’s Fast-Ferry Plan

POULSBO

SYLVAN WAY

Accessible Voting Units create a simple, secure voting experience for voters of all ages and voters with disabilities.

BAINBRIDGE

Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

POULSBO

Tuesday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

SYLVAN WAY

Learn about Kitsap Transit’s plan for service to Seattle from Bremerton, Kingston and Southworth if voters approve a 0.3 percent sales tax.

PORT ORCHARD

Saturdays, Sept. 3, 17, Oct. 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

SILVERDALE

Saturday, Sept. 17, 1-3 p.m.

SYLVAN WAY

Saturdays, Sept. 3, Oct. 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 20, 4-5 p.m.

POULSBO

Saturday, Oct. 1, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

SYLVAN WAY

Saturday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m.-noon

Library U Presents: Election 2016 Screen and discuss David Domke’s lecture series, ”America in Transformation: 2016 and the Presidency.”

BAINBRIDGE

Saturdays, Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, 10-11:30 a.m.

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Monday, Sept. 26, 6-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 6-7:30 p.m.

POULSBO

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 6-7:30 p.m.

SYLVAN WAY

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 6-7:30 p.m.

meet the author West Sound Reads ‘Precious and Grace’ with Alexander McCall Smith An afternoon with the author of ”The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency.” In partnership with Eagle Harbor Book Co. and Liberty Bay Books.

BAINBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL 9330 HIGH SCHOOL ROAD NE

Saturday, Oct. 15, 2:30-4 p.m.

Literary Cookery with Susan Wiggs

’Phoebe and Her Unicorn’ with Dana Simpson

Share recipes, talk about cooking show obsessions and great books with best selling author Susan Wiggs.

Award-winning cartoonist, writer and illustrator Dana Simpson talks about her comic, ”Phoebe and Her Unicorn.”

KINGSTON

SYLVAN WAY

Saturday, Sept. 10, 2-3 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 24, 2-3 p.m.

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A Birthday Girl’s Gift W

hen the community dream of a new Kitsap Regional Library for Central Kitsap becomes a reality, 8-year-old Kendra Seabron plans to be one of the first patrons through the door.

An avid reader with an engaging smile and a dancer’s grace, Kendra is a regular at the cramped library in Silverdale, checking out armloads of Ever After High, Critter Club and Kate DiCamillo books every week. So when her ‘I thought it would be cool mom, Lydia, suggested using her February to earn some birthday party as money for the a fundraiser for the proposed new library Library.’ along the Clear Creek — Kendra Trail, Kendra quickly agreed.

Seabron, age 8 ”I thought it would be cool to earn some money for the Library,” said the Pearson Elementary third grader. ”Me and Mom love the Library.”

She invited 28 friends and classmates to her party at Round Table Pizza and asked them to bring cash or checks instead of presents.

When Kendra delivered the donations to the Library, she shyly handed then-Branch Manager Zak Sherman a plain white envelope containing an astonishing $375. ”I couldn’t believe it,” said Sherman. ”That’s a lot of birthday money. Wow! It made all the staff happy that the smallest person among us had given so much.”

It also made a big impression on the Executive Director of the Kitsap

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Regional Library Foundation, Jaime Forsyth, who is spearheading a campaign to raise $7 million for the new Library. ”Kendra represents the desire of this community to have a gathering place that is inspiring and represents the vitality of the community,” she said. ”It’s a real motivator for us to see how this has resonated all the way down to an 8-year-old.”

The vision for the new library is to create a 10,000-square-foot space that will act as a social living room, a destination that will invite kids, teens and adults alike to gather and share ideas or simply sit and read.

The property borders an estuary, a salmon-spawning stream and a network of trails. It presents a rare and wonderful opportunity to partner with the community and build a place with an unprecidented connection to the environment. It’s an opportunity to be stewards of the land and connect community to the natural world with new ways to understand and interact with this fragile ecosystem. The possibilities for a ”nature smart” library are endless.

Donations like Kendra’s are essential when relying on private dollars alone to make the new library happen. The foundation has raised more than $1.5 million to date and purchased the four-acre site in November 2015.

The long-term goal is to secure the remaining $5 million by April and begin construction the following summer. ”We’ve never done this before. We have never purchased property or

taken on a project this big in the history of the Library,” said Forsyth. ”It’s a huge undertaking and we won’t be able to do it without widespread community support that we know is out there.”

The recently opened Kitsap Regional Library in Kingston shows that amazing results are possible when a community works together. ”When this project was born, it was

Foundation.KRL.org 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton 98310 (360) 475-9039

to the Library Jaime Forsyth, Director of the Kitsap Regional Library Foundation

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more about the Library than anything else because this community had been putting up with substandard library space as long as we have had one,” said Bobbie Moore, who was co-chair of the Village Green capital campaign.

When the Library opened in Kingston, Kendra and her mom were there as honored guests. Kendra was impressed by the spectacular glass seascape of

waves, salmon and jellyfish hanging from the ceiling and an interactive nook for kids, but it was the gleaming new shelves lined with volume upon volume that took her breath away. ”They had more books,” she said with delight.

She already has plans for when the new library opens in Silverdale. ”If it’s a nice day, you can grab your books and take a walk on the trail.”

Kitsap Regional Library Foundation inspires donors to support the Library beyond the means of public funding, raising funds from individuals, foundations, business and community organizations.

Programs like Summer Learning, STEM and One Book, One Community are essential to achieving the mission of the Library and are only possible through this additional support.

The Foundation is currently spearheading the efforts to fundraise for a new library for the Central Kitsap community.

Follow our progress at KRL.org/newlibrary. Visit our website at Foundation.KRL.org to see our work and ways you can help us support your Library.

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Transforming a Community

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o Tomi Whalen, Branch Manager of Kitsap Regional Library, Kingston, libraries are cathedrals of learning — places that transform lives by giving people the information they need to achieve their dreams.

So, it’s appropriate that the new

‘People walk into the library and they can hardly breathe. They can’t believe how special it is.’

— Tomi Whalen, Branch Manager, Kingston & Little Boston

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Library in Kingston is making a whole community’s dream come true.

The 5,200-square-foot library is part of the Village Green, a park and community center that opened in April after nearly two decades of planning and fundraising. ”People walk into the library and they can hardly breathe. They can’t believe how special it is,” said Whalen. ”There’s something exciting to look at everywhere you turn.”

Dominating the sleek, light-filled space is a colorful glass seascape by local artist Lisa Stirrett suspended from the ceiling over the children’s area.

Blue jellyfish sway gently as orange and blue salmon swim through waves.

Embedded in the floor is a tide pool filled with glass crabs, sea stars and spiky anemones. A cozy corner and the ends of bookshelves are fitted with interactive elements that invite little fingers to push, pull, spin and explore.

There’s comfortable seating throughout and windows look out on an inviting courtyard, where fundraising bricks bear messages that include, Dream Big, For Kingston Kids and We Love Our Library Staff.

More than 800 people came through the doors on opening day and the Library is issuing up to five new library cards a day. Whalen said she saw more teens visit during the first two months in the new facility than during the entire previous year.

Even when the library was in an 1,100-square-foot space that was

plagued by fires, flooding, fumes and unbearable temperature extremes, it was still a gathering place, serving as the closest thing Kingston had to a town hall, said Karen Jeyes, the library’s public services supervisor. ”It really does mean community.”

And community support was key to building the new space — a $1 million gift from Josh and Donna Moreland through the Kitsap Community Foundation made the new Library possible, while $50,000 from the Marsha Shanklin Foundation paid for art in the children’s area and $25,000 from the estate of Dennis Laxton went toward the collection. Much of the rest of the money came through grassroots fundraising, including quarters and dollar bills dropped into the Kingston Friends of the Library donation box. ”Kingston is a really tiny community and it’s miraculous that we could do this,” said Whalen.

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Bringing a party to the party? Groups of eight or more, please call in advance. (see p31).

Teen Advisory Board Join TAB, a leadership group for teens to help shape the Library.

Express your interests, develop leadership skills, help plan and implement special events and earn volunteer credit for school.

KINGSTON

Third Fridays, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, 3-3:30 p.m.

Grades 6-12 PORT ORCHARD

First Mondays, Sept. 12, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, 6-7:30 p.m.

Grades 7-12 POULSBO

Third Fridays, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

SYLVAN WAY

First Wednesdays, Sept. 7, Nov. 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. except Oct. 5 Grades 6-12

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Arts & Culture

Special Events

Anime Club

Teen Digital Art Lab

Meet wacky people and enjoy new anime and old favorites. Open to newcomers and seasoned veterans alike. Grades 6-12 POULSBO

Combine art and technology to create digital masterpieces or fun doodles. Print out your creations to take with you. Grades 7-12

Fridays, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

BAINBRIDGE

Teen Metal

International Games Day

Learn the basics of metalwork as we attempt chain maille, beading, wirework and more. Grades 7-12 PORT ORCHARD

Mondays, Sept. 19 & 26, 6-8 p.m.

The Art of Hip-Hop Explore the fundamentals of hip-hop and writing lyrics with Darrell Thomas, local rap artist and Outreach Director of Coffee Oasis. Grades 6-12 SYLVAN WAY

First Thursdays, Sept. 1, Nov. 3, 3-4:30 p.m. except Oct. 6

Games & Gaming Monday Teen Space Play strategy games and Magic, hang out with friends or participate in group study on early release Mondays.

BAINBRIDGE

Friday, Oct. 14, 6-9 p.m.

Celebrate International Games Day. Bring a game or try one of ours. All ages PORT ORCHARD

Saturday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

International Games Day Lock-In Celebrate International Games Day. Bring a game or try one of ours.

Registration required (see p27). All ages SYLVAN WAY

Saturday, Nov. 19, 7-10 p.m.

STEM BiblioTEC Wednesdays Make, do and share web design, wearable art, robotics, games and animation.

Grades 6-12 SYLVAN WAY

Every Wednesday, Sept. 7-Nov. 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Every Monday, starting Sept. 12, 1:45-3 p.m.

Teen STEM Open Lab

Teen RPG Club

Think, build, explore and play with likeminded teens. A different STEM challenge every month. Grades 6-12

Play role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons or bring your cards for Magic: The Gathering. All experience levels welcome. Grades 7-12 PORT ORCHARD

Every Monday, starting Sept. 12, 4-6 p.m. except Oct. 31

KINGSTON

Every Friday, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Jupiter Mercury

Uranus

Earth

Venus

Mars

Neptune

Saturn

Space Out Writing & Publishing Teen Novelists It’s National Novel Writing Month. Work on your writing, support and inspire one another.

Grades 7-12 PORT ORCHARD

Mondays, Nov. 14, 21, 28, 6-8 p.m.

Teen Writers Workshop Learn to write engaging characters and dialogue and create exciting worlds.

Get a one-on-one consultation.

Bring writing or start fresh. Grades 7-12 BAINBRIDGE

Thursdays, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, 3:30-5 p.m.

Pluto

Explore celestial bodies and the night sky with the help of our new telescopes, cool technology and local scientists. Grades 7-12 PORT ORCHARD

Mondays, Oct. 10, 17, 24, 6-8 p.m.

STEM Internships Youth voice is something that the Library takes very seriously. When kids and teens have the opportunity to brainstorm, plan, implement and provide feedback to our classes, events and services, they’re just better.

OK, way better. That’s why you’ll be seeing new job opportunities for teens and young adults at all of our locations this fall and throughout 2018. With the support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, we’ll be hiring interns to help us co-design and co-facilitate STEM opportunities for kids and teen, giving these interns the opportunity to build important 21st century skills.

Here’s what you should know:

Where do I find current openings and apply?

KRL.org/jobs How long do the internships last?

100 hours. We typically schedule interns for five hours per week over a fivemonth period.

Do I need to be a STEM expert to apply?

Absolutely not! Although you’ll be helping with STEM programs, there are many ways to contribute and endless possibilities for program types.

Successful interns will be interested in gaining job skills and working with people of all ages and backgrounds.

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Career Center for Teens Ready for that first job? Start here with one-on-one career coaching and career workshops.

Career Path Exploration Job-Searching RĂŠsumĂŠ Writing Completing a Job Application Interview Strategies

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Available at our Bainbridge, Downtown Bremerton, Port Orchard and Poulsbo locations.

See page 5 for a complete schedule.

2017 SELECTION

‘A Sudden Light’

by Garth Stein Join us in February and explore the latest by the author of ’The Art of Racing in the Rain’

W

hat if everyone in Kitsap read the same book?

What conversations could we spark?

Each year, we select one book and invite the community to read it and connect through a shared reading experience.

We are excited to announce our 2017 title for One Book, One Community: ”A Sudden Light” by local bestselling author Garth Stein.

Stein’s fourth novel is spellbinding and atmospheric, rich with unconventional characters, scenes of transcendent natural beauty and unforgettable moments of emotional truth. The author describes ”A Sudden Light” as ”a multi-generational, Garth Stein's other books include epic, Northwest, family ”The Art of Racing in the Rain,” ”How Evan Broke His Head” saga, non-traditional and ”Raven Stole the Moon.” ghost story.”

Read this book, then join us and Garth Stein in February 2017 for conversations and events around the themes and topics in ”A Sudden Light.” Details of events for 2017 One Book, One Community will be in our winter edition of Inspire.

Learn more about One Book, One Community at KRL.org/onebook.

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Book Groups Tween Book Group Do you love to read? Us too! If you’re looking for your next great story, stop by. Grades 4-7 PORT ORCHARD

Second Wednesdays, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, 5-6 p.m.

Films & Movies

Games & Gaming Minecraft Love playing Minecraft? Play with others, use our laptops or bring your own. Be prepared to share, as space is limited. Grades 4-8 DOWNTOWN BREMERTON

Legos Lego Club Enjoy an afternoon of building, either individually or on a team, to complete a special challenge.

BAINBRIDGE

Second Tuesdays, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, 3-4:30 p.m. Grades K-5

Third Wednesdays, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, 3:30-5 p.m.

DOWNTOWN BREMERTON

Movie Matinee

Early Release Minecraft Party

MANCHESTER

”Kung Fu Panda 3” All ages

Celebrate all things Minecraft. Play on our laptops, make crafts and participate in a special challenge.

MANCHESTER

Thursday, Nov. 3, 2-4 p.m.

MANCHESTER

Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2-4 p.m.

First Wednesdays, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, 3:30-5 p.m. All ages Third Wednesdays, Sept. 21, Oct. 12, Nov. 16, 6-7:15 p.m. Grades K-5 SYLVAN WAY

Monday, Oct. 10, 3-5 p.m.

School Support Dog Tales Jangle the therapy dog and Miss Greta, our awesome youth librarian, help you find the perfect book. Grades K-5 SILVERDALE

Thursdays, Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 3-5 p.m.

R.E.A.D. to a Dog Practice your reading skills and gain confidence reading out loud to a registered Reading Education Assistance Dog. Grades K-5 DOWNTOWN BREMERTON

First Wednesdays, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

SILVERDALE

Puppets Please Puppets in the round, an interactive arena-style show. Colorful, handcrafted marionettes sing, dance and more. Grades Pre-K-2 MANCHESTER

Saturday, Nov. 12, 11-11:30 a.m.

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Third Saturdays, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, 1:30-3 p.m.

SYLVAN WAY

Thursdays, Sept. 29-Nov. 17, 3:30 p.m.

Special Events Silverdale Christmas Tree Lighting Silverdale tree lighting festivities with stories from elves, Legos and more. All ages SILVERDALE

Saturday, Nov. 26, 1-4 p.m.

STEM Step into STEM at Pajama Night Wear pajamas to the Library and explore a STEM activity each week. Pre-K-Grade 2 BAINBRIDGE

Parade of the Library Goblins Trick-or-Treat Storytime Wear your costume and join us for not so scary stories and trickor-treat parade through Library.

Every Tuesday, Sept. 20-Nov. 15, 6-7:45 p.m.

DOWNTOWN BREMERTON

Project Maker

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 10:30 -11 a.m.

Ages 0-5 years

Sept. 21: Fall into Science — Welcome the new season by examining bits of Fall — leaves, bugs, bark and more — with our microscopes.

Oct. 5: Snap Circuit Rover Tournament — Study the mechanics of electricity by working in teams to build your own remote-controlled rover with snap circuits.

Oct. 19: Inside a Robot — Discuss the basics of power and electricity. Tinker with littleBits.

MANCHESTER

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 10:30 -11:15 a.m.

Ages 0-5 years SYLVAN WAY

Friday, Oct. 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m. & noon-1 p.m. All ages

Trick-or-Treat: Village Green Community Center Wear your costume for a trickor-treat parade.

KINGSTON

Monday, Oct. 31, 3-5 p.m.

Grades K-5

Haunted Library Second annual after-hours Haunted Library. All ages are welcome, but be warned, scares may abound.

PORT ORCHARD

Saturday, Oct. 29, 7-9 p.m.

Nov. 2 & 16: Stop Motion Animation Monster Movies — Create and film a stop motion animation monster movie with Legos.

POULSBO

Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Grades 3-5 Sept. 14, 21, 28: Engineering — Imagine, invent and innovate with K’NEX, Legos and pizza.

Oct. 12, 19, 26: Lego Stop Motion Movies Nov. 2, 9, 16: Robots — And pizza.

SILVERDALE

Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Grades 3-5

STEM Friday Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18: Tech Explorers — Work in small teams to explore new technology, experiment with tech toys, code and create unique content.

Sept. 23, Oct. 28: Number Crunchers — Levers, ramps, pulleys, magnets, electricity, sound, physical properties and good old mathematics.

Oct. 7, Nov. 4: Engineering Challenge — Work individually and in groups to solve engineering challenges, using recycled materials, craft supplies and Legos.

Oct. 14: Life Scientist — Explore a variety of life forms and structures through observation, experimentation, data collection and modeling.

PORT ORCHARD

Fridays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Grades K-5

STEM Wednesday Hands-on exploration of a different STEM topic each month. Grades 4-8 Sept. 14: Gravity Oct. 12: Engineering Nov. 9: Lego Stop Motion DOWNTOWN BREMERTON

Second Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m.

Oct. 26: Introduction to littleBits Nov. 30: LittleBits Challenge MANCHESTER

Wednesdays, 4-5:30 p.m.

Registration required (see p27).

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Sensory Storytime A Storytime that is welcoming for children on the spectrum, with smaller group sizes, fewer sensory inputs and a more predictable routine. Pre-K-Grade 2 PORT ORCHARD

Third Thursdays, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

STEM Wednesday Junior

Family STEM

Hands-on STEM exploration and activities, new topics each month. Registration required (see p27). Pre-K-Grade 2

Bring the whole family for hands-on exploration of a different STEM topic every month. All ages

Oct. 5: The Solar System

LITTLE BOSTON

Nov. 2: The Five Senses MANCHESTER

Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.

New! STEM Family Play Day

Second Tuesdays, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, 3:30-5 p.m.

Kids Digital Art Lab Combine art and technology to create digital masterpieces or fun doodles and games. You’ll print out some creations to take with you.

Grades 4-6

Writing & Publishing Young Writers Group Author/teacher Margaret Nevinski and company share their expertise. Bring current work for feedback or start something new.

Grades 4-6 BAINBRIDGE

Third Tuesdays, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, 3:30-5 p.m.

Free-play for families. Explore basic scientific principles using Lego, marble runs, gizmos, wooden blocks and K’NEX. Grades K-5

BAINBRIDGE

Wednesday, Oct. 5, 3:30-5 p.m.

Young Writers Group

POULSBO

So You Want to Be a…

Flex your creative muscles, share stories and try out new styles of writing. We bring snacks, you bring creativity. Grades 4-8

Fridays, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, 4-5:30 p.m.

Registration required; email swevents@KRL.org to register.

Sept. 16: Entomologist — Investigate bugs living all around us.

Oct. 21: Forensic Scientist — Learn how evidence is collected, preserved and analyzed..

Nov. 18: Computer Programmer — A basic introduction to writing computer code.

Kitsap Regional Library's STEM programs are offered as part of our BiblioTEC initiative, which is generously supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, LG-80-15-0085-15.

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SYLVAN WAY

Third Fridays, 4-5:30 p.m.

Grades K-5

PORT ORCHARD

Second Thursdays, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Photos & Video Recording All events at Kitsap Regional Library are open to the public. Library staff may take photographs or video recordings at Library events for the purpose of promoting Kitsap Regional Library.

Meet your next great read with a book list chosen just for you Librarian, reading recommender extraordinaire and Bookmatcher, Sarah Jaffa has three titles to inspire you during National Novel Writing month.

Fangirl By Rainbow Rowell Feeling castoff when her best friend outgrows their shared love for a favorite celebrity, Cath, a dedicated fan-fiction writer, struggles to survive on her own in her first year of college while avoiding a surly roommate, bonding with a handsome classmate who only wants to talk about words and worrying about her fragile father.

My Take: Rainbow Rowell began this ode to writers and writing completing the first 50,000 words during NaNoWriMo. She began her writing process with three goals: to write every day, to write at least 2,000 words every day and to keep moving forward. The result is this fast-paced, entertaining narrative that includes her all-time favorite character, whom she would have second-guessed into nonexistance under different writing circumstances.

Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life By Anne Lamott A step-by-step guide to writing and managing the writer’s life. Covers each portion of a written project, addresses such concerns as

writer’s block and getting published, and offers awareness and survival tips.

My Take: This is a book that makes all of the ”how to write” lists, and for good reason.

Lamott focuses on the importance of taking things in small bits, to focus on writing it all down, regardless of how good you think it might be. Funny and inspiring, it fits right into the NaNoWriMo mission.

Fahrenheit 451 By Ray Bradbury Fireman Guy Montag loves to rush to a fire and watch books burn up. In his world, firemen start fires. Then he meets a 17-yearold girl who tells him of a past when people were not afraid, and a professor who tells him of a future where people could think. And Guy Montag knows what he has to do ...

My Take: Why include an internationally acclaimed classic in this list? Well, as it turns out, Bradbury created it from a reworking of his earlier novella, ”The Fireman,” which was written in a university library’s basement on a borrowed typewriter over nine days. Compared to that, the 30 days of NaNoWriMo seem downright luxurious.

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verybody needs friends. In Bremerton, Bainbridge, Kingston, Manchester, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, Silverdale and East Bremerton, dedicated volunteers are working behind the scenes and out in the public to make sure the Library is strong, relevant and well funded. Friends of the Library organizations help to provide the beautiful spaces, modern tools and innovative, educational programs that our community relies on. Be part of the fun and join a local Friends of the Library organization or show your support of these groups and the Library by participating in a local Friends of the Library event.

Book Sales BAINBRIDGE

Thursdays, Sept. 1, Oct. 13, Nov. 3, 1-4 p.m.

Second Saturdays, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Fourth Tuesdays, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

DOWNTOWN BREMERTON

Every Tuesday, noon-4 p.m.

Every Thursday, 2-4 p.m. except Sept. 22 & Nov. 24

POULSBO

Saturday, Oct. 15, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

SILVERDALE

Second Saturdays, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

SYLVAN WAY

Thursday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Meetings DOWNTOWN BREMERTON

Tuesdays, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

KINGSTON

Second Mondays, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, 10-11 a.m.

MANCHESTER

Wednesdays, Sept. 28, Oct 26, 7-8 p.m.

PORT ORCHARD

MANCHESTER

Third Wednesdays, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-noon

Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

POULSBO

PORT ORCHARD

Monday, Sept. 12, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, 9:30-11 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 3, Sunday, Sept. 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

SILVERDALE

Thursday, Oct. 20, 9-10 a.m.

SYLVAN WAY

Second Tuesdays, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, 6-7:30 p.m.

Fundraising Events Caspar Babypants Benefit Concert Port Orchard Friends of the Library Benefit Concert supporting 2017 Summer Learning. Tickets $10. Under 1 year old, free. All ages PORT ORCHARD

Saturday, Sept. 24, 6-7:30 p.m.

Comedy Night Port Orchard and Manchester Friends of the Library co-host a night of laughter and sweet treats, benefiting Kitsap Regional Library. Tickets $20.

Ages 21+ McCORMICK WOODS GOLF CLUBHOUSE, 5155 McCORMICK WOODS DRIVE, PORT ORCHARD

Saturday, Oct. 22, 7-10 p.m.

Many thanks to: Kitsap Regional Library Foundation, Bainbridge Public Library and Friends of the Library organizations, whose volunteering and continuous fundraising efforts make many of the classes and events at the Kitsap Regional Library possible.

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KRL.org/bookmobile

bookmobile The Bookmobile is your Library on wheels. You’ll find friendly, helpful staff, a diverse collection of materials and most of the services offered in other Library locations. If we don’t have what you want, we can get it for you. For the most up-to-date information, including holiday closures, visit our online events calendar at KRL.org/bookmobile or call us at (360) 405-9112.

Borrowing You can keep it for ...

4 Weeks: Books, magazines, music, DVDs (four hours or longer) 2 Weeks: DVDs Renew: If no one is waiting for your item, renew it up to three times

Naval Base Kitsap

Seabeck Post Office

South Kitsap 1

(Base access required)

4691 Seabeck Holly Road SW

First & Third Saturdays

First & Third Tuesdays

Noon-1:30 p.m.

Bangor Retail Center

Lake Symington

370 SW Sedgwick Road

2600 Ohio St., Building 2700

Symington Parkway NW (lake access)

9:30-11:30 a.m.

3-5 p.m.

Second & Fourth Tuesdays Admiral Boorda Center

2:30-4:30 p.m.

Port Orchard

Albertson’s Plaza

The Ridge 2 Old Clifton Road & Chanting Circle

First & Third Thursdays

Noon-1 p.m.

Orchard Bluff

Burley Store

1345 Carl Pickel Drive

14972 Bethel Burley Road

Olalla

11 a.m.-noon

1:30-2:30 p.m.

First & Third Wednesdays

Conifer Ridge

Olalla Boat Landing

1721 Fircrest Drive

South Kitsap 2

4168 Greenfish Drive

3-5 p.m.

13965 Crescent Valley Road

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Pine Lake Estates SE Pine Lake Road & Barbara Lane SE

1:30-2:30 p.m.

Ebbert Drive SE & North Street SE 2:45-4:15 p.m.

Seabeck

12:30-1:15 p.m.

Madrona Manor

Albertson’s Plaza 370 SW Sedgwick Road

3900 Madrona Drive SE

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Central Kitsap

Horizon Lane & Brookside Court Noon-12:45 p.m.

Second & Fourth Thursdays

The Ridge at McCormick

Kariotis

SW Lazuli Street

1:20-2:15 p.m.

3060 NE McWilliams Road

Second & Fourth Wednesdays

2-3:15 p.m.

Turies Espresso

Cottage Bay Apartments

15370 Seabeck Highway NW

2500 NE McWilliams Road

11-11:45 a.m.

Second & Fourth Saturdays

1:30-2:30 p.m.

3:30-5 p.m.

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info & hours Your Library Card KRL.org/cards Inspiration starts here. Your library card lets you check out items and take them home.

Use your card at any Kitsap Regional Library, on the bookmobile or enjoy the perks of our Digital Library at KRL.org.

Even if you don’t have a library card you can still enjoy any of our nine locations. You can come in and hang out, use a computer, read a newspaper or take a class. You are welcome here.

People of all ages who live, work or own property in Kitsap are invited to apply for a library card. To get your card today, bring in your ID and proof of residence or apply online.

Your Account KRL.org View items you have on hold or checked out, manage your contact information and preferences or pay your fines and fees online. You can even save your reading history to help you decide what to read next. Login to ”My Account” at the top right corner of our website at KRL.org.

Digital Library KRL.org/download Our Digital Library is always open. Use your desktop or mobile device to explore a vast selection of free music to download, eBooks to enjoy and magazines to peruse. From our research page, take advantage of our collection of online

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resources, offering everything from language learning and online homework help, to résumé writing assistance and genealogy. The choices are virtually endless.

Music: Five songs a week eBooks & Audiobooks: Up to 10 items Magazines: Unlimited

delivered there for pick-up.

What if we don’t have what you want? No problem. Tell us what you’re looking for. Many times, we’ll buy a copy just because you asked for it. If we can’t buy one, we’ll try to borrow a copy from another library.

Borrowing

Classes & Events

KRL.org/borrowing

KRL.org/classes-events

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Change happens. Visit our calendar online for the most current information on classes and events. Here you can also take advantage of features that allow you to search for exactly what you need. Add your favorite events to Outlook, Google or iCal, get reminders and updates on events or simply see what’s happening at your favorite location.

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Privacy KRL.org/policies The Library is open to all.

Your account is not. We will not disclose your account information to anyone. Period. If you want a designated person to pick up items for you, please tell us in advance.

Holds & Requests KRL.org/request Get more of what you want.

You can place an item on hold at any location, online or by phone, with a maximum of up to 50 holds at one time. Select a library location most convenient for you and your hold will be

You can borrow up to 100 items at a time. Sign up for email or text notification to receive a reminder three days before each item is due.

Fines & Fees KRL.org/borrowing 25 cents: Per day, per item $5: Maximum per item $25: A balance of more than $25 will need to be brought current in order to continue enjoying the privileges of your library card 10 days: Late notice issued 21 days: Items 21 days past due will be billed to your account By using your card, you agree to be responsible for all materials checked out on your account. Please let us know immediately if your card has

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Downtown Bremerton 612 Fifth St., 98337 (360) 377-3955

Kingston 26159 Dulay Road NE, 98346 (360) 297-3330

Little Boston 31980 Little Boston Road NE, 98346 (360) 297-2670

Manchester 8067 E Main St., Port Orchard, 98366 (360) 871-3921

Port Orchard 87 Sidney Ave., 98366 (360) 876-2224

Poulsbo 700 NE Lincoln Road, 98370 (360) 779-2915

Silverdale 3450 NW Carlton St., 98383 (360) 692-2779

Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, 98310 (360) 405-9100

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By Phone or In-Person: Call or stop by any location for help.

Our locations and hours are listed on page 2.

Make an Appointment: From business to technology questions we are here to help. Schedule a face-to-face meeting with the person who can help you best.

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We often need help providing library support and tutoring

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or assistance with projects and events. Specific volunteer opportunities are available for those with special interests or talents. Visit our website to get your questions answered, view special opportunities and apply today.

Careers KRL.org/jobs Are you interested in a rewarding career serving your community? The Library offers diverse opportunities for talented professionals from custodians to couriers, graphic designers to groundskeepers, to office assistants, outreach specialists and librarians. Learn

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When Registration Is Required Many programs have size limits.

When registration is required, call or visit the Library location listed for the class or event you would like to attend.

Board Meetings Kitsap Regional Library Board of Trustees meetings are open to the public.

Port Orchard: Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m.

Bainbridge: Oct. 25, 5:30 p.m.

Sylvan Way: Nov. 29, 5:30 p.m.

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storytimes Fall Series Sept. 19-Nov. 19 Preschool Storytime: Every Tuesday, 10:30-11 a.m.

Give your kids a jump-start with these early literacy classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Movement, songs, stories and rhymes designed to build letter knowledge, vocabulary and narrative skills. For kids 0-6.

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Bainbridge

Baby Storytime: Every Friday, 10-10:45 a.m. except Nov. 11

Baby Storytime: Every Tuesday, 10-10:45 a.m.

Toddler Storytime: Every Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m.

Toddler Storytime: Every Friday, 11:15-12:15 p.m. except Nov. 11

Family Storytime with Jangle: Every Tuesday, noon-12:30 p.m.

Preschool Storytime: Every Friday, 12:30-1:15 p.m. except Nov. 11

Sylvan Way

Baby Storytime: Every Tuesday, 12:30-1 p.m.

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

Preschool Storytime: Every Wednesday, 10:30-11 p.m.

Downtown Bremerton

Family Storytime: Every Tuesday, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Pajama Storytime: Every Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. except Nov. 23

Family Storytime: Every Tuesday, 10:30-11 a.m.

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Baby Storytime: Every Tuesday, 1-1:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Little Boston Family Storytime: Every Tuesday, 10:30-11 a.m.

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Pajama Storytime: Every Monday, 6:30-7 p.m.

Baby Storytime: Every Wednesday, 10-10:30 a.m.

Toddler Storytime: Every Wednesday, 10:45-11:15 a.m.

Preschool Storytime: Every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-noon