Inspire Lite | February 2022

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FEBRUARY 2022

your guide to events, resources & services Meet our New Director pg. 2

Celebrate Black Histories pg. 4 & Futures

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Meet Our New Director!

Kitsap Regional Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Jason Driver has been named Kitsap Regional Library’s new Library Director. Jason brings to our Library 20 years of progressive experience in public library service, serving most recently as a District Chief at Chicago Public Library, where he oversaw 14 branches and the supervision of 125 staff.

Jason shared, “I am thrilled to accept the position of Library Director at the Kitsap Regional Library. They have demonstrated a track record of community partnerships, stellar public service, a caring and hardworking staff, an engaged board of trustees and a dynamic foundation. We were attracted to Kitsap County because of the breathtaking natural beauty, excellent school system and it’s a wonderful place to raise a family!”

Jason’s tenure as the new Library Director begins on February 1, 2022.

The Library is excited to welcome him and his family to the area and we look forward to getting to know him with you. Learn more about Jason at KRL.org/ournewdirector.

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classes & events Adults AARP Tax Aide Free, confidential, walk-in tax help. Space is limited. First come, first served. Visit AARP.org for a full list of what to bring.

Every Monday, 12:30-5 p.m., except Feb. 21

Mock Interview Job Lab Practice your interview skills with WorkSource representatives.

Answer mock interview questions and receive constructive feedback.

Registration required.

Thursday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m.-noon Poulsbo

Puget Sound Genealogical Society Monthly Program Explore research techniques for genealogists with Winona Laird.

Learn helpful hints to support your research.

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

Poulsbo

Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1-2 p.m.

Virtual

Veg Club

Book Conversations

Make this year’s garden the best by attending Veg Club! Learn about site selection, soil prep, Northwest adapted seed sources, planting calendars and succession sowing.

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 7-9 p.m.

Virtual

CrafterDark: Fabric Wreaths Repurpose fabric scraps to create a beautiful door wreath.

Registration required.

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 7-8 p.m.

Virtual

One-On-One Career Coaching Meet with a WorkSource representative to discuss job seeking strategies, get help with your resume or discuss your next career move. Registration required.

Kingston Book Group Discuss “Becoming” by Michelle Obama.

Wednesday, Feb. 2, 10-11:30 a.m.

Village Green Community Center, 26159 Dulay Road NE, Kingston

Little Boston Book Group Discuss “The Other Americans”

by Laila Lalami.

Wednesday, Feb. 2, 1-2 p.m.

Virtual

Poulsbo Up Lit Book Group Discuss “The Department of Sensitive Crimes” by Alexander McCall Smith.

Registration required..

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 3-4 p.m.

Poulsbo

Wednesday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Poulsbo

When registration is required, find your event at KRL.org/events.

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celebrate black histories & futures Anti-Racism Learning Circle Join us for dialogue and active listening as we explore anti-racist ideas, practices and recommended resources.

Thursday, Feb. 10, 5-6 p.m.

Virtual

From Spirituals to Symphonies: African Americans in Classical Music Enjoy a special concert celebrating Black History Month featuring the music of Harry T. Burleigh.

Discuss “Animal Farm” by George Orwell.

Registration required.

Saturday, Feb. 12, 10-11 a.m.

Virtual

Port Orchard Book Group Discuss “The Water Dancer”

by Ta-Nehisi Coates.

Tuesday, Feb. 15, 6-7 p.m.

Port Orchard

Sylvan Way Nonfiction Book Group Discuss the theme of “Birds.”

Registration required.

Tuesday, Feb. 15, 10-11 a.m.

Virtual

Thriller Book Group Discuss “Down the River Unto the Sea”

by Walter Mosley. Registration required.

Saturday, Feb. 12, 4-5:30 p.m.

Village Green Community Center, 26159 Dulay Road NE, Kingston

Tuesday, Feb. 15, 7-8 p.m.

Virtual

Enlighten: Kitsap Community Forum

Discuss “Hag-Seed: William Shakespeare’s The Tempest Retold” by Margaret Atwood.

Roosevelt Smith, a member of the Kitsap Historical Society, antique dealer and appraiser, will present on “The State of the Union in Black and White: The Roosevelt Smith Collection of Black Americana,” an exhibit currently on display at the Kitsap History Museum in downtown Bremerton.

Silverdale Book Group Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1-2 p.m.

Virtual

Manchester Book Group Discuss “The Monk of Mokha”

by Dave Eggers.

Friday, Feb. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Virtual

Monday, Feb. 28, 6-7 p.m.

Manchester

Bainbridge Island Historical Museum at the Library

Classics Book Group

Members of Bainbridge Black, a newly formed organization seeking to provide leadership and support for a more inclusive community, will join us for a conversation. In partnership with Bainbridge Island Historical Museum.

Wednesday, Feb. 23, 7-8 p.m.

Virtual

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Sylvan Way Book Group

Discuss “Murder on the Orient Express” by Agatha Christie.

Monday, Feb. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Virtual

Sylvan Way Best Seller Book Group Discuss “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” by Ransom Riggs.

Monday, Feb. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Virtual

Downtown Bremerton Book Group

Drop-in Writing Help

Discuss “The Girl on the Train”

by Paula Hawkins.

Come by for assistance on financial aid applications, resumes or essays.

Monday, Feb. 28, 5-6 p.m.

Virtual

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 3-5 p.m.

Port Orchard

Teens 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.

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

Virtual

Port Orchard Teen Advisory Board A leadership group for teens that helps shape the Library. Express your interests, develop leadership skills, help plan and implement special events and earn volunteer credit for school.

Wednesday, Feb. 2, 4 p.m.

Virtual & Port Orchard

Teen Space Play games, create art, do amazing projects, try out new tech or just hang out with friends.

Every Thursday, 3-4 p.m.

Virtual

Teen Writers’ Workshop Share your current work-in-progress, discuss the craft and discover new writing techniques.

Monday, Feb. 7, 4-5 p.m.

Virtual

Kids Baby Storytime Enjoy a socially distanced storytime designed to build early literacy skills through stories, rhymes, songs and full-body movement.

Every Monday, 10:30-11 a.m., except Feb. 21 & 28 Attendance limited to the first 10 youth and their caregivers.

Bainbridge Island Every Tuesday, 1-1:30 p.m.

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

Sylvan Way

Baby Band Grow pre-literacy skills and whole-child development through songs, rhymes and music exploration.

Every Tuesday, 9:30-10 a.m.

Virtual

LEGO Builders Use LEGO bricks to meet two different challenges that tie in with a great book, then share your creation!

Every Tuesday, 4:15-5 p.m.

Virtual

Join an upcoming virtual event at KRL.org/events.

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Family Storytime

Outdoor Family Storytime

Enjoy a socially distanced storytime designed to build early literacy skills through stories, rhymes, songs and full-body movement. Attendance limited to the first 20 youth and their caregivers.

Enjoy an outdoor, socially distanced storytime designed to build early literacy skills through stories, rhymes, songs and full-body movement. In partnership with Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District. Storytime cancellations will be posted at KRL.org in the case of inclement weather.

Tuesdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 10:30-11 a.m.

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

Poulsbo Every Thursday, 10:30-11 a.m.

No attendance limit.

Virtual Every Friday, 10-10:30 a.m.

Sylvan Way Friday, Feb. 18, 11:15-11:45 a.m.

Fridays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 10:30-11 a.m.

Fay Bainbridge Park, Beach Shelter, 15446 Sunrise Drive, Bainbridge Island

Valentine’s Day Crafts Join us for Valentine’s Day crafts and stories! Registration required.

Friday, Feb. 11, 3:45-4:30 p.m.

Sylvan Way

Registration required.

Science Storytime: Light & Shadow

Port Orchard

Enjoy a special socially distanced science storytime about light and shadow.

Attendance will be limited to the first 20 youth and their caregivers.

Storytime at Evergreen Park Enjoy a socially distanced storytime designed to build early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes and full-body movement. Bring something to sit on. In partnership with Bremerton Parks & Recreation.

Friday, Feb. 25, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Poulsbo

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

Evergreen Park, 1500 Park Avenue, Shelters 2 & 3, Bremerton

Family Art Party With stories to inspire creativity, enjoy hands-on art activities to share with loved ones. Attendance limited to the first 20 youth and their caregivers.

Feb. 3: Lunar New Year Feb. 10: Valentine’s Creations Feb. 17: Spring Windows Feb. 24: Draw & Tell

Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m.

Jackson Scout Hall, 9161 Washington Ave NW, Silverdale

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

New Silverdale Library Update You may have noticed the new Silverdale library is not quite open, but we’re almost there! Due to some unexpected supply chain issues, our opening has been delayed to this coming spring. The new library will feature an outdoor play area, more public computers, meeting rooms, places for adults, kids, tweens and teens, plenty of parking and over double the space. We cannot wait for you to see it!

Learn more about the new library at KRL.org/newsilverdale.

Looking For a Book You’ll Love?

This Valentine’s Day, make a BookMatch and get connected with a list of books we’re sure you’ll fall in love with! Tell our librarians what you look for and we’ll email you a list of five book selections curated just for you. Get started at KRL.org/bookmatch.

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location & hours The Library is closed Monday, Feb. 21 Bainbridge

(206) 842-4162

1270 Madison Ave. N, 98110 Mon.-Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-4

Downtown Bremerton

(360) 377-3955

612 Fifth St., 98337 Mon.-Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-1

Little Boston Kingston

Kingston

(360) 297-3330 26159 Dulay Rd. NE, 98346 Mon.-Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-4

Little Boston

(360) 297-2670 31980 Little Boston Rd. NE, 98346 Mon.-Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-1

Poulsbo

Manchester

(360) 871-3921 8067 E Main St., Port Orchard, 98366 Mon.-Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-1

Port Orchard

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

Silverdale

Bainbridge

Mon.-Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-4

Sylvan Way

Poulsbo (360) 779-2915 700 NE Lincoln Rd., 98370 Mon.-Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-4

Silverdale

(360) 692-2779 3450 NW Carlton St., 98383 Mon.-Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-4

Sylvan Way (360) 405-9100 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, 98310 Mon.-Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-4

Downtown Bremerton

Manchester Port Orchard