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From the Director

Hours & Locations Library Closures Christmas, Dec. 24-25 New Year’s Day, Jan. 1 Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan. 18 President’s Day, Feb. 15

Bainbridge 1270 Madison Ave. N, 98110 (206) 842-4162 Mon-Wed.........................10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Thu-Fri................................1-5:30 p.m.

Sat........................................10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Downtown Bremerton 612 Fifth St., 98337 (360) 377-3955 Mon, Wed........................1-8 p.m.

Tue.......................................10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Thu.......................................1-5 p.m.

Fri..........................................1-6 p.m.

Sat........................................Noon-4 p.m.

Kingston 11212 State Highway 104, 98346 (360) 297-3330 Mon.....................................10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Tue.......................................1-8 p.m.

Wed.....................................10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Thu, Sat..............................1-5 p.m.

Fri..........................................1-6 p.m.

Little Boston 31980 Little Boston Road NE, Kingston, 98346 (360) 297-2670 Mon, Wed........................1-8 p.m.

Tue.......................................10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Thu.......................................1-5 p.m.

Fri..........................................1-6 p.m.

Sat........................................9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Manchester 8067 E. Main St., Port Orchard, 98366 (360) 871-3921 Mon, Wed...... 1-8 p.m.

Tue..................... 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Thu-Fri.............. 1-5 p.m.

Sat...................... 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Port Orchard 87 Sidney Ave., 98366 (360) 876-2224 Mon.....................................1-8 p.m.

Tue-Wed ..........................10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Thu.......................................1-6 p.m.

Fri..........................................10 a.m-6 p.m.

Sat........................................10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Poulsbo 700 NE Lincoln Road, 98370 (360) 779-2915 Mon.....................................1-8 p.m.

Tue-Wed...........................10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Thu.......................................1-5 p.m.

Fri..........................................10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sat........................................10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Silverdale 3450 NW Carlton St., 98383 (360) 692-2779 Mon, Wed .......................10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Tue, Fri................................10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Thu, Sat..............................1-5 p.m.

Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, 98310 (360) 405-9100 Mon.....................................1-8 p.m.

Tue-Wed...........................10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Thu.......................................1-5 p.m.

Fri..........................................10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sat........................................10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Jill Jean, director of Kitsap Regional Library

‘Inspiration starts here!’

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hese three words have formed the cornerstone of Kitsap Regional Library’s 2015 launch of a new vision and branding effort. Designed internally by our talented marketing team, our colorful logo both unites our libraries as a system of libraries and gives a nod to the wealth of opportunities available through Even though our today’s 21st century library. buildings are not Looking back over the year, it is palatial and our clear that Kitsap Regional Library budgets are tight, has continued to defy the odds.

Even though our buildings are not we have thrived palatial and our budgets are tight, and proven over we have thrived and proven over and over again that and over again that we are “the we are ‘the little little library that could.” Some of library that could.’ our 2015 successes included:  Finally breaking ground on a new library in Kingston.  Receiving nearly $400,000 for our BiblioTEC program from a grant by the Institute for Museum and Library Services.  Purchasing land at the corner of Bucklin Hill and Blaine for a new library in Silverdale — through the generous donation of a “library lover on Bainbridge Island.”  Setting some amazing records with Summer Learning.

Many memorable stories came out of this year’s Summer Learning program, including the almost 100-year-old patron posing in her 100-Hour Reader T-shirt (“Reading Is My Superpower”) or the 5-year-old who wanted to spend the summer making a robot with her mom — and she did! Or the student who learned to Continued on Page 4

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Carmine’s Calling

An Open Book The Inspiring Story of a Children’s Librarian

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child squeals in shock while another giggles with delight as the plot thickens, reactions to the story they are enjoying today. Moments later, 100 hands are up, dancing in the air, and a chorus of tiny voices starts to sing. The “Itsy-Bitsy Spider” rings through the Library.

It’s a typical Monday morning in Carmine’s storytime class.

For almost 10 years, Carmine Rau has had the “awesome job” of leading storytime as the Children’s Librarian at Kitsap Regional Library on Bainbridge Island. In libraries across Kitsap, storytime is much more than stories. It is a place to learn, grow and connect with other families. “I love that you know my children’s names. This is like a second home to us,” shared one parent.

Carmine can relate. For her, the library has always been home.

Growing up, Carmine lived in a home without electricity or running water, in conditions of poverty some might consider shocking for the United States. At the library, Carmine found a welcome refuge and an escape into other worlds through books. It was here that she met Judy DuPuis, her librarian. Where others saw Carmine’s future as one of little hope, Miss DuPuis was on her side, giving her the encouragement she needed to overcome the hurdles life presented.

Carmine recalls she was in second grade when she decided she wanted to be a librarian. By the age of 15, she had started working as a page in her local library.

When it came time to plan for her future, Carmine approached her school counselor sharing her dream of going to Stanford. Her counselor responded with laughter. But, Carmine knew better. Her librarians were there, believing in her. They encouraged her to go after her dream,

‘Storytime, especially with all the associated activities, plays an important part in child development and Kindergarten readiness.’

— Carmine Rau

Photograph by Travis Tyler

providing the motivation and guidance she needed to apply for college and financial aid.

Through stories, Carmine learned how to imagine a better future for herself.

Librarians showed her the way.

To Carmine, being a librarian is more than a job — it’s a calling. She feels she is continuing the good work of librarians that have come before her, providing encouragement and believing in those that need it most.

Carmine loves being a part of a long tradition of storytellers. “For thousands of years, stories have been used for education,” she says. Using puppets and props, Carmine has lead thousands of stories. “Storytime, especially with all the associated activities, plays an important part in child development and kindergarten readiness. It helps build social and motor skills, increases vocabulary and offers an example of how to share books with children in a way that engages them with the text. All the singing and rhyming we do has tremendous

benefit for early literacy, preparing the kids to one day soon become great readers themselves.”

Carmine cherishes her stories. Funny stories of children not wanting to let go of the weekly Pajama Storytime when they grew too old, or heart-warming stories the parents have shared with her because they see her as a trusted person in their lives. “Recently, a boy who is a regular at our library had a Cub Scout project where he was supposed to trace his hand and write in the names of some ‘safe’ adults in his life on the fingers,” recounted Carmine.

“He listed the names of teachers, family friends and me. It was a great honor to be listed with these other beloved people in his life.”

These are the stories that matter most and why Carmine became a children’s librarian.

The schedule for our early literacy classes can be found on the back of Inspire. Visit Carmine, or one of our other fabulous children’s librarians, soon!

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Online, Right Now

Using Your Library You don’t need a library card if you want to come to one of our locations to hang out, use a computer, read a newspaper or take a class, but it helps to have a card if you want to check out an item and enjoy it at home or enjoy the perks of our Digital Library at KRL.org.

Your Library Card You can apply for a card online (KRL.org/cards) or at any library location. Be sure to bring an ID or proof of residence.

Your library card gives you access to nine locations, the bookmobile and our website.

You can return all items you borrow at any of our locations.

Welcome to the Library Online We can’t be open all hours, but our website is. Your library card and your password allow you to establish an online account that brings the Library right to your computer or mobile device. There’s a lot to explore and be inspired by at KRL.org: free music to download, ebooks to enjoy, magazines to peruse. The choices are virtually endless.

Your Card’s Privacy and Responsibilities Your Library is open to all. Your account is not. We’ll not disclose your account history to anyone. Period. If you want a spouse or family member to be able to pick up items for you, please tell us in advance.

Not on the Shelf?

We want you to get what you want. So, you can place a hold on any item in our collection by making a “hold request” online, by phone or at your favorite location.

What if we don’t have what you want in our collection? No problem. You can request

How to Volunteer Volunteering Your Time We encourage you to join our team — we often need help with tutoring, providing library support at our different locations or helping with system-wide projects and events. If you have special interests or talents, we want to know about it. We are all about having your volunteering experience at Kitsap Regional Library be both fun and purposeful.

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the purchase of an item. Go to KRL.org/ requests and 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.

You Can Keep It for …

3 Weeks Books, magazines, music, DVDs (four hours or longer) 1 Week

DVDs

Renew

If no one is waiting for your item, renew it up to three times.

Visit our online calendar for the most up-to-date 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. Yes, it really is that easy.

KRL.org/classes-events

Inspiration Indeed

Fines & Fees

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If you sign up for email or text notification, you’ll receive a reminder three days before your items are due. If you’re late returning an item, there’s a charge of 25 cents per day per item. Maximum overdue fine is $5 per item.

If an item is more than 10 days late, you’ll get a notification. If the item is more than 21 days late, the Library will consider it missing and will bill your account.

If you owe more than $25 or a missing item, your account will need to be brought current to continue to borrow materials.

Come in and discuss it with us and we’ll work to figure out a solution together.

use Blender, an open source computer graphics animation program, to “create a shark, a castle, a sword and a realistic watch.”

In 2016, Kitsap Regional Library will be focusing our work on several key goals that will continue to support our success and growth. In the spring, we will open the new library in Kingston, dramatically changing library service in the north end of our county. A design for a “nature smart” library in Silverdale will set a new standard for what a community library can be in Kitsap County. Summer Learning will continue to expand learning opportunities for all of our citizens. And Library staff will be working with our communities to assess what services they want from their public libraries.

Visit us soon. Let us inspire you to take that first step, find that new job, be your child’s first teacher or become more digitally literate. We want to be your source of inspiration.

— Jill Jean

Opportunities We often have specific volunteer jobs we are trying to fill. To view all of our current volunteer opportunities, go to KRL.org/volunteer. Click the link under “Opportunities.”

Apply Today It’s easy to apply through a simple online form at KRL.org/volunteer. If you have questions, reach our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@KRL.org.

Arts & Culture Adult Coloring Books Coloring books are not just for kids. Express your creativity and enjoy coloring once again. Registration required (see below).

Bainbridge

Saturday, Feb. 6, 2-4 p.m.

Downtown Bremerton

Thursdays, Jan. 21 & Feb. 18, 5:30-7 p.m.

Port Orchard

Thursday, Jan. 28, 7-9 p.m. Ages 21+ Silverdale

Saturday, Jan. 23, 7-9 p.m.

Sylvan Way

Friday, Dec. 4, 5-7 p.m. Ages 21+ Monday, Jan. 11, 6:30-8 p.m.

First Friday Art Walk Dec. 4: Susan Wiersema and Lynnette Sandbloom, new work.

Jan. 8: Stephen Hubbard and Deliah Albee, watercolors and photographs.

Feb. 5: Diane Walker, abstract paintings.

Bainbridge

First Fridays, 5-7 p.m.

Feb. 5: Lia Burbridge, photography.

Downtown Bremerton

Island Film Group Dec. 9: “Papillon” (1973) Directed

by Franklin J. Schaffner. Starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman.

Rated PG. Jan. 13: “Sullivan’s Travels” (1941) Directed by Preston Sturges. Starring Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake.

Not rated.

Feb. 10: “Do the Right Thing” (1989) Directed by Spike Lee. Starring Spike Lee, Danny Aiello, Rosie Perez and John Turturro. Rated R. Bainbridge

Second Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Feb. 13: “Malcolm X” (1992) Directed

by Spike Lee, Starring Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett and Spike Lee. Rated PG-13.

Bainbridge

Saturday, 7 p.m.

First Friday, 4-7 p.m.

Pete Seeger: The Man & the Music Musical duo Hank & Claire tell Pete Seeger’s story and the social justice issues that inspired him. You’re invited to sing along with the songs he wrote and/or popularized such as “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” and “Turn, Turn, Turn.”

Bainbridge

Saturday, Jan. 30, 3-4 p.m.

Manchester

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Monday, Jan. 25, 6-7 p.m.

Poulsbo

Friday, Jan. 22, 7-8 p.m.

When Registration Is Required ...

Sylvan Way

Saturday, Jan. 16, 3-4 p.m.

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.

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Friends of the Library Book Sales & Events Bainbridge

Sylvan Way

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Thursdays, Dec. 3, Jan. 14 & Feb. 4, 1-4 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Island Theatre at the Library

Saturdays, Dec. 12, Jan. 9 & Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 19: “Season’s Greetings”

by Alan Ayckbourn.

Tuesdays, Dec. 22, Jan. 26 & Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 20: Repeat performance.

Downtown Bremerton

Saturday, Feb. 20: An evening of contemporary theater. Free event, donations appreciated.

Every Thursday, 2-4 p.m.

Except Dec. 24 Poulsbo

Sunday, Feb. 21: Repeat performance.

Saturday, Feb. 20, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Bainbridge

Silverdale

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Librarians’ Top Picks: Book ‘Love’ Explore titles with “love” in them, picked by your local librarian — that may or may not be romances.

Little Boston

Friday, Feb. 5, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Sylvan Way

Mondays, Jan. 4, 11 & 25; Feb. 1, 8; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturdays, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mondays, Feb. 22 & 29, 2 p.m.

Friends of the Library Meetings

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

Downtown Bremerton

Poulsbo

Mondays, Jan. 4 & Feb. 1, 9:30-11 a.m.

Seattle Opera Preview: Mary Stuart

Tuesdays, Dec. 15, Jan. 19 & Feb. 16, 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Kingston

Tuesday, Dec. 8, noon-1 p.m.

Third Wednesdays, Dec. 16, Jan. 20 & Feb. 17, 10 a.m.-noon

Manchester

Silverdale

Wednesdays, Dec. 2, Jan. 27 & Feb. 24, 7-8:15 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 21, 9-10 a.m.

Norm Hollingshead previews the Donizetti opera retelling the rivalry between Queen Elizabeth I of England and Mary Queen of Scots.

Port Orchard

Sylvan Way

Tuesdays, Dec. 8, Jan. 12 & Feb. 9,

Bainbridge

Saturday, Feb. 20, 2-4 p.m.

Little Boston

Saturday, Jan. 23, 1-2:30 p.m.

Sylvan Way

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

Seattle Opera Preview: The Marriage of Figaro Join Norm Hollingshead for a preview of plot and music of this perennially popular Mozart/ Lorenzo DaPonte collaboration.

Bainbridge

Saturday, Jan. 9, 2-4 p.m.

Little Boston

least the most willing) storytellers. Contact Sylvan Way to register as a storyteller. Annual Championship, Dec. 3.

Cloverleaf Bar & Grill 1240 hollis st., Bremerton

First Thursdays, Dec. 3, Jan. 7 & Feb. 4, 7-9 p.m.

Book Groups Bainbridge

Downtown Bremerton Dec. 28: “Short Night of the Shadow Catcher”

by Timothy Egan Jan. 25: “Unfamiliar Fishes” by Sarah Vowell Feb. 22: “The Night Circus: A Novel”

by Erin Morgenstern Downtown Bremerton

Fourth Mondays, 7-8 p.m.

Kingston

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

Dec. 22: “Moloka’i” by Alan Brennert

Dec. 2: “The Receptionist: A Memoir”

by Janet Groth

Sylvan Way

Jan. 26: “Crossing to Safety”

by Wallace Stegner

Jan. 6: European authors

Saturday, Dec. 19, 2:15-4 p.m.

Story Night Story Night is a colorful, entertaining night of true stories told by the area’s best (or at

Feb. 23: “The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared”

by Jonas Jonasson Bainbridge

Fourth Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m.

Feb. 3: “The Wide Sargasso Sea” by Jean Rhys Kingston

First Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m.

Little Boston Dec. 2: “Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline

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Jan. 6: “We Die Alone: A WWII Epic of Escape and Endurance” by David Howarth Feb. 3: “Full Body Burden: Growing Up in the Nuclear Shadow of Rocky Flats”

by Kirsten Iversen Little Boston

First Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m.

Manchester Dec. 21: “All Woman and Springtime”

by Brandon W Jones Jan. 6: “The Return of Captain John Emmett” by Elizabeth Speller Feb. 22: “The Dinner” by Herman Koch Manchester

Third Mondays, 7-8 p.m.

Port Orchard Dec. 15: “The Offering” by Angela Hunt

Star Wars Week Coming to a library not far, far away Star Wars Salon

Star Wars Storytime

What does Star Wars mean to you?

Discuss the impact of George Lucas’ films on science fiction, pop culture and more. Adult.

A Star Wars themed storytime for the whole family.

Monday, Dec. 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Lego Star Wars Stop-Motion

Chimes & Lightsabers

Create short movies with a Star Wars theme using Legos and stop-motion techniques. Grades K-6.

Feb. 16: “The Warmth of Other Suns”

by Isabel Wilkerson Port Orchard

Port Orchard

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

Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Silverdale

Star Wars Day

Dec. 16: “Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life” by Karen Armstrong Jan. 20: “The Tortilla Curtain” by T.C. Boyle

Come in costume and make your own light saber or just hang out with droids and an Ewok or two. All ages.

Feb. 17: “Into the Storm” by Collin Tong

Poulsbo

Silverdale

Saturday, Dec. 19, 1-3 p.m.

Third Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m.

Sylvan Way Dec. 12: “The Age of Miracles”

by Karen Thompson Walker

Feb. 13: “Beautiful Ruins” by Jess Walter

Shakespeare Star Wars Readers Theater

Books to Action Combined reading, compassion and community awareness.

Link reading and volunteering.

Jan. 16: Compassion Feb. 20: STEM Learning Sylvan Way

Third Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon Except Dec. 19

Classics Monday, Dec. 21: “The Secret Garden”

by Frances Hodgson

Friday, Dec. 18, 4-5:30 p.m.

Sylvan Way

Saturday, Dec. 12, 1-3 p.m.

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

Sylvan Way

An afternoon of crafts, activities and science-fiction fun for Stars Wars fans. Costumes are welcome.

All ages.

Jan. 9: “The Husband’s Secret”

by Liane Moriarty Sylvan Way

Friday, Dec. 18, 10:30-11 a.m.

Downtown Bremerton

Get ready for winter fun. Live music will be playing, crafters crafting and cookies served all day, plus holiday storytime at 3 p.m. All ages.

Jan. 19: “The Family: Three Journeys in the Twentieth Century” by David Laskin

Sylvan Way

Read scenes of a Bard-ified galaxy far, far away with other fans to create spontaneous theater with hilarious results. Adult.

Silverdale

Monday, Dec. 14, 7-8 p.m.

Star Wars Game Night Join fans, test your skills and challenge your knowledge with a fun night of trivia, costume contests and games. Adult.

Sylvan Way

Saturday, Dec. 12, 7-10 p.m.

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Monday, Jan. 25: “The Garden Party”

by Katherine Mansfield Friday, Feb. 26: “Beowulf,” translated

by Seamus Heaney Kingston

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Ferry Tales

Lit Up A traveling book group popping up in a new location each month. Check KRL.org or call close to the event date for the next location.

Relax and perhaps enjoy food and drink while we talk about great books.

Join the Book Discussion Onboard the Ferry Dec. 10: “The Whistling Season” by Ivan Doig

Dec. 17: “Ocean at the End of the Lane”

by Neil Gaiman

Jan. 14: “Shakespeare Saved My Life: Ten Years in Solitary with the Bard” by Laura Bates

Jan. 21: “Let’s Discuss Diabetes with Owls”

by David Sedaris Feb. 18: “The Expats” by Chris Pavone

Feb. 11: “The Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey

At a different location each month

4:40 p.m. Ferry: Seattle to Bainbridge Island

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

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

Mission Possible Tackle challenging, dense and intimidating titles over the course of two months.

Dec. 22: “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt, Parts 3-5 Jan. 26: “Gone with the Wind”

by Margaret Mitchell, Parts 1-3.

Feb. 23: “Gone with the Wind”

by Margaret Mitchell, Parts 4-5 Port Orchard

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

Shari’s Café and Pies 3070 NW Bucklin Hill Road, Silverdale

Third Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 p.m.

Nonfiction Dec. 15: Holidays/Traditions Jan. 19: “The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History” by Elizabeth Kolbert Feb. 16: Science

Mysteries Dec. 12: Holidays Jan. 9: Crafts Feb. 13: Pets Sylvan Way

Second Saturdays, 11 a.m.-noon

Night Owls Love books and staying up late?

Meet up with fellow night owls over a slice of pie and a cup of coffee to discuss popular page-turners.

Sylvan Way

Third Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m.

Stitch a Cozy Dec. 9: “Mrs. Jeffries and the Merry Gentlemen”

by Emily Brightwell

Feb. 16: “The Signature of All Things”

by Elizabeth Gilbert Waterfront Park Community Center, 370 Brien Drive SE, Bainbridge Island

Third Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m.

Business & Career

Feb. 10: “The Sunday Philosophy Club”

by Alexander McCall Smith

Featuring the best and brightest minds in sustainable business practices.

Silverdale

Bainbridge

Second Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m.

VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) “Jeeves and the Tie That Binds”

by P.G. Wodehouse Bainbridge

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Jan. 19: “The City of Thieves” by David Benioff

Jan. 13: “Edge of Evil” by J.A. Jance

Jan. 19: “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak

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Dec. 15: “The Optimist’s Daughter”

by Eudora Welty

Building a Sustainable Economy (BASE) Lecture Series

Dec. 15: Childhood favorites Feb. 16: “Graceling” by Kristen Cashore

Waterfront

Friday, Dec. 4, 2-4 p.m.

Second Fridays, Dec. 11, Jan. 15 & Feb. 12, 5:30-7 p.m.

Career Counseling at the Library Beginning or changing careers? Make an appointment with leadership coach Josy Koumans. Registration required (see p5).

Bainbridge

Fourth Tuesdays, Dec. 22, Jan. 26 & Feb. 23, 6:30-8 p.m.

Career-Seeking Skills Workshops

Crocheting

Workshops on topics such as career path, job search, resumés, cover letters and interviewing.

Registration required (see p5).

Manchester

First Mondays, Dec. 7, Jan. 4 & Feb. 1, 6-7:30 p.m.

Bainbridge

Second Mondays, Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, 7-9 p.m.

Introduction to Finding Grants Peggy Branaman addresses who funds nonprofits and their motivations, how to identify potential funders and making the first approach. Registration required (see p5).

Bainbridge

Monday, Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m.-noon Manchester

Knitting Dust off old techniques or learn new ones. Hands-on guidance to basic skills. A list of class materials provided at registration (see p5).

Port Orchard

Second Tuesdays, Dec. 8, Jan. 12 & Feb. 9 6-7:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 29, 6-7:30 p.m.

Poulsbo

Friday, Jan. 29, 10:30 a.m.-noon Sylvan Way

Monday, Feb. 22, 2-3:30 p.m.

Resume, Cover Letter & Job Application Help Tune up your resume and cover letter or polish your interview techniques with Carina Langstraat.

Registration required (see p5).

Bainbridge

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

Computers & Technology Digital Magazines at the Library: Drop-In Have questions about downloading magazines from the Library?

Drop in and we’ll provide the answers.

Bainbridge

First Saturdays, Dec. 5, Jan. 2 & Feb. 6, 10-11:30 a.m.

Library eBooks & Audio

Open Computer Lab

Soap Making

Practice basic computer skills with the help of volunteers from Kitsap Computing Seniors.

Make your own luxurious bar of soap with unique fragrances and go home with a special last-minute gift. Perfect for the holidays.

Sylvan Way

Every Friday, 1:30-3 p.m.

Except Dec 25, Jan. 1 & Feb. 5

DIY & Crafts Crafternoon Bring your own craft project and join us for an afternoon of crafting. All skill levels and interests are welcome.

Little Boston

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

Kingston

Last Thursdays, Jan. 28, Feb. 25, 3-4 p.m.

Except Dec. 31

Pretty Pendants

Port Orchard

Thursday, Dec. 17, 2-4 p.m.

Stained Coasters & Votives Use alcohol ink to stain ceramic tiles and glass votive candle holders to create home decor items for a new spring look.

Registration required (see p5).

Poulsbo

Saturday, Feb. 20, 1-3 p.m.

Silverdale

Thursday, Feb. 25, 7-8:30 p.m.

Sylvan Way

Saturday, Jan. 9, 1-2:30 p.m.

Stained Glass Coloring

Create beautiful jewelry using resin squares and bottle caps. Registration required (see p5).

An afternoon of conversation and coloring.

We’ll provide stained glass coloring pages and markers.

Silverdale

Little Boston

Thursday, Jan. 28, 7-8:30 p.m.

Quilling Create paper filigree by tightly rolling fine strips of paper. Design your own art, greeting cards or other dimensional displays.

Monday, Dec. 7, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Upcycled Books

Kingston

Use old books to create a variety of decorative and functional projects like paper flowers, coasters, ornaments and gift tags. Registration recommended (see p5 ).

Bainbridge

Thursday, Jan. 28, 3-4 p.m.

Second Tuesdays, Dec. 8, Jan. 12 & Feb. 9, 1-3 p.m.

Silverdale

Port Orchard

Friday, Dec. 18, 7-8:30 p.m.

Third Saturdays, Dec. 19, Jan. 16 & Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-noon

Thursday, Feb. 4, 2-4 p.m.

Sylvan Way

Sylvan Way

Saturday, Dec. 12, 1-2:30 p.m.

Learn to download Library eBooks and audiobooks. How-to presentation followed by a hands-on lab. Registration required (see p5).

Saturday, Feb. 13, 1-2:30 p.m.

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Using Church Records to Identify Ancestors In this webinar, learn types of records kept by different churches, how to determine your ancestor’s denomination and where to locate these records. In partnership with Puget Sound Genealogical Society.

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Poulsbo

Saturday, Jan. 23, 10 a.m.-noon

Saturday, Jan. 23, 1-3 p.m.

Games & Gaming Books on Tap Dazzle your friends with your knowledge of local history, book and movie trivia.

Stop by the Library for a book and movie list.

Treehouse Café, 4569 Lynwood Center Road, Bainbridge Island

First Wednesdays, Dec. 2, Jan. 6 & Feb. 3, 7:30-9 p.m.

Whiskey Gulch, 2065 Bay St., Port Orchard

First Tuesdays, Dec. 1, Jan. 5 & Feb. 2, 7-8:30 p.m.

Genealogy Canadian Research Strategies Jim Johnson discusses ancestral records that might be available in Canadian repositories and on the Internet. In partnership with Puget Sound Genealogical Society.

Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance Certified Navigators from Peninsula Community Health Services will be available to answer your questions.

No appointment necessary.

Bainbridge

Every Wednesday, Dec. 16-Jan. 27, 1-4 p.m.

Port Orchard

Thursdays, Jan. 14 & Dec. 10, 1-4 p.m.

Poulsbo

Mondays, Jan. 4, 11, 25; Dec. 7, 14, 21 & 28, 1-4 p.m.

Sylvan Way

Tuesdays, Jan. 5 & 19; Dec. 1 & 15, 1-4 p.m.

Bainbridge

Friday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-noon

Exploring Family Search Mary Kathryn Kozy teaches how to navigate FamilySearch.org collections and be a more effective researcher. In partnership with Puget Sound Genealogical Society.

Sylvan Way

Saturday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m.-noon

Genealogy Resolutions for 2016 In partnership with Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society.

Bainbridge

Friday, Jan. 15, 10 a.m.-noon

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Free speaker and refreshments each month.

Bainbridge

Second Wednesdays, Dec. 9, Jan. 13 & Feb. 10, 1-3 p.m.

Time for a Change Empty nest? Divorce? Retirement? Moving? Life coach Johanna Branley on adults undergoing transition. Come away inspired, with a map for creating the life you want to live.

Bainbridge

Saturday, Jan. 2, 3-4:30 p.m.

Sylvan Way

Tuesday, Jan. 19, 6:30-8 p.m.

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

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

Except Dec. 21, Dec. 28, Jan. 4, Jan. 18, Feb. 15

Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1-2 p.m.

Presented by Mae Gentry. In partnership with Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society.

Low Vision Support Group

Port Orchard

Sylvan Way

Erased from South Carolina History: A Family Tree’s Missing Branch

Health & Wellness

Preserving Family Artifacts Nicolette Bromberg, UW Visual Materials Curator, shows us how to store and preserve our family artifacts. In partnership with Puget Sound Genealogical Society.

Sylvan Way

Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1-2 p.m.

Sharing Your Treasures & Tales Annual holiday show-and-tell gathering.

In partnership with Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society.

Bainbridge

Friday, Dec. 18, 10 a.m.-noon

Sprechen sie Deutsch? No! Dee Haviland Fournier teaches how to find ancestors in Germany without having to learn the language. In partnership with Puget Sound Genealogical Society. Registration required (p5) Sylvan Way

Tuesday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m.-noon

Sylvan Way

Every Wednesday, 1-2 p.m.

Vision Screening with the Lions Poulsbo Lions Club will be onsite to perform free vision screening for children, teens and adults. Drop-in, no registration required.

Poulsbo

Tuesday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-noon

Hot Topics AARP Tax Assistance Walk-in tax assistance.

Bainbridge

Feb. 1-April 15: Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. & 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fridays, 1:30-4 p.m.

Our Environment Citizenship Test Prep Prepare to take the oral exam for United States citizenship. In partnership with Goodwill Silverdale.

Registration required (see p5).

Sylvan Way

TuesdayWednesday, Dec. 1-2 & Dec. 8-9, 6:30-8 p.m.

Library Forums Great Decisions Informative discussions on the most critical global issues facing America today.

Bainbridge

Every Saturday, 9:30-11 a.m.

Travelogues Dec. 12: Traveling to Make a Difference: Nepal, with Pam Perry. In partnership with the Traveler.

Bainbridge

Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m.

Meet the Author

A Year in the Northwest Garden Discuss what’s happening in your garden with examples of in season plants to inspire your garden to new heights.

Kingston

Wednesday, Feb. 10, 10-11 a.m.

Walking Washington Gardens Join Angie Narus for a virtual stroll through our state’s finest horticultural treasures.

Bainbridge

Saturday, Dec. 5, 3-4 p.m.

Writing & Publishing

Jeff Yeager

Sue Goetz

The Herb Lover's Spa with Sue Goetz Join local author and professional horticulturalist Sue Goetz as she presents a fun and informative talk on healing, aromatic herbs.

Kingston

Wednesday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m.-noon Port Orchard

Thursday, Jan. 21, 2-4 p.m.

Field’s End Writing Time

Poulsbo

Brief presentation by experienced writers or editors on an important elements of writing followed by free time to write or type.

Silverdale

Bainbridge

First Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.

Poetry & Short Prose Open Mic Night Bring your own work or share a favorite piece. Sign up at the door to share a five-minute reading. In partnership with Field’s End.

Saturday, Feb. 6, 3-5 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 1, 6-8 p.m.

Finding Wholesale Happiness in a Retail World with Jeff Yeager Author and media personality Jeff Yeager delivers practical advice about money, happiness and consumer culture. Live happier and healthier, but only if you’re not willing to pay the price.

Jan. 20: Polar Bears of Manitoba, with Chuck Bishop. In partnership with the Traveler.

Bainbridge

Tuesday, Dec. 15, 7-8:30 p.m.

Downtown Bremerton

Bainbridge

Kingston Writers Group

Port Orchard

Feb. 17: Learn about the world from the comfort of the Library.

In partnership with The Traveler.

Share your writing in a supportive and friendly space. Bring any piece: fiction, nonfiction, memoir, poetry, etc.

Beginners welcome.

Sylvan Way

Bainbridge

Kingston

Wednesday, 7:30-9 p.m.

Wednesday, 7:30-9 p.m.

What Do You Know: Learning with Community Experts Jan. 27: Let our trainers help you with your first triathlon, a marathon (full or half) or a “Century” (100 miles) bike ride. Physical Training with Gavin & Friends.

Feb. 24: Kristin Tollefson, Education Director at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, talks on art in all its forms and styles.

Bainbridge

Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m.

Second Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Board Meetings The Kitsap Regional Library Board of Trustees generally meets at 5:30 p.m., on the fourth Tuesday of each month. For January and February dates, please visit online at KRL.org/trustees.

Sylvan Way

Tuesday, Dec. 15, 5:30 p.m.

Erin McKittrick

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1-2 p.m.

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

Saturday, Dec. 12, 3-4 p.m.

A Wild Life with Erin McKittrick Just how far can a family go? What happens when you try? Author Erin McKittrick & husband Bretwood Higman have taken their children a thousand miles through Alaska wilderness, on human powered journeys from the Arctic Ocean to the volcanoes of the Aleutian Islands. An evening of stunning photos, stories and lessons from the wild.

Port Orchard

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

Poulsbo

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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Access all these services at: KRL.org/ contact

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

Ask Us Kitsap Regional Library Is a Place to Get Answers We take pride in being your guide through the often-confusing world of information. Let us help you find what you need and uncover accurate, vetted answers to your questions.

Online – Submit your question and get an email back from our staff.

Thanks to a generous donation, the size of the windows in the new Kingston library have been increased to maximize natural light.

Creating New Stories

Central Kitsap & Kingston Kingston

Have you seen the building going up at the Kingston Village Green? It’s a new community center and it will be the new home of Kitsap Regional Library in Kingston. Along with the Library, the building will also be the home of Kingston’s Boys & Girls Club, a senior center, commercial kitchen, technology lab and multiple meeting rooms. We recently had the opportunity to tour the work site.

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introduce our community to its new library in Kingston, expected May 2016.

Central Kitsap

We have met our first major milestone for a new library in Silverdale. Thanks to a library lover on Bainbridge Island and First Federal Community Foundation, we have the funds to purchase the extraordinary site along the Clear Creek trail on Bucklin Hill Road.

For more information go to KRL.org/newlibrary.

Live Chat – We offer 24/7 online help, staffed by librarians from around the world.

By Phone or in Person – You can call any of our locations or drop in to ask a question. Our locations and hours are listed on Page 2.

BookMatch - Can’t decide on what to read next? Tell us about a few books you’ve read and enjoyed and we’ll send you a personalized book list. KRL.org/bookmatch

Make an Appointment Do you have questions about your computer, phone or tablet? Are you a small-business owner and want to know how the Library can help you market your business? Are you researching your family tree and need help getting back one more generation? We’re happy to schedule a face-to-face meeting with the person who can help you best.

KRL.org/make-appointment

Unless otherwise noted, teen events are intended for grades 7-12

Arts & Culture Anime Club Geek out with other anime and manga-ob sessed teens to draw, create and snack while we watch anime. Grades 7-12.

Bainbridge

Second Mondays, Dec. 14, Jan. 11 & Feb. 8, 2-4 p.m.

Poulsbo

Second Fridays, Dec. 11, Jan. 8 & Feb. 12, 3:30-5 p.m.

Teen Nostalgia Night Bring on the nostalgia. Hang out, watch some cartoons, work on a coloring book and relax with snacks.

Port Orchard

Monday, Feb. 29, 6-8 p.m.

The Art of Hip Hop Darrell Thomas teaches the different elements of hip hop and fundamentals of rapping.

In partnership with The Coffee Oasis.

Sylvan Way

Second & Fourth Thursdays, starting Jan. 14, 3-4 p.m.

Want to Pick Books for the 2016 Teens’ Top Ten? Teens’ Top Ten is a “teen choice” award where teens nominate and vote for their favorite books from the previous year. We are lucky to be one of only 16 groups across the country responsible for nominating the books for 2016. Read and review books before they’re published, then from August through October readers across the country will vote for their favorites from the books you’ve selected. Any teen can participate. Visit one of the locations listed to get your books and start reviewing.

Want more details? Visit KRL.org/teens-top-ten to connect with one of our teen librarians. In partnership with Young Adult Library Services Association and Young Adult Galley Group. Grades 7-12.

Bookinators Can’t make meetings? You can still review.

Email lstone@krl.org for details.

Poulsbo

Fridays, Dec. 18 & Jan. 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

BiblioTEC BiblioTEC Wednesdays Robots, LED circuits, video game design, wearable art, stop-motion animation, sound recording/editing, anime and web design.

Sylvan Way

Every Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Bainbridge High School Get books in BHS Library during lunch.

Bainbridge

First Mondays, Dec. 7, Jan. 4 & Feb. 1, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Eagle Harbor High School

STEM Pop-Up Lab

Get books in Jillian’s room during first lunch.

Sylvan Way

Bainbridge

Every Wednesday, 2-4 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 14, 11:30 a.m.-noon Mondays, Jan. 25 & Feb. 22, 11:30 a.m.-noon

Maker Space & Art Circle Experiment with the Library’s littleBits, K’NEX, Contraptions and Snap Circuits. The art circle side will include fun ideas and time to share.

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Bainbridge

Second Tuesdays, Dec. 8, Jan. 12 & Feb. 9, 12-12:30 p.m.

Odyssey Get books in Liz’s room during lunch.

Bainbridge

Second Fridays, Dec. 11, Jan. 8 & Feb. 12, 11:30 a.m.-noon

Woodward Middle School Get books in WMS Library during lunch.

Bainbridge

Second Mondays, Dec. 14, Jan. 11 & Feb. 8, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Teens’ Top Ten Read & Write Did you love it? Hate it? Just meh. Hone your writing skills with other teens.

Port Orchard

Hyla Middle School

Monday, Jan. 25 & Feb. 22, 6-8 p.m.

Get books in Kim’s room during lunch.

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Fourth Fridays, Jan. 22 & Feb. 26, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Except Dec. 25

Games & Gaming Teen Gamer Tabletop games at the Library. Play one of ours, bring an old favorite or try out something new with the group. Grades 7-12.

Port Orchard

Mondays, Jan. 11 & Feb. 8, 6-8 p.m.

Winter Lock-In: Harry Potter Edition

Leadership & Volunteering

A Hogwarts-themed takeover. Join us for a movie, wand-making, cosplay, snacks and more. Grades 7-12.

Teen Advisory Board Help shape the Library. Express your interests, discuss programs, make suggestions for special events and earn volunteer credit for school.

Port Orchard

Friday, Dec. 18, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Port Orchard

First Mondays, Dec. 7, Jan. 4 & Feb. 1, 6-8 p.m.

Poulsbo

Third Fridays, Dec. 18, Jan. 15 & Feb. 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Sylvan Way

First Wednesdays, starting Dec. 2, 5:30-7 p.m.

School Support

Homework Power Hour

Hour of Code

Need a place to work on that next big project or simply get through the everyday work? All subjects and grade levels welcome.

Sylvan Way

Be part of the Hour of Code global movement.

Drop in and write a computer program or build a game using tutorials from Code.org.

Grades 7-12.

Every Tuesday, 4-5 p.m.

Bainbridge

Finals Study Space

Special Events

The large meeting room is reserved for group study for high school finals. Snacks provided.

Find Your Dream Job: For Teens

Bainbridge

Jan. 20-28, after school until 5 p.m.

Monday Teen Space Need a place to hang out on early release day? The meeting room is reserved every Monday. Laptops, games and study space.

Grades 7-12.

Bainbridge

Every Monday, 1:45-4 p.m.

Learn what careers might be a good fit for you in the future. Figure out how to utilize your skills and passions. Email sgraen@KRL.org to sign up.

Bainbridge

Wednesday, Feb. 3, 6-8 p.m.

LGBTQ Youth Laser Lock-In Space pirates, laser tag, dancing, crafts and games, oh my! Ages 13-20. Registration required (see p5).

Sylvan Way

Friday, Feb. 26, 7-10 p.m.

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Monday, Dec. 7, 2-3 p.m.

Writing & Publishing Teen Writers Workshop Author Margaret Nevinski will share tips and answer questions. Bring pieces you’re working on or start something new. Grades 7-12.

In partnership with Field’s End. Bainbridge

Second Thursdays, Dec. 10, Jan. 14 & Feb. 11, 3:30-5 p.m.

Hour of Arts & Culture Anime Club Grab some friends and watch anime, create origami and draw with other anime and manga lovers. Grades 5-6.

Bainbridge

First Tuesdays, Dec.1, Jan. 5 & Feb. 2, 3:30-5 p.m.

Create a Winter Tree Silhouette Create a winter scene combining “cool” colors with the diffused light of winter. Wear something that can get messy.

Downtown Bremerton

Saturday, Dec. 12, 1:30 p.m.

Movie Matinees “Akeelah and the Bee” A young girl from south L.A. takes on the challenge in this spelling bee adventure. Rated PG. We’ll pop the pocorn.

Bainbridge

C o d e An Hour of Code for Every Student

Friday, Feb. 19, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

“Inside Out” Young Riley’s emotions — joy, fear, anger, disgust and sadness — conflict on how to navigate a new city, home and school. Rated PG. Bainbridge

Friday, Dec. 18, 3:30-5:15 p.m.

Manchester

Wednesday, Dec. 2, 4:30-6 p.m.

“Shaun the Sheep” Shaun and the flock go on an adventure to the Big City to rescue the Farmer. It’s up to them to return everyone safely home. Rated PG.

The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in more than 180 countries.

Although you can learn coding every day of the year, organizations band together during the week of Dec. 7-13 to offer this opportunity to as many students as possible.

Bainbridge

Port Orchard

Bainbridge

Monday, Dec. 7, 3-4 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 11, 4-6 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 22, 3:30-5 p.m.

Downtown Bremerton

Kingston

Manchester

Wednesday, Dec. 9, 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 3, 4:30-6 p.m.

Manchester

Thursday, Dec. 10, 4-5 p.m.

BiblioTEC

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

Registration required (see p5).

STEM Pop-Up Lab: Hour of Code Edition

Poulsbo

Explore Electronics

Wednesday, Dec. 9, 3:30-5 p.m.

Sylvan Way

Use Snap Circuits electronic kits to build doorbells, alarms or an RC vehicle.

Silverdale

Downtown Bremerton

Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2-4 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 9, 6-7:30 p.m.

Wedesday, Jan. 13, 3:30 p.m.

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Tween Craftstravaganza Take winter crafting to the extreme!

Spend some time at our evening of crafting, creating recycled ornaments or gifts for family and friends. Stop by for a snack, socializing and creativity.

Port Orchard

Monday, Dec. 14, 5-8 p.m.

Tween Techies Look at bits. Explore, engage and practice the things we discover. Be prepared for anything.

Port Orchard

Wednesdays, Jan. 27 & Feb. 24, 5-6 p.m.

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Explore 3-D Modeling

Lego Stop-Motion

Downtown Bremerton

Wednesday, Feb. 10, 3:30 p.m.

Silverdale

Homeschool Open Lab

Wednesdays, Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17; 6-7:30 p.m.

Our 9-year-old facilitator and her family show you how to program. Video games with Kodu, make games with Scratch and more.

Silverdale

First Fridays, Dec. 4, Jan. 8, Feb. 5, 10 a.m.-noon

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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

Moviemaking: Bring creative ideas and energy for storyboarding, creation and filming with stop-motion animation. No experience necessary. Grades 3-6.

Learn about 3-D modeling, building high- and low-tech models. Ages 9-14.

Book Groups

Film Festival: Enjoy awesome stopmotion movies created by talented young moviemakers.

Silverdale

Saturday, Feb. 20, 1-4 p.m.

Wednesdays, Jan. 13 & Feb. 10, 5-6 p.m.

DIY & Crafts No-School Maker Day No school today? We provide materials, you bring the creativity. Make a DIY project, craft and more. All ages.

Poulsbo

Friday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Ornament Making Drop in the Library and make a special ornament. Make one for yourself and one for the Manchester Christmas tree. All ages.

Manchester

Wednesday-Thursday, Dec. 2-3, 2-4:30 p.m.

Tweens Create Are you a creative crafter, aspiring artist, or maker of many things? Each month we’ll take on a different art or crafting project. Grades 4-7.

Port Orchard

Third Wednesdays, Jan. 20 & Feb. 17, 5-6 p.m. Except Dec. 23

Games & Gaming Pokémon League Love Pokémon? Geek out with other kids who love Pokémon as much as you do.

Sylvan Way

Fridays, Jan. 29 & Feb. 26, 4-5:30 p.m.

Minecraft Play Minecraft on Xbox and laptops. Use ours or bring your own. Geek out with us. No passwords or accounts required.

Downtown Bremerton

Third Wednesdays, Dec. 16, Jan. 20 & Feb. 17, 3:30 p.m.

Manchester

Second Wednesdays, Dec. 9, Jan. 13 & Feb. 10, 6-7:30 p.m.

Silverdale

First Wednesdays, Dec. 2 & Jan. 6, 6-7:30 p.m.

Legos Lego Lab

Free Pictures with Santa

Join us for an afternoon of building, either individually or on a team to complete a special challenge.

Have your picture taken with Santa Claus. Cookies and candy canes for the kids. Open to kids of all ages (no pets). Sponsored by the East Bremerton Friends of the Library.

Bainbridge

Second Tuesdays, Dec. 8, Jan. 12 & Feb. 9, 3-4:30 p.m.

Sylvan Way

Downtown Bremerton

Saturday, Dec. 5, 2-4 p.m.

First Wednesdays, Dec. 2, Jan. 6 & Feb. 3, 3:30 p.m.

Kingston

Wednesdays, Jan. 20 & Feb. 17, 3:30-5 p.m.

Little Boston

Fourth Wednesdays, Jan. 27 & Feb. 24, 3:30-5 p.m.

Manchester

School Support Dog Tales

Third Wednesdays, Dec. 16, Jan. 20 & Feb. 17, 6-7:30 p.m.

Jangle the therapy dog and Miss Greta, our awesome youth librarian, help find the perfect book for you.

Sylvan Way

Silverdale

Third Fridays, Jan. 15 & Feb. 19, 4-5:30 p.m.

Homework Zone Need homework help? Drop in and chat with one of our homework coaches. Grades 1-8.

Port Orchard

Wednesdays, Dec. 2, 9; Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; 3:30-5:30 p.m.

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Every Thursday, Jan. 7-Feb. 18, 3-5 p.m.

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R.E.A.D. to a Dog Drop in and read to a registered Reading Education Assistance Dog. Have fun while gaining confidence reading out loud.

Silverdale

Third Saturdays, Jan. 16 & Feb. 20, 1:30-3 p.m. Except Dec. 19

Gingerbread House Workshop Build and decorate your own gingerbread house out of graham crackers. All ages.

Registration required (see p5).

Little Boston

Sylvan Way

Wednesday, Dec. 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Second Fridays, Dec. 11, Jan. 8 & Feb. 12, 4-5 p.m.

Manchester

Special Events Science Magic Show Magician Jeff Evans combines magic and science, raising questions about the way objects behave, then reveals the scientific reasons behind them.

Bainbridge

Wednesday, Dec. 16, 4-5 p.m.

Sylvan Way

Wednesday, Dec. 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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Saturday, Dec. 12, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Open Lab Explore Minecraft, Microsoft Kodu,Snap Circuits and other activities to challenge creative minds.

Sylvan Way

Fridays, Dec. 4 & Feb. 5, 4-5:30 p.m.

Jan. 15, Feb. 5 & 19: Lego Club.

Join us for an afternoon of building, either individually or on a team to complete a special challenge.

Jan. 22 & Feb. 26: In the Style of ...

Look at the historical context of an art movement, investigate the artworks and create in the style of one of history’s great artists.

Port Orchard

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

STEM Wednesday Hands-on STEM experiments and activities.

Grades K-6. Registration required (see p5).

Manchester

Wednesdays, Jan. 27 & Feb. 24, 4-5 p.m.

Lego Lab & Gizmos Galore

STEM Friday

Explore scientific principles using Legos, marble runs, gizmos and more. Ages 4-12.

Jan. 8 & Feb. 12: Kid Scientists. Create a hypothesis, determine variables and reflect on our findings each month with a different area of inquiry. Grades 1-8.

Poulsbo

Wednesdays, Jan. 13, 27; Feb. 10, 24; 3:30-5 p.m.

KRL.org/bookmobile

Family Dental Puppet Show A local dentist presents a muppet-style puppet show, making tooth care fun for preschool children. Recommended for children ages 3-6.

Poulsbo

Wednesday, Feb. 24, 11:30 a.m.-noon

Family Night Wear your pajamas and bring your creativity.

Jan. 27, Feb. 24: Creative Coloring Jan. 6, Feb. 3: Jammie Jams Jan. 20, Feb. 17: Pajama Storytime Jan. 13, Feb. 10: Tabletop Games Port Orchard

Wednesdays starting in January, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Pajama Night Wear pajamas to the Library, do a craft and explore the Box o’ Mystery.

Bainbridge

Tuesdays starting Dec. 1, 6-7:45 p.m.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Bring a second-favorite stuffed animal for a sleepover at the library! Pick up the stuffed friends the next day. For children ages 0-6.

Poulsbo

Monday, Feb. 8, 6:30-7 p.m.

Writing & Publishing Young Writers Group Flex your creative muscles with fun writing prompts. Share something you’re working on or try something new. Grades 4-7.

Bainbridge

Third Tuesdays, Dec. 15, Jan. 19 & Feb. 16, 3:30-5 p.m.

Port Orchard

First Wednesdays, Jan. 6 & Feb. 3, 5-6 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.

Bookmobile Schedule 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. Our schedule is updated quarterly. For the most up-to-date information, visit our online event calendar at KRL. org/bookmobile or call us at (360) 405-9112.

Tuesdays Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor (Base access required) Dec. 1, 15, 29; Jan. 12, 26; Feb. 9, 23 3-5 p.m. Bangor Retail Center, 2600 Ohio St., Building No. 2700 Dec. 8, 22; Jan. 5, 19; Feb. 2, 16 3-5 p.m. Admiral Boorda Center, 4168 Greenfish Drive

Wednesdays

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.

Olalla Dec. 2, 16, 30; Jan. 13, 27; Feb. 10, 24 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Olalla Boat Landing, 13965 Crescent Valley Road 1:30-2:30 p.m. Pine Lake Estate, SE Pine Lake Road and Barbara Lane SE 2:45-4:15 p.m. Ebbert Drive SE and North Street SE

Seabeck

Central Kitsap Dec. 3, 17, 31; Jan. 14, 28; Feb. 11, 25 2-3:15 p.m. Kariotis, 3060 NE McWilliams Road 3:30-5 p.m. Cottage Bay Apartments, 2500 NE McWilliams Road

Saturdays

Dec. 9, 23; Jan. 6, 20; Feb. 3, 17

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11-11:45 a.m. Turies Espresso, 15370 Seabeck Highway NW Noon-1:30 p.m. Seabeck Post Office, 4691 Seabeck Holly Road SW 2:30-4:30 p.m. Lake Symington, Symington Parkway NW (lake access)

Dec. 12, 26; Jan. 9, 23; Feb. 6, 20

Thursdays Port Orchard Dec. 10; Jan. 7, 21; Feb. 4, 18 No service Dec. 24 11 a.m.-noon Orchard Bluff 1345 Carl Pickel Drive 12:30-1:15 p.m. Conifer Ridge, 1721 Fircrest Drive 1:20-2:15 p.m. Madrona Manor, 3900 Madrona Drive SE

9:30-11:30 a.m. Albertson’s Plaza, 370 SW Sedgwick Road Noon-1 p.m. The Ridge 2, Old Clifton Road and Chanting Circle 1:30-2:30 p.m. Burley Store, 14972 Bethel Burley Road

South Kitsap 2 Dec. 5, 19; Jan. 2, 16, 30; Feb. 13, 27 9:30-11:30 a.m. Albertson’s Plaza, 370 SW Sedgwick Road Noon-12:45 p.m. Horizon Lane and Brookside Court 1:30-2:30 p.m. The Ridge at McCormick, SW Lazuli Street

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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.

Little Boston Family: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

No Storytime Dec. 22, 29

Manchester

Preschool: Tuesdays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m.

No Storytime Dec. 3-Jan. 3 Pajama: Mondays, 6:30-7 p.m.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover, Feb. 8.

No Storytime Dec. 3-Jan. 3, Jan. 18, Feb. 15

Bainbridge

Family: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

No Storytime Dec. 22, 29

December Delights: Wednesdays, Dec. 2, 9 & 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Port Orchard

Baby: Tuesdays, 10-10:45 a.m.

No Storytime Dec. 1-Jan. 1

Family Winter Storynight: Wednesday, Dec. 16, 6:30-8 p.m.

Toddler: Tuesdays, 10:45-11:30 a.m.

No Storytime Dec. 1-Jan. 1

Baby: Fridays, 10-10:45 a.m.

No Storytime Dec. 1-Jan. 1

Family Storytime with Jangle: Tuesday, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

No Storytime Dec. 1-Jan. 1

Baby: Tuesdays, starting Jan. 5, 12:30-1 p.m. & 1-1:30 p.m.

No Storytime Dec. 1-Jan. 3 Toddler: Mondays, starting Jan.4, 10:30-11 a.m.

No Storytime Dec. 1-Jan. 3, 18, Feb. 15 Preschool: Wednesdays, starting Jan. 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

No Storytime Dec. 1-Jan. 3

Downtown Bremerton Family: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

No Storytime Jan. 5, 12

Kingston

Toddler: Fridays, 11-11:45 a.m.

No Storytime Dec. 1-Jan. 1

Silverdale

Sylvan Way

Preschool: Fridays, noon-12:45 p.m.

No Storytime Dec. 1-Jan. 1

Baby: Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m.

No Storytime Dec. 16, 23, 30

Poulsbo

Toddler: Wednesdays, 10:45-11:15 a.m.

No Storytime Dec. 16, 23, 30

Baby: Tuesdays, 1 p.m.

No Storytime Dec. 3-Jan. 3 Toddler: Wednesdays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m.

No Storytime Dec. 3-Jan. 3

Family: Mondays, 10:30-11 a.m.

No Storytime Dec. 28, Jan. 18, Feb. 15

Preschool: Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-noon No Storytime Dec. 16, 23, 30 Family: Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m.

No Storytime Dec. 18, 25, Jan. 1

Early Literacy Kits Singing, writing, reading and play are essential elements to nourish a child’s prewriting and reading skills. These kits support your role as an educator and save you time.

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Each kit includes:

 10-12 picture books based on our most popular booklists

 A resource guide for grownups  A fun toy or activity

Backpack checkouts are for three weeks, but can be renewed as long as it hasn't been requested by another patron. Key in “Early Literacy Kit” in our catalog for a full list or reserve at your Library.