Inspire | Jun.Jul.Aug. 2017 - Summer Learning Edition

Summer starts here.

Representative Derek Kilmer and family

YOUR FREE GUIDE TO CLASSES & CULTURE JUN.JUL.AUG. 2017

from the director A levy for our future

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ver the past year, library staff members have been convening community conversations to ensure that Kitsap Regional Library is serving the unique needs of our community. We have met with many community partners, such as educational organizations, social service providers, government officials and tribal leaders asking each, “How could we partner together if we had a few more resources?�

The results of these conversations will form the basis of a levy that could be on the ballot on Nov. 7 of this year. The Library Board of Trustees is expected to make a decision on a possible levy proposal at their Board of Trustees meeting on July 25.

Why a levy now? Because we have looked at our future finances and have realized that our current funding is not sustainable. The current library levy of 35 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation has not increased since 2003, except for the annual 1 percent allowed by state law. Our goal is to craft a plan that will solidify library funding for the next 5 to 10 years.

Among the goals of a levy increase would be to provide funding for building maintenance and restore lost hours, including reopening libraries on Sunday afternoons. The additional funding would also update aging facilities, add seating and upgrade technology.

However, the levy would not be used to build buildings. Each of our eight communities has worked very hard to raise private funds to finance

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Jill Jean, director of Kitsap Regional Library.

A levy increase would fund building maintenance, update aging facilities, restore lost hours, add seating and upgrade technology.

However, the levy would not be used to build buildings. their local library and Kitsap Regional Library will remain true to that pattern. A capital campaign is now underway to raise funds for a new Silverdale branch and the nonprofit Bainbridge Public Library Board has raised significant dollars that are allowing them (as the facility owner) to renovate and refresh the Bainbridge Island branch.

Over the past 11 years, the Kitsap Regional Library has worked very hard to be good stewards of your

dollars during these tight budget times. We have implemented self-service, formed community partnerships to extend services and strengthened fundraising through our Library Foundation. And through it all, our Library has remained a vital and creative force in the library world.

Most notably, in 2016 the Library was named as a finalist for the National Medal by the Institute of Museum and Library Services — the highest honor given to museums and libraries.

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Cover photograph of Representative Derek Kilmer and his family — wife Jennifer and daughters Sophie, 11, and Tess, 7 — at Kitsap Regional Library, Port Orchard location, by Logan Westom

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Summertime and the learning is easy

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echnical writer Erica Steele started work on a sci-fi fantasy novel that she hopes her 5-year-old son will read in a few years.

Thirteen-year-old Solenne Santiago got a ukulele for her 10th birthday but didn’t get around to picking it up and learning to play until last summer.

Retired teacher Donna Raymond visited parks and towns in Kitsap County and Washington state, and delved into local history.

All three were inspired to learn more, do more and be more as part of Kitsap Regional Library’s annual Summer Learning Program, which returns June 1 through Aug. 31.

More than 5,600 kids, teens and adults read at least 10 hours last summer to earn a free book, with more than 1,600, including Steele, Santiago and Raymond, reading 100 hours or more.

In addition, more than 400 library patrons filled out trackers listing personal Summer Learning goals.

From applying for a Ph.D. to learning Italian, making a Rube Goldberg machine to starting a blog, growing a family garden to learning to crochet, strivers of all ages pursued big dreams and little ones with an assist from the Library. ”They’re so personal and that’s what makes them so powerful,”

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said Librarian and Youth Services Manager Shannon Peterson.

“And, they’re a reminder that you’re never too old to learn something new,” said Audrey Barbakoff, librarian and adult services manager. ”People still need to and can take time to learn and explore their passions. You can do it your whole life. It’s not something that ends after school.”

Sometimes the hardest part of following a dream is the first step and that’s where the Summer Learning program and the Inspire tracker can help. ”It really spurred me on to make time for that creative outlet,” said

Steele, whose goal for this summer is to finish her Young Adult novel and get it published. ”I always wanted to do it. I just needed a push.”

Through the library, she connected with a writers’ group, read an inspirational book about creativity and joined a book club at the Downtown Bremerton location. ”I’m with a group of ladies who love reading and it’s been a lot of fun. I probably wouldn’t even have known about it if I hadn’t engaged in the Summer Learning Program.”

Like Steele, Santiago had wanted to pursue her creative goal for years, but hadn’t gotten around to it. ”This was a good incentive,” she said. Not only did the youngster learn to play Hawaiian songs and Disney tunes

Like an overstuffed picnic basket, the Summer Learning Program is chock full of treats. Here’s what you need to know to get started: Read 10 hours, win a prize. Easy as pie, right? Kids and teens earn a book of their choice and a ticket to the Kitsap County Fair. Adults earn a copy of the 2018 One Book, One Community selection before it’s announced. Look for the tracker in this issue of Inspire and start reading.

on the ukulele, she also taught her two sisters and did a 4-H public presentation about the learning experience at both the state and county fairs.

Raymond, the retired teacher, said writing her goal down in the Inspire tracker helped her stick with it. She used her interest in geocaching as a reason to travel to state parks throughout Western Washington. She also checked out nonfiction books about regional history, including the Astoria and Long Beach areas, where her dad ran a charter fishing business. ”I love programs that encourage reading not just for kids, but adults

as well,” she said.

Although the Summer Learning program is full of fun, it also has a serious purpose — preventing kids from losing academic ground over the summer. ”My biggest goal is that we keep families learning during the summer, doing whatever it is they’re interested in and pursuing their interest through the library,” said Peterson. ”We know a lot of kids and teens slide back in summer and we just want to keep them engaged through whatever it is they’re passionate about and whatever is exciting and personal for them.” ”You can do it at your own pace in your own way so it’s really open to all,” added Barbakoff. ”It doesn’t matter whether you read the newspaper or comic books. There’s a place for you at the library.”

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Read 100 hours, win another prize.

If you’re the kind of kid who reads under the covers with a flashlight long past your bedtime, or if you’re an adult who stays up until the wee hours reading ”just one more chapter,” you’re going to want one of our brightly colored, 100-hour T-shirts. Available while supplies last.

Learn something cool. There’s no better time to follow your passions than during the long, mellow days of summer. Dream of something you’d like to do. Brainstorm ways to make it happen, including consulting your local librarian. Get to work!

Look for the tracker in this issue of Inspire and start reading. And, don’t forget to share your story with #LibraryInspired.

Family time, friend time, community time. Mark your calendar now for a full plate of programs, from big kick-off events with crowd-pleasing entertainers to field trips for teens, camps for kids and learning programs for all ages.

They’re inspiring, educational and just plain fun.

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Sound Science with Gideon Freundmann

Sunshine from Polynesia

Duo Finelli

School of Taiko

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Mini Break Dance with Anna Banana Freeze

‘Horton Hatches the Egg’

Flamenco Dance and Percussion with Ana Montes

Reptile Man

Kouyate Arts

La Famille Léger

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Arts & Culture

Living History: John Muir in the Pacific Northwest

Books on Tap

Tom Banks performs as the founder of the Sierra Club, John Muir — a naturalist, poet and early advocate for wilderness preservation.

Dazzle the other teams with your knowledge of book and movie trivia. Title lists available at the Library. For ages 21+ BAINBRIDGE ISLAND TREEHOUSE CAFÉ, 4569 LYNWOOD CENTER ROAD NE, BAINBRIDGE

First Wednesdays, June 7, July 5, Aug. 2, 7:30-9 p.m.

Fellowship of the Book Revisit Middle Earth and join us in our summer-long celebration of J.R.R. Tolkien’s three-part novel, ”The Lord of the Rings.”

June 20: ”Fellowship of the Ring” July 18: ”Two Towers” Aug 15: ”Return of the King” SILVERDALE

Third Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m.

Film Group July 12: ”Ruggles of Red Gap” (1935), directed by Leo McCarey Aug. 9: ”Gilda” (1946), directed by Charles Vidor BAINBRIDGE

Second Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., except June 13 June 28: ”Bikini Beach” (1964), directed by William Asher July 26: ”Little Miss Marker” (1934), directed by Alexander Hall Aug. 30: ”Muppet Treasure Island” (1996), directed by Brian Henson POULSBO

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

First Friday Art Walk

KINGSTON

Monday, July 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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

June 1: By the Book July 6: Sacrifice Aug. 3: Sunny Days

Mountain Travels in the Wide, Wide World Steve Sieberson, author of ”The Naked Mountaineer: Misadventures of an Alpine Traveler,” discusses several of his favorite mountains, including the Matterhorn, Mount Fuji and Norway’s highest peak.

BAINBRIDGE

Tuesday, July 18, 7-8:30 p.m.

KINGSTON

Saturday, June 10, 2-3:30 p.m.

PORT ORCHARD

Tuesday, June 13, 2-3:30 p.m.

POULSBO

Saturday, June 3, 2-3:30 p.m.

CLOVERLEAF BAR AND GRILL, 1240 HOLLIS ST., BREMERTON

First Thursdays, 7-9 p.m.

Ukulele Lessons Learn ukulele basics in this five-lesson series.

Registration required (see pg31).

KINGSTON

Saturdays, June 17, 24, July 1, 8 & 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

LITTLE BOSTON

Fridays, Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Sept. 1, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

PORT ORCHARD

Saturdays Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 & Sept. 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Opera Preview: ’Madame Butterfly’

POULSBO

Opera aficionado Norm Hollingshead previews Puccini’s timeless tale of love and heartbreak between a geisha and an American officer.

Mondays, Aug. 7, 14, 21 & 28 (four sessions), 6-7 p.m.

BAINBRIDGE

Saturday, July 29, 2-4 p.m.

KINGSTON

Saturday, July 22, 1-2:30 p.m.

Sober Night Out A night of drug and alcohol-free entertainment, games and amusement.

Ages 18+

Tuesdays, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2-3 p.m.

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Book Groups Bainbridge June 27: ”The Human Age: The World Shaped by Us” by Diane Ackerman July 25: ”The End of Night: Searching for Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light”

by Paul Bogard

July 7: Anne Peters — Photography

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

Aug. 4: Olympic College Art Faculty

Aug. 22: ”Liar, Temptress, Soldier Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War”

by Karen Abbott

SYLVAN WAY

BAINBRIDGE

DOWNTOWN BREMERTON

Saturday, June 24, 7-9 p.m.

Fourth Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m.

June 2: Erin Tharaldson-Pocuis — Paintings

First Fridays, 5-7 p.m.

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DOWNTOWN BREMERTON

Bainbridge Waterfront June 20: ”Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War”

by Karen Abbott July 18: ”Orhan’s Inheritance”

by Aline Ohanesian Aug. 15: ”H Is for Hawk” by Helen MacDonald WATERFRONT PARK COMMUNITY CENTER, 370 BRIEN DRIVE SE, BAINBRIDGE

Third Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m.

Classics June 19: ”The Code of the Woosters”

by P.G. Wodehouse July 17: ”A Clockwork Orange”

by Anthony Burgess Aug. 21: ”Pale Fire” by Vladimir Nabokov KINGSTON

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

Downtown Bremerton June 26: ”Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline July 24: ”The Cat’s Table” by Michael Ondaatje Aug. 28: ”City of Thieves” by David Benioff DOWNTOWN BREMERTON

Indie Author Showcase

Fourth Mondays, 5-6 p.m.

Ferry Tales A commuter discussion on the 4:40 Seattle to Bainbridge ferry.

June 8: ”The Cat’s Table” by Michael Ondaatje July 13: ”The Black Count: Glory Revolution, Betrayal and the Real Count of Monte Cristo”

by Tom Reiss Aug. 10: ”The Pearl That Broke Its Shell”

by Nadia Hashimi 4:40 P.M. SEA TO BI FERRY, BAINBRIDGE

Meet local independent authors and ask questions about their books and publishing experiences.

Second Thursdays

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Saturday, Aug. 19, 2-5 p.m.

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Port Orchard

June 7: ”The Woman Upstairs”

by Claire Messud July 5: ”A Land More Kind Than Home”

by Wiley Cash Aug. 2: ”The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary”

by Simon Winchester.

June 20: ”Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World”

by Bob Goff July 18: ”The Woman Upstairs”

by Claire Messud

KINGSTON

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

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

Lit Up A traveling book group, popping up in a new location each month.

June 15: ”Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things” by Jenny Lawson July 20: ”Shades of Grey” by Jasper Fforde Aug. 17: ”The Night Manager”

by John Le Carre CALL SYLVAN WAY OR VISIT KRL.ORG

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

Little Boston June 7: ”The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary”

by Simon Winchester July 5: ”The Light Between Oceans”

by M.L. Stedman Aug. 2: ”Shakespeare Saved My Life: Ten Years in Solitary with the Bard” by Laura Bates LITTLE BOSTON

Aug. 15: ”The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry”

by Gabrielle Zevin PORT ORCHARD

Pub Lit June 21: Show & Tell — Bring your favorite nonfiction book to share with the group July 19: ”The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration Into the Wonder of Consciousness” by Sy Montgomery Aug. 16: ”Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race” by Margot Lee Shetterly POULSBO

Third Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m.

Silverdale June 21: ”City of Thieves” by David Benioff July 19: ”Where Lilacs Still Bloom”

by Jane Kirkpatrick Aug. 16: ”The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared”

by Jonas Jonasson SILVERDALE

First Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m.

Third Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m.

Manchester

Sylvan Way

June 19: ”Truth Like the Sun” by Jim Lynch July 17: ”Beautiful Ruins” by Jess Walter Aug. 21: ”Orphan Train”

by Christina Baker Kline

June 10: ”The Secret History of Wonder Woman” by Jill Lepore July 8: ”Buried Giant” by Kazio Ishiguro

MANCHESTER

Aug. 12: ”Their Eyes Were Watching God”

by Zora Neale Hurston

Third Mondays, 7-8 p.m.

SYLVAN WAY

Mysteries June 10: Sherlock Holmes mysteries July 8: C.S. Harris: Sebastian St. Cyr mysteries Aug. 12: Edgar Award Winners SYLVAN WAY

Second Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Nonfiction June 20: ”Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead” by Brene Brown July 18: Archaeology Aug. 15: ”Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption” by Bryan Stevenson SYLVAN WAY

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Second Saturdays, 10-11 a.m.

VIP In partnership with the Bainbridge Visually Impaired Persons Group, titles are available from the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library.

June 2: ”Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End” by Atul Gawande and ”All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr Bainbridge remodel. Call library for location.

Aug. 4: ”The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down” by Anne Fadiman & ”The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared” by Jonas Jonasson BAINBRIDGE

Fridays, 2-4 p.m.

Business & Career Career Center: One-On-One Appointments One-on-one assistance from trained career specialists. In partnership with WorkSource.

Registration required (see pg31).

BAINBRIDGE

Every Monday, 2:30-4 p.m., except July 3 Fourth Tuesdays, June 27, July 25, Aug. 22, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

DOWNTOWN BREMERTON

Third Tuesdays, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, noon-6 p.m.

PORT ORCHARD

Second Tuesdays, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, noon-7 p.m.

POULSBO

First Tuesdays, June 6, Aug. 1, noon-7 p.m., except July 4

Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Earn Microsoft Office Specialist Certification in Microsoft Office 2016 or 2013 (Word, Excel or PowerPoint). Registration required (see pg31).

SYLVAN WAY

Saturdays, June 17, Aug. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Community Classroom Financial Education In partnership with Kitsap Credit Union and the Asset Building Coalition of Kitsap County.

Call (360) 662-2153 to register.

June 14: Home Buyer Workshop — Successfully navigate aspects of the home-buying process to home ownership.

Aug. 9: Psychology of Spending — Create a well-designed budget that helps you reach your goals.

Aug. 16: Solving the Mystery of Credit Reports — Learn the credit reporting and scoring process, your consumer rights and how to maintain and protect a strong credit history and score.

SYLVAN WAY

Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Plant Propagation with the Long Lake Garden Club Make new plants out of old plants using collected seeds, plant cuttings and bulbs.

PORT ORCHARD

Tuesday, June 27, 2-3:30 p.m.

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

BAINBRIDGE

Fourth Fridays, June 23, July 28, Aug. 25, 10-11:30 a.m.

What Do You Know: Learning with Community Experts History with Hank: Fort Ward — 1900 Forward BAINBRIDGE

Rock Painting Drop in and paint rocks with a variety of designs, from mandalas to pet portraits.

Rocks will be provided.

DOWNTOWN BREMERTON

Drop-in assistance for downloading magazines with your library card.

LITTLE BOSTON

POULSBO

Thursday, July 13, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Saturdays, June 10, July 8, Aug. 5, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

MANCHESTER

Saturday, July 15, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

PORT ORCHARD

Thursday, July 6, 2-3:30 p.m.

POULSBO

Saturdays, June 3, 10, 17, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

SILVERDALE

Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

SYLVAN WAY

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

DIY & Crafts Crafternoon

Walking Club

Bring your craft projects or try one of ours.

Find inspiration for your next project in our extensive craft book collection.

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

LITTLE BOSTON

Fridays, June 9, 23, July 7, 21, Aug. 4, 18, 11 a.m.-noon

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

Happy Little Trees Adult Paint-Along Learn to paint with oils in a group setting.

Registration required (see pg31).

KINGSTON

MANCHESTER

POULSBO

Monday, June 5, 5:30-7 p.m.

Every Tuesday, 10-11 a.m., except July 4

PORT ORCHARD

Meet the Author

PORT ORCHARD

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

SILVERDALE

Every Monday-Thursday, 2-6 p.m., except July 4

Open Computer Lab Basic computer skills with volunteers from Kitsap Computing Seniors.

SYLVAN WAY

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

Writing & Publishing Kingston Writers Group

KINGSTON

SILVERDALE

Learn the basics of linocutting and make a stamp suitable for postcard prints.

Registration required (see pg31).

POULSBO

Every Wednesday, 9-10 a.m.

MANCHESTER

Linocut Postcards

Need help with computer skills, downloading ebooks, audiobooks, music and magazines?

Book up to an hour with a tutor.

Registration required (see pg31).

PORT ORCHARD

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

Thursday, Aug. 10, 6:30-8 p.m.

One-on-One Tech Help

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

Every Friday, 11 a.m.-noon

Tuesdays, June 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, 10-11 a.m., except July 4

LITTLE BOSTON

KRL.org: Digital Magazines

Saturday, June 17, 1:30-3 p.m.

Health & Wellness

Wednesday, Aug. 16, 7-9 p.m.

Technology

Indie Author Showcase Meet local independent authors and ask questions about their books and publishing experiences.

Second Tuesdays, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Write Now: Marketing Your Self-Published Novel Learn strategies for gaining readers for your self-published novel, with an emphasis on long-term success and sustainability.

PORT ORCHARD

Thursday, Aug. 3, 6-8 p.m.

POULSBO

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

SYLVAN WAY

Saturday, Aug. 19, 2-5 p.m.

Saturday, July 22, 10-11:30 a.m.

SYLVAN WAY

Saturday, July 8, 1:30-3 p.m.

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

LECTURES Fourth Wednesdays

Naturalization & Ship Passenger Lists With Laura Sparr. Learn about passenger lists, the European ports of departure, changing immigration laws and where to find records.

SYLVAN WAY

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

DAR With Jerri McCoy. Learn how to identify potential Patriot ancestors and the latest proof requirements to join the Daughters of the American Revolution.

SYLVAN WAY

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

Beyond Online: Beginning Courthouse Research With Janice Lovelace. Learn what you can find in county courthouses from land records to court proceedings and how the information aids your research.

Discover County Histories Online

Working in Burned Counties in Virginia

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

* With Janet Camarata. Learn about town, county and regional histories that are in print, where to find them and how to assess their value.

* With Jewell Dunn. Learn how to find and work with alternative records such as personal property and land tax records, legislative petitions and more.

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Saturday, June 24, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 1, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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First Tuesdays & Fourth Saturdays

I’ve Had My DNA Tested ...

Now What? * With Mary Kathryn Kozy. Learn about autosomal DNA and the tools available online to help you interpret your results.

SYLVAN WAY

Tuesday, June 6, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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Webinar: Researching Ancestors in the Era of Freedom * With Angela Walton-Raji. Find record sets and maps reflecting the years after the Civil War and how they provide critical background for your family story.

SYLVAN WAY

Saturday, July 22, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Ask the Experts * With members of the Association of Professional Genealogists. Get free oneon-one assistance with your family history research from members of the Association of Professional Genealogists.

SYLVAN WAY

Saturday, Aug. 26, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

* Registration required; call (360) 475-9172

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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 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.

Meetings KINGSTON

Second Mondays, June 2, July 10, 10-11 a.m.

MANCHESTER

Fourth Wednesdays, June 28, July 26, Aug. 23, 7-8:15 p.m.

PORT ORCHARD

Third Wednesdays, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, 10 a.m.-noon POULSBO

Monday, June 5, 9:30-11 a.m.

SYLVAN WAY

Second Tuesday, June 13, 6 p.m.

Book Sales Father’s Day Salmon Bake & Book Sale Dinner includes salmon, coleslaw, baked beans, garlic bread, drink and cookie.

MANCHESTER

Sunday, June 18, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

DOWNTOWN BREMERTON

Every Tuesday, noon-4 p.m., except July 4 Every Thursday, 2-4 p.m.

BAINBRIDGE

Thursdays, June 1, July 13, Aug. 3, 1-4 p.m.

Saturdays, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tuesdays, June 27, July 25, Aug. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

KINGSTON

Saturday, July 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

PORT ORCHARD

Friday-Saturday, July 14- 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

POULSBO

Saturday, July 22, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

SILVERDALE

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

Second Saturdays, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

SYLVAN WAY

Thursday, June 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Friday, June 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m.-4 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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Foundation.KRL.org 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton 98310, (360) 475-9039

foundation Always time for reading Meet Anne Tilly, the 101-year-old reading machine

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nne Tilly is 101 years old and she’s had an amazing life.

She hosted a radio show in Alaska and Washington, worked for the Washington State Apple Commission and was a journal clerk for the Washington House of Representatives.

This summer, the Bainbridge Island resident is aiming to add a literary three-peat to her long list of accomplishments by reading at least 100 hours for the third year in a row. She proudly wears the 100-hour T-shirts she earned in 2015 and 2016, one teal, one yellow. The teal one says, ”Reading is my superpower.”

And, it just might be true. When Tilly’s photo graced Kitsap Regional Library’s Facebook page the first time she broke the 100-hour mark, her daughter, Vicki Johnson, wrote: ”That’s my mom and reading is one of the reasons she’s almost 100!” ”She’s awesome,” said Linda Foster, a dietary aide at the nursing home where Tilly lives. ”She’s the one who reads 99 and 99/100ths percent of the time and she retains it all. She has a plethora of information.”

Tilly has always been a bookworm.

Her Swedish immigrant parents were avid readers and she continued the tradition with her three kids, taking them on weekly forays to the Omak, WA library. ”We’d come home with armfuls of books and read them all week,” she recalled.

A history buff, she counts ”The Good Earth” and Bible stories

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At age 101, Anne Tilly keeps her mind alert by reading four to five hours a day.

With participation growing annually, it’s only through the generous support of our donors that the Kitsap Regional Library Foundation has been able to keep this program going strong. among her favorites and regularly reads four to five hours a day. ”I love the fantasy of it. In some stories, I imagine I’m in that particular plot, in the politics or love or dancing and music.”

Tilly, a Kitsap Regional Library patron, was among more than 1,600 people to read at least 100 hours during the 2016 Summer Learning program. Another 3,900 read 10 hours or more. And more than 26,000 others participated in Summer Learning events, classes, field trips and challenges, making it the Library’s biggest annual program.

With participation growing annually, it’s only through the generous support of our donors that the Kitsap Regional Library Foundation has been able to keep this program going strong.

But, we need your help. To ensure that the community-wide program continues to be available to everyone from 1-year-olds being read to by their parents to 101-yearolds keeping their minds sharp with a daily dose of literature, go to Foundation.KRL.org and make a tax-deductible gift today.

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. Visit Foundation.KRL.org for ways you can help us support your Library.

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Kids & Teens: Earn a book and a ticket to Kitsap County Fair.

Adults: Earn a copy of our 2018 One Book, One Community selection before it’s announced.

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Need another tracker? Download extras at KRL.org/summer.

Thanks to our community sponsors: Kitsap County Fair & Stampede (Aug. 23-27), Kitsap Regional Library Foundation, Kitsap Community Foundation and Friends of the Library.

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100-Hour Readers: Finished reading 10 hours? Keep going! Read 90 more to earn an awesome limited-edition T-shirt and serious admiration from your library.

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Learning something cool is as easy as 1-2-3 Whether you’re 9, 19 or 99, summer is a great time to try new things, and the Library is here to help.

1. Dream of something you’d like to learn or do. Write your goal here.

Ideas: Make a stop motion film, start a garden, learn a language or play the ukulele — the possibilities are endless.

2. Write at least three ways you are going to learn more.

Ideas: Talk with staff at the Library, download a book at KRL.org, attend a class listed in Inspire, find a great website or enlist a local expert to join in the fun.

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Ideas: Keep a journal and ask yourself questions. What are your next steps?

What’s working or not? What do you want to try differently?

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Celebrate! Share your story Enter to win our drawing for an awesome prize kit at KRL.org/summer or complete and return this page to any Kitsap Regional Library. Tell us about your goal and what you learned here:

Do we have permission to share your story; full names will not be used?

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Select one prize-kit drawing to enter:  STEM Explorer: Discover STEM with an iPad Mini, Osmo Genius Pack, Dash Robot, Lego Chain Reactions, lab goggles and ”STEAM Kids” (book.)  Sound Adventures: See the Sound with family memberships to the Pacific Science Center, Seattle Art Museum, and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, plus a 20-ride ferry booklet, water bottles, umbrella and snack container.  Great Outdoors: Get outside with a Discover Pass, binoculars, Hydroflask, day pack, plant press kit, notebook, compass, a collection of guides to the Pacific Northwest, and mountain biking and kayaking/Stand Up Paddleboard rentals with Olympic Outdoor Rentals.  To the Moon: Look to the sky with an Orion Starblast Astro Reflector Telescope, flashlight, barlow lens, color filters, eyepiece camera, guide books, and family memberships to Pacific Planetarium.  Music Maker: Live out loud with a ukulele and starter kit, felt picks, songbooks, Casio 61-Key Keyboard Package with stand and headphones, a PreSonus Audiobox iTwo Studio recording kit and a $50 gift card to Ted Brown Music.

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Please be advised that some contents may require adult supervision. No purchase necessary to win. Promotion running June 1Aug. 31, 2017 is presented by Kitsap Regional Library (KRL) and sponsored by the Kitsap Regional Library Foundation, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA 98310. KRL is not a sponsor. To enter, complete form and present it at any KRL location or enter online at KRL.org/summer. Forms must be received by 5 p.m., Aug. 31, 2017. Five prizes worth approximately $700 (retail value) each will be awarded. No cash will be awarded. Valid for Washington residents only. Entries outside WA are ineligible. Prizes must be picked up at a location of KRL. Winners, selected at random, will be notified on Sept. 15, 2017; you do not have to be present to win. Names only used with permission.

Request a list of winners by mail: KRL, Attn: Communications, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton WA, 98310.

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Inspire Prize Kits Once you’ve achieved your learning goal, select the prize kit drawing you’d like to enter. Winners will be notified on Sept. 15.

Great Outdoors

STEM Explorer

Sound Adventures Family memberships to the Pacific Science Center, Seattle Art Museum and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, plus a 20-ride ferry booklet.

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Arts & Culture Anime Club Engage in spirited discussions, learn about art and culture, bond with fellow ”Otakus” and watch a variety of Anime. Grades 6-12 POULSBO

Second Fridays, June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, 3:30-5 p.m.

Field Trip to MoPOP & Pike Place Market Travel to Seattle Center for a tour of the Museum of Popular Culture. Afterwards, shop and have fun at Pike Place Market.

Registration required (see pg31). Grades 7-12

Teen Art Camp

Tween Maker Week

Work with artists for a week of collage. We’ll take field trips, and have lots of interesting (and strange) materials to work with.

Beginners encouraged. In partnership with Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. Registration required (see pg31). Grades 7-12

Four days of maker mayhem. Sew a creature, work with wood, create in code. Grades 4-8 PORT ORCHARD

Monday-Thursday, July 17-20, 2-4 p.m.

Monday-Friday, July 31-Aug. 4, 2-4 p.m.

Games & Gaming

Teen Dirt Camp

Teen RPG Club

BAINBRIDGE

Help us design our new green space.

Work together to develop a plan, build the components and play in the dirt during this four-day camp. Grades 7-12 PORT ORCHARD

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

Grades 7-12 PORT ORCHARD

Monday-Thursday, June 26-29, 1-3 p.m.

Every Monday, 4-6 p.m.

BAINBRIDGE, PORT ORCHARD, POULSBO, SYLVAN WAY

Teen Video Game Jam

Thursday, July 6 (all day — times provided at registration)

Learn about video game design from start to finish at this three-day camp. Make your own game starring yourself. Snacks provided.

Registration required (see pg31). Grades 9-12

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Learn: Japanese Learn about the Japanese language and how to write your name in Japanese. Grades 6-12 KINGSTON

Wednesday, July 5, 3-4 p.m.

Camps Camp Create

POULSBO

Wednesday-Friday, Aug. 9-11, 1-5 p.m.

Teen Writing Camp Hone your literary skills at this four-day camp.

Write engaging characters and dialogue and create exciting worlds. Get one-on-one consultation. Bring your writing or start fresh.

Bainbridge camp in partnership with BARN. Registration required (see pg31). Grades 7-12

Take part in hands-on projects and experiments with our partners from the USS Turner Joy, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport, Puget Sound Navy Museum and the SEA Discovery Center. Show off your creations at the STEM Showcase on July 25. Registration required (see pg31). Grades 7-8

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SYLVAN WAY

Tweens Create: Group Design Challenge

Monday-Friday, July 17-21, 1-4 p.m.

Monday-Friday, July 17-21, 2-4 p.m.

PORT ORCHARD

Monday-Thursday, July 24-27, 1-3 p.m.

POULSBO

Monday-Friday, July 10-14, 2-4 p.m.

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June 22: Depression and Anxiety in Teens — Kitsap Mental Health Services tackles teen depression and anxiety. Grades 7-12 July 27: We’re Here, We’re Queer — Maggie Rich of Q Youth Resources talks about LGBTQIA issues in Kitsap County. Grades 7-12 PORT ORCHARD

Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m.

Leadership & Volunteering Teen Advisory Board Help shape the Library. Discuss programs, plan special events and earn volunteer credit for school. Grades 7-12 PORT ORCHARD

Mondays, June 5, July 10, Aug. 7, 6-7:30 p.m.

Work together in this series on an original work of art to be displayed in the Library.

Collaborate on design, make a plan and build your creation. Grades 4-8

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PORT ORCHARD

First Wednesdays, June 7, Aug. 2, 5-7 p.m., except July 5

Monday-Thursday, Aug. 14-17, 2-4 p.m.

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Teen Lock-In: Night of Service Help shape the Library. Discuss and plan teen programs, books, volunteer opportunities.

Top it off with pizza and games.

Registration required (see pg31). Grades 7-12 BAINBRIDGE

Thursday, July 27, 5:30-7:30 pm

Special Events Teen Lock-In: Blast from the Past Relax! Hang out, watch classic cartoons, enjoy retro gaming and wear your finest vintage threads. It’s gonna be a rad night. Dig it?

Grades 7-12 PORT ORCHARD

Friday, June 23, 7-10 p.m.

Teen Lock-In: Summer Showdown

STEM Be: Teen Egg Drop Engineer

Become an innovator, design stuff, make new friends, do amazing projects and share collaborative creations. Grades 7-12

Become an engineer to prevent an egg from breaking when it’s dropped. All materials provided. Grades 6-12

Every Wednesday, 5-7:30 p.m., except June 7, July 5, Aug. 2

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Science: Get a Grip!

Be: Teen Ice Cream Chemist

Explore STEM careers with a panel of experts.

Ask questions at the panel discussion or oneon-one at this STEM career fair. Grades 9-12

A chilly chemistry challenge making ice cream in a bag. All materials provided. Grades 6-12 KINGSTON

Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2-3 p.m.

Be: Teen S’More Scientist Become a scientist using solar power to make s’mores. All materials provided. Weather permitting. Grades 6-12 KINGSTON

Wednesday, Aug. 2, 3-4 p.m.

The Book Lovers’ Podcast

BAINBRIDGE, PORT ORCHARD, POULSBO, SYLVAN WAY

Produce a podcast and share your love of reading with the world. Grades 6-12

Game Design Showcase See what the video game team created this summer. Enjoy a presentation by the designers and test the game. All ages SYLVAN WAY

Saturday, Aug. 26, 2-4 p.m.

Summer Learning Showcase Celebrate Summer Learning with a community project showcase. Submission forms available at the Library. All ages PORT ORCHARD

Friday, Aug. 18, 6-8 p.m.

SYLVAN WAY

Wednesday, July 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Meet awesome authors on Skype and play Nerf tag in the stacks. Grades 7-12

Friday, Aug. 4, 7-10:30 p.m.

Make Do Share: Teen Night

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PORT ORCHARD

Saturday, June 10, 1-4 p.m.

STEM Showcase Bring the whole family to participate in summer-inspired, hands-on projects and experiments with our partners from the USS Turner Joy, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport, Puget Sound Navy Museum and the SEA Discovery Center. All ages SYLVAN WAY

Tuesday, July 25, 5-7 p.m.

Teen Lock-In: Tech Nights

Fridays, June 2, 23, July 7, 28, Aug. 4, 25, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

We’ll have pizza, cool gadgets and software, digital art, design challenges and hide and seek in the book stacks. Registration required (see pg31). Grades 7-12

Cosplay Design & Sewing Lab

BAINBRIDGE

Move through the design process from reference image to patterning and construction. Learn to sew and construct your own cosplay attire. Grades 7-12

Thursdays, July 20, Aug. 3, 5-8 p.m.

Teen Video Game Jam

Monday-Thursday, Aug. 7-10, 1-3 p.m.

Kick-start our Video Game Design Club with a night to explore software, equipment and techniques to make your own game.

Registration required (see pg31). Grades 9-12

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SYLVAN WAY

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Collaboratively create a video game using industry standards like Unity and Blender. Must attend June 20 meeting. Registration required (see pg31). Grades 9-12 SYLVAN WAY

Tuesday, June 20, 2-5 p.m.

Every Tuesday, 3-5 p.m., except June 6, 13, July 4.

Friday, June 23, 7-10 p.m.

Tween Maker Lab Explore tools, face design challenges, share your creations. Grades 6-8 PORT ORCHARD

Thursdays, June 1, 8, 15, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

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Movement, songs, stories and rhymes designed to build letter knowledge, vocabulary and narrative skills. Meet new friends while giving your kid a jump start. For kids 0-6.

Kingston

Silverdale

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

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

Bainbridge

Little Boston

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

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

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

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

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

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

Port Orchard Baby Storytime: Every Friday, 10-11 a.m.

Toddler Storytime: Every Friday, 11:15 a.m.-noon Preschool Storytime: Every Friday, 12:15-1:15 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Family Storytime with Jangle: Every Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-noon

Sylvan Way 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 Family Storytime: Every Friday, 10:30-11 a.m.

NARRATIVE SKILLS SUMMER

vocabulary talk Talk with your child about the steps involved to complete an activity. “Today, we are going to make lemonade! First, let’s gather ingredients. We need lemons, sugar and water. Next we squeeze the lemons ….” Once you’ve completed the activity, ask your child to repeat the steps. If it’s an activity you do on a regular basis, have your child walk you through the steps as they happen.

sing ”Did You Ever See a Fishy?”

To the tune of: "Did You Ever See a Lassie?”

Did you ever see a fishy, a fishy, a fishy, Did you ever see a fishy, swim this way and that?

It swims this way and that way, and this way and that way.

Did you ever see a fishy, swim this way and that?

(Switch up directions to swim: up and down, in a circle, side to side, etc.)

read Share picture books with little to no words with your child. Ask open-ended questions that allow your child to be imaginative and that spark a dialogue about the story. Try to avoid asking ”yes” or ”no” questions. Discuss what they are seeing on the page and let them make up their own story based on these observations.

write Like stories, words are also made up of sequences; letters arranged in a specific order. Spell things out as you see them; “S-A-N-D spells ‘sand.‘ What is the first letter of the word ‘sand?‘ What letters comes next?” Talk about the order of the letters in common words they hear, like their name, as they practice writing them.

play Make a story come to life by acting it out or having your child retell it using puppets or props (old socks make fun and easy hand puppets). The ability to remember important details from the story and recalling them in the order that they occurred will be helpful in future reading comprehension skills.

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Camp Create

KINGSTON

Take part in hands-on projects and experiments with our partners from the USS Turner Joy, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport, Puget Sound Navy Museum and the SEA Discovery Center. Show off your creations at the STEM Showcase on July 25. Registration required (see pg31). Grades 5-6

Friday, July 14, 2-3 p.m.

SYLVAN WAY

LITTLE BOSTON

Monday-Friday, July 10-14, 1-4 p.m.

Learn: Coast Salish Canoes Learn the process of making a canoe from the Burke Museum collection. Explore the history and culture of Coast Salish canoes.

All ages

Tuesday, July 11, 1-2 p.m.

Youth Talent Show: Auditions Audition for the annual Port Orchard Youth Talent Show that will take place on Aug. 2.

Ages 0-18 PORT ORCHARD

Tuesdays, July 11, 18, 4-6 p.m.

3D Printing Camp Learn the basics of 3D printing and create your own action figure to take home at this fun-filled camp. Grades 4-8. Registration required (see pg31).

POULSBO

Monday-Thursday, July 17-20, 2-4 p.m.

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Book-to-Film Camp

Fairy House Workshop

Work with a group at this four-day camp to turn a hilarious children’s book into a film, then keep a copy of your movie. Snacks provided.

Registration required (see pg31). Grades 4-8 POULSBO

Monday-Thursday, June 26-29, 2-5 p.m.

Books and Building: ’James and the Giant Peach’ This three-day program focuses on the book ”James and the Giant Peach” and features both literary and hands-on engineering components. Registration required (see pg31).

Grades 3-5 MANCHESTER

Tuesday-Thursday, July 18-20, 2-4 p.m.

Create natural homes for fairies around the library grounds with gardener Ann Lovejoy.

Registration required (see pg31). Ages 6+ BAINBRIDGE

Films & Movies Summer Movie Matinee July 14: ”Zootopia” — A rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy. Rated PG. Aug. 18: ”Finding Dory” ­— The friendly, but forgetful, blue tang fish begins a search for her long-lost parents. Rated PG. BAINBRIDGE ISLAND

Fridays, 3:30-5:15 p.m.

Aug. 17: ”Moana” — A terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain’s daughter’s island and she answers the ocean’s call. Rated PG. MANCHESTER

Thursday, 3-5 p.m.

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

Wednesday, June 21, 3:30-5 p.m.

Friday, June 30, 10-11:30 a.m.

Minecraft Party

Summer Learning Kickoff

Celebrate all things Minecraft. Play on our laptops, make crafts and participate in a special challenge. Grades K-5

Celebrate Summer Learning at Qaqad Park and turn boxes into ”Not a Boxes.” Bring your ideas and creativity. All ages MANCHESTER

Saturday, June 24, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Summer Learning Kickoff Craft Make a pet rock to read with over the summer. All materials provided. Grades K-5 POULSBO

Thursday, June 1; Saturdays, June 3, 10, 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

MANCHESTER

Wednesday, July 12, 4-5:30 p.m.

Legos Dream: Lego If you can dream it, you can build it.

Creative play with Legos. Grades K-5 KINGSTON

Friday, July 7, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2-3 p.m.

LITTLE BOSTON

Thursday, July 6, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2-3 p.m.

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

Free Lunch & Legos Enjoy a free bag lunch and play with Legos.

Partnered by the South Kitsap Helpline, South Kitsap and Port Orchard Rotary Clubs and Homemade Café Restaurant.

Youth ages 0-18 PORT ORCHARD

Monday-Friday, Aug. 21-25 & Aug. 28-Sept. 1, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Lego Club Complete a special building challenge individually or on a team. Grades K-5 DOWNTOWN BREMERTON

Wednesday, June 7, 3:30-5 p.m.

MANCHESTER

Third Wednesdays, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, 6-7:15 p.m.

FREE LUNCH

School Support Dog Tales Drop in with Jangle the therapy dog and Miss Greta, our awesome youth librarian. We’ll help find the perfect book for you. All ages SILVERDALE

Every Thursday, 2-3 p.m., except June 1, 8, 15, July 6, Aug. 24, 31

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

Wednesday, June 7, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

SILVERDALE

Third Saturdays, June 17, July 15, 1:30-3 p.m., except Aug. 19 SYLVAN WAY

Free lunch provided for youth 18 years and younger. The Library partners with Bremerton and South Kitsap School Districts to offer free lunch during the summer. Look for the for events offering free lunch.

Every Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m., except June 1, 8, 15, Aug. 17, 24, 31

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Special Events Alex Zerbe

POULSBO

Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Puppets Please

Beatboxing, dancing and magic from a twotime Guinness World Record holder. Lunch provided at Downtown Bremerton only.

All ages

Colorful, handcrafted marionettes sing, dance, roller skate and more in an interactive arenastyle show. Grades PK-2

KIWANIS PARK, 1701 5th ST., BREMERTON

Tuesday, Aug. 15, 10:30-11 a.m.

MANCHESTER

Monday, July 10, 11-11:45 a.m.

VILLAGE GREEN COMMUNITY CENTER, 26159 DULAY ROAD NE, KINGSTON

Monday, July 10, 6-6:45 p.m.

Flamenco Dance and Percussion with Ana Montes Witness beautiful costumes, graceful movements and powerful rhythms as Ana Montes shares an amazing art form from Southern Spain. Lunch provided at Downtown Bremerton only. All ages BOY SCOUT HALL, 9161 WASHINGTON AVE. NW, SILVERDALE

Tuesday, July 25, 6-6:45 p.m.

BLUEBERRY PARK, 737 SYLVAN WAY, BREMERTON

Tuesday, July 25, 11-11:45 a.m.

’Horton Hatches the Egg’ Enjoy the Seuss classic performed by Portland’s Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre.

Lunch provided at Downtown Bremerton only. All ages BOY SCOUT HALL, 9161 WASHINGTON AVE. NW, SILVERDALE

Tuesday, July 18, 6-6:45 p.m.

BLUEBERRY PARK, 737 SYLVAN WAY, BREMERTON

Tuesday, July 18, 11-11:45 a.m.

La Famille Léger Old-fashioned story scrolls with puppets and paper cutouts that bring to life the ballads and stories of the Acadians in North America.

Lunch provided at Downtown Bremerton only. All ages PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL GYM, 31912 LITTLE BOSTON ROAD NE, KINGSTON

Wednesday, June 28, 1:30-2:15 p.m.

Mini Break Dance Observe and practice the basics of breakin’ (breakdance) with Anna Banana Freeze of Seattle’s acclaimed Massive Monkees. All ages PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL GYM, 31912 LITTLE BOSTON ROAD NE, KINGSTON

Wednesday, July 12, 1:30-2:15 p.m.

Poulsbo Kids Fair Poulsbo Parks and Recreation and Kitsap Regional Library invite families to see what local businesses and organizations offer for kids. Grades K-5

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Reptile Man Zoologist and educator Scott Petersen presents 12 live reptiles in a show that teaches the importance of all animals in nature. Lunch provided at Downtown Bremerton only.

All ages KIWANIS PARK, 1701 5th ST., BREMERTON

Monday, July 17, 11-11:45 a.m.

VILLAGE GREEN COMMUNITY CENTER, PICNIC PAVILION, 26159 DULAY ROAD NE, KINGSTON

Monday, July 17, 6-6:45 p.m.

School of Taiko Ancient tradition meets modern flair in this dynamic, high-energy show created by world famous drummer Ringtaro Tateishi. All ages ST. CECILIA’S PARISH, CONGER HALL, 1310 MADISON AVE. N, BAINBRIDGE

Tuesday, June 27, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

QAQAD PARK, 8067 E. MAIN ST., MANCHESTER

Tuesday, June 27, 2:30-3:15 p.m.

POULSBO

Waterfront Wednesdays June 28: La Famille Léger — Old-fashioned story scrolls with puppets and paper cutouts that bring to life the ballads and stories of the Acadians in North America. All ages July 5: Kids Olympics — Test your physical prowess by completing a series of Olympic events: Q-Tip javelin, water balloon toss, relays and jump rope. Grades K-5 July 12: Duo Finelli — Two lady vaudevillians perform a bilingual clown show. Features live music with accordion, ukulele, dance and classic physical comedy with a hint of circus.

All ages July 19: Mikey Mike the Rad Scientist — Science topics with an interactive musical performance. Grades K-5 July 26: Sound Science with Gideon Freudmann — Explore the mathematical and tonal qualities of electronic cello music with artist Gideon Freudmann. All ages Aug. 2: Youth Talent Show — Youth ages 0-18 showcase their unique talents. See p24 for audition information.

Aug. 9: Kouyate Arts — Enjoy the infectious rhythms of West African drumming and dance during an interactive and high-energy performance. All ages Aug. 16: Family Dance Party — Dance the morning away with a library DJ, thumping kids’ music and props to encourage a variety of movements. Grades K-5 PORT OF BREMERTON’S MARINA PARK AT PORT ORCHARD, 933 BAY ST.

Tuesday, June 27, 6-6:45 p.m.

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

Sensory Family Playtime

STEM

A special family social time especially welcoming for children with autism and sensory issues. Stories/crafts/activities.

Grades PK-2 PORT ORCHARD

Every Monday, 10-11 a.m.

Summer Learning Showcase

Be: Kid Egg Drop Engineer Become an engineer to prevent an egg from breaking when it’s dropped. All materials provided. Grades K-5 KINGSTON

Friday, July 28, 2-3 p.m.

Celebrate Summer Learning with a community project showcase. Submission forms available at the Library. All ages

LITTLE BOSTON

PORT ORCHARD

Be: Kid Ice Cream Chemist

Friday, Aug. 18, 6-8 p.m.

Sunshine from Polynesia

Thursday, July 27, 2-3 p.m.

A chemistry challenge making individual servings of ice cream. All materials provided.

Grades K-5

Experience hula and Tahitian dance with performers in full regalia. Dance instruction to follow. All ages

KINGSTON

ST. CECILIA’S PARISH, CONGER HALL, 1310 MADISON AVE. N, BAINBRIDGE

Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2-3 p.m.

Tuesday, July 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

QAQAD PARK, 8067 E. MAIN ST., MANCHESTER

Tuesday, July 11, 2:30-3:15 p.m.

POULSBO

Tuesday, July 11, 6-6:45 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 11, 2-3 p.m.

LITTLE BOSTON

Be: Kid S’Mores Scientist Become a scientist using solar power to make s’mores. Weather permitting. Grades K-5 KINGSTON

Friday, Aug. 4, 3-4 p.m.

LITTLE BOSTON

Tuesday, Aug. 1, 3-4 p.m.

Discovery Play Days: Beach Walk

Maker Night: Duct Tape Creations

Explore our very own waterfront beach ecosystem. Wear boots and sunscreen.

Discovery Play Days are presented in partnership with the Clear Creek Trail Task Force. Ages 0-5 years

Create your own duct tape craft. Choose from a variety of projects that include bookmarks and rings. All ages

WATERFRONT PARK, SILVERDALE

Be: Wormologist

Tuesday, July 25, 2-3 p.m.

Learn about the valuable work worms do in the garden. Meet at the Kingston Village Green P-Patch garden. Grades K-5

Discovery Play Days: Pond Dipping

VILLAGE GREEN P-PATCH, 12850 DULAY ROAD NE, KINGSTON

Join us as we become nature detectives.

Hands will get wet. Discovery Play Days are presented in partnership with the Clear Creek Trail Task Force. Ages 0-5 years

Wednesday, July 12, 11 a.m.-noon

Burke Mini Museum Hands-on learning with specimens, objects and artifacts from Seattle’s Burke Museum, including cultural and natural history materials.

All ages POULSBO

Join the author of ”The Eat-a-Bug Cookbook” in a lesson on entomophagy, or bug eating, around the world. Grades K-5 BAINBRIDGE

Thursday, July 6, 1-2 p.m.

PORT ORCHARD

Friday, June 30, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Digital Art Day Create your own masterpiece using 3D pens and OSMOs. Registration required (see pg31).

Grades 3-5 MANCHESTER

Thursday, June 29, 2-3 p.m.

Epic Ecosystems

Five days of hands-on citizen science exploration of bugs. Registration required (see pg31). Grades 5-8 BAINBRIDGE

Monday-Friday, July 24-28, 1-3 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 3, 2-3 p.m.

STEM Friday

Family STEM Night

June 23: West Sound Wildlife — Discover the secrets of creatures that live in our region and meet one of West Sound Wildlife’s amazing animal ambassadors.

Bring the whole family to explore STEM topics with hands-on activities. All ages June 21: Kitchen Science June 28: Backyard Science July 12: Neighborhoods July 19: Outer Space BOY SCOUT HALL, 9161 WASHINGTON AVE. NW, SILVERDALE

Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Guided Beach Walk: Manchester State Park Harbor WildWatch naturalists lead us through the Manchester State Park beach.

Registration required (see pg31). All ages MANCHESTER STATE PARK BEACH, 7767 E. HILLDALE ROAD, PORT ORCHARD

Tuesday, July 25, noon-2 p.m.

Discovery Play Days: Birds

Learn: Whales

Peek at who’s chirping in the trees around us. Discovery Play Days are presented in partnership with the Clear Creek Trail Task Force. Ages 0-5 years

Learn about whale specimens with artifacts and information from the Burke Museum.

All ages

CLEAR CREEK INTERPRETIVE CENTER (RED BARN), 9641 LEVIN ROAD NW, SILVERDALE

Wednesday, July 19, 1-2 p.m.

Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m.-noon

DOWNTOWN BREMERTON

Science Action Club: Bugs

MANCHESTER

Cooking with Bugs

Bring your creativity for three days of storyboarding and filming with stop-motion animation. No previous experience necessary.

Come all three days for the best experience.

Registration required (see pg31). Grades 4-8

Tuesday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m.-noon

Candy Chemistry

Thursday, July 13, 2-3 p.m.

Project Maker: Lego Stop Motion

Wednesdays, July 12, 19 & 26, 3:30-5 p.m.

Take a journey through Washington’s diverse ecosystems with educators from Seattle’s Burke Museum. Grades 3-5

MANCHESTER

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

CLEAR CREEK INTERPRETIVE CENTER (RED BARN), 9641 LEVIN ROAD NW, SILVERDALE

Wednesday, July 26, 3:30-6 p.m.

Perform sweet experiments and observe amazing reactions using your favorite candy.

Registration required (see pg31). Grades 3-5

MANCHESTER

LITTLE BOSTON KINGSTON

Friday, July 21, 2-3 p.m.

June 30: Cooking with Bugs ­— Join the author of ”The Eat-a-Bug Cookbook” in a lesson on entomophagy, or bug eating, around the world.

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

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

July 21: Tech Explorers — Work in small teams to explore new technology, experiment with tech toys, code and create unique content.

July 28: Number Crunchers — Explore the world with levers, ramps, pulleys, magnets, electricity, sound, physical properties and good old mathematics.

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

Aug. 11: Life Scientists — Explore a variety of life forms and structures through observation, experimentation, data collection and modeling.

Aug. 18: Tech Explorers — Work in small teams to explore new technology, experiment with tech toys, code and create unique content.

PORT ORCHARD

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

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STEM Friday

Summer STEM

June 30: Cause a Reaction — Roll up your sleeves and learn about cause and effect with these hands-on science experiments.

Lunch to follow, except Aug. 15.

Registration required (see pg31).

Grades K-5 (adult supervision required for children grades K-3)

DOWNTOWN BREMERTON

July 11: West Sound Wildlife — Discover the secrets of creatures that live in our region and meet one of West Sound Wildlife’s amazing animal ambassadors.

STEM Showcase

July 7: Level Up With Coding — Take your coding skills to the next level with interactive games and programs.

July 14: Maze Craze — Lose yourself in an afternoon of maze design and construction using Legos.

July 21: Get Animated — Bring your art to life with stop-motion and flip animation.

July 28: Math Is Not Boring — It all adds up with fun math, sweet treats and actionpacked activities.

Aug. 4: Show Off Your STEM – Display your skills to family and friends and showcase projects you’ve worked on this summer.

SYLVAN WAY

Fridays, 4-5:30 p.m.

Registration required (see pg31). Grades K-5

July 18: 3D Art — Learn to draw with a 3D pen and create a multidimensional masterpiece to take home.

July 25: Bubble Science — Learn what makes a bubble, then make lots of your own in this soapy, hands-on experience. Wear clothing that can get wet.

Aug. 1: Papermaking — Learn how to make paper using recycled newspapers and take it home when you’re done. Wear clothing that can get messy.

Aug. 8: Prehistoric Adventures — Discover what the world was like millions of years ago with educators from Seattle’s Burke Museum.

Aug. 15: Liquid Launchers — Experiment with physical versus chemical changes, using diet Coke, Mentos, vinegar and baking soda. Wear clothing that can get messy.

Tuesdays, July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Bring the whole family to participate in summer-inspired, hands-on projects and experiments with our partners from the USS Turner Joy, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport, Puget Sound Navy Museum and the SEA Discovery Center. All ages SYLVAN WAY

Tuesday, July 25, 5-7 p.m.

West Sound Wildlife Discover the secrets of creatures that live in our region and meet one of West Sound Wildlife’s amazing animal ambassadors.

Grades K-5 BAINBRIDGE

Thursday, July 13, 1-2 p.m.

MANCHESTER

Thursday, July 6, 2-3 p.m.

POULSBO

Wednesday, July 5, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Early Literacy Kits Singing, writing and play are essential to your child’s prewriting and reading skills.

Support your role as an educator with these time saving kits. Enter ”Early Literacy Kit” in our catalog to reserve yours today.

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Your three-week checkout includes: • 10-12 picture books • A resource guide • A fun toy or activity

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

KRL.org/bookmobile

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. And, if we don’t have what you want, we can get it for you. See p31 for Library closures. You can also find the most up-to-date schedule information at KRL.org/bookmobile or call (360) 405-9112.

Borrowing You can keep it for ...

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

Naval Base Kitsap

Seabeck Post Office

South Kitsap

(Base access required)

4691 Seabeck Holly Road SW

First & Third Tuesdays

Noon-1:30 p.m.

First & Third Saturdays

Bangor Retail Center

Lake Symington

2600 Ohio St., Building 2700

Symington Parkway NW (lake access)

3-5 p.m.

2:30-4:30 p.m.

Second & Fourth Tuesdays

Port Orchard

Admiral Boorda Center 4168 Greenfish Drive

3-5 p.m.

Albertson’s Plaza 370 SW Sedgwick Road

10-11:30 a.m.

Burley Store 14972 Bethel Burley Road

First & Third Thursdays

12:15-1:15 p.m.

Orchard Bluff

South Park Apartments

1345 Carl Pickel Drive

1916 SE Larch Lane

Olalla

11 a.m.-noon

2-3:30 p.m.

First & Third Wednesdays

Conifer Ridge

West Bremerton

Olalla Boat Landing

1721 Fircrest Drive

Second & Fourth Saturdays

13965 Crescent Valley Road

12:30-1:15 p.m.

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

Madrona Manor

Pine Lake Estates

3900 Madrona Drive SE

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.

1:20-2:15 p.m.

Central Kitsap Second & Fourth Thursdays Kariotis

Seabeck Second & Fourth Wednesdays

3060 NE McWilliams Road

Turies Espresso

Cottage Bay Apartments

15370 Seabeck Highway NW

11-11:45 a.m.

2-3:15 p.m.

2500 NE McWilliams Road

3:30-5 p.m.

Safeway 900 Callow Ave.

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Summit at Bay Vista 4650 Bay Vista Blvd.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Nollwood Estates 385 Nollwood Lane W

2-3:30 p.m.

Bainbridge Special stops on Mondays and Fridays during remodel. See KRL.org/bookmobile for schedule.

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Your Library Card

Classes & Events

KRL.org/cards

KRL.org/classes-events

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.

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.

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 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

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 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 KRL.org/borrowing You can keep it for ...

1 Week: Entertainment DVDs, Xbox and Wii games 3 Weeks: Books, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, music, DVDs (nonfiction and four hours or longer) 6 Weeks: Book group kits Renew: If no one is waiting for your item, renew it up to three times You can borrow up to 100 items at a time

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(limit of 10 video games). 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 been lost or stolen. If you have a unique situation, come in and discuss it with us and we will work together to find a solution. For a complete list of fines and fees visit our website.

Outreach KRL.org/outreach-services Can’t come to us? We can help. Choose your own materials from our catalog or let one of our specialists recommend titles. Visit us online at KRL.org/outreach-services or call to apply at (360) 405-9123.

Home Delivery: Monthly in-home delivery of books, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs for those who can’t visit the Library.

Pickup Partners: Library materials are picked up by an individual of your choice.

Ask Us KRL.org/contact 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.

Email: Send us your question and comments and get an email back from our staff.

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Bainbridge

The Bainbridge location is being refreshed. Changes in classes and events will be continuously updated at KRL.org/Bainbridge-Island

1270 Madison Ave. N, 98110 (206) 842-4162

Downtown Bremerton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10-8 10-8 10-8 1-5 10-6 10-5

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

Library Closures: Fourth of July (all locations closed Sundays)

Chat: 24/7 live online help from librarians around the country.

By Phone or In-Person: Call or stop by any location for help. Our locations and hours are listed on the chart above.

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.

BookMatch: Can’t decide what to read next? Tell us about a few books you’ve read and enjoyed and we’ll send you a personalized book list.

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.

Volunteer

When Registration Is Required

KRL.org/volunteer

KRL.org/classes-events

We often need help providing library support and tutoring 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.

Sometimes our classes have space and material limitations. When registration is required, find the event in our online calendar and follow the link or you can call or visit your favorite location.

Registration begins May 15.

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, outreach specialists to librarians. Learn more, view open positions and apply online.

Board Meetings KRL.org/trustees

Kitsap Regional Library Board of Trustees meetings are open to the public at 5:30 p.m.

Silverdale: June 27 Kingston: July 25 Bainbridge: Aug. 22

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Camp Create

STEM Showcase

Take part in hands-on projects and experiments. Show off your creations at the STEM Showcase.

Registration required (see pg31).

Bring the whole family to participate in summer-inspired, hands-on projects and experiments. All ages

SYLVAN WAY

SYLVAN WAY

Mondays-Fridays Grades 5-6: July 10-14 Grades 7-8: July 17-21 1-4 p.m.

Tuesday, July 25, 5-7 p.m.

Presented in partnership with the USS Turner Joy, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport, Puget Sound Navy Museum and the SEA Discovery Center.

 Bainbridge Island School District and North Kitsap School District do not sponsor this event, and the districts assume no responsibility for it. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials, the Bainbridge Island School District and North Kitsap School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution

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of these materials, including costs, attorney's fees, and judgments or awards.  Bremerton and Central Kitsap School Districts: This activity is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Bremerton or Central Kitsap school districts. The districts assume no responsibility for the content of this communication or the conduct or safety of the activities advertised. In consideration of the distribution of

these materials, the districts shall be held harmless by the Kitsap Regional Library from any cause of action, claim or petition filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including all costs, attorney’s fees, and judgments or awards.  The South Kitsap School District does not sponsor or endorse the activity or information contained in this publication.