Inspire Lite | May 2022

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MAY 2022

your guide to events, resources & services Borrow an Ukulele pg. 6

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classes & events Adults Story Night An entertaining night of stories told by local storytellers. Come ready to listen or tell your story. This month’s topic is “Transparent.” Visit storynight.org to learn how to tell your story. Ages 21+.

Thursday, May 5, 7-9 p.m.

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

Walking Club Bring comfortable shoes for a fun urban walk around downtown Bremerton.

Every Friday, noon-1 p.m.

In-person | Downtown Bremerton

Veg Club Learn about common pests and diseases that can affect your gardens.

Tuesday, May 10, 7-9 p.m.

Virtual | Bainbridge Island

Peninsula Community Health Service’s Mobile Medical Clinic Get help with insurance enrollment, community resources, address health concerns, facilitate age-appropriate screening tests and connect with specialists in the mobile medical clinic.

Wednesday, May 11, 1-4 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard Wednesday, May 18, 1-4 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo Wednesday, May 25, 1-4 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

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

Thursday, May 12, 5-6 p.m.

Virtual | Downtown Bremerton

Kingston Curiosity Walk A scavenger hunt for all ages. Reveal secrets of the community’s past and plans for its future. In partnership with the Kitsap Sun and other local organizations.

Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m.-noon In-person | Village Green Community Center, 26159 Dulay Rd. NE, Kingston

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

Wednesday, May 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

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

Answer mock interview questions and receive constructive feedback.

Registration required.

Thursday, May 19, 11 a.m.-noon In-person | Poulsbo

Seed Library Visit our seed library and take some home to plant! Free to the public, each seed packet contains 3-5 seeds and can grow to cover one square foot of your garden. Organic and non-GMO seeds are available through August. Open daily during Library hours at Port Orchard and Manchester locations.

Enlighten: Kitsap Community Forum

Little Boston Book Group

Connect with fellow lifelong learners and hear from experts who share their knowledge on a variety of engaging topics.

Discuss “The Triumph of Seeds”

by Thor Hanson.

Friday, May 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Virtual | Sylvan Way

Shred Shred Shred Shredding can help protect from identity fraud. Bring personal documents to the lower Library parking lot and watch them be destroyed. Limit of three grocery bags or bankers boxes per person.

Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Growing Tomatoes in the Pacific Northwest

Wednesday, May 4, 1-2 p.m.

Virtual | Little Boston

Poulsbo Up Lit Book Group Discuss “Save Me the Plums: My Gourmet Memoir” by Ruth Reichl.

Registration required.

Tuesday, May 10, 3-4 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Sylvan Way Book Group Discuss “The Woman They Could Not Silence” by Kate Moore.

Registration required.

Saturday, May 14, 10-11 a.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Master Gardener Gayle Larson shares tips for growing tomatoes in the PNW. Ages 21+

Manchester Book Group

Saturday, May 21, 2:30-4 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Discuss “The Beekeeper of Aleppo”

by Christy Lefteri.

Bainbridge Island Historical Museum at the Library Historical talks with the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum.

Wednesday, May 25, 7-8 p.m.

Virtual | Bainbridge Island

Book Conversations

Monday, May 16, 6-7 p.m.

Virtual & In-person | Manchester

Thriller Book Group Discuss “The Long Call” by Ann Cleeves.

Registration required.

Monday, May 16, 7-8 p.m.

Virtual | Kingston

Sylvan Way Nonfiction Book Group

Discuss “This Tender Land”

by William Kent Krueger. Ages 21+.

Choose a book centered on the theme “Food Customs Beyond America’s Shores” to share with the group. Registration required. Ages 21+.

Wednesday, May 4, 10-11:30 a.m.

In-person | Kingston

Tuesday, May 17, 10-11 a.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Kingston Book Group

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

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

Discovering Your Ancestors Series IV with Janet Camarata May 7: Using Wikis & Facebook May 28: Find a Grave

Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon In-person | Sylvan Way

Monthly Meeting with Program Learn about the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center’s at-home resources with Allison DePrey Singleton.

Wednesday, May 25, 1-2 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Downtown Bremerton Book Group Discuss “Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis” by J.D. Vance.

Monday, May 23, 5-6 p.m.

Virtual & In-person | Downtown Bremerton

Sylvan Way Best Seller Book Group Discuss “A Promised Land”

by Barack Obama.

Monday, May 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Virtual | Sylvan Way

Friends Friends of the Library Book Sale Support the Library. Buy books, movies and music, sponsored by the Friends of the Silverdale Library.

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

In-person | Silverdale

Port Orchard Book Group Discuss “Pachinko” by Min Jin Lee.

Tuesday, May 17, 6-7 p.m.

Virtual | Port Orchard

Thriller Book Group Discuss “The Long Call” by Ann Cleeves.

Tuesday, May 17, 7-8 p.m.

Virtual | Kingston

Silverdale Book Group Discuss “Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End” by Atul Gawande.

Wednesday, May 18, 1-2 p.m.

Virtual | Silverdale

Poulsbo Pub Lit Book Group Discuss “Madame Fourcade’s Secret War”

by Lynne Olson.

Wednesday, May 18, 7-8 p.m.

Virtual | Poulsbo

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

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Kingston Friends of the Library Donation Days Donate gently used books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, games and craft supplies in resalable condition for Kingston Friends of the Library. Limit two boxes or bags of donations per person.

Monday, May 9, 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m.-noon In-person | Kingston

Kingston Friends of the Library Meeting Connect with the Kingston Friends of the Library. The Friends facilitate community book sales and accept book donations throughout the year on behalf of Kitsap Regional Library’s Kingston branch.

Monday, May 9, 10-11 a.m.

In-person | Kingston

Teens Teen Dungeons & Dragons Prepare your dice to delve into the mysteries of the frozen north with “Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden.”

Connect on the event page for more details. Grades 6-12.

Let’s Get Crafty Together we’ll create an craft project you can take home. Attendance is limited to first 20 participants. Grades 6-12.

Tuesday, May 10, 3-4 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Teen Truth Tea Time

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

Virtual | Poulsbo

Join us for a thoughtful discussion on current issues. We provide the tea, you provide the conversation. Grades 7-12.

Port Orchard Teen Advisory Board

Friday, May 13, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

A leadership group for teens that helps shape the Library. Express your interests, develop leadership skills, help plan and implement special events and earn volunteer credit for school. Grades 7-12.

Wednesday, May 4, 4-5 p.m.

Virtual & In-person | Port Orchard

Teen Vibes Only Teens take over the Library on Thursday afternoons! Whether you need a quiet spot to work on homework, a place to hang with friends or an easy activity to destress we’ve got you covered.

Grades 6-12.

Queer Quilt Crafting Workshop Contribute to a collaborative paper quilt that explores the things that make you feel at home. Part of Bainbridge Island Museum of Art’s June 2022 LGBTQ+ Pride exhibition, “Common Threads.”

Grades 6-12.

Monday, May 16, 2-4 p.m.

In-person | Bainbridge Island

Every Thursday, 2-5 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Teen Space Play games, create art, do amazing projects, try out new tech or just hang with friends. Grades 6-12.

Thursdays, May 5, 19, 3 p.m.

Virtual | Bainbridge Island, Port Orchard, Poulsbo & Silverdale

Teen Writers’ Workshop Share your current work-in-progress, discuss the craft and discover new writing techniques. Grades 6-12.

Monday, May 9, 4-5 p.m.

Virtual | Bainbridge Island

How Will You Summer?

Starting June 1, Kitsap Regional Library invites you to take on our annual Summer Learning challenges. Read to win, try something new, challenge yourself and earn great prizes. Enjoy live performances and make the most of summer! Grab a Summer Learning guide at your favorite branch or sign up early online or through the app. Plan ahead, get more information or get started on your summer adventure at KRL.org/summer.

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Game Day

Kingston Village Green StoryWalk®

Spend an afternoon playing board games, video games, tabletop games, or card games. Play your favorite or learn something brand new. Attendance is limited to first 20 participants. Grades 6-12.

Stroll through the pages of a story as you walk through the Village Green Park.

Saturday, May 21, 1-3 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Teen Crafting Pick up supplies at the Port Orchard branch and join us for a relaxed crafting hour. Creativity encouraged! Grades 5-8.

Monday, May 23, 3:30-5 p.m.

Virtual & In-person | Port Orchard

Kids Kitsap Eco Kids: Stormwater StoryWalk® Stroll through the pages of “Waiting for Wings” by Lois Ehlert. In partnership with the Stormwater Division of Kitsap County Public Works.

Daily, May 1-22, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

In-person | Whispering Firs Stormwater Park, 12300 Silverdale Way

Every Saturday, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

In-person | Kingston

LEGO Builders With our LEGO bricks, we’ll work together to meet two different challenges that tie in with a great book. Participants will have the opportunity to share their creation.

Tuesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 4:15-5 p.m.

Virtual | Little Boston & Manchester

Star Wars Day Science Workshop Become scientists for the Rebel Alliance and experiment with how the forces of light and shadow interact and change.

Grades K-5.

Wednesday, May 4, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Mini Maestros Children learn basic elements of music and enjoy active musical play.

Attendance is limited to the first 20 participants. Ages 4-8.

Thursdays, May 5, 12, 10:30-11 a.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Mother’s Day Crafts Enjoy an afternoon of crafting something special for the important women in your lives! Prepare for light mess.

Friday, May 6, 3:45-4:45 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Blooming in Spring Make colorful May flowers using pipe cleaners or a 3D printing pen, or both, to wear or carry home. Grades K-5.

The Sounds of Sunshine

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Bring a tropical sound to your spring season! Try your hand at the ukulele and enjoy the soft sounds of this pleasant instrument. Borrow yours for up to three weeks at a time.

Learn more at KRL.org/borrowmore.

Wednesday, May 18, 3-4 p.m.

In-person | Downtown Bremerton

Little Kids Storytime at the Park Enjoy an outdoor, socially-distanced storytime designed to build early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movement. Storytime cancellations will be posted at KRL.org in the case of inclement weather.

Ages 0-5 years.

Mondays, May 2-23, 10:30-11 a.m.

In-person | Village Green Park, Kingston In partnership with Bremerton Parks & Recreation.

Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 10:30-11 a.m.

In-person | Evergreen Park, 1500 Park Avenue, Shelters 2 & 3, Bremerton

Baby Band Babies and caregivers enjoy active musical experiences that develop pre-literacy skills as well as physical and emotional development.

Attendance is limited to the first 20 participants. Ages 0-18 months.

Tuesdays, May 3, 10, 10:30-11 a.m.

In-person | Silverdale Tuesday, May 3, 10, 17, 9:30-10 a.m.

Virtual | Manchester

Baby Storytime

Preschool Storytime Early literacy activities to promote school readiness skills and provide bonding opportunities for pre-school aged children and their caregivers. Attendance is limited to the first 20 participants. Ages 3-5 years.

Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 10:30-11 a.m.

In-person | Silverdale Every Friday, 11-11:30 a.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Family Storytime Stories, songs, rhymes and full-body movement designed to build early literacy skills and develop socio-emotional awareness. Ages 0-5 years.

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

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

Virtual | Kingston & Little Boston Fridays, May 6, 13, 20, 11:15-11:45 a.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

Family Art Party: Pollinator Pals Use your artistic skills to beautify flowerpots and DIY bird feeders to attract pollinators to your garden. Attendance is limited to the first 25 youth and their adults.

Ages 3-5 years.

Saturday, May 28, 2-3 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Enjoy a morning of songs, stories, and rhymes to promote early literacy for our youngest patrons. Attendance is limited to the first 10 babies and their caregivers.

Ages 0-18 months.

Toddler Storytime

Every Tuesday, 1-1:30 p.m., except May 17 In-person | Poulsbo

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

In-person | Sylvan Way

Join us for a morning of songs, stories, and rhymes to promote early literacy for our toddler aged patrons. All ages still welcome! Ages 18 months-3 years.

Wednesday, May 4, 10-10:45 a.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

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location & hours The Library is closed May 30.

Bainbridge

(206) 451-5050 1270 Madison Ave. N, 98110 Mon.-Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-4

Downtown Bremerton

(360) 447-5420

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

Kingston (360) 860-5070 26159 Dulay Rd. NE, 98346 Mon.-Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-4

Temporary Closure of Manchester Branch

Little Boston

Thanks to the efforts of the Friends of the Manchester Library group, we’re in the process of expanding the Library!

Starting April 4, we’ll be making renovations, including a new reading space for adults, kids area, teen space, enlarged meeting space and new shelving, paint and carpeting. During the closure the book drop and seed library will remain open and all holds will be available for pick up at the Port Orchard branch. We can’t wait to reopen!

(360) 860-5080 31980 Little Boston Rd. NE, 98346 Mon.-Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-1

Manchester

(360) 447-5430 8067 E Main St., Port Orchard, 98366 Mon.-Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-1

Port Orchard

(360) 447-5440 87 Sidney Ave., 98366 Mon.-Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-4

Poulsbo (360) 447-5450 700 NE Lincoln Rd., 98370 Mon.-Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-4

Silverdale (360) 447-5470 3650 NW Anderson Hill Rd., 98383 Mon.-Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-4 Sylvan Way (360) 447-5480 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, 98310 Mon.-Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-4

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