Inspire Lite | November 2021

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NOVEMBER 2021

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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 “Communication Breakdown.” Visit storynight.org to learn how to tell your story.

Bloedel Creative Residents at the Library Meet Bloedel creative resident Zoë Schlanger, an award-winning journalist in the field of science, health and the environment.

Wednesday, Nov. 10, 7-9 p.m.

Virtual

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

Thursday, Nov. 4, 7-9 p.m.

Virtual

Friday, Nov. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Virtual

Discovering Your Ancestors Series III with Janet O’Conor Camarata

Teens

Presented through the Puget Sound Genealogical Society.

November 6: What To Do With What We Have November 20: Writing Research Results, Sharing Success Stories, Q&A

Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon Virtual

CrafterDark: Altered Dominos In this two-week craft experience, create beautiful pieces of art using repurposed dominos. Registration required for full supplies list.

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

Tuesday, Nov. 2, 5-6 p.m.

Virtual

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

Wednesdays, Nov. 10, 24, 7-8 p.m.

Virtual

Thursdays, Nov. 4, 18, 3-4 p.m.

Virtual

Mock Interview Job Lab

Teen Writers’ Workshop

Practice your interview skills with WorkSource representatives. Come ready to answer mock interview questions and receive constructive feedback about your experience. Registration required.

Monday, Nov. 8, 4-5 p.m.

Virtual

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

Wednesday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m.-noon Poulsbo Small Meeting Room

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Storytime in Evergreen Park

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.

Encourage your child’s love of reading with an outdoor, socially distanced storytime designed to build early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes and full-body movement. Bring something to sit on. In partnership with Bremerton Parks & Recreation.

Tuesdays, Nov. 2, 23, 30, 3:30-5:15 p.m.

Virtual

Kids Downtown Port Orchard Storywalk® Stroll through the pages of “Rain Before Rainbows” by Smriti Prasadam-Halls.

Daily, Nov. 1-10, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Port Orchard

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

Tuesdays, Nov. 2, 9, 9:30-10 a.m.

Virtual

Kitsap Eco Kids: Salmon StoryWalk® Explore Kitsap Salmon Tours independently and stroll through the pages of “Run Salmon Run” by Bobs & Lolo. In partnership with the Stormwater Division of Kitsap County Public Works.

Daily, Nov. 2-28, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Salmon Haven at Dickerson Creek, 4886 NW Taylor Rd., Bremerton 98312

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

Tuesdays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 4:15-5 p.m.

Virtual

Baby Storytime

Wednesdays, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 10:30-11 a.m.

Evergreen Park, 1500 Park Avenue Shelters 2 & 3, Bremerton 98337

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

Thursdays, Nov. 4, 18, 10:30-11 a.m.

Virtual

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

Attendance will be limited to the first 20 youths and their caregivers to allow for social distancing. Bring a blanket to sit on.

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

Sylvan Way

Storytime in the Park Join us for an outdoor, socially-distanced storytime designed to build early literacy skills through stories, rhymes, songs and full-body movement. In partnership with Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District.

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

1270 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island

Enjoy a morning of songs, stories and rhymes to promote early literacy.

Attendance will be limited to the first 10 babies and their caregivers to allow for social distancing. Bring a blanket to sit on.

Wednesdays, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 10-10:30 a.m.

Sylvan Way

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Kitsap Salmon Tours Kickoff Celebrate the return of salmon! Explore all things salmon through hands-on activities at various sites around the county.

In partnership with Washington State University extension Kitsap Salmon Tours.

Saturday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Jarstad Park 4230 W Belfair Valley Rd., Bremerton Poulsbo’s Fish Park, 288 NW Lindvig Way, Poulsbo

Book Conversations Kingston Book Group Discuss “Interior Chinatown” by Charles Yu.

Wednesday, Nov. 3, 10-11:30 a.m.

Village Green Community Center 26159 Dulay Rd. NE, Kingston 98346

Little Boston Book Group Discuss “The Bridge of San Luis Rey” by Thornton Wilder.

Clear Creek Ridgetop Pavilion, 9228 Ridgetop Blvd., Silverdale

Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1-2 p.m.

Virtual

Outdoor Pumpkin Painting

Poulsbo Up Lit Book Group

Come dressed for the weather, happening rain or shine.

Registration required for supplies.

For toddlers. Listen to a seasonal story and paint a little pumpkin to take home.

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

Poulsbo Lower Parking Lot For kids. Come ready to paint your pumpkin!

Wednesday, Nov. 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Poulsbo Lower Parking Lot

News Kids Can Use

Discuss a chosen title from a grab bag selection.

Tuesday, Nov. 9, 3-4 p.m.

Virtual

Sylvan Way Book Group Discuss “The Water Dancer”

by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Registration required.

Saturday, Nov. 13, 10-11 a.m.

Virtual

Manchester Book Group Discuss “The Girl on the Train”

by Paula Hawkins.

Take a look at the newsworthy, jaw-dropping and bizarre things happening nowadays. Premieres on YouTube. Teach us something! Email newskidscanuse@KRL.org with opinions, topic requests and news kids can use.

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

Virtual

Wednesday, Nov. 10, 24, 9-9:15 a.m.

Virtual

Monday, Nov. 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Virtual

Classics Book Group Discuss books 7-12 of “The Ambassadors”

by Henry James.

Sylvan Way Nonfiction Book Group Share a nonfiction book that has been particularly meaningful to you during the pandemic. Registration required.

Tuesday, Nov. 16, 10-11 a.m.

Virtual

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Port Orchard Book Group Discuss “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury.

Tuesday, Nov. 16, 6-7 p.m.

Virtual

Silverdale Book Group Discuss “Sapiens” by Yuval Noah Harari.

Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1-2 p.m.

Virtual

Poulsbo Pub Lit Nonfiction Book Group Discuss “Old in Art School: A Memoir of Starting Over” by Nell Irvin Painter.

Wednesday, Nov. 17, 7-8 p.m.

Virtual

Downtown Bremerton Book Group Share your favorite cozy autumn read.

Monday, Nov. 22, 5-6 p.m.

Virtual

Sylvan Way Best Seller Book Group Discuss “All The Devils Are Here”

by Louise Penny.

Monday, Nov. 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Virtual

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The new library will feature kids, tween, teen and adult areas, more public computers, meeting rooms and over double the space. We’re almost there! Learn more about the new library’s features and how you can join the campaign at supportKRL.org/silverdale-campaign.

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location & hours The Library is closed November 11, 25 & 26 Bainbridge

(206) 842-4162

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

Downtown Bremerton

(360) 377-3955

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

Little Boston Kingston

Kingston

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

Little Boston

(360) 297-2670 31980 Little Boston Rd. NE, 98346 Mon.-Fri., 10-4 | Sat., 10-1

Poulsbo

Manchester

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

Port Orchard

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

Silverdale

Bainbridge

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

Sylvan Way

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

Silverdale

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

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

Downtown Bremerton

Manchester Port Orchard