Inspire Lite | September 2022

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your guide to events, resources & services SEPTEMBER 2022

Study Up with Brainfuse Step into the new school year with confidence through study support from Brainfuse.

Offering online learning for all ages, engage in digital study sessions, test prep, video lessons, online homework help, and live tutoring daily from 1-10 p.m. Connect to Brainfuse today at KRL.org/research.

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Adults Master Gardener Clinic The Master Gardeners use science-based resources to answer gardening questions about plant identification, pest and disease diagnosis and more.

Thursdays, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 3-4:45 p.m.

In-person | Bainbridge Island Saturdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Story Night An entertaining night of stories told by local storytellers. This month’s topic is “Coffee, Tea, or Meh.” Visit storynight.org to learn how to tell your story.

First Thursdays, 7-9 p.m.

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

Arts & Crafts Supply Swap Bring your lightly used arts and craft supplies to swap with fellow creators during First Friday Art Walk.

Friday, Sept. 2, 5-6:30 p.m.

In-person | Downtown Bremerton

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 Presented by Janet O’Conor Camarata.

Saturday, Sept. 17, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Monthly Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 28, 1-2 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

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Savings Fitness: Your Money and Your Financial Future Learn how to increase your financial fitness and save for retirement, including making the most of employer-based retirement savings plans. In partnership with the U.S. Dept. of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration.

Wednesday, Sept. 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Virtual & In-person | Sylvan Way

Food Preservation with WSU Kitsap County Extension Food preserving expert Paisley Gallagher shares how to preserve food safely and the value of capturing its nutritional value.

Saturday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m.-noon In-person | Poulsbo

Become CPR Certified Learn the basics of CPR and airway obstruction. In partnership with the Poulsbo Fire Department. Registration required. Ages 21+.

Saturday, Sept. 10, 2-4 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Farm Tours: Get to Know Our Island Farmers In partnership with the Bainbridge Prepares Food Resiliency Team.

Registration required.

Sept. 11: Peaceful Morning Farm Sept. 25: Vireo Farm

Sundays, 10 a.m.-noon In-person | Bainbridge Island

Veg Club Discuss storing your harvest in garden, garage and pantry. Registration required.

Tuesday, Sept. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

In-person | Darren Murphy Fruit Club, 762 Klickitat Place NE, Bainbridge Island

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

Friday, Sept. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Virtual | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 700 Callahan Dr., Bremerton

Drawing & Painting Class with Dr. Paul Nuchims All skill levels welcome. Ages 15+.

Wednesdays, Sept. 21, 28, 3-4:15 p.m.

In-person | Manchester

Yoga & Writing: Mindfulness & Movement Reflect on your personal story and its next chapter with gentle movement, meditation and writing. Open to all levels of yoga practitioner and writer.

Registration required.

Saturday, Sept. 24, 10:30 a.m.-noon In-person | Downtown Bremerton

Introduction to Needle Felting Meet Karen Barker of Karen’s Crafting Studio. Registration required.

Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2-4:15 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

Fiber Arts Circle Do you knit, crochet, hand sew or embroider? Bring your craft! Share tea and companionship while you work.

Tuesday, Sept. 27, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

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, Sept. 14, 1-4 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1-4 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo Wednesday, Sept. 28, 1-4 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Book Conversations Kingston Book Group Discuss “Gods of Jade and Shadow”

by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Ages 21+.

First Wednesdays, Sept. 7, 10-11:30 a.m.

In-person | Kingston

Little Boston Book Group Discuss “There, There” by Tommy Orange.

First Wednesdays, Sept. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Virtual & In-person | Little Boston

Coffee with North Kitsap School District Superintendent Superintendent Dr. Laurynn Evans wants to hear from you.

Wednesday, Sept. 28, 5-6 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

When registration is required or your event is virtual, visit KRL.org/events.

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Friends Support the Library. Buy books, movies and music, in partnership with Friends of the Library.

Book Sale Sponsored by the Friends of the Silverdale Library.

Saturdays, Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mondays, Sept. 12, 19, 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale Sponsored by Poulsbo Friends of the Library.

Saturday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo Downstairs Community Room

Paperback Sale Sponsored by the Friends of the Silverdale Library.

Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Kingston Friends of the Library Meeting Monday, Sept. 12, 10-11 a.m.

In-person | Kingston Friends of the Library Meeting Room

Manchester Book Group Discuss “Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult.

Third Mondays, Sept. 19, 6-7 p.m.

In-person | Manchester

Sylvan Way Nonfiction Book Group Discuss “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Registration required. Ages 21+.

Third Tuesdays, Sept. 20, 10-11 a.m.

Virtual & In-person | Sylvan Way

Port Orchard Book Group Discuss “Rough Magic”

by Lara Prior-Palmer.

Third Tuesdays, Sept. 20, 6-7 p.m.

Virtual & In-person | Port Orchard

Thriller Book Group Discuss “The Thursday Murder Club”

by Richard Osman. Registration required.

Ages 21+.

Third Tuesdays, Sept. 20, 6-7 p.m.

Virtual | Kingston

Silverdale Book Group Discuss “Severance” by Ling Ma.

Third Wednesdays, Sept. 21, 1-2 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Downtown Bremerton Book Group Reader’s choice: discuss a graphic novel​.

Sylvan Way Book Group Discuss “This Is How You Lose The Time War”

by Amal El-Mohtar. Registration required.

Ages 21+.

Second Saturdays, Sept. 10, 10-11 a.m.

Virtual & In-person | Sylvan Way, Heninger Room

Poulsbo Book Group Discuss “This is Happiness”

by Niall Williams.

Second Tuesdays, Sept. 13, 3-4 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

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Fourth Mondays, Sept. 26, 5-6 p.m.

Virtual | Downtown Bremerton

Sylvan Way Best Seller Book Group Discuss “Spare Parts” by Joshua Davis.

Fourth Mondays, Sept. 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Virtual | Sylvan Way

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.

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

Virtual | Poulsbo

Teen Advisory Board Help shape the Library. Express your interests, develop leadership skills, help plan and implement special events and earn volunteer credit for school.

Grades 7-12.

First Wednesdays, Sept. 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Virtual & In-person | Port Orchard

Teens Only The space is yours! Hang out and do homework, play games, or make your voice heard on what you’d like the space to be. Grades 6-12.

Read to a Dog Come practice your reading skills and gain confidence reading out loud to friendly therapy dogs.

Thursdays, Sept. 1, 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Bainbridge Island Thursdays, Sept. 8, 22, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

StoryWalk® Heronswood Garden Stroll through the pages of a book at Heronswood Garden. Free admission to the Garden on Storywalk days.

Saturdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Village Green Stroll through the pages of “Federico and the Wolf” by Rebecca J. Gomez, illustrated by Elisa Chavarri.

Saturdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, 10-3:30 p.m.

In-person | Kingston

Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Kitsap Eco Kids: Beaver Believer Stroll through the pages of “I’m Done”

by Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan.

Kids

Daily, Sept. 1-30, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale Rotary Gateway Park,11601 Silverdale Way NW

STEAM & Snacks Enjoy snacks while you explore a fun STEAM activity! Snacks provided for youth 0-18, courtesy of generous partners.

Thursday, Sept. 1, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 2, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

Take & Make Kits: Let it Grow!

Pick up a kit containing everything needed to make your own chia friend.

Daily, Sept. 1-3, 6-8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

In-person | Kingston

LEGO Club Join other LEGO enthusiasts and build a creation to meet a weekly challenge!

All materials provided. Grades K-5.

Wednesday, Sept. 7, 21, 2-3 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Nautilus Ocean Floor Explorations Learn more about deep sea exploration with a live ship-to-shore interaction with educators, scientists and engineers aboard the E/V Nautilus.

Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1-2 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

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Mini Maestros

Makers Meetup

Develop literacy and STEM skills through active musical play. Attendance is limited to the first 20 participants. Ages 4-8.

Makers of all build-abilities hone their skills while exploring various crafts and activities. Attendance limited to first 30 makers. Grades K-5.

Thursdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, 10-10:30 a.m. & 10:45-11:15 a.m.

In-person | Silverdale

LEGO Builders Use LEGO bricks to meet two different challenges that tie-in with a great book.

All materials provided.

Tuesdays, Sept. 13, 20, 27, 4-5 p.m.

In-person | Manchester

Kitsap Eco Kids: Beaver Believer Storytime Learn more about beavers and their role in local ecosystems with an interactive outdoor storytime and craft. In partnership with the Stormwater Division of Kitsap County Public Works.

Wednesday, Sept. 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale Rotary Gateway Park, 11601 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale

Saturday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m.-noon In-person | Silverdale

Little Kids Baby Band Babies and caregivers enjoy musical experiences that build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Participation is limited to the first 20 participants.

Ages 18 months-3 years.

Every Tuesday, 10-10:30 a.m., 10:45-11:15 a.m.

In-person | Silverdale Every Tuesday, 9:30-10 a.m., except Sept. 6 In-person | Manchester

Afternoon Arts Be introduced to an artist and their works.

Then, try the medium yourself!

Thursdays, Sept. 15, 22, 29, 4-5 p.m.

In-person | Manchester

Tween Council Meet and socialize with other esteemed tweens as we tackle new grown-up problems each month. Grades 6-8.

Third Fridays, Sept. 16, 3:30-5 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

Literacy Playroom Explore hands-on activities designed to stimulate children’s natural curiosity and learn through play.

Ages preschool-Grade 6.

Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-noon In-person | Little Boston

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Share Your Summer Learning Experience Thank you to everyone who participated in Summer Learning 2022!

Together we branched out and expanded our reading skills, rooted in new projects and earned awesome prizes along the way.

We hope you enjoyed the program and will participate again next year.

We’re already planting ideas for future summers! We’d love your help in growing Summer Learning for next year. Help us cultivate some new ideas by sharing your thoughts and experiences with us at KRL.org/summer.

Storytime

Stories, songs, rhymes and full-body movement designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development.

Baby Storytime Ages 0-18 months.

Fridays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 10:15-11 a.m.

In-person | Port Orchard Tuesdays, Sept. 13, 27, 1-1:30 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo Thursdays, Sept. 15, 22, 29, 1-1:30 p.m.

In-person | Downtown Bremerton

Storytime at the Park In partnership with Bremerton Parks & Recreation. In the case of inclement weather, the cancellation will be posted on KRL.org. Ages 0-5 years.

Wednesdays, Sept. 14, 21, 28, 10:30-11 a.m.

In-person | Evergreen Park, 1500 Park Avenue, shelters 2 & 3, Bremerton Ages 18 months-3 years.

Every Wednesday, 10:15-10:45 a.m., except Sept. 7 In-person | Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park, 18809 Anderson Parkway, Poulsbo

Every Wednesday, 10-10:45 a.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Toddler & Preschool Storytime

Outdoor Storytime

Thursdays, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 11-11:30 a.m.

In-person | Little Boston

Ages 18 months-3 years.

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

In-person | Sylvan Way Will be held indoors in case of inclement weather. Ages 3-5 years.

Every Friday, 11-11:30 a.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Ages 0-5 years.

Fridays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 11:15-11:45 a.m.

In-person | Port Orchard Bring a stuffed animal friend and wear your pajamas!

Tuesday, Sept. 13, 5:30-6:15 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Preschool Storytime Ages 3-5 years.

Tuesdays, Sept. 13, 27, 10:30-11 a.m.

In-person | Poulsbo Enjoy a craft during storytime.

Thursdays, Sept. 15, 22, 29, 10:15-11 a.m.

In-person | Manchester

Saturday Storytime Craft and playtime after. Ages 0-5 years.

Saturday, Sept. 24, 10:15-11:30 a.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

National Hispanic Heritage Month From September 15-October 15, we celebrate the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. Explore our collection of books, audiobooks and resources highlighting their cultures, stories and achievements at KRL.org/hispanicheritage.

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location & hours Library closed Monday, Sept. 5

Bainbridge

(206) 451-5050 1270 Madison Ave. N, 98110 Mon. 10-5 | Tues., Wed. 10-7 | Thu.-Sat. 10-5

Downtown Bremerton

(360) 447-5420

Little Boston

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

Kingston

Kingston

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

Little Boston

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

Poulsbo

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. 10-5 | Tues., Wed. 10-7 | Thu.-Sat. 10-5

Poulsbo (360) 447-5450 700 NE Lincoln Rd., 98370 Mon. 10-5 | Tues., Wed. 10-7 | Thu.-Sat. 10-5

Silverdale

Downtown Bremerton

Silverdale

(360) 447-5470 3650 NW Anderson Hill Rd., 98383 Mon. 10-5 | Tues., Wed. 10-7 | Thu.-Sat. 10-5

Sylvan Way (360) 447-5480 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, 98310 Mon. 10-5 | Tues., Wed. 10-7 | Thu.-Sat. 10-5

Mobile Services (360) 447-5505 Offering services for individuals who have challenges visiting our library branches, Mobile Services delivers library materials to those that qualify. KRL.org/mobileservices.

Bainbridge

Sylvan Way Manchester Port Orchard