Inspire Lite | April 2023

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your guide to events, resources & services APRIL 2023 NEW Young Adult Video Game Collection pg. 6

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Adults

Veg Club

AARP Tax-Aide

First Tuesdays, April 4, 6:30-8 p.m.

Virtual | Bainbridge Island

Set up an appointment for free, confidential tax help. View a list of what to bring at taxaide.aarpfoundation.org. Ages 21+ Appointments preferred: (206) 866-5269

First & Second Saturdays, April 1, 8, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

First & Second Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 1-4 p.m.

First & Second Thursdays, April 6, 13, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

First & Second Fridays, April 7, 14, 1-4 p.m.

In-person | Bainbridge Island First & Second Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 12:30-6 p.m.

First & Second Thursdays, April 6, 13, 12:30-5 p.m.

Saturday, April 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Learn how to create great soil.

CrafterNoon Meet and socialize with other community crafters. Bring along a project to work on.

Every Wednesday, 1-2 p.m.

In-person | Little Boston

Preparing Your Garden Local Master Gardeners share gardening tips for the hot summer season. Bring seedlings and plant snippings for a plant swap! In partnership with the Poulsbo Historic Society.

Wednesday, April 5, 1-2:30 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Books on Tap Test your knowledge of book and movie trivia for fabulous prizes. Title lists available at the library. In partnership with the Treehouse Café. Ages 21+

First Wednesdays, April 5, 7-8 p.m.

In-person | Treehouse Café, 4569 Lynwood Center Rd. NE, Bainbridge Island

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 with Janet O’Conor Camarata April 1: Research Process, County Histories & Family Histories: Finding Facts, Clues and Leads April 22: On-site Research Planning, Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

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

In-person | Sylvan Way

Monthly Meeting with Program Wednesday, April 26, 1-2 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

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Story Night An entertaining night of stories told by local storytellers. This month’s topic is “Borders.”

Visit storynight.org to learn how to tell your story. Ages 21+

Peninsula Community Health Service’s Mobile Medical Clinic Get help with insurance enrollment and community resources. Address health concerns and connect with specialists in the mobile medical clinic.

Second Wednesdays, April 12, 1-4 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard Third Wednesdays, April 19, 1-4 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo Fourth Wednesdays, April 26, 1-4 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

First Thursdays, April 6, 7-9 p.m.

In-person | Downtown Bremerton

Grown-Up LEGO Club Bring out your inner child and create something extraordinary with LEGOs! All materials provided.

Saturday, April 8, 11 a.m.-noon In-person | Downtown Bremerton

Ask Mayor Becky Erickson Connect with Mayor Becky Erickson for questions and conversation.

Second Saturdays, April 8, 1-2 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Take & Make: Domino Pendants Pick up a kit that contains everything you need for a beautiful decoupage pendant.

While supplies last.

Taxes Due April 18 Visit IRS.gov for the information you’ll need to complete your taxes before the April 18 deadline. For tax resources and assistance, visit KRL.org/taxes.

April 10-14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

In-person | Kingston

Knit at Night Bring your knitting, crocheting or crafting project from home. Work at your own pace with friends, new and old.

Monday, April 10, 5-6 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

Manchester Memories Bring photos and stories about the Manchester community to share.

Wednesday, April 12, 11 a.m.-noon In-person | Manchester

Designing Rain Gardens

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Learn how to design a rain garden with retired landscape architect and professor Phillip Waite.

Saturday, April 15, 11 a.m.-noon In-person | Port Orchard

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Friends

DIY Garden Markers

Friends of the Library groups raise money to support their local branch through book sales and special events. If you love your Library and are looking for a way to get involved, consider joining a Friends group.

Monday, April 17, 11 a.m.-noon In-person | Port Orchard

Friends of the Library Book Sale Support the library. Buy books, movies and music.

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

Second Saturdays, April 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Organize your garden with DIY garden markers. Registration required.

Inside Healthcare Certified SHIBA volunteers will introduce you to Medicare. Hosted by the Kitsap Regional Library Foundation and in partnership with Peninsula Community Health Services.

Third Tuesdays, April 18, 5-6 p.m.

Virtual & In-person | Silverdale

Pressed Flower Art Create a bookmark or greeting card using pressed flowers. Registration required.

Third Saturdays, April 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Wednesday, April 19, 11 a.m.-noon In-person | Manchester

Friday, April 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Introduction to Medicare

Kingston Friends of the Library Meeting

Learn how Medicare works with certified SHIBA volunteers. Q&A to follow.

In partnership with Peninsula Community Health Services. Registration required.

Second Mondays, April 10, 10-11 a.m.

In-person | Kingston Friends of the Library Meeting Room

Thursday, April 20, 3:30-5 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Manchester Friends of the Library Huge Book & Plant Sale

Author Lyanda Lynn Haupt will discuss her book “Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit.” Learn more at enlightenkitsap.org.

Purchase plants and stock up on books at the annual Friends of Manchester Library book and plant sale.

Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

In-person | Manchester

Enlighten: Kitsap Community Forum

Third Fridays, April 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Virtual & In-person | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 700 Callahan Dr., Bremerton

Shred Shred Shred Bring personal documents to be shredded— limit of three grocery bags or banker boxes per person.

Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

The Extraordinary Ordinary: Poetry As Attention Discuss and create poems that celebrate the everyday.

Little Boston Book Group Discuss “The Bear”

by Andrew Krivak.

Saturday, April 22, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

First Wednesdays, April 5, 1 0:30-11:30 a.m.

Virtual & In-person | Little Boston

TreeBuilder Genealogy Session

Sylvan Way Book Group

Members of the Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society are excited to help you get started on your family tree!

In partnership with the Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society.

Discuss “The Library Book”

by Susan Orlean.

Monday, April 24, 7-8:30 p.m.

In-person | Bainbridge Island

Family History Writing Group Write about your family history.

Contact edemmon@KRL.org for details.

Second Saturdays, April 8, 10-11 a.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way, Heninger Room

Poulsbo Book Group Discuss “Hamnett” by Maggie O’Farrell.

Second Tuesdays, April 11, 3-4 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Tuesday, April 25, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Manchester Book Group

Fiber Arts Circle

Third Mondays, April 17, 6-7 p.m.

In-person | Manchester

Do you knit, crochet, hand sew or embroider? Bring your craft and share tea and companionship while you work.

Fourth Tuesdays, April 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Book Groups Kingston Book Group Discuss “The Order of Time”

by Carlo Rovelli.

First Wednesdays, April 5, 10-11:30 a.m.

In-person | Kingston

Discuss “Nothing to See Here”

by Kevin Wilson.

Port Orchard Book Group Discuss “The Woman They Could Not Silence” by Kate Moore.

Third Tuesdays, April 18, 6-7 p.m.

Virtual & In-person | Port Orchard

Sylvan Way Nonfiction Book Group Choose a book centered around gardening to share with the group.

Ages 21+

Third Tuesdays, April 18, 10-11 a.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

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

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Silverdale Book Group Discuss “The Alice Network” by Kate Quinn.

Third Wednesdays, April 19, 1-2 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Downtown Bremerton Book Group This month, choose a locked room mystery.

Fourth Mondays, April 24, 5-6 p.m.

Virtual & In-person | Downtown Bremerton

Sylvan Way Best Seller Book Group Discuss “Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy”

by Karen Abbott. Registration required.

Ages 21+

Fourth Mondays, April 24, 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 Thursday, 3:30-5:15 p.m.

Virtual | Poulsbo

Teen Space Play games, make crafts, create art or hang out with friends. Snacks provided.

Grades 7-12

Every Monday, 2-4 p.m., except April 3 In-person | Bainbridge Island Grades 6-12

Every Wednesday, 2:30-4:30 p.m., except April 5 In-person | Poulsbo

Dungeons & Dragons Meetup Join fellow gamers for this tabletop role-playing game meetup with gaming supplies and a place to roll dice.

Bring on epic storytelling! Grades 6-12

Second Tuesdays, April 11, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

NEW Young Adult Video Game Collection Get your game on with the NEW young adult video game collection, with exciting games suitable for kids ages 13+. Borrow yours for up to a week.

Get started at KRL.org/borrowmore.

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Cuppa & a Cookie Decorate a mug to keep and a cookie to eat. All supplies and treats are provided.

Thursday, April 13, 3:30-5 p.m.

In-person | Manchester

Kindness Club Try a relaxing craft or art project to reduce stress and anxiety. Snacks and good vibes are provided. Grades 5-9

Second Thursdays, April 13, 3-4 p.m.

In-person | Bainbridge Island

Frosting Wars

Spring Break Scavenger Hunt

Channel your favorite baking competition in this fun evening of decorating challenges. Registration required.

Grades 7-12

Search the library for signs of bookreading animals. Collect all the letter clues and answer a special question for a prize, while supplies last.

Friday, April 14, 6-8:30 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

Every Day, April 3-8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Art in Action

Garden Science & You!

A Bainbridge Island Museum of Art teaching artist will guide a hands-on fantasy map making project.

Supplies provided.

Saturday, April 15, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

In-person | Bainbridge Island

Examine the life of a garden, discover the benefits of fresh food, gain an introduction to food sustainability and explore a worm composting system.

In partnership with the Hood Canal Salmon Center. Grades 3-5

Let’s Get Crafty

Tuesday, April 4, 10:30 a.m.-noon In-person | Downtown Bremerton

Flex your artistic muscles with a fun art project or take a kit to get crafty at home.

Third Saturdays, April 15, 1-2 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Magic: The Gathering Meetup All levels are welcome for this Magic: The Gathering game meetup. We provide cards but encourage you to bring yours.

Tuesday, April 18, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Kids Make & Take Bird Feeders Create a snack for birds and squirrels in your backyard with a make-and-take bird feeder kit. Grades K-5

Every Day, April 1, 3-8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Tween Hangout: Retro Games & Crafts Hang out with friends, play retro video games or try pixel art while enjoying warm drinks and snacks. Grades 4-8

Saturday, April 1, 2-4 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Grades K-5

Thursday, April 20, 4-5:30 p.m.

In-person | Manchester

Spring Break Movies Watch “Moana” and bead friendship bracelets. Attendance limited to the first 30 participants.

Tuesday, April 4, 2-3:45 p.m.

Watch “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” and decorate a book bag. Attendance limited to the first 30 participants.

Friday, April 7, 2-4 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

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

All materials provided. Grades K-5

First Wednesdays, April 5, 4-5 p.m.

In-person | Downtown Bremerton First Wednesdays, April 5, 4:30 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo Wednesday, April 19, 2-3 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

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Rabbit’s Revenge Scavenger Hunt

Afternoon Gaming

Decipher a pirate map and solve clues to find the 24-carrot diamond treasure.

Check out our board game collection, Infinity Games table and gaming consoles with your friends. Grades K-5

Wednesday, April 5, 11 a.m.-noon In-person | Silverdale

Read to a Dog Choose a story to share with a dog and practice reading. Event is first come, first served. In partnership with Therapy Dogs International Kitsap. Grades K-5

First & Fourth Wednesdays, April 5, 26, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Kingston First & Third Thursdays, April 6, 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Bainbridge Island Second & Third Wednesdays, April 12, 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Little Boston Second & Fourth Thursdays, April 13, 27, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way Second Fridays, April 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale Fourth Wednesdays, April 26, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Super Smash Endurance Run! See who can go unbeaten the longest.

Attendance limited to the first 15 participants.

Wednesday, April 5, 2-4 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Crafting with Cardboard Build a cardboard structure to display in the library.

Thursday, April 6, 4-5 p.m.

In-person | Downtown Bremerton

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Second & Third Wednesdays, April 12, 26, 2-3 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Builders’ Club Build up and take down structures using LEGOs and wooden blocks. Materials will be provided. Grades K-5

Second & Third Wednesdays, April 12, 26, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Bainbridge Island

Roll for Initiative: Team Building Learn how to build balance in adventuring parties with Dungeons & Dragons 101.

Grades 3-5

Wednesday, April 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Take & Make: Recycled Paper Whirligig Pick up a kit containing everything you need to make a paper whirligig from recycled paper, while supplies last.

Every day, April 17-20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

In-person | Kingston

Kid’s Garden & Nutrition Workshop with Hood Canal Salmon Center Learn about nutrition and local agriculture in a hands-on workshop and storytime led by the Salmon Center.

Wednesday, April 19, 4-5:30 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

Mini Maestros Develop literacy and STEM skills through active musical play. Attendance is limited to the first 28 participants.

Third & Fourth Thursdays, April 20, 27, 10:30-11 a.m.

In-person | Silverdale

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

Third Fridays, April 21, 3:30-5 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

Amazing Recyclables!

Use recyclable materials to create a marble maze to take home. Grades K-5

Saturday, April 22, 11 a.m.-noon In-person | Downtown Bremerton

Kitsap Eco Kids: Clear Creek Tree Team Dig into the science of plants and adopt a baby tree to care for until Orca Recovery Day in October. In partnership with the Clear Creek Task Force. Grades K-5

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

In-person | Silverdale

Manchester Earth Day Celebrate Earth Day in conjunction with the Manchester Community Association.

Saturday, April 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

In-person | Manchester

From the Garden to You! Kids will be introduced to nutrition, healthy food choices and composting through a hands-on worm bin. In partnership with the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group.

Tuesday, April 25, 4-5:30 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Book Fiesta!

Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros with book themed crafts and activities.

Saturday, April 29, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

In-person | Bainbridge Island

Cardboard Arcade Turn cardboard into arcade and carnival games inspired by Caine’s Arcade.

Grades 3-5

Saturday, April 29, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Little Kids Baby Band Babies and caregivers enjoy musical experiences that build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 0-18 months

Every Tuesday, 1-1:30 p.m.

In-person | Downtown Bremerton Third & Fourth Tuesdays, April 18, 25, 10-10:30 a.m., 10:45-11:15 a.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Little Explorers Explore different STEM concepts through hands-on activities. Ages 3-5

First Tuesdays, April 4, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

In-person | Bainbridge Island Second Tuesdays, April 11, 11-11:30 a.m.

In-person | Kingston

Storytimes

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

Baby Storytime Ages 0-18 months

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

In-person | Kingston Every Wednesday, 10-10:45 a.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way Third & Fourth Tuesdays, April 18, 25, 1-1:30 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo Third & Fourth Fridays, April 21, 28, 10:15-11 a.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

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Family Storytime

Kitsap Great Give on April 11

Ages 0-5 years

The annual Kitsap Great Give is a chance to elevate local nonprofits and keep them strong. Visit kitsapgreatgive.org to donate to your favorite nonprofits April 1-11.

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

In-person | Kingston Every Wednesday, 10:30-11 a.m.

In-person | Downtown Bremerton Every Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-noon In-person | Little Boston Third & Fourth Fridays, April 21, 28, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

Preschool Storytime Ages 3-5 years

Every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-noon In-person | Bainbridge Island Every Friday, 11-11:45 a.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way Third & Fourth Tuesdays, April 18, 25, 10:30-11 a.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Toddler Storytime Ages 18 months-3 years

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

In-person | Bainbridge Island Every Friday, 10-10:45 a.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way Third Wednesdays, April 19, 26, 10:15-10:45 a.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

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Consider donating to Kitsap Regional Library Foundation and help secure the future of Kitsap Regional Library.

To give a gift, visit supportKRL.org/kgg.

Get a Sneak Peek of the New Website

After years of planning and months of preparation, we’re excited to share a brand-new website experience coming this May. Starting in April, we’ll open the new website up for you to explore before our big launch in May. We look forward to hearing your feedback on the changes we’ve made. We hope you love it!

The newly designed KRL.org will have: Easy Search & Navigation: Research topics and find information seamlessly.

Improved Events Calendar: Discover events and classes that fit your schedule.

Helpful FAQs: Find answers to some of your burning questions.

Mobile-Friendly Responsiveness: Explore KRL.org on the go with any mobile device.

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location & hours Bainbridge (206) 451-5050 1270 Madison Ave. N, 98110

Mon., 10-6 | Tues., Wed., 10-7 | Thu., 10-6 | Fri., Sat., 10-5

Downtown Bremerton (360) 447-5420

Little Boston

612 5th St., 98337

Mon.-Thu., 10-6 | Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-2

Kingston

Kingston (360) 860-5070 26159 Dulay Rd. NE, 98346 Mon.-Thu., 10-6 | Fri., Sat., 10-5 Little Boston (360) 860-5080 31980 Little Boston Rd. NE, 98346

Mon.-Thu., 10-6 | Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-2

Poulsbo

Manchester (360) 447-5430 8067 E Main St., Port Orchard, 98366

Mon.-Thu., 10-6 | Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-2

Port Orchard (360) 447-5440

Silverdale

Bainbridge

87 Sidney Ave., 98366

Mon., 10-6 | Tues., Wed., 10-7 | Thu., 10-6 | Fri., Sat., 10-5 Downtown Bremerton

Sylvan Way Manchester

Poulsbo (360) 447-5450 700 NE Lincoln Rd., 98370

Mon., 10-6 | Tues., Wed., 10-7 | Thu., 10-6 | Fri., Sat., 10-5

Port Orchard

Silverdale (360) 447-5470 3650 NW Anderson Hill Rd., Suite 101, 98383 Mon., 10-6 | Tues., Wed., 10-7 | Thu., 10-6 | Fri., Sat., 10-5

Sylvan Way (360) 447-5480 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, 98310

Mon., 10-6 | Tues., Wed., 10-7 | Thu., 10-6 | Fri., 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. Learn more at KRL.org/mobileservices.