Adults
Drawing & Painting Class with Dr. Paul Nuchims
All skill levels are welcome and supplies are provided. Each class is limited to the first 15 participants. Ages 15+
Every Wednesday, 3-4:15 p.m.
In-person | Manchester
Story Night
An entertaining night of stories told by local storytellers. This month’s topic is “Do-overs.” Visit storynight.org to learn how to tell your story. Ages 21+
First Thursdays, March 2, 7-9 p.m.
In-person | Cloverleaf Sports Bar & Grill, 1240 Hollis St., Bremerton
AARP Tax Aide
Set up an appointment for free, confidential tax help. View a list of what to bring at taxaide.aarpfoundation.org.
Appointment preferred: (206) 866-5269
Every Tuesday & Friday, 1-4 p.m.
Every Thursday & Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
In-person | Bainbridge Island
Tuesdays and Thursdays are appointment only. Saturday is walk-in only. Ages 21+
Every Tuesday, 12:30-6 p.m.
Every Thursday, 12:30-5 p.m.
Saturday, March 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
In-person | Poulsbo
Puget Sound Genealogical Society
Veg Club
Discover resources that will help extend your growing season.
First Tuesdays, March 7, 6:30-8 p.m.
Virtual | Bainbridge Island
Grown-up LEGO Club
Bring out your inner child and create something extraordinary with LEGOs. All materials provided.
Saturday, March 11, 11 a.m.-noon
In-person | Downtown Bremerton
Toast to Your Health: From Garden to Glass
Debbie Teashon, author of “Gardening for the Homebrewer,” will share how a homebrewer’s garden can be beautiful and valuable. Learn how to grow your ingredients for easy-to-make liqueur recipes and sodas. In partnership with the Poulsbo Garden Club.
Saturday, March 11, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
In-person | Poulsbo
Ask Mayor Becky Erickson Connect with Mayor Becky Erickson for questions and conversation.
Second Saturdays, March 11, 1-3 p.m.
In-person | Poulsbo
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, March 8, 1-4 p.m. In-person | Port Orchard
Third Wednesdays, March 15, 1-4 p.m. In-person | Poulsbo
Fourth Wednesdays, March 22, 1-4 p.m. In-person | Sylvan Way
Knit at Night
Bring your knitting, crocheting, or crafting project from home and work at your own pace with friends, new and old.
Monday, March 13, 5-6 p.m.
In-person | Port Orchard
Enlighten: Kitsap Community Forum
Zelda Foxall, co-founder of the performing arts company Cause It’s Art, will perform a vignette of civil rights leader Ella Baker. Visit EnlightenKitsap.org to learn more.
Third Fridays, March 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Virtual & In-person | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 700 Callahan Dr., Bremerton
The Art of Bookbinding & Bible Restoration
Dave Myhre of Duckabush Bookbindery is one of the few remaining authorities on the art of book restoration. See photos of his workshop, including 18th-century equipment and be inspired by his passion for a lost craft.
Saturday, March 18, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
In-person | Poulsbo
Inside Healthcare
Learn about snoring and sleep apnea. What are your options?
Third Tuesdays, March 21, 5-6 p.m. Virtual & In-person | Silverdale
Designing for Hospitable Entries
Learn the power of a welcoming entry design, presented by a retired professor of landscape architecture, Phillip Waite.
Wednesday, March 22, 6-7 p.m.
Saturday, March 25, 11 a.m.-noon
In-person | Manchester
Perspectives
Discuss perspectives in historical narratives inspired by an artifact from the Museum collection. In partnership with Kitsap History Museum.
Thursday, March 23, 7-8 p.m.
In-person | Kitsap History Museum, 280 4th St., Bremerton
Pressed Flower Art
Create a bookmark or greeting card using pressed flowers. Registration required.
Monday, March 27, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Puget Sound Genealogical Society hosts monthly events on genealogical research and resources that can be accessed at KRL.org/events.
Discovering Your Ancestors
March 4: Evidence, Obituaries, Newspapers
March 25: Journals, City Histories and Google Books
First & Fourth Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
In-person | Sylvan Way
Monthly Meeting & Program
Navigate FultonHistory.com with Jeannette Sheliga.
Wednesday, March 22, 1-2 p.m.
In-person | Sylvan Way
Introduction to Irish Dance
Learn the basics of Irish step dancing and try an Irish Céilí dance yourself, led by local instructor Lita Hiraldo. Registration required.
Saturday, March 18, 11 a.m.-noon
In-person | Downtown Bremerton
In-person | Port Orchard
Fiber Arts Circle
Do you knit, crochet, hand sew, or embroider? Bring your craft! Join a fiber arts circle and share tea and companionship while you work.
Fourth Tuesdays, March 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
In-person | Silverdale
Friends
Friends of the Library groups raise money to support their local branch through fundraising with book sales and special events. If you love your Library and are looking for a way to get involved, consider joining a Friends group.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Second Mondays, March 13, 10-11 a.m.
In-person | Kingston Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Buy books, movies and music.
Every Monday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Second Saturdays, March 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
In-person | Silverdale
Book Groups
Kingston Book Group
Discuss “The Turn of the Key” by Ruth Ware.
First Wednesdays, March 1, 10-11:30 a.m. In-person | Village Green Community Center, 26159 Dulay Rd. NE, Kingston
Little Boston Book Group
Discuss “Hidden Valley Road” by Robert Kolker.
First Wednesdays, March 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Virtual & In-person | Little Boston
Sylvan Way Book Group
Discuss ”Humankind: A Hopeful History” by Rutger Bregman. Registration required.
Second Saturdays, March 11, 10-11 a.m.
In-person | Sylvan Way, Heninger Meeting Room
Poulsbo Book Group
Discuss “Death Comes for the Archbishop” by Willa Cather.
Second Tuesdays, March 14, 3-4 p.m.
In-person | Poulsbo
Silverdale Book Group
Discuss “Looking for Betty MacDonald” by Paula Becker.
Third Wednesdays, March 15, 1-2 p.m.
In-person | Silverdale
Manchester Book Group
Discuss “This is Happiness” by Niall Williams.
Third Mondays, March 20, 6-7 p.m.
In-person | Manchester
Sylvan Way Nonfiction Book Group
Discuss “Being Seen” by Elsa Sjunneson. Registration required. Ages 21+
Third Tuesdays, March 21, 10-11 a.m.
In-person | Sylvan Way
Port Orchard Book Group
Discuss “They Called Us Enemy” by George Takei.
Third Tuesdays, March 21, 6-7 p.m.
Virtual & In-person | Port Orchard
Thriller Book Group
Discuss “We Begin at the End” by Chris Whitaker. Registration required.
Third Tuesdays, March 21, 7-8 p.m. Virtual | Kingston
Downtown Bremerton Book Group
Reader’s choice of local authors.
Fourth Mondays, March 27, 5-6 p.m.
Virtual & In-person | Downtown Bremerton
Sylvan Way Best Seller Book Group
Discuss “Gods of Jade and Shadow” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
Fourth Mondays, March 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Virtual | Sylvan Way
Teens
Teen Space
Play games, make crafts, create art or hang out with friends. Snacks provided.
Grades 7-12
Every Monday, 2-4 p.m.
In-person | Bainbridge Island
Grades 6-12
Every Wednesday, 2:30-4:30 p.m., except March 1
In-person | Poulsbo
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 6-12
First Wednesdays, March 1, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
In-person | Poulsbo
Life is Ruff: Therapy Dog Visit
Join us seasonally to de-stress and craft with some furry company! In partnership with Assistance Dogs Northwest.
Grades 7-12
First Thursdays, March 2, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
In-person | Port Orchard
Art in Action
A Bainbridge Island Museum of Art teaching artist will guide a hands-on project for all ages. In partnership with the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. All Ages Saturday, March 4, 2:30-5 p.m.
In-person | Bainbridge Island
Dungeons & Dragons Meetup
Join fellow gamers for this tabletop role-playing game meet-up with gaming supplies and a place to roll dice. Bring on epic storytelling! Grades 6-12
First Tuesdays, March 7, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
In-person | Silverdale
Kindness Club
Create a relaxing craft or artwork to reduce stress and anxiety. Each month, participate in a different activity to bring kindness to the community. Enjoy snacks and good vibes. Grades 5-9
Second Thursdays, March 9, 3-4:30 p.m.
In-person | Bainbridge Island
Self Defense for Teen Girls
Learn to defend and remove yourself from dangerous situations safely, in partnership with Kitsap Martial Arts. Registration required. Grades 7-12
Saturday, March 11, 3-4:30 p.m.
In-person | Port Orchard
Let’s Get Crafty
Flex your artistic muscles with a new craft at each program. Drop in for an easy, fun art project or take a kit and get crafty at home.
Saturday, March 18, 1-2 p.m.
In-person | Silverdale
When registration is required or your event is virtual, visit KRL.org/events.
Kids
Take & Make: Macrame Keychain
Programs on the go! Pick up a kit containing everything you need to make a macrame keychain, recommended for ages 6+. While supplies last.
Daily, March 1-11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
In-person | Little Boston
Idita-Read Challenge
Track your progress through the Iditarod. Move your sled dog through the course with each chapter you read during March.
Daily, March 1-31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
In-person | Port Orchard, Sylvan Way
LEGO Builders
With our LEGO bricks, we’ll work together to meet two challenges that tie in with a great book. Grades K-5
Every Tuesday, 4-5 p.m.
In-person | Manchester
Drawn to Comics
Learn intermediate drawing skills to create a superhero comic or manga. Grades 3-5
Saturday, March 4, 11 a.m.-noon
In-person | Silverdale
Connect to Digital Reading with OverDrive & the Libby App
Use OverDrive or the Libby app to access ebooks and audiobooks on the go and discover digital reading for kids, teens and adults. Explore great reads at KRL.org/download.
Rock & Minerals: Burke Box Exhibit
Learn how sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks are formed and test the properties of different minerals. Exhibit on display during open hours.
Daily, March 9-21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
In-person | Little Boston
Self Defense for Kids
Learn about “stranger danger” and how to safely remove ourselves from dangerous situations, in partnership with Kitsap Martial Arts. Registration required. Grades 3-5
Saturday, March 11, 1-2:30 p.m.
In-person | Port Orchard
Family Art Party: Cherry Blossoms
Celebrate the beauty of cherry blossom season by creating a paper flower masterpiece. Limited to the first 20 participants. Grades PK-2
Wednesday, March 15, 11 a.m.-noon
In-person | Silverdale
Celebrate Spring
Welcome spring by planting herbs to take home in a pot you decorate.
Grades K-5
Saturday, March 25, 11 a.m.-noon
In-person | Downtown Bremerton
Afternoon Gaming
Join other gamers to play with our Infinity Games table, board game collections and other gaming consoles! Grades K-5 First, Third & Fifth Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m.
In-person | Sylvan Way
Introducing: NEW Chapter Book MP3 ReadAlongs
Just for kids! Transform your reading experience with NEW ReadAlong chapter books featuring built-in MP3 audio. Explore over 60 chapter book ReadAlong titles, including favorites like “Big Nate” and “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” in the juvenile audiobook collection. Find your favorite stories at KRL.org/borrowmore.
Read to a Dog
Choose a story to share with a dog and practice reading. This event is first come, first served. In partnership with Therapy Dogs International Kitsap. Grades K-5
First & Third Thursdays, March 2, 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
In-person | Bainbridge Island
First & Fourth Wednesdays, March 1, 22, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
In-person | Kingston
Second & Third Wednesdays, March 8, 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
In-person | Little Boston
Fourth Wednesdays, March 22, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
In-person | Poulsbo
Second Fridays, March 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
In-person | Silverdale
Second & Fourth Thursdays, March 9, 23, 3:30-4:30 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, March 1, 4-5 p.m.
In-person | Downtown Bremerton
First Wednesdays, March 1, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
In-person | Poulsbo
Second & Fourth Wednesdays, March 8, 22, 2-3 p.m.
In-person | Sylvan Way
Builders’ Club
Build up and take down structures using LEGOs and wooden blocks. All materials provided. Grades K-5
Second & Fourth Wednesdays, March 8, 22, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
In-person | Bainbridge Island
Crafternoon
Create a seasonal craft spotlighting a natural wonder. This month, make a rainbow ribbon wall hanging. While supplies last. Grades K-5
Second Thursdays, March 9, 4-5 p.m.
In-person | Manchester
STEM Camp
Explore science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on activities with cool devices. This month, try littleBits. Space and supplies are limited; first come, first served. Grades K-5
Third Thursday, March 16, 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, March 17, 3:30-5 p.m.
In-person | Port Orchard
Little Kids Play & Learn
Play away with special early learning activities. Ages 0-5 years
Friday, March 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
In-person | Poulsbo
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., except March 21, 28
In-person | Downtown Bremerton
Every Tuesday, 9:30-10 a.m.
In-person | Manchester
Little Explorers
Explore different STEM concepts through hands-on activities.
First Tuesdays, March 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
In-person | Bainbridge Island
Second Tuesdays, March 14, 11-11:30 a.m.
In-person | Kingston
Early Learning Playtime
Explore various sensory, fine and gross motor skills and STEM stations that stimulate children’s senses and minds. Ages 3-5 years
Tuesday, March 21, 11-11:45 a.m.
In-person | Kingston
Cherry Blossom Crafts
Join us and welcome spring with cherry blossom crafts and stories! Registration required. Ages 0-5 years
Friday, March 24, 3:45-4:30 p.m.
In-person | Sylvan Way
Read Between the Lines with GALE: Literature Resource Center
Learn more about your favorite books and authors, including in-depth literary analysis, author biographies and details on other famous works. Get started at KRL.org/readers.
Storytimes
Stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movement designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development.
Preschool Storytime
Ages 3-5 years
A playgroup will follow.
Every Tuesday, 10:30-11 a.m., except March 28
In-person | Poulsbo
Every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-noon
In-person | Bainbridge Island
A craft will follow.
Every Thursday, 10:15-11 a.m.
In-person | Manchester
Every Friday, 12:15-1 p.m.
In-person | Port Orchard
Every Friday, 11-11:45 a.m., except March 17
In-person | Sylvan Way
Toddler Storytime
Ages 18 months-3 years
Every Wednesday, 10:30-11 a.m.
In-person | Bainbridge Island
A playgroup will follow.
Every Wednesday, 10:15-10:45 a.m., except March 22, 29
In-person | Poulsbo
Every Friday, 10-10:45 a.m., except March 17
In-person | Sylvan Way
Every Friday, 11:15 a.m.-noon
In-person | Port Orchard
Family Storytime
Ages 0-5 years
Every Monday, 10:30-11 a.m.
In-person | Kingston
Every Wednesday, 10:30-11 a.m., except March 22, 29
In-person | Downtown Bremerton
Every Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-noon
In-person | Little Boston
Baby Storytime
Ages 0-18 months
Every Monday, 1-1:30 p.m.
In-person | Kingston
A playgroup will follow.
Every Tuesday, 1-1:30 p.m., except March 28
In-person | Poulsbo
Every Wednesday, 10-10:45 a.m., except March 15
In-person | Sylvan Way
Every Friday, 10:15-11 a.m.
In-person | Port Orchard
Pajama Story Night
Bring a stuffed animal friend and wear your pajamas! Ages 0-5 years
Second Tuesdays, March 14, 5:30-6:15 p.m.
In-person | Sylvan Way
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Bring a second favorite stuffed animal for a special storytime and a sleepover! Pick up your stuffed friends the next day. Ages 0-5 years
Wednesday, March 29, 6:15-6:45 p.m.
In-person | Poulsbo
Use NoveList to add great reads to your list and find new favorites in the genres you already love. Build your reading list at KRL.org/readers.