2024 Summer Learning Guide

your guide

Kitsap Regional Library invites you to wade into wonder this summer with live events, activities, challenges, and more. Everything you need to join from June 1 through August 31 is right here!

summer challenges

Take on any or all of our wondrous challenges, record your progress using this guide’s trackers, and visit a branch by August 31 for fun prizes and entry into the end-of-summer prize drawing.

Dive into Reading Pages 6-7

Stick your beak in a book! Read 10 hours to earn a book or journal, 50 hours for a pencil pouch, and 100 hours to choose from a T-shirt or pin!

from our suggestions. Then, share your story to enter the end-of-summer prize drawing.

Youth

Ride Free!

Anyone 18 or under can ride for free on buses, ferries, and trains across the Puget Sound using a student ID or a Youth ORCA card. Learn more and get a free Youth ORCA card by visiting FreeYouthTransitPass.com

Patron Oscar explores the Sound.

Library patrons Jim and Marcia read.

Seattle Storm

Kids and teens, tip off the season with 10 hours of reading and you’re well on your way to a slam dunk of a summer. The Seattle Storm proudly supports Summer Learning.

New this year, youth 10-hour finishers receive a voucher for two tickets to a local game. Tickets are limited to four youth, up to eight tickets per household, while supplies last.

Youth transit is free with an ORCA card or student ID. For more information on free public transportation in Seattle on game day, visit KRL.org/summer.

Wherever the Tide takes You, Take the Library with You

Download the Kitsap Regional Library app and connect with the Library anytime, anywhere. Using a phone or tablet you can:

• Search the catalog and place holds.

• Scan the barcode of a book to search for it in our collection.

• Manage your account preferences, holds, and checkouts.

• Rate and comment on your favorite titles.

• View recommendations from other borrowers.

• And so much more! Visit Us Online

Scan the image with your phone’s camera to reveal a clickable link. KRL.org/summer

Photo courtesy of Seattle Storm.

Enjoy Summer Performances

Get your groove on in the summer sunshine with live music, dance, and magic performances!

Mariachi Monarcas

Transport to another place and time through personal expression, style, and timeless mariachi music from all regions of Mexico.

Wednesday, June 26, 6:30-7:30 pm Kingston

Wednesday, July 10, 1-1:45 pm Admiral Theatre, 515 Pacific Ave, Bremerton

Monday, July 15, 7-8 pm

Bainbridge Island

Tuesday, July 16, 7-8 pm Silverdale

Meet the Birds with West Sound Wildlife Bird handlers from West Sound Wildlife will bring various live bird ambassadors. Explore their anatomy, habitat, diet, and behavior.

Thursday, June 27, 2-3 pm Silverdale

Tuesday, July 16, 4-5 pm Sylvan Way

Wednesday, July 17, 3-4 pm Poulsbo

Saturday, Aug. 17, 11 am-noon Bainbridge Island

Photo courtesy of Taiko Drumming.

Photo courtesy of Hillia: Hula Hoop Extraordinaire.

Photo courtesy of Mariachi Monarcas.

Photo courtesy of Jeff Evans.

Port Orchard Waterfront Wednesdays

Enjoy a concert series in the park! Free lunch following the performances provided for ages 0-18 by South Kitsap School District.

July 10: Mariachi Monarcas

July 17: Show Brazil!

July 24: The School of Taiko

July 31: Mikey the Rad Scientist

Aug. 7: Youth Talent Show

Aug. 14: Splash Time Fun

Wednesdays, 11 am-noon

Port of Bremerton Marina Park, 933 Bay St., Port Orchard

Mikey the Rad Scientist

Mikey the Rad Scientist brings science and nature to life with his creative, interactive, and engaging music.

Thursday, July 11, 2-3 pm

Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park, 18809 Anderson Parkway, Poulsbo

Wednesday, July 31, 1-2 pm

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Hillia: Hula Hoop Extraordinaire

Hillia pushes the creative limits of hula hooping with jaw-dropping tricks packed into every show.

Saturday, July 13, 11 am-noon Little Boston

Saturday, July 13, 2-3 pm

Kingston

Manchester Mondays

Enjoy a concert series in the park! A towel or blanket to sit on is recommended.

July 15: Jeff Evans Reading Magic

July 22: Mikey the Rad Scientist

July 29: Talewise Science Heroes: Adventure of Lost Treasure

Mondays, 10:30-11:30 am

qa’qad Stormwater Park, 2399 Colchester Drive E, Manchester

Magician Jeff Evans: Reading Magic

Tune in to the thrill of reading books.

Monday, July 15, 2-3 pm

Greater Hansville Community Center, 6778 Buck Lake Road NE, Hansville

Sunshine From Polynesia

Experience music, drumming, hula, and Tahitian dance. Instruction to follow!

Wednesday, July 17, 1-1:45 pm

Admiral Theatre, 515 Pacific Ave, Bremerton

School of Taiko

Experience the taiko drumming with world-class performer Ringtaro Tateishi.

Wednesday, July 24, 6-7 pm

Poulsbo

Talewise Science Heroes:

Adventure of the Lost Treasure

Embark on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle. Experiment with chemical reactions, air pressure, physical explosions, and more. Thursday, July 25, 6-7 pm

Sylvan Way

Saturday, Aug. 3, 11 am-noon Bainbridge Island

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1-2 pm

Bremerton - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Youth Talent Show Auditions

Audition for the annual Port Orchard Youth Talent Show that will take place on Aug. 7. Registration required.

Monday, July 29, 2:30-4:30 pm

Tuesday, July 30, 2:30-4:30 pm

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 11 am-1 pm, Talent Show Port Orchard

Splash Time Fun

Get ready for an epic outdoor foam party for kids! Dance and play in a sea of suds while listening to your favorite tunes.

Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2-3 pm

Kingston

Ian Dobson: Tropical Escape

Enjoy family-friendly music and explore music history from various cultures. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 6:30-7:30 pm

Kingston

BurkeMobile: Nature’s Networks

Learn about Washington’s ecosystems using real Burke collections to understand how living (and non-living) things are connected through networks of energy.

Thursday, Aug. 1, 1-4 pm

Poulsbo

Friday, Aug. 23, 1-4 pm

Bainbridge Island

Malo Castro

Feel the good vibrations of music from Puerto Rico and Cuba.

Saturday, Aug. 3, 11 am-noon Sylvan Way

Dive into Reading Challenge

Color a feather for every 20 minutes of reading until you reach 10 hours. Once you’ve finished, visit a branch by August 31 to receive a well-earned book or journal prize of your choice, while supplies last. Ready? Take flight! Explore prizes on page 11.

Wade In, Read 10 Hours Start

Dive Deeper, Read 100 Hours

Finished 10 hours? Using the color key, color a box for every 20 minutes read and uncover a hidden image. Read 40 more hours to earn a celebratory 50-hour pouch. Then, keep diving! Complete 100 hours to earn a 100-Hour Reader T-shirt or 100-Hour Reader pin. Visit a branch by August 31 to choose! While supplies last.

Gr=Green, Te=Teal, Pk=Pink, Or=Orange, Lp=Light Pink, Bl=Blue, Lb=Light Blue

Learning Challenge

Think of your summer like a tidepool, with an ocean of options to choose from. What experiences and connections would you like to make? What goals do you have? Make a plan! Choose from our list of suggestions or write your own goals ... then wade in and explore this summer!

I want to

summer field notes

What happened in this sea-son of learning and discovery? Share your story with us, then turn this page in by August 31 to be entered to win this year’s end-of-summer prize!

End-of-Summer Prize Drawing Entry

We can’t wait to hear what you learned this summer! To enter the drawing, write your story in the Summer Field Notes on the previous page, select your preferred prize and complete the entry form below. Then, turn this page in to any branch. Got more to share? We’d love to hear it! Upload photos and a summer memory at KRL.org/summerfieldnotes.

Select Your Preferred Prize Drawing

One of each prize will be awarded at every branch.

Read Local

Enjoy a $150 certificate to your favorite local bookstore.

See Creatures Switch It Up

Score a Nintendo Switch Lite and a $70 download card or a new game.

Enjoy a membership pass to visit your favorite local zoo or aquarium.

Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Age: _______________________________________

Phone: _______________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________________

School or City: _____________________________________________________ Library Branch: _________________________________________________________

I give Kitsap Regional Library permission to share my experience.

Some prizes may require adult supervision. No purchase necessary to win. Promotion running June 1-Aug. 31, 2024 is presented by Kitsap Regional Library (the Library) and sponsored by the Kitsap Regional Library Foundation, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA, 98310. The Library is not a sponsor. To enter, complete challenges through forms and present completed forms at any Library location. Forms must be received by 5 pm, Aug. 31, 2024. Three prizes per branch worth approximately $150-$300 (retail value) will be awarded. No cash will be awarded. Valid for Washington residents only. Entries outside WA are ineligible. Prizes must be picked up at a Library location. Winners, selected at random, will be notified by Sept. 16, 2024; you do not have to be present to win. Names only used with permission. Request a list of winners by mail: Kitsap Regional Library, Attn: Communications, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton WA, 98310.

Reading Challenge Prizes

Pick a book or journal

EARN a pencil pouch

Read 10 Read 50 Read 100 or

Choose between a 100-hour reader shirt OR a 100-hour reader enamel pin or

Summer 2023, Silverdale Youth Services

Librarian Aleah jumps in foam.

Celebrate Summer

Summer Learning Kick-off Craft

Decorate or create a shell buddy to read with over the summer, while supplies last.

Saturday, June 1, 10 am-5 pm

Poulsbo

Summer Sunny-bration

Celebrate the arrival of summer with a variety of sun crafts and activities. Supplies and snacks provided. Ages 0-5

Tuesday, June 18, 11 am-noon

Bainbridge Island

Summer Celebration

Kick off summer outside with an afternoon of slip-n-slide and games! Dress for water and wear shoes that can get wet.

Friday, June 28, 2:30-4:30 pm

Sylvan Way

Waterfront Wednesday:

Splash Time Foam End of Summer Party

Dance and play in a sea of suds while listening to your favorite tunes. Free lunch following the performance provided for ages 0-18 by South Kitsap School District. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 11 am-noon

Port of Bremerton Marina Park, 933 Bay St., Port Orchard

Outdoor Movie Night

Wind down summer with an outdoor movie!

Snacks and drinks provided. Summer Learning prizes will be available for pick-up. Blankets and chairs welcome.

Friday, Aug. 23, 6-8:30 pm

Sylvan Way

Baby Band Bubble Party

Celebrate the end of summer with a party for babies and toddlers. Pick up reading prizes, submit learning challenges, and boogie in the bubbles!

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 10-11 am

Silverdale

Summer Finale

Join us for one last summer hurrah!

Grab your prizes and party on the lawn. Saturday, Aug. 31, 1-5 pm Silverdale

Explore More Events

Visit KRL.org/events for a full list of upcoming classes, events, and community performances. You never know what you might discover!

Summer 2023, library patron enjoys True Play Jamboree in Port Orchard.

Kids

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.

First & Fourth Wednesdays, June 5, 26, July 3, 24, Aug. 7, 28, 3:30-4:30 pm

Kingston

Second & Third Wednesdays, June 12, July 10, 17, Aug. 14, 21, 3:30-4:30 pm, except June 19

Little Boston

Wednesdays, June 12, 26, Aug. 28, 3:30-4:30 pm

Poulsbo

Second & Fourth Thursdays, June 13, 27, July 11, 25, Aug. 8, 22, 3:30-4:30 pm

Sylvan Way

Wednesday, June 26, Thursday, July 25, Aug. 22, 4-5 pm

Silverdale

Afternoon Gaming

Join other gamers to play with our Infinity Games table and other gaming consoles! Every Other Wednesday, June 5, 19, July 3, 17, 31, Aug. 14, 28, 5-6:30 pm

Sylvan Way

Roll for Initiative: D&D 101

Learn Dungeons & Dragons basics and be guided through your first adventure. Registration requested. Ages 8+

First & Third Wednesdays, June 5, July 3, 17, Aug. 7, 21, 5:00-6:30 pm, except June 19

Silverdale

Adventurers are invited to join our ongoing Dungeons & Dragons series. Registration requested. Ages 8-12

First & Third Wednesdays, June 5, July 3, 17, Aug. 7, 21, 5:00-6:30 pm, except June 19

Silverdale

Young Readers Book Club I

Discuss monthly theme and work on a craft project. Registration requested. For 3rd and 4th graders

June 11: Pride

July 9: Mythology/fairy tale adaptations

Aug. 13: Science fiction

Second Tuesdays, 4-5 pm

Bainbridge Island

Young Readers Book Club II

Discuss monthly theme and work on a craft project. Registration requested. Grades 3-4

June 18: Pride

July 16: Mythology/fairy tale adaptations

Aug. 20: Science fiction

Third Tuesdays, 4-5 pm

Bainbridge Island

LEGO Club

Build a LEGO creation by yourself or with others as a team. All materials provided.

Second & Fourth Wednesdays, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, Aug. 7, 21, 2-3 pm

Sylvan Way

Third Wednesdays, July 17, Aug. 21, 4-5 pm, except June 19

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Manchester Llama Drama

Enjoy llama-related stories, songs, and activity stations, including petting a llama! Participants earn a “Manchester Llama Drama” pin.

Friday, June 21, 10:15-11:30 am Manchester

STEM Tech Play

Drop in to explore and experiment with different STEM toys and games.

Third Fridays, June 21, July 19, 3:30-5 pm, except Aug. 16

Kingston

D&D for Families

Learn how to play role-playing games and go on an adventure with your loved ones around the game table. Caregiver participation is required. Ages 9-12

Fourth Saturdays, June 22, July 27, 11 am-1 pm, except Aug. 24

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Orcas

Welcome local author Nora Nickum to talk about the Southern Resident whales. Learn about these amazing creatures, play a game, and put together a craft!

Saturday, June 22, 11 am-1 pm

Bainbridge Island

Discovery Play Days: Stream Bugs

Explore the connection between bugs and the cleanliness of our waterways through stories and hands-on activities like pond dipping. Registration requested. In partnership with Great Peninsula Conservancy and Clear Creek Task Force. Ages 3-8 Tuesday, June 25, 10 am-noon Clear Creek Trail Sa’qad Interpretive Center, 9641 Levin Road Northwest, Silverdale

Tween Book Club

Discuss monthly theme and work on a craft project. Registration requested. Grades 5-6

Fourth Tuesdays, June 25, July 23, Aug. 27, 4-5 pm

Bainbridge Island

Art in Bloom: Crafting 3D Flowers

Explore the enchanting world of summer flowers with Amber Kai Morgan of The Makery. Use recycled materials, paper, and natural materials to create 3D collage flowers. All materials provided. Registration required.

Wednesday, June 26, 1-2 pm

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Sew Your Own Bag or Pillowcase

Use our sewing materials to make a bag or pillowcase. Limited supplies provided. Filling is not provided. For ages 8+

Thursday, June 27, 2-3:30 pm

Poulsbo

All Ages Crafternoon

Meet and socialize with other community crafters. Bring along a project to work on, or bring your new supplies from the afternoon’s crafting swap.

Saturday, June 29, 2-4 pm

Port Orchard

Peace Chalk Community Connection Circle

Come together to “chalk in” the empty spaces created by the outline of our giant peace sign. Enjoy music, snacks, live music, and (of course) bubbles. Chalk provided.

Saturday, June 29, 2-3:30 pm

Poulsbo

LEGO Builders

With our LEGO bricks, we’ll work together to meet two challenges that tie in with a great book.

Wednesday, July 3, 2-3 pm

Poulsbo

Mondays, July 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 3-4 pm

Manchester

Shoebox Aquariums

Do you like visiting the fish tank at the library?

Create your own mini fish tank out of a shoebox to put on display at home! Materials provided.

Tuesday, July 9, 10:30 am-noon Bainbridge Island

Summer Safety Scavenger Hunt Series

July 11: Join Frank the Skeleton for a car safety story. Learn how to check your seatbelt fit and wear it correctly to be safe in the car.

Aug. 8: Discover how amazing your brain and nervous system are and keep them safe with hands-on activities. Then, challenge your brain with some puzzles.

Aug. 22: Learn about what sinks or floats and how it relates to water safety.

Thursdays, July 11, Aug. 8, Aug. 22, 10:30-11 am Kingston

Where Does the Water Go?

Learn about what happens after the flush by touring one of Kitsap’s wastewater treatment plants. All ages

Wednesday, July 17, 2-3 pm

South Kitsap Water Reclamation Facility, 1165 Beach Drive East, Port Orchard

Movie & Crafts: ‘Wish’

Watch the movie “Wish” and make your own box full of origami stars.

Wednesday, July 17, 3-5 pm Kingston

Crafternoon: Seashell Critters

Create seashell critters using shells, googly eyes, pompoms, and more! First come, first served. Ages 6-12.

Thursday, July 18, 3-4 pm Manchester

Books, Beach & Barnacles

Join us for storytime and wander on the beach with WSU Beach Naturalists. Explore who lives among the rocky intertidal beaches at low tide. In partnership with WSU Kitsap Extension. All ages Friday, July 19, 9:30-11 am Discovery Pass required. Manchester State Park Beach, 7767 East Hilldale Road, Port Orchard

Tuesday, Aug. 6, noon-1:30 pm

Lion’s Park Beach 251 Lebo Boulevard, Bremerton

Discovery Play Days:

Low Tide Beachwalk

Wander on the beach with WSU beach naturalists. Explore who lives among the rocky intertidal beaches at low tide. Registration required. In partnership with WSU Kitsap Extension. All ages Saturday, July 20, 10-11:30 am

Saltair Beach, 25955 Washington Boulevard Northeast, Kingston

In partnership with Great Peninsula Conservancy, Clear Creek Task Force, and WSU Kitsap County Extension. Registration required. Ages 3-8

Saturday, July 20, 10-noon

Silverdale Waterfront Park, 3337 Northwest Byron Street, Silverdale

Wonderful Worms

Learn about vermicomposting and the wonders of worms, followed by a hands-on exploration of worm bins. In partnership with Kitsap County Public Works. Ages 7+

Tuesday, July 23, 11:15 am-12:15 pm

Kingston

Undersea Art

Use paper to create tropical fish and starfish texture art to take home. All materials provided. Registration required.

Wednesday, July 24, 1-2 pm

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

STEM Club: Build-A-Boat

Employ STEM skills, knowledge, and materials to build a small boat. Ages 6-12

Thursday, July 25, 3-4 pm

Manchester

Mini Ocean Fair

You’re invited to a small festival of undersea activities and crafts!

Saturday, July 27, 11 am-1 pm

Bainbridge Island

See where the tide takes you this summer with Northwest Nature Kits. Learn about orcas, fish, birds, and more. Perfect for summer exploration and backyard discoveries. Check it out at KRL.org/nwnaturekits.

Family Open Game Lounge

Enjoy our collection of board and video games, or bring your own board games from home to share. All ages Wednesdays, July 31, Aug. 14, 5-7 pm Poulsbo

‘Luca’ Movie & Activity

Color, work on an activity page, enjoy a light snack, or chill while watching “Luca.” Optional: Bring a pillow or blanket to relax on the floor. First come, first served. Thursday, Aug. 1, 2:30-4:30 pm Manchester

Movies & Crafts

We think crafts go together with movies even better than popcorn! Enjoy a movie and a matching craft.

Aug. 7: “Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope” Aug. 14: “The Princess Bride” Wednesdays, 1-4 pm Poulsbo

Discovery Play Days:

Wetland Wildlife Sleuths

Discover the wonders of our wetland ecosystem as we become wildlife detectives and explore through stories, hands-on activities, and a guided nature walk. Registration requested. In partnership with Great Peninsula Conservancy and Clear Creek Task Force. Ages 3-8 Thursday, Aug. 8, 9 am-11 am Silverdale Rotary Gateway Park, 11601 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale

Crafternoon: Sand Art

Get crafty with sand! Weather permitting, this program will take place outside. First come, first served. Ages 6-12

Thursday, Aug. 8, 3-4 pm

Manchester

Bubblerama

Play with bubbles after an extra special outdoor storytime!

Friday, Aug. 9, 11 am-noon

Waterfront Park, 301 Shannon Drive Southeast, Bainbridge Island

Frosting Wars

Channel your favorite baking competition for a fun evening of decorating challenges. Will your flavors and vision take the cake? We provide the treats and you provide the creativity. Registration required. Ages 8-12

Friday, Aug. 9, 3-4 pm

Port Orchard

Slug Fest

Learn about slugs, sea slugs, and other slimy animals. Decorate your own slug, play games, hear stories, and celebrate our slimy friends.

Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 am-noon

Kingston

STEM Club: Mini-Waterslide

Employ STEM skills, knowledge, and materials to make a mini-waterslide. Ages 6-12

Thursday, Aug. 15, 3-4 pm

Manchester

Starfish Texture Art

Experiment with different textures and colors to create lifelike, 3D paper starfish.

Friday, Aug. 16, 11 am-noon

Kingston

It’s a-Mario Kart Party!

Do you have what it takes to take home the golden mushroom trophy? Enter our light-hearted Mario Kart tournament and other Mario-related activities. Registration requested. All ages and experience levels welcome.

Noon-1 pm: Beginner round

1-2 pm: Intermediate round

2-3 pm: Expert round

Saturday, Aug. 17, noon-3 pm

Port Orchard

Kid Beach Walk

Take a special low tide beach walk with Bainbridge Land Trust and explore the environment. Come dressed in layers, in rainboots or other beach appropriate footwear, and feel free to bring your own binoculars, hand lens, or magnifying glass.

Monday, Aug. 19, 11 am-noon

Waterfront Park, 301 Shannon Drive

Southeast, Bainbridge Island

STEAM & Snacks

Explore different science and art activities and tools each day while enjoying a snack. Monday, Aug. 19-Friday, Aug. 23, 11:30 am-12:30 pm

Port Orchard

The Buzz About Bees

Discuss honeybees, the hive environment, and honey production with hobbyist beekeeper Mr. Gallup, then view live bees in a hive environment! Grades K-5

Tuesday, Aug. 20, 3-3:30 pm

Kingston

Tween Space After Hours

Before school starts, come and hang out in the library! Play games, watch movies, make crafts, eat snacks, and win prizes! Registration required. Ages 10-14

Thursday, Aug. 22, 6-8:30 pm

Bainbridge Island

Take & Make

Programs on the go! Pick up a kit with everything you need to make creative summer crafts. While supplies last.

Take & Make: Jelly Fish Lanterns Make a jellyfish lantern.

Monday, June 3-Thursday, June 6, 10 am-6 pm

Kingston

Take & Make: Butterfly Suncatcher

Create your own butterfly suncatcher. Monday, June 10-Thursday, June 14, 10 am-6 pm; Friday, June 15, 10 am-5 pm; Saturday, June 16, 10 am-2 pm Little Boston

Take & Make: The Great Wave Project

Create your interpretation of Hokusai’s “The Great Wave.” Once completed, donate your mini-painting back by August 1 for a library art display. Monday, July 8-Thursday, July 11, 10 am-6 pm; Friday, July 12, 10 am-5 pm

Kingston

Take & Make: Sea Animal Craft

Create your own sea animal craft. Monday, July 22-Thursday, July 25, 10 am-6 pm; Friday, July 26, 10 am-5 pm; Saturday, July 27, 10 am-2 pm

Little Boston

Take & Make: Woven Paper Fish

Make your own woven paper fish. Monday, Aug. 5-Thursday, Aug. 8, 10-6 pm Kingston

Take & Make: Pinwheel

Create your own pinwheel. Monday, Aug. 12-Thursday, Aug. 15, 10 am-6 pm; Friday, Aug. 16, 10 am-5 pm; Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 am-2 pm

Little Boston

Free Lunches in Bremerton and Port Orchard

Kids 18 and under can enjoy free lunches on weekdays at the Sylvan Way branch from late June through mid-August, courtesy of the Bremerton School District, and at the Port Orchard Waterfront Wednesday program from July 10 to August 14, provided by the South Kitsap School District, Visit KRL.org/summer in June for all the details.

LITTLE KIDS

Baby Band

Babies and caregivers enjoy musical experiences that build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Ages 0-3

Tuesdays, June 4, 11, July 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 9:30-10 am, 1-1:30 pm Manchester

Attendance is limited to the first 16 kids. Thursdays, June 20, July 18, Aug. 8, 22, 1-1:30 pm Kingston

Attendance is limited to the first 28 kids. Every Tuesday, 10-10:30 am, 10:45-11:15 am, except June Silverdale

Playgroup follows program. Ages 0-2

Thursdays, July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 1-1:30 pm

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Early Learning Playtime

Explore STEM concepts through hands-on indoor and outdoor activities with a caregiver. Ages 3-5 Friday, June 7, 10:30-11:30 am Poulsbo

Little Explorers

Explore STEM concepts through hands-on indoor and outdoor activities with a caregiver. Ages 3-5

First Fridays, June 7, Aug. 2, 11 am-noon, except July 5

Little Boston

Library patrons Emily and Oscar read a book.

Tiny Tunes

Kids and caregivers enjoy musical experiences that build STEM, early literacy skills, and social-emotional growth. Limited to first 16 participants. Ages 1-5

Second & Fourth Wednesdays, June 26, July 10, 24, Aug, 14, 28, 10:30-11 am, except June 12

Kingston

Teddy Bear Picnic

An outdoor picnic and storytime; bring your own food, blanket, and teddy bear or stuffed animal.

Friday, June 28, 11 am-noon Waterfront Park, 301 Shannon Drive Southeast, Bainbridge Island

Worms, Worms, Worms

Learn about vermicomposting and worms through stories and hands-on exploration of worm bins. In partnership with Kitsap County Public Works. Ages 3-6

Tuesday, July 23, 10:15-10:45 am Kingston

Storytimes

Stories, songs, rhymes, and movements build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development.

Baby Storytime

Ages 0-18 months

Every Wednesday, 10-11 am, except June 19 Sylvan Way

Every Monday, 1-1:30 pm, except June 3, 10 Kingston

Every Tuesday, 1-1:30 pm except June 4, 11, 18, Aug. 27

Poulsbo

Every Friday, 10:15-11 am, except June 7, 14, 21, Aug. 23, 30

Port Orchard

Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-5

Every Thursday, 10:15-11 am, except June 20, 27, July 4, Aug. 29 Manchester

Every Friday, 11 am-noon

Sylvan Way

Every Tuesday, 10-10:30 am, except June 4, 11, 18, Aug. 27 Poulsbo

Toddler Storytime

Ages 18 months-3 years

Every Friday, 10-10:45 am, except Aug. 30 Sylvan Way

North Kitsap Fire & Rescue Storytime

Meet and learn how the firefighters and EMTs at North Kitsap Fire & Rescue help when you’re hurt or there’s a fire, tour an emergency vehicle, and see their tools. Ages 3-5 years Monday, June 10, 10:30-11 am

Kingston

Pajama Storytime

Bring a stuffy and wear your pajamas!

Ages 0-5

Tuesday, June 11, 5:30-6:30 pm

Sylvan Way

Family Storytime

Ages 0-5

Every Thursday, 11:30 am-noon, except July 4 Little Boston

Ages 0-5

Every Monday, 10:30-11 am, except June 3, 10

Kingston

Every Friday, 11:15-noon, except June 7, 14, 21, Aug. 23, 30

Port Orchard

Every Tuesday, 10:30-11 am, except June, July 2, Aug. 20, 27

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Storytime in the Park

Spark your child’s love of reading with an outdoor storytime in partnership with Poulsbo Parks and Recreations.

Every Wednesday, 10-10:30 am, except June 5, 12, 19, Aug. 27

Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park, 18809 Anderson Pkwy, Poulsbo

StoryWalk®

Engage with nature as you enjoy local parks and stroll through the pages of a story.

Outdoor Explorers StoryWalk®

Stroll through the pages of “As Brave as a Lion” by Erik Meza. Pick up an activity bag during open hours. In partnership with Poulsbo Parks & Recreation.

Saturday, June 1-Sunday, June 30, 8 am-6 pm Lion’s Park, 251 Lebo Boulevard, Poulsbo

Outdoor Explorers StoryWalk®

Stroll through the pages of “My Ocean is Blue” by Darren LeBeuf. Pick up an activity bag during open hours. In partnership with Poulsbo Parks & Recreation. Thursday, Aug. 1-Friday, Aug. 30, 8 am-6 pm Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park, 18809 Anderson Pkwy, Poulsbo

Manchester qa’qad Stormwater

Park StoryWalk®

Pick up an activity bag during open hours. In partnership with the Kitsap County Public Works Stormwater Division.

Saturday, June 22-Friday, July 12, 10 am-5 pm qa’qad Stormwater Park, 2399 Colchester Drive E, Manchester

Teens

Teen Space

Play games, make crafts, create art, study, or hang out with friends. Snacks provided. Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, 2-4 pm

Bainbridge

Grades 6-12

Thursdays, June 6, 13, 1-4 pm

Silverdale

Chill with a Dog

Start the month off right by hanging out with some furry friends! In partnership with Therapy Dogs International Kitsap. Monday, June 3, 3:30-4:30 pm

Silverdale

Dungeons & Dragons Meetup

Bring on epic storytelling with this tabletop role-playing game meetup, includes gaming supplies and a place to roll dice.

First Tuesdays, June 4, July 2, Aug. 6, 4:30-6:30 pm

Silverdale

Dungeons & Dragons: Virtual Tabletop

Connect to a game of virtual Dungeons & Dragons. To register, email ksmith@KRL.org. Grades 6-12

Every Thursday, 3:30-5:15 pm, except July 4 Online

Rainbow Refashion: A Pride Upcycling Workshop

Revamp your wardrobe for Pride season! Craft a bracelet and button, bring your favorite items of clothing, and add patches, ribbons, sequins, and more; all supplies provided. In partnership with Kitsap Pride. All ages

Saturday, June 8, 10 am-noon

Bainbridge Island

Teens get crafty at Wayzgoose Festival.

Artists in Training: Teen Art Workshop

Make friends and learn new artistic skills. Each month, tackle new mediums and projects. Registration requested.

Second Tuesdays, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, 4:30-6:30 pm

Port Orchard

Teen Game Lounge

Enjoy games from our collection of board and video games or bring your own board games to share. Grades 6-12 Tuesdays, 2-4 pm, except June 4, 11, July 2, Aug. 20, 27

Poulsbo

Magic: The Gathering Meetup

All levels are welcome! We provide cards but encourage you to bring yours, too.

Third Tuesdays, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, 4:30-6:30 pm

Silverdale

Teen Zine Workshop

Make your own zine, a handmade magazine, from ideation through to creating the physical copy, in this beginners workshop. Registration requested. No experience necessary. Tuesday, June 25, 11 am-1 pm Bainbridge Island

Pride Crafts

Use our crafting and sewing tools to create something to celebrate with at local Pride festivals. Bringing your own materials is encouraged. Limited supplies available. Ages 8+

Wednesday, June 26, 2-3:30 pm

Poulsbo

An Afternoon at the Movies

Enjoy a movie matinee at the Tracyton Movie House—movie to be announced closer to the event. Registration required. Thursday, June 27, 2-4 pm Tracyton Movie House, 1520 Northeast Riddell Road,Bremerton

Let’s Make Zine Comics

Develop a short comic in a “zine” or minimagazine format, with time to work on our art. At the end of the series, you should have a finished 8-page comic! Materials provided. Ages 10+

Mondays, July, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2-3 pm, Silverdale

Amigurumi Jellyfish:

Beginning Crochet for Teens

Crochet an amigurumi jellyfish stuffie!

Begin or add to your amigurumi collection. No experience necessary. Instruction and materials provided. Registration required.

Wednesday, July 10, 3-4:30 pm

Manchester

Jump Around

Get ready for a high-flying adventure at the Silverdale trampoline park, Sky Zone!

Registration required. Friday, July 12, 1:30-3:30 pm

Sky Zone 2222

Northwest Bucklin Hill Road #10, Silverdale

Murder (Mystery) by the Sea:

Teen Lock-In

Everyone wants to spend their summer vacation playing detective, right? Hunt down the clues, work with your teammates, and solve the mystery. Registration required. Ages 13-18

Friday, July 12, 6-8:30 pm

Port Orchard

Tween Mermaid Gardens

Instead of fairy gardens, we’re making mermaid gardens! Create your own miniature mermaid cove to display on a shelf or in your yard at home. Ages 11-15

Tuesday, July 23, 1-3 pm

Bainbridge Island

Teen Ukelele Camp

Local instructor Aaron McFadden teaches how to play the ukulele. No ukulele is required. Registration required.

Monday, July 29-Friday, Aug. 2, 10:30 am-12:30 pm

Port Orchard

teen field trip: seattle aquarium

Head out on a (free!) field trip to explore the Seattle Aquarium and learn all about Puget Sound marine life. Ferry transportation, aquarium admission, and lunch provided. Registration required. Ages 13-18 Friday, August 2 Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle

Registration opens June 1. For more information, visit KRL.org/teenfieldtrip.

Community members at Kitsap Pride 2023.

’The Sunbearer Trials’ Book Club

New York Times bestselling author Aiden Thomas will be Zooming in to join us for a discussion of their book, “The Sunbearer Trials” before the sequel “Celestial Monsters” releases in September.

Tuesday, July 30, 2-3 pm

Silverdale

Movies in the Park

Parking is available off Battle Point Road, near softball fields. In partnership with Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation District. All ages

Aug. 2: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”

Aug. 9: “10 Things I Hate About You”

Aug. 16: “Twister”

Aug. 23: “Barbie”

Aug. 30: “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire”

Fridays, 9-11 pm

Battle Point Park, 11299 Arrow Point Dr. NE, Bainbridge Island

Go Take a Hike

Explore nature in your own backyard on a hike with friends! Wear comfortable clothes and shoes to be outside in the heat. Bringing a reusable water bottle is encouraged. Registration required.

Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2-3 pm

Silverdale Rotary Gateway Park, 11601 Silverdale Way Northwest, Silverdale

Teen Space After Dark

Take over the library to enjoy games, movies, crafts, and plenty of snacks. Recommended for ages 12-18. Registration requested.

Friday, Aug. 23, 6:30-9 pm

Port Orchard

Teens Take Care Afternoon

Get prepped for the next school year and discover simple ways to express yourself through art, writing, and crafting. Enjoy a leisurely, stress-free afternoon with snacks and music to help inspire. In partnership with Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 1-4 pm

Bainbridge Island

Library patrons Marcia and Jim read together.

ADULTS

CPR Certification

Get CPR certified. Learn adult, child, and infant CPR, as well as how to use an AED and basic stop the bleed and first aid skills. Registration required. Saturday, June 1, noon-4 pm

Poulsbo

Crafternoon

Meet and socialize with other community crafters. Bring along a project to work on. Every Wednesday, 1-2 pm, except June 19 Little Boston

Ask Mayor Becky Erickson Connect with Mayor Becky Erickson for questions and conversation. Second Saturdays, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10, 1-3 pm

Poulsbo

DIY Decoupage Shells

Create beautiful decoupage art on a shell with a few simple supplies. Registration requested; all materials provided. Monday, June 10, 11-12:30 pm

Port Orchard

Wednesday, June 26, 11-12:30 pm Manchester

Knit at Night

Bring your own knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or crafting project and work at your own pace with friends. Second Mondays, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, 4-6 pm Port Orchard

Junk Journaling Circle

Explore the art of junk journaling in a relaxed space, where we will tinker with this no-rules art form that celebrates imperfection, helps practice mindfulness, and encourages upcycling. Supplies provided. Registration required.

Second Tuesdays, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, 3-4 pm

Kingston

Get Out & Write

Work on your own writing with new friends with optional prompts and sharing.

Second & Fourth Tuesdays, June 11, 25, July 9, 23, Aug. 13, 27, 5-7 pm

Port Orchard

Fiber Arts Circle

Do you knit, crochet, hand sew, or embroider?

Bring your craft and share tea and companionship while you work.

Second & Fourth Tuesdays, June 11, 25, July 9, 23, Aug. 13, 27, 5:30-6:30 pm

Silverdale

Craft Supply Extravaganza

Bring a bag and fill it with gently used arts and craft supplies that have been donated by generous community members. Community members can drop off donations starting Saturday, June 1. Saturday, June 15, 10 am-2 pm

Kingston

Fishline: Access Assistance

Connect with multiple agencies with the help of Fishline. Access rental assistance, mental health therapists, the food bank, lower utility bills, and more. Support also available for funding youth activities such as sports, drivers education, and summer camp.

Third Wednesdays, June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, 11 am-1 pm

Poulsbo

Career Center

One-on-One Appointments

Assistance with resumes, cover letters, job search strategies, and interview techniques from a WorkSource career specialist. Registration required.

Third Wednesdays, July 17, Aug. 21, 1:15-5 pm, except June 19

Poulsbo

Fourth Thursdays, June 27, July 25, Aug. 22, 1:15-5 pm

Port Orchard

Manchester Uncovered: Washington

Environmental Laboratory Tour

Enjoy a tour of the Washington Environmental Protection Agency and WA State Department of Ecology Laboratory. Registration required. Thursday, June 20, 2-3:30 pm

Manchester

Gardeners’ Tea Party

Gather with fellow green thumbs for a delightful exchange of wisdom over tea.

Third Fridays, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, 2-3 pm

Silverdale

Craft Supply Swap

Do you have crafting supplies you no longer need? Drop off your clean, unbroken, usable craft supplies, and give them new life during our craft swap on Saturday, June 29. Drop-off: Monday, June 24-Friday, June 28, 10 am-6 pm

Swap: Saturday, June 29, noon-2 pm

Port Orchard

TreeBuilder Genealogy

Coaching Session

Meet with members of the Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society and build out your family tree. In partnership with Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society.

Fourth Mondays, June 24, July 22, Aug. 26, 7-8:30 pm

Bainbridge Island

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, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, 1-4 pm

Port Orchard

Third Wednesdays, July 17, Aug. 21, 1-4 pm, except June 19

Poulsbo

Fourth Wednesdays, June 26, July 24, Aug. 28, 1-4 pm

Sylvan Way

The Art of Flower Arranging

Join us as Ash from the Flower Box in Kingston teaches us a recipe for a small bouquet. Flowers will be provided.

Registration required. Friday, June 28, 3:30-4:30 pm

Kingston

Just Sew Series

Learn how to sew or practice your sewing skills! Sewing machines, fabric, and instruction provided. In partnership with Kitsap & Olympic Peninsula’s Clothing Textile Advisors. Registration required. Saturdays, June 29, Aug. 24, 10 am-5 pm

Bainbridge Island

Seashell Trinket Dishes

Create a beautiful trinket dish using shells and decoupage techniques.

Registration required.

Saturday, June 29, 3-4 pm

Kingston

Welcome to Medicare

Review when to sign up for Medicare and learn about different Medicare parts, what they cover, and what your options are as well as tips to avoid fraud.

Saturday, July 13, 10:30-noon

Poulsbo

Thursday, July 18, 10:30-noon

Bainbridge Island

Meet Geoduck Diver Heather Purser

Geoduck harvesting is a dangerous job. Heather Purser of one of three women who works as a geoduck harvester for Suquamish Seafoods Commercial Divers. Learn more about geoducks and ask questions! All ages Saturday, July 13, 2-3:30 pm

Poulsbo

DIY Origami Boats

Create an origami sailboat with recycled supplies. Registration requested; all materials provided.

Monday, July 15, 11 am-12:30 pm

Port Orchard

Wednesday, July 17, 11 am-12:30 pm

Manchester

Manchester Uncovered:

Wynn-Jones Preserve

Explore the little-known Wynn-Jones Preserve County Park. Registration required. Thursday, July 18, 10 am-noon

Manchester

DIY Jellyfish Amigurumi for Adults

Learn how to crochet an amigurumi jellyfish. No experience necessary. Materials provided. Registration required. Wednesday, July 24, 11 am-1 pm

Manchester

Puget Sound Genealogical Society

Silverdale Sunset Concert Series

Join us and the Greater Kitsap Chamber & Visitor Center for a summer concert series. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, find a bench, and be on the lookout for food vendors.

Wednesdays, July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 6:30-8 pm

Silverdale Waterfront Park 3337 Northwest Byron Street, Silverdale

Seashell Mini Books

Create a unique book journal using shells and bookbinding techniques. Registration required.

Saturday, Aug. 10, 3-4 pm

Kingston

Manchester Uncovered:

Manchester Wastewater Treatment Plant

Take a tour of the award-winning Manchester Treatment Plant and learn how our water is treated. Registration required. Thursday, Aug. 15, 11 am-12:30 pm

Manchester

Visit the Sylvan Way location for support in uncovering your family roots in the region. The Puget Sound Genealogical Society hosts regular events on genealogical research and resources that can be accessed at KRL.org/psgsevents.

Discovering Your Ancestors

Learn about resources available to trace your ancestral roots with Janet O’Conor Camarata.

Saturdays, June 1, 29, July 6, 27, Aug. 3, 24, 10:30 am-12:30 pm Sylvan Way

Family History Writing Group

Connect with others as you write your family history.

Fourth Tuesdays, June 25, July 23, Aug. 27, 3:30-4:30 pm

Sylvan Way

Monthly Meeting & Program

Email psgsociety1301@gmail.com to obtain Zoom link.

Fourth Wednesdays, June 26, July 24, Aug. 28, 1-2 p.m. Online | Sylvan Way

DIY Seaglass Windchime

Create a windchime using seaglass and shells. Registration required; materials provided.

Monday, Aug. 19, 2-3 pm Port Orchard

Wednesday, Aug. 21, 11 am-12:30 pm Manchester

BOOK GROUPS

Little Boston

First Tuesdays Book Group

June 4: Discuss “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer part one.

July 2: Discuss “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer part two.

Aug. 6: Little Boston Book Group’s Greatest Hits Vol. 7. First Tuesdays, 1-2 pm Little Boston

Little Boston

First Wednesdays Book Group

June 5: Discuss “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer part one.

July 3: Discuss “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer part two.

Aug. 7: Little Boston’s Book Group’s Greatest Hits Vol. 7. Registration required. First Wednesdays, 10-11:30 am Little Boston

Kingston Book Group

June 5: Discuss “The Expats” by Chris Pavone.

July 3: Discuss “Finding the Mother Tree” by Suzanne Simard.

Aug. 2: Discuss “How Much of These Hills is Gold” by C Pam Zhang. First Wednesdays, 10-11:30 am Kingston

Sylvan Way Book Group

Registration is required.

June 8: Discuss “Nora Goes Off Script” by Annabel Monaghan.

July 13: Discuss “Meet Me at the Museum” by Anne Youngson.

Aug. 10: Discuss “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett.

Second Saturdays, 10-11:30 am Sylvan Way

Poulsbo Book Group

June 11: Discuss “Love & Saffron: A Novel of Friendship, Food, and Love” by Kim Fay.

July 9: Share your favorite summer reads!

Aug. 13: Discuss “How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America” by Clint Smith.

Second Tuesdays, 3-4 pm

Poulsbo

Manchester Book Group

June 17: Discuss “The Red House Mystery” by A.A. Milne.

July 15: Discuss “Carrie Soto Is Back” by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Aug. 19: Discuss “Nora Goes Off Script” by Annabel Monaghan.

Third Mondays, 6-7 pm Manchester

Friends

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.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Buy fiction novels, hardbacks, and paperback books.

Saturday, June 15, 10 am-2 pm

Poulsbo

Buy books, movies, and music.

Every Monday, 10 am-1 pm, except June 3

Second Saturdays, June 15, July 13, Aug. 10, 10 am-2 pm

Silverdale

check out washington

Explore the beauty of the Pacific Northwest this summer with the Check Out Washington Backpack, which includes a Discover Pass, binoculars, and guides to exploring Washington state, from the coast to the mountains! Check it out at KRL.org/borrowmore.

Sylvan Way Nonfiction Book Group

Registration is required.

June 18: Read and discuss a book about a natural disaster.

July 16: Discuss “Delancey” by Molly Wizenberg.

Aug. 20: Book to be decided.

Third Tuesdays, 10-11:30 am

Sylvan Way

Port Orchard Book Group

June 18: Discuss “The Bear” by Andrew Krivak.

July 16: Discuss “West With Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge.

Aug. 20: Discuss “Caste” by Isabel Wilkerson.

Third Tuesdays, 6-7 pm

Port Orchard

Kingston Thriller Book Group

Registration is required.

June 18: Discuss “Murder in Chianti” by Camilla Trinchieri.

July 16: Discuss “The Lock-up” by John Banville.

Aug. 20: Discuss “The Diamond Eye” by Kate Quinn.

Third Tuesdays, 7-8 pm

Online

Silverdale Book Group

June 18: Discuss “A Little Devil in America” by Hanif Abdurraquib.

July 17: Discuss “The Woman They Could Not Silence” by Kate Moore.

Aug. 21: Discuss “The Bear” by Andrew Krivak.

Tuesday, June 18, Wednesdays, July 17, Aug. 21

Silverdale

Sylvan Way Best Seller Book Group

Registration is required.

June 24: Choose and read a best-selling historical fiction book.

July 22: Choose and read a best-selling mystery book.

Aug. 26: Choose and read a best-selling fantasy or science fiction book.

Fourth Mondays, 5-6 pm Online

Bremerton-MLK Book Group

Read and discuss fiction and nonfiction titles.

Fourth Mondays, 4:30-6 pm

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Feel Good Friday Book Group

Registration required.

July 26: Discuss “The Reading List” by Sara Nisha Adams.

Aug. 23: Discuss “One Italian Summer” by Rebecca Serle.

Fourth Fridays, 3-4 pm, except June 28 Kingston

Library closed Monday, May 27, Wednesday, June 19 & Saturday, July 4

Bainbridge (206) 451-5050

1270 Madison Ave. N, 98110

Bremerton - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (360) 447-5420 612 5th St., 98337

Bremerton - Sylvan Way (360) 447-5480

1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, 98310

Kingston (360) 860-5070 26159 Dulay Rd. NE, 98346

Little Boston (360) 860-5080 31980 Little Boston Rd. NE, 98346

Manchester (360) 447-5430

8067 E Main St., Port Orchard, 98366

Port Orchard (360) 447-5440

87 Sidney Ave., 98366

Poulsbo (360) 447-5450

700 NE Lincoln Rd., 98370

Silverdale (360) 447-5470

3650 NW Anderson Hill Rd., Suite 101, 98383

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.

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