Inspire Lite | March 2022

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MARCH 2022

your guide to events, resources & services Discover Our Digital Library pg. 6

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classes & events

Puget Sound Genealogical Society: Discovering Your Ancestors with Janet Camarata

Adults

Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon Virtual

Friends of Manchester Library Half-Price Book Sale All books in the Friends of Manchester Library Book Sale are half-price now through mid-March.

Daily, March 1-19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Manchester

AARP Tax-Aide Free, confidential tax help. Schedule an appointment and view a list of what to bring at taxaide.aarpfoundation.org.

Every Monday & Wednesday, 1-5 p.m.

By appointment only. Email your general questions to poulsbotaxaid@gmail.com.

Poulsbo Every Tuesday, 1-4 p.m.

Every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Every Friday, 1-4 p.m.

Every Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

By appointment only. Schedule online or call (206) 657-6832.

Bainbridge Island Every Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

By appointment only. Schedule online or call (360) 559-2526.

March 5th: Explore Ancestry.com March 26th: Learn how to use FamilySearch.org

CrafterDark: Book Bricks Repurpose landscaping bricks into “books” for your yard or garden using common household materials. Registration required.

Wednesday, March 9, 7 p.m.

Virtual

Anti-Racism Learning Circle Join us for dialogue and active listening as we explore anti-racist ideas, practices and recommended resources.

Thursday, March 10, 5-6 p.m.

Virtual

One-On-One Career Coaching Meet with a WorkSource representative to discuss job seeking strategies, get help with your resume, or discuss your next career move. Registration required.

Wednesday, March 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Poulsbo

Mock Interview Job Lab Practice your interview skills with WorkSource representatives. Answer mock interview questions and receive constructive feedback.

Registration required.

Thursday, March 17, 11 a.m.-noon Poulsbo

Port Orchard

It’s Tax Season

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Visit IRS.gov for the information you’ll need to complete your taxes before the deadline on April 18, 2022. For access to tax resources and assistance, visit KRL.org/taxes.

Enlighten: Kitsap Community Forum

Poulsbo Up Lit Book Group

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

Discuss “Eight Perfect Murders”

by Peter Swanson. Registration required.

Friday, March 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Virtual

Puget Sound Genealogical Society: Monthly Meeting & Program Discover the hidden treasures in academic libraries with Lisa Oberg.

Tuesday, March 8, 3-4 p.m.

Poulsbo

Sylvan Way Book Group Discuss “The Great Alone”

by Kristin Hannah. Registration required.

Saturday, March 12, 10-11 a.m.

Virtual

Wednesday, March 23, 1-2 p.m.

Virtual

Sylvan Way Nonfiction Book Group

Bainbridge Island Historical Museum at the Library

Tuesday, March 15, 10-11 a.m.

Virtual

Join us to hear about journalists of the past, present and future, doing what it takes to cover the stories from our communities. In partnership with Bainbridge Island Historical Museum.

Wednesday, March 23, 7-8 p.m.

Virtual

Book Conversations

Discuss “Educated” by Tara Westover.

Registration required.

Port Orchard Book Group Discuss “This Tender Land”

by William Kent Krueger.

Tuesday, March 15, 6-7 p.m.

Virtual

Thriller Book Group Discuss “The Lost Man” by Jane Harper.

Registration required.

Kingston Book Group

Tuesday, March 15, 7-8 p.m.

Virtual

Discuss “The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend” by Katarina Bivald.

Silverdale Book Group

Wednesday, March 2, 10-11:30 a.m.

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

Little Boston Book Group

Discuss “A Gentleman in Moscow”

by Amor Towles.

Wednesday, March 16, 1-2 p.m.

Virtual

Discuss “The Radium Girls” by Kate Moore.

Manchester Book Group

Wednesday, March 2, 1-2 p.m.

Virtual

Discuss “Save Me the Plums: My Gourmet Memoir” by Ruth Reichl.

Monday, March 21, 6-7 p.m.

Manchester

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

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Classics Book Group

Teen Space

Discuss “Cider with Rosie” by Laurie Lee.

Monday, March 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Virtual

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

Downtown Bremerton Book Group

Thursdays, March 3, 17, 3-4 p.m.

Virtual

Discuss “The Improbability of Love”

by Hannah Rothschild.

Teen Interview Prep

Monday, March 28, 5-6 p.m.

Virtual

Sylvan Way Best Seller Book Group

Review your resume and go over standard interview questions to feel confident walking into your next interview.

Registration is required.

Discuss “The Human Age: The World Shaped by Us” by Diane Ackerman.

Daily, March 9-10, 3-5 p.m.

Virtual

Monday, March 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Virtual

Teen Writers’ Workshop

Teens

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

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 details.

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

Virtual

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

Wednesday, March 2, 4 p.m.

Virtual, Port Orchard

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.

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Monday, March 14, 4-5 p.m.

Virtual

Teen Take & Make Crafting Pick up supplies at the Port Orchard branch and join us for a relaxed crafting hour. Creativity encouraged!

Wednesday, March 21, 3:30-5 p.m.

Virtual

Kids Idita-Read Challenge Track your reading progress through the Iditarod from Anchorage to Nome and take your sled through the course at participating branches with each chapter you read.

Daily, March 1-31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Port Orchard, Sylvan Way

Port Orchard Idita-Read Challenge: Virtual Events Decorate your sled, learn about the race and follow teams through the famous sled dog race, in conjunction with the Idita-Read Challenge.

Fridays, March 4, 11, 14, 4-5 p.m.

Virtual

Baby Storytime Enjoy a socially distanced storytime designed to build early literacy skills through stories, rhymes, songs and fullbody movement. Attendance limited to the first 10 babies and their caregivers.

Every Monday & Tuesday, 10-10:30 a.m.

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

Poulsbo Every Wednesday starting March 9, 10-10:30 a.m.

Sylvan Way

Virtual Baby Band

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

Tuesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 4:15-5 p.m.

Virtual

Family Storytime Enjoy a socially distanced storytime designed to build early literacy skills through stories, rhymes, songs and fullbody movement. Attendance limited to the first 20 youth and their caregivers.

Every Monday & Tuesday starting March 7, 11-11:30 a.m.

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

Poulsbo Fridays, March 11, 18, 10-10:30 a.m.

Sylvan Way Friday, March 18, 11:15-11:45 a.m.

Port Orchard

Storytime at Evergreen Park Enjoy a socially distanced storytime designed to build early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes and full-body movement. Bring something to sit on. In partnership with Bremerton Parks & Recreation.

Wednesday, March 2, 23, 30, 10:30-11 a.m.

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

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

Tuesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 9:30-10 a.m.

Virtual

Join an upcoming virtual event at KRL.org/events.

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

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

Virtual

Storytime in the Park Enjoy an outdoor, socially distanced storytime designed to build early literacy skills through stories, rhymes, songs and full-body movement. In partnership with Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District. Storytime cancellations will be posted at KRL.org in the case of inclement weather.

Family Science Exploration: Light & Shadow Join us in the branch for a socially distanced science exploration workshop about light and shadow, using curriculum from Leap into Science, engineered by The Franklin Institute.

Saturday, March 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Poulsbo

Take & Make Stained Glass Votive Holders Create a bit of art over spring break with a take & make stained glass votive holder kit.

Registration required for activity kit.

Daily, March 30-31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Poulsbo

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

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

Cherry Blossom Crafts Welcome spring with cherry blossom crafts and stories! Registration required.

Friday, March 11, 3:45-4:30 p.m.

Sylvan Way

Discover Our Digital Library Discover digital content with free access to ebooks, audiobooks and digital magazines. Connect with new books through OverDrive at KRL.OverDrive.com or scan the code to download and read on the Libby app.

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Silverdale is Moving!

The Silverdale branch, located on Carlton St., will be closing on Saturday, March 5, to prepare for opening a new library at 3650 NW Anderson Hill Road, located at the south end of the Central Kitsap High School campus.

While the Silverdale location is closed, we invite you to check out our Sylvan Way branch, located at 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton. Any outstanding holds will be moved to this location. The book drop at the Silverdale branch on Carlton St. will remain open until March 31.

The new library is opening soon! For updates on the opening day, visit KRL.org/newsilverdale.

We’ve Changed Our Phone Numbers All branches of Kitsap Regional Library have new phone numbers. Feel free to give us a call on our main line at (360) 447-5500 to be connected with any branch or person, or check out the back of Inspire Lite for your favorite branch’s new number.

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location & hours We’ve changed our phone numbers!

Bainbridge

(206) 451-5050 1270 Madison Ave. N, 98110 Mon.-Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-4

Downtown Bremerton

(360) 447-5420

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

Little Boston 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.-Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-4

Silverdale

Sylvan Way

Poulsbo (360) 447-5450 700 NE Lincoln Rd., 98370 Mon.-Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-4

Silverdale

(360) 447-5470 3450 NW Carlton St., 98383 Mon.-Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-4

Sylvan Way (360) 447-5480 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, 98310 Mon.-Fri., 10-5 | Sat., 10-4

Bainbridge

Downtown Bremerton

Manchester Port Orchard