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SEPTEMBER 2022 your guide to events, resources & services
Adults Master Gardener Clinic
In-person | Poulsbo Become CPR Certified Learn the basics of CPR and airway obstruction. In partnership with the Poulsbo Fire Department. Registration required. Ages 21+. Saturday, Sept. 10, 2-4 p.m.
In-person | Poulsbo Farm Tours: Get to Know Our Island Farmers In partnership with the Bainbridge Prepares Food Resiliency Team. Registration required. Sept. 11: Peaceful Morning Farm Sept. 25: Vireo Farm Sundays, 10 a.m.-noon In-person | Bainbridge Island Veg Club Discuss storing your harvest in garden, garage and pantry. Registration required. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m. In-person | Darren Murphy Fruit Club, 762 Klickitat Place NE, Bainbridge Island
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The Master Gardeners use science-based resources to answer gardening questions about plant identification, pest and disease diagnosis and more. Thursdays, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 3-4:45 In-personp.m.| Bainbridge Island Saturdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Savings Fitness: Your Money and Your Financial Future Learn how to increase your financial fitness and save for retirement, including making the most of employer-based retirement savings plans. In partnership with the U.S. Dept. of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration.
| Sylvan Way Food Preservation with WSU Kitsap County Extension Food preserving expert Paisley Gallagher shares how to preserve food safely and the value of capturing its nutritional value. Saturday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m.-noon
In-person | Poulsbo Story Night An entertaining night of stories told by local storytellers. This month’s topic is “Coffee, Tea, or Meh.” Visit storynight.org to learn how to tell your story.
First Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. Virtual & In-person | Cloverleaf Sports Bar & Grill, 1240 Hollis St, Bremerton Arts & Crafts Supply Swap Bring your lightly used arts and craft supplies to swap with fellow creators during First Friday Art Walk. Friday, Sept. 2, 5-6:30 p.m. In-person | Downtown Bremerton Puget GenealogicalSound Society
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Puget Sound Genealogical Society hosts monthly events on genealogical research and resources that can be accessed at DiscoveringKRL.org/events.Your Ancestors Presented by Janet O’Conor Camarata. Saturday, Sept. 17, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. In-person | Sylvan Way Monthly Wednesday,MeetingSept.28, 1-2 p.m. In-person | Sylvan Way 2
Reflect on your personal story and its next chapter with gentle movement, meditation and writing. Open to all levels of yoga practitioner and writer. Registration required. Saturday, Sept. 24, 10:30 a.m.-noon In-person | Downtown Bremerton Introduction to Needle Felting Meet Karen Barker of Karen’s Crafting Studio. Registration required. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2-4:15 p.m. In-person | Port Orchard Fiber Arts Circle Do you knit, crochet, hand sew or embroider? Bring your craft! Share tea and companionship while you work. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 5:30-6:30 p.m. In-person | Silverdale Coffee with North Kitsap School District Superintendent Superintendent Dr. Laurynn Evans wants to hear from you. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 5-6 p.m. In-person | Poulsbo Book Conversations
Discuss “Gods of Jade and Shadow” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Ages 21+.
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1-4 p.m.
First Wednesdays, Sept. 7, 10-11:30 a.m. In-person | Kingston Little Boston Book Group
In-person | Manchester Yoga & MindfulnessWriting:&Movement
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Virtual | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 700 Callahan Dr., Bremerton Drawing & Painting Class with Dr. Paul Nuchims skill levels welcome. Ages 15+.
In-person | Sylvan Way Kitsap Community Forum with fellow lifelong learners from experts who share their knowledge on a variety of topics. Friday, Sept. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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Discuss “There, There” by Tommy Orange. First Wednesdays, Sept. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Virtual & In-person | Little Boston
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When registration is required or your event is virtual, visit KRL.org/events. 3 Peninsula Community Health Service’s Mobile Medical Clinic
| Port Orchard Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1-4 p.m. In-person | Wednesday,PoulsboSept.28, 1-4 p.m.
Get help with insurance enrollment, community resources, address health concerns, facilitate age-appropriate screening tests and connect with specialists in the mobile medical clinic.
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Wednesdays, Sept. 21, 28, 3-4:15 p.m.
Virtual & In-person | Sylvan Way Port Orchard Book Group
Virtual & In-person | Port Orchard Thriller Book Group
Discuss “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Registration required. Ages 21+.
Virtual | Downtown Bremerton Sylvan Way Best Seller Book Group
In-person | Manchester Sylvan Way Nonfiction Book Group
Discuss “The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman. Registration required. Ages 21+.
Manchester Book Group
Third Wednesdays, Sept. 21, 1-2 p.m. In-person | DowntownSilverdaleBremerton Book Group Reader’s choice: discuss a graphic novel. Fourth Mondays, Sept. 26, 5-6 p.m.
Discuss “This Is How You Lose The Time War” by Amal El-Mohtar. Registration required. Ages 21+. Second Saturdays, Sept. 10, 10-11 a.m.
Third Mondays, Sept. 19, 6-7 p.m.
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Discuss “Spare Parts” by Joshua Davis. Fourth Mondays, Sept. 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual | Sylvan Way Friends Support the Library. Buy books, movies and music, in partnership with Friends of the Library. Book Sale Sponsored by the Friends of the Silverdale Library. Saturdays, Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 12, 19, 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. In-person | Silverdale Sponsored by Poulsbo Friends of the Library. Saturday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. In-person | Poulsbo Downstairs Community PaperbackRoomSale Sponsored by the Friends of the Silverdale Library. Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. In-person | Silverdale Kingston Friends of the Library Meeting Monday, Sept. 12, 10-11 a.m. In-person | Kingston Friends of the Library Meeting Room Sylvan Way Book Group
Virtual & In-person | Sylvan Way, Heninger Room Poulsbo Book Group Discuss “This is Happiness” by Niall Williams. Second Tuesdays, Sept. 13, 3-4 p.m. In-person | Poulsbo
Third Tuesdays, Sept. 20, 10-11 a.m.
Discuss “Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult.
Discuss “Rough Magic” by Lara Prior-Palmer. Third Tuesdays, Sept. 20, 6-7 p.m.
Discuss “Severance” by Ling Ma.
Third Tuesdays, Sept. 20, 6-7 p.m. Virtual | SilverdaleKingstonBook Group
In-person | Sylvan Way HeronswoodStoryWalk® Garden Stroll through the pages of a book at Heronswood Garden. Free admission to the Garden on Storywalk days. Saturdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Village Green Stroll through the pages of “Federico and the Wolf” by Rebecca J. Gomez, illustrated by Elisa Chavarri. Saturdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, 10-3:30 In-personp.m.|
Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2:30-4:30 p.m. In-person | Poulsbo Kids STEAM & Snacks Enjoy snacks while you explore a fun STEAM activity! Snacks provided for youth 0-18, courtesy of generous partners.
In-person | Sylvan Way Nautilus Ocean Floor Explorations Learn more about deep sea exploration with a live ship-to-shore interaction with educators, scientists and engineers aboard the E/V Nautilus. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1-2 p.m. In-person | Silverdale
Teens Teen Dungeons & Dragons Prepare your dice to delve into the mysteries of the frozen north with “Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden.” Connect on the event page for more details. Grades 6-12. Every Tuesday, 3:30-5:15 p.m. Virtual | Poulsbo Teen Advisory Board Help shape the Library. Express your interests, develop leadership skills, help plan and implement special events and earn volunteer credit for school. Grades 7-12. First Wednesdays, Sept. 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, Sept. 1, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. In-person | Port Orchard Take & Make Kits: Let it Grow! Pick up a kit containing everything needed to make your own chia friend. Daily, Sept. 1-3, 6-8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. In-person | Kingston Read to a Dog Come practice your reading skills and gain confidence reading out loud to friendly therapy dogs. Thursdays, Sept. 1, 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m. In-person | Bainbridge Island Thursdays, Sept. 8, 22, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Kingston Kitsap Eco Kids: Beaver Believer Stroll through the pages of “I’m Done” by Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan. Daily, Sept. 1-30, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.
In-person | Silverdale Rotary Gateway Park,11601 Silverdale Way NW LEGO Club Join other LEGO enthusiasts and build a creation to meet a weekly challenge! All materials provided. Grades K-5. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 21, 2-3 p.m.
Virtual & In-person | Port Orchard Teens Only The space is yours! Hang out and do homework, play games, or make your voice heard on what you’d like the space to be. Grades 6-12.
Thursdays, Sept. 15, 22, 29, 4-5 p.m. In-person | Manchester Tween Council Meet and socialize with other esteemed tweens as we tackle new grown-up problems each month. Grades 6-8. Third Fridays, Sept. 16, 3:30-5 p.m. In-person | Port Orchard Literacy Playroom Explore hands-on activities designed to stimulate children’s natural curiosity and learn through play. Ages preschool-Grade 6. Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-noon In-person | Little Boston Makers Meetup Makers of all build-abilities hone their skills while exploring various crafts and activities. Attendance limited to first 30 makers. Grades K-5. Saturday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m.-noon In-person | Silverdale Little Kids Baby Band Babies and caregivers enjoy musical experiences that build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Participation is limited to the first 20 participants. Ages 18 months-3 years. Every Tuesday, 10-10:30 a.m., 10:45-11:15 a.m. In-person | Silverdale Every Tuesday, 9:30-10 a.m., except Sept. 6 In-person | Manchester Share Your Summer Learning Experience Thank you to everyone who participated in Summer Learning 2022! Together we branched out and expanded our reading skills, rooted in new projects and earned awesome prizes along the way. We hope you enjoyed the program and will participate again next year. We’re already planting ideas for future summers! We’d love your help in growing Summer Learning for next year. Help us cultivate some new ideas by sharing your thoughts and experiences with us at KRL.org/summer. 6
Thursdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, 10-10:30 a.m. & 10:45-11:15 a.m. In-person | Silverdale LEGO Builders Use LEGO bricks to meet two different challenges that tie-in with a great book. All materials provided.
Tuesdays, Sept. 13, 20, 27, 4-5 p.m. In-person | Manchester Kitsap Eco Kids: Beaver Believer Storytime Learn more about beavers and their role in local ecosystems with an interactive outdoor storytime and craft. In partnership with the Stormwater Division of Kitsap County Public Works.
Mini Maestros Develop literacy and STEM skills through active musical play. Attendance is limited to the first 20 participants. Ages 4-8.
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m. In-person | Silverdale Rotary Gateway Park, 11601 Silverdale Way NW, AfternoonSilverdale Arts Be introduced to an artist and their works. Then, try the medium yourself!
Stories,Storytimesongs,rhymes and full-body movement designed to build early literacy skills and encourage social and emotional development. Baby Storytime Ages 0-18 months. Fridays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 10:15-11 a.m.
From September 15-October 15, we celebrate the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. Explore our collection of books, audiobooks and resources highlighting their cultures, stories and achievements at KRL.org/hispanicheritage.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
In-person | Port Orchard Tuesdays, Sept. 13, 27, 1-1:30 p.m. In-person | Poulsbo Thursdays, Sept. 15, 22, 29, 1-1:30 p.m. In-person | Downtown Bremerton Every Wednesday, 10-10:45 a.m. In-person | Sylvan Way Outdoor Storytime Ages 18 months-3 years. Every Friday, 10-10:30 a.m. In-person | Sylvan Way Will be held indoors in case of inclement weather. Ages 3-5 years. Every Friday, 11-11:30 a.m. In-person | Sylvan Way Preschool Storytime Ages 3-5 years. Tuesdays, Sept. 13, 27, 10:30-11 a.m. In-person | Poulsbo Enjoy a craft during storytime. Thursdays, Sept. 15, 22, 29, 10:15-11 a.m. In-person | Manchester Saturday Storytime Craft and playtime after. Ages 0-5 years. Saturday, Sept. 24, 10:15-11:30 a.m. In-person | Poulsbo Storytime at the Park In partnership with Bremerton Parks & Recreation. In the case of inclement weather, the cancellation will be posted on KRL.org. Ages 0-5 years. Wednesdays, Sept. 14, 21, 28, 10:30-11 In-persona.m.|Evergreen Park, 1500 Park Avenue, shelters 2 & 3, Bremerton Ages 18 months-3 years. Every Wednesday, 10:15-10:45 a.m., except Sept. 7 In-person | Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park, 18809 Anderson Parkway, Poulsbo Toddler & Preschool Storytime Ages 0-5 years. Thursdays, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 11-11:30 a.m.
In-person | Little Boston Fridays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 11:15-11:45 a.m. In-person | Port Orchard Bring a stuffed animal friend and wear your pajamas! Tuesday, Sept. 13, 5:30-6:15 p.m. In-person | Sylvan Way 7
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