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AARP Tax-Aide
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
Veg Club
Learn how to create great soil.
First Tuesdays, April 4, 6:30-8 p.m.
Virtual | Bainbridge Island
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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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
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+
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.
April 10-14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
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.
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
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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The Extraordinary Ordinary:
Poetry As Attention
Discuss and create poems that celebrate the everyday.
Saturday, April 22, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
In-person | Port Orchard
TreeBuilder Genealogy Session
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.
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.
Tuesday, April 25, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
In-person | Sylvan Way
Fiber Arts Circle
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
Little Boston Book Group
Discuss “The Bear” by Andrew Krivak.
First Wednesdays, April 5, 1 0:30-11:30 a.m.
Virtual & In-person | Little Boston
Sylvan Way Book Group
Discuss “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean.
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
Manchester Book Group
Discuss “Nothing to See Here” by Kevin Wilson.
Third Mondays, April 17, 6-7 p.m.
In-person | Manchester
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.
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
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Frosting Wars
Channel your favorite baking competition in this fun evening of decorating challenges. Registration required.
Grades 7-12
Friday, April 14, 6-8:30 p.m.
In-person | Port Orchard
Art in Action
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
Let’s Get Crafty
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
Spring Break Scavenger Hunt
Search the library for signs of bookreading animals. Collect all the letter clues and answer a special question for a prize, while supplies last.
Every Day, April 3-8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
In-person | Poulsbo
Garden Science & You!
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
Tuesday, April 4, 10:30 a.m.-noon
In-person | Downtown Bremerton
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
Decipher a pirate map and solve clues to find the 24-carrot diamond treasure.
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
Afternoon Gaming
Check out our board game collection, Infinity Games table and gaming consoles with your friends. Grades K-5
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
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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
Ages 0-5 years
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
Kitsap Great Give on April 11
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.
Consider donating to Kitsap Regional Library Foundation and help secure the future of Kitsap Regional Library. To give a gift, visit supportKRL.org/kgg.
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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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