Inspire Lite | July 2022

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your guide to events, resources & services Explor e Upc oming Summ er Lea rning Perfor mance s

Gansango Music & Dance Company

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Enjoy Summer Learning Live Performances Get your groove on this summer with live music, dance, and magic performances throughout July and early August. Read 10-100 hours to earn great prizes or learn something new for a chance to win one of our end-of-summer prizes. Connect in-person, online or through the Beanstack app to complete your challenges. Pick up your Summer Learning guide at any branch or participate digitally at KRL.org/summer.

Gansango Music & Dance Company Gansango Music & Dance presents traditional and contemporary dance and music from West Africa.

Wednesday, July 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

In-person | Kingston

Amazing Magic Show with Jeff Evans Jeff Evans’ career started from a book on coin tricks he read when he was 12 years old. Today he performs hundreds of magic shows each year. Prepare to be amazed! Grades K-5.

Thursday, July 21, 11-11:45 a.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Sunshine from Polynesia Experience Polynesia through dance, drumming, music and more!

Waterfront Wednesdays Summer Lawn Games Kick-Off Party Savor summer sunshine while playing lawn games at Port Orchard Marina Park.

July 6, 11 a.m.-noon Alex Zerbe the Zaniac Watch in awe as The Zaniac bounces from comedy to magic to science in this hilarious show.

July 13, 11 a.m.-noon Eduardo Mendonca’s Brazil in 360° Soak up the sounds and stories of Brazil with Eduardo Mendonca.

July 20, 11 a.m.-noon The School of TAIKO Revel in the powerful experience of Japanese Taiko drumming and artistry.

July 27, 11 a.m.-noon

Saturday, July 30, 11 a.m.-noon In-person | Silverdale

Free Summer Lunches for Youth Local school districts will provide free lunches for youth ages 18 and under.

At the Waterfront Park gazebo following Waterfront Wednesday performances.

Every Tuesday & Thursday, 11:45 a.m.-noon In-person | Downtown Bremerton

Wednesdays, July 6-Aug 17, noon-12:15 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

classes & events Adults Bugging Out! Explore our display of insects and arthropods from the Burke Museum, designed to help us think about the roles of insects in the world around us.

Daily, July 1-29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

In-person | Little Boston

Arts & Craft Supply Swap

Story Night An entertaining night of stories told by local storytellers. This month’s topic is “Travels.” Visit storynight.org to learn how to tell your story.

Thursday, July 7, 7-9 p.m.

Virtual & In-person | Cloverleaf Sports Bar & Grill, 1240 Hollis St., Bremerton

Composting with Worms Learn how worms help make rich soil through compost as well as how to set up your own worm composting bin. In partnership with Kitsap County Public Works.

Tuesday, July 12, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Bring your new or lightly used arts and craft supplies to swap with fellow creators during July’s First Friday Art Walk.

Friday, July 1, 5-6:30 p.m.

In-person | Downtown Bremerton

Walking Club Bring your walking shoes for a fun walk around Silverdale. All paces welcome!

We will meet in the lobby.

Every Saturday, 10-11 a.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Master Gardener Clinic The Master Gardeners use science-based resources to answer gardening questions about plant identification, pest and disease diagnosis and more.

Every Thursday, 3-4:45 p.m.

In-person | Bainbridge Island

Peninsula Community Health Service’s Mobile Medical Clinic Get help with insurance enrollment, community resources, address health concerns, facilitate age-appropriate screening tests and connect with specialists in the mobile medical clinic.

Wednesday, July 13, 1-4 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard Wednesday, July 20, 1-4 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo Wednesday, July 27, 1-4 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

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

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Veg Club: Preserving Your Harvest

Fiber Arts Circle

Take a field trip to the Bainbridge Artisan Resource Center to learn about canning and preserving your harvest.

Do you knit, crochet, hand sew, or embroider? Bring your craft! Join a fiber arts circle and share tea and companionship while you work.

Tuesday, July 12, 7-9 p.m.

In-person | 8890 Three Tree Ln NE, Bainbridge Island

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

Tuesday, July 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Book Conversations Kingston Book Group

Thursday, July 14, 5-6 p.m.

Virtual | Downtown Bremerton

Discuss “Hidden Valley Road”

by Robert Kolker. Ages 21+.

Enlighten: Kitsap Community Forum

Wednesday, July 6, 10-11:30 a.m.

In-person | Village Green Community Center, 26159 Dulay Rd. NE, Kingston

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

Friday, July 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Virtual | Sylvan Way

Rain Gardens: Nature Conservation at Home Learn how rain gardens help manage stormwater while positively impacting our natural environment.

Saturday, July 16, 11 a.m.-noon In-person | Poulsbo

Little Boston Book Group Discuss “The Lost City of the Monkey God”

by Douglas Preston.

Wednesday, July 6, 1-2 p.m.

Virtual & In-person | Little Boston

Sylvan Way Book Group Discuss “A Gentleman in Moscow”

by Amor Towles.

Saturday, July 9, 10-11 a.m.

Virtual & In-person | Sylvan Way Heninger Room

Poulsbo Up Lit Book Group

Seed Library Visit our seed library and take some home to plant! Free to the public, each seed packet contains 3-5 seeds and can grow to cover one square foot of your garden. Organic and non-GMO seeds are available through August. Open daily during Library hours at Port Orchard and Manchester locations.

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Discuss: “Dust Bowl Girls: the Inspiring Story of the Team That Barnstormed its Way to Basketball Glory” by Lydia Reeder.

Tuesday, July 12, 3-4 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Pride Pop-Up Book Group Join Kitsap Pride for a discussion of your favorite LGBTQIA+ books and stories.

Wednesday, July 13, 6-7 p.m.

In-person | Evergreen Park, 1500 Park Ave Shelter 5, Bremerton , WA 98337

Manchester Book Group Discuss “Meet Me at the Museum”

by Anne Youngson.

Monday, July 18, 6-7 p.m.

Virtual & In-person | Manchester

Port Orchard Book Group Discuss “The Order of Time”

by Carlo Rovelli.

Tuesday, July 19, 6-7 p.m.

Virtual | Port Orchard

Sylvan Way Nonfiction Book Group Choose a book about a country that you know little about and share the book with the group. Ages 21+.

Sylvan Way Best Seller Book Group Discuss “Summer of ‘69”

by Elin Hilderbrand.

Monday, July 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Virtual | Sylvan Way

Teens Teen Hangs Play games, listen to music and hang out in this relaxed space. Meet new friends and tell us what you’re excited about.

Friday, July 1, 3-5 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

Tuesday, July 19, 10-11 a.m.

Virtual & In-person | Sylvan Way

Let it Grow! Take & Make Kits

Thriller Book Group

Programs on the go! Challenge yourself with a plant maze or DIY chia seed pet.

Discuss “The Hunting Party” by Lucy Foley.

Registration required. Ages 21+.

Daily, July 1-29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

In-person | Little Boston

Tuesday, July 19, 7-8 p.m.

Virtual | Kingston

Teen Advisory Board

Discuss “The Mother Tongue”

by Bill Bryson.

Help shape the Library! Express your interests, develop leadership skills, help plan and implement special events and earn volunteer credit for school.

Wednesday, July 20, 7-8 p.m.

Virtual | Poulsbo

Grades 7-12.

Silverdale Book Group

Wednesday, July 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Virtual & In-person | Port Orchard

Discuss “The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley” by Hannah Tinti.

Grades 6-12.

Poulsbo Pub Lit Book Group

Wednesday, July 20, 1-2 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Tuesday, July 26, 3-4 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Downtown Bremerton Book Group Discuss “Looking for Betty MacDonald”

by Paula Becker.

Monday, July 25, 5-6 p.m.

Virtual | Downtown Bremerton

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

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Adults with Cool Jobs

Outdoor Game Day

Connect with a community of adults with cool and unusual jobs! Learn about an array of different careers followed by an interactive Q&A session. Grades 6-12.

Spend an afternoon soaking up the sunshine and playing games on the lawn.

Games and outdoor activities provided.

Every Thursday, 3-4 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale, Port Orchard Virtual | All Other Branches

Teen Truth Tea Time Join us for a thoughtful discussion on current issues. We provide the tea, you provide the conversation. Grades 7-12.

Friday, July 8, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

Let’s Get Crafty Together we’ll create some easy, fun art projects you can take home with you.

Attendance limited to first 20 participants.

Grades 6-12.

Tuesday, July 12, 3-4 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

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.

Saturdays, July 16, 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Teen Manga & Anime Club Meet other people who are interested in media from Japan, find something new to read or to just catch an episode or two.

For dedicated fans or any teen interested in learning more about manga or anime.

Grades 6-12.

Monday, July 18, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Dungeons & Dragons the Gathering Join fellow gamers for this tabletop role-playing game meet up. We provide some gaming supplies and a place to role dice, you bring the enthusiasm and epic storytelling. Grades 6-12.

Tuesday, July 19, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Teen Games

Tuesdays, July 12, 19, 26, 3:30-5:15 p.m.

Virtual | Poulsbo

Engage in fierce gaming competition or just hang with friends in this space for experts and novices alike. We provide the games and snacks, you provide the fun.

Teen Game Lounge

Friday, July 22, 3:30-5 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

Come play games of all types. Browse our selection of board games, pick up a controller on one of our consoles or maybe make a group to sling some dice in Dungeons & Dragons. Grades 6-12.

Wednesdays, July 13, 27, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

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

Teen Meetup at Kitsap Pride

Read to a Dog

Escape the heat and chill out with an iced treat at the Kitsap Regional Library booth.

Join your fellow teens and meet your teen librarians to explore, support and enjoy the community at Kitsap Pride.

Grades 6-12.

Come practice your reading skills and gain confidence reading out loud to friendly therapy dogs.

Saturday, July 23, 4-6 p.m.

In-person | Kitsap Pride Festival, Fairgrounds Rd NW, Bremerton

This event is first come, first served!

In partnership with Therapy Dogs International Kitsap. Grades PK-2.

Ukulele by the Bay

Thursdays, July 14, 28, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Learn how to play the melodious ukulele while being inspired by sights of the Sound! Learn musical basics and a new instrument from local instructor Aaron McFadden. Registration is required.

Grades 6-12.

Daily, July 25-29, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

Kids Outdoor Explorers: Interactive StoryWalk® Experience a story in a new way.

In partnership with Poulsbo Parks and Recreation.

Friday, July 1, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

In-person | Fish Park, 288 NW Lindvig Way, Poulsbo

qa’qad Stormwater Park StoryWalk® Stroll through the pages of “How to Find a Bird” by Jennifer Ward and Diana Sudyka.

Daily, July 1-31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

In-person | qa’qad Stormwater Park, 2399 Colchester Drive East, Port Orchard

Kingston Village Green StoryWalk®

Thursdays, July 7, 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Bainbridge Island

Kid’s Chess Cafe Kids can play a pick-up game with a friend or sit down for some single practice during open play time.

Mondays, July 11, 18, 4-5 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

Makers Meetup Makers of all build-abilities can hone their skills and explore various crafts and building activities. Attendance limited to first 30 makers.

Monday, July 11, 2-3 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Flying Things How DO things fly? Learn about the principles of flight and make your own machines to fly. Attendance is limited to the first 25 participants. Grades K-5.

Tuesday, July 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

In-person | Downtown Bremerton

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

Every Tuesday, 1:30-2:15 p.m.

In-person | Manchester

Stroll through the pages of a story.

Every Saturday, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

In-person | Kingston

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Seedling Sensory Workshop

Mini Maestros

Dig into the science of plants at this sensory workshop designed for youth with disabilities and hands-on learners.

Attendance limited to the first 30 participants. Grades K-5.

A storytime alternative introducing basic elements of music through active musical play, benefitting early literacy and STEM skills. Attendance limited to the first 20 participants. Ages 4-8.

Wednesday, July 6, 2-3 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Every Thursday, 10-10:30 a.m.; 10:45-11:15 a.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Clay Pot Painting Show off your creativity by painting a clay pot for decoration in your bedroom or garden. Or, plant something to take home and watch it grow. Supplies provided.

Registration required. Grades K-5.

Wednesday, July 6, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Game Table Club Join other gamers to play with our Infinity Games table. We might even break out other gaming consoles, too! Grades K-5.

Wednesdays, July 6, 20, 2-3 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

True Play Jamboree Kids and their grown-ups play and learn in parallel at this purposeful play program.

Grades PK-2.

Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 10-10:45 a.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

Tween-Time Crafting Create colorful crafts, including: mason jar luminaries, duct-tape flip flops, pony bead zipper pulls and more. Grades 4-6.

Every Thursday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

In-person | Manchester

Join us for four days of The Bard! We’ll make costumes, work on a set, practice a stage dance and learn a scene for a performance Thursday afternoon.

Registration required.

Monday, July 11, - Thursday, July 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Crawling Caterpillar Kick-off Party Kick-off our three-week caterpillar observation by learning about caterpillars and butterflies. Hear stories, sing songs and play games! Grades PK-2.

Tuesday, July 12, 3-3:30 p.m.

In-person | Kingston

Fantastical Gardens Create a miniature fantasy garden out of recycled materials. Bring your imagination.

All materials provided. Attendance is limited to the first 25 participants.

Grades K-5.

Tuesday, July 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

In-person | Downtown Bremerton

Wonderful Worms

Learn how to grow a giant beanstalk and help Jack escape the giant with science and engineering.

Families will want to welcome worms into their garden after learning about vermicomposting and the wonders of worms at our all-ages workshop. In partnership with Kitsap County Public Works. All Ages.

Thursday, July 7, 11-11:30 a.m.

In-person | Little Boston

Tuesday, July 12, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Fairytale Engineering: Jack & the Beanstalk

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Shakespeare in the Park

Caterpillar Observation Station Observe our live caterpillars as they grow and metamorphosize into butterflies.

Daily, July 13-30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

In-person | Kingston

LEGO Club Join other LEGO enthusiasts to build a creation to meet a weekly challenge!

Supplies provided. Grades K-5.

Wednesdays, July 13, 27, 2-3 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Tween Council Meet and socialize with other esteemed tweens as we tackle new grown-up problems each month. Grades 6-8.

Friday, July 15, 3:30-5 p.m.

In-person | Port Orchard

Outdoor Game Day

Discovery Play Day: Pond Dipping & Wetland Wonders Discover the wonders of our wetland ecosystem through stories, pond dipping and a guided nature walk. In partnership with the Clear Creek Trail Task Force.

Registration required.

Wednesday, July 20, 10 a.m.-noon In-person | Clear Creek Trail Sa’qad Interpretive Center, 9641 Levin Road, Silverdale

Digging it!

Come play in the dirt and learn about what’s down under helping our gardens grow—worms!

Thursday, July 21, 11-11:30 a.m.

In-person | Little Boston

Look Closer with Toni Yuly

Saturdays, July 16, 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

What do you see when you look at a plant? Learn how to slow down and draw what you see and feel with author and artist Toni Yuly. Create a piece of art to take home and enjoy. Attendance limited to the first 25 participants. Grades K-5.

Inspired by Nurse Logs

Tuesday, July 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

In-person | Downtown Bremerton

Spend an afternoon soaking up the sunshine and playing games on the lawn.

Games and outdoor activities provided.

Learn about nurse logs and create your own 3D nature space using foraged nature and recycled materials. Attendance limited to the first 25 participants.

Grades K-5.

Tuesday, July 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

In-person | Downtown Bremerton

Nature Scavenger Hunt Use your senses to explore the outdoors through a nature scavenger hunt and other activities at the Village Green Park. In partnership with Stillwaters Environmental Center. Grades PK-2.

Wednesday, July 27, 3-4 p.m.

In-person | Kingston

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

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Cute as a Bug

Baby Band

Discover the wonderful world of bugs who live in the garden through songs, stories and activities.

Babies and caregivers enjoy musical experiences that nurture preliteracy skills as well as physical and socio-emotional development.

Thursday, July 28, 11-11:30 a.m.

In-person | Little Boston

Weird Science Learn about chemical reactions making slime, gravity and molecules with Skittles, carbon dioxide causing eruptions, then make your own lava lamp to take home.

Supplies provided. Registration required.

Grades K-5.

Thursday, July 28, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Grow Your Own Book Explore several ways to make your own book from scratch using simple binding techniques and have your book displayed at the library. Basic materials will be provided. Grades 4-8.

Friday, July 29, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

Little Kids Preschool Storytime Stories, songs, rhymes and full-body movement designed to build early literacy skills.

Ages 0-5 years.

Every Friday, 11:15-11:45 a.m.

In-person | Port Orchard Every Thursday, 10:15-11 a.m.

In-person | Manchester Tuesdays, July 5, 19, 10:30-11 a.m.

In-person | Poulsbo

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Every Tuesday, 9:30-10 a.m.

In-person | Manchester Participation is limited to the first 20 participants.

Every Tuesday, 10-10:30 a.m.; 10:45-11:15 a.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Baby Storytime Enjoy a storytime with books, lap bounces and songs to promote language learning and early literacy skills for babies 0-18 months.

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

In-person | Poulsbo

Pajama Story Night A special sleepy storytime, Bring a stuffy and wear your pajamas!

Tuesday, July 12 5:30-6:15 p.m.

In-person | Sylvan Way

Storytime in the Park Enjoy an outdoor, socially-distanced storytime designed to build early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and full-body movement. Ages 0-5 years.

In partnership with Bremerton Parks & Recreation.

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

In-person | Evergreen Park, 1500 Park Avenue, Shelters 2 & 3, Bremerton In partnership with Poulsbo Parks & Recreation.

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

In-person | Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park, 18809 Anderson Parkway, Poulsbo Mondays, July 11, 18, 25, 10:30-11 a.m.

In-person | Village Green Park, 26159 Dulay Rd NE, Kingston

Kitsap Eco Kids Storytime Farming and gardening themes are celebrated through early literacy activities and nonfiction books for children ages 2-6. Attendance limited to the first 25 participants.

Wednesdays, July 13, 27, 11-11:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-noon In-person | Silverdale

Friends Friends of the Library Book Sale Support the Library. Buy books, movies and music, sponsored by the Friends of the Silverdale Library.

Saturdays, July 9, 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mondays, July 11, 18, 25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

In-person | Silverdale

Kingston Friends of the Library Donation Days Donate gently used books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, games and craft supplies in resalable condition for Kingston Friends of the Library. Limit two boxes or bags of donations per person.

Saturday, July 9, 11 a.m.-noon In-person | Kingston

Kingston Friends of the Library Meeting Connect with the Kingston Friends of the Library. The Friends facilitate community book sales and accept book donations throughout the year on behalf of Kitsap Regional Library’s Kingston branch.

Monday, July 11, 10-11 a.m.

In-person | Kingston

Discover Readalongs for Kids ReadAlongs: where print book meets audiobook. The permanently attached VOX™ Reader transforms an ordinary book into a read-along experience. Simply push play to listen and read. Learn more at KRL.org/borrowmore.

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location & hours The Library is closed July 4.

Bainbridge

(206) 451-5050 1270 Madison Ave. N, 98110 Mon. 10-5 | Tues., Wed. 10-7 | Thu.-Sat. 10-5

Downtown Bremerton

(360) 447-5420

Little Boston

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

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

Silverdale

(360) 447-5440 87 Sidney Ave., 98366 Mon. 10-5 | Tues., Wed. 10-7 | Thu.-Sat. 10-5

Poulsbo (360) 447-5450 700 NE Lincoln Rd., 98370 Mon. 10-5 | Tues., Wed. 10-7 | Thu.-Sat. 10-5

Downtown Bremerton

NE (360) 447-5470 Loc W atio n!

3650 NW Anderson Hill Rd., 98383 Mon. 10-5 | Tues., Wed. 10-7 | Thu.-Sat. 10-5 Silverdale

Sylvan Way (360) 447-5480 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, 98310 Mon. 10-5 | Tues., Wed. 10-7 | Thu.-Sat. 10-5

Mobile Services (360) 447-5505 Offering services for individuals who have challenges visiting our Library branches, Mobile Services delivers library materials and programs to those that qualify. KRL.org/mobileservices.

Bainbridge

Sylvan Way Manchester Port Orchard